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01/12/2021ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 2021 The regular meeting of January 12, 2021 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of January 12, 2021 was called to order at 4:10 P.M. telephonically, pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20) in response to COVID-19. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on January 7, 2021. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members Jose Diaz, Jordan Brandman, and Avelino Valencia (in person). Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel and City Council Members Jose F. Moreno and Trevor O'Neil (via teleconference). STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 4:14 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code) Property: 300 West Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, CA 92801; APN No. 267-134-17 Agency Negotiator: Jim Vanderpool, City Manager Negotiating Partners: Diagnostic Laboratory Science and City of Anaheim Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Sialic Contractors et al v. City of Anaheim, OCSC Case No. 30-2020 01170500 At 5:04 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the Anaheim City Council. INVOCATION: Council Member Jose F. Moreno FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the 2020 Anaheim Beautiful Holiday Lights Contest winners City Clerk Theresa Bass read a statement on behalf of Debbie Herman, Anaheim Beautiful Scholarship Program Director, thanking Mayor Sidhu and the City Council for sponsoring the Miss Anaheim Beautiful's Choice and awards in each of the six districts, Anaheim Public Utilities for their support which has increased the amount of LED lights around Anaheim, and for everyone who has participated to make the event successful. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 2 of 20 Ms. Bass played a video of the 2020 Anaheim Beautiful Holiday Lights contest winners. Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing January 11, 2021, as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Recognizing January 18, 2021, as Martin Luther King Jr. Day Recognizing January 27, 2021, as World Holocaust Remembrance Day ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced Item No. 17 was continued to January 26, 2021, at the request of the Mayor and City Council Members, and Public Hearing Item No. 20 was agreed by both the appellant and the applicant to be continued to April 13, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all aaenda items): City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that twenty-five (25) public comments were received electronically prior to 2:00 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council. [A final total of thirty (30) public comments, inclusive of nine (9) public comments related to the continued Public Hearing Item No. 20, were received electronically and distributed to the City Council and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix. Brian Kaye welcomed some of the City Council Members back to the City Council Chambers but addressed a lack of in-person opportunities to address Council during the pandemic and noted more transparency was needed. Joe Ontiveros expressed support for Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Mayor Sidhu. He expressed opposition to the proposed 7 -Eleven convenience store and car wash on an East Ball Road parcel holding many businesses. He advised there is already a 7 -Eleven and car wash 0.4 miles away. He conveyed how traffic is challenging at this intersection near an exit from Route 57 and would only get worse. He advised the local housing tracts are all opposed to the plan and he is also speaking for them after collecting many signatures. He encouraged City Council to listen to its citizens, noting District 5 has a history of being heavy-handed in elections. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced the Code Enforcement Division was the recipient of the American Association of Code Enforcement's Innovative Code Program Award for their Virtual Inspection Program. Mr. Vanderpool congratulated the entire Code Enforcement team for their creativity and finding new ways to do business and keep employees safe. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 3 of 20 CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:22 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council Member Valencia pulling Item No. 09 and Council Member O'Neil pulling Item No. 15 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Valencia. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. 8105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of October 12, 2020, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of November 18, 2020. D116 2. Approve proclamation recognizing Disneyland First Generation Cast Members, 1955-1980. AGR- 3. Approve the Cornelia Connelly School Collection Deed of Gift and authorize the Director of 12526 Community Services, or designee, to accept the gift of a significant collection of materials documenting the history of the Catholic college -preparatory high school for girls in Anaheim and to execute the Deed of Gift and all documents necessary to complete the acquisition. D180 4. Accept the bid from All Star Fire Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $20,910.35 plus applicable tax, to provide wildland uniforms and accessories 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 #9487. D180 5. Accept the bid from Gary Bale Redi-Mix, Inc., in the amount of $75,225.73 plus a 20% contingency, for the as needed purchase of ready mix concrete in short load quantities for use by the Public Works Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9491. D180 6. Accept the bids of Line Power Manufacturing; Power Partners, LLC; ABB Enterprise Software; ERMCO; and Anixter Inc., in the respective amounts of $284,943.00, $316,400.00, $92,498.00, $382,734.00 and $1,259,717.75, plus applicable tax, for the purchase of various models of switches, transformers, and related electrical materials per City approved specifications for use by the Anaheim Public Utilities in accordance with Bid #9482. D180 7. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the purchase from NICE Systems, in the amount of $97,430 plus applicable tax, of a voice logging system including recording software, hardware, maintenance, installation, and configuration for the Anaheim Police Department. AGR- 8. Authorize an appropriation adjustment to increase the Police Department's revenue and 4032.M.1 expenditure appropriations in Fiscal Year 2020/21 under the FY 2018 Urban Area Security .0.1 Initiative Grant by $120,000 for use in supporting the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center. AGR- 10. Approve an Agreement with Henkels & McCoy, Inc., in the amount of $3,861,100 plus a 15% 12521 contingency for as -needed extra services, for Underground and Surface -Mounted Electric System Inspection Services (Services), for a 24 month term; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents, and to take City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 4 of 20 the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and determine that the Services are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. AGR- 11. Approve the First Amendment to the Engineering Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn and 10251.1 Associates, Inc., in the amount of $56,000 increasing the not to exceed amount from $593,976 to $649,976, for the Gene Autry Way Improvements from 200' East of Westside Drive to State College Boulevard and State College Boulevard (West Side) from Artisan Court to Gateway Office Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Amendment and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. AGR- 12. Approve the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with McDonald's Corporation dba 12527 Delaware McDonald's Corporation, in the total payment amount of $10,337, for the property located at 740 North Euclid Street for the Euclid Street and Glenoaks Improvements Project (R/W ACQ2020-01273). P124 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein [City Deed No. 12444 (740 North Euclid Street); in conjunction with the Euclid Street and Glenoaks Avenue Improvements Project and for future city rights- of-way]. R100 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or his designee to submit an application for grant funds for the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 (Proposition 68) for the Center Greens Improvement Project and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly (grant funds up to $300,000). D114 16. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of March 16, 2020, and March 24, 2020. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: D155 9• Approve the Third Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan allocating supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, in the total amount of $13,234,759, from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; designate the Director of the Community and Economic Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the supplemental CDBG and ESG funding; and provide discretion to the Director, or designee, to reallocate funds to eligible activities as deemed necessary to address the greatest need. DISCUSSION: Council Member Valencia was pleased that $3,300,000 of the funding would be going to mental health assistance for residents and $1,800,000 would be going to grants for microbusinesses. He noted businesses in Anaheim would fall through the aid gaps and recommended analyzing the gaps citywide and expanding aid for more small businesses. Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Grace Stepter reported the item details how the City handles its Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). She explained the City receives these grants annually from the federal government based upon its population. She advised the City received extra funding this year due to the pandemic and City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 5 of 20 the item details how staff intends to use it. She noted the City usually receives $380,000 in ESG funding and this year is receiving close to $10,000,000. She noted staff has recently learned there would be more emergency rental assistance funds coming from the federal government and this plan includes some funds set aside for it which will be reallocated. She reported staff would continue to reassess where the funding should be allocated. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Ms. Stepter reported the money came from the Federal government at the start of the pandemic for larger businesses in Payroll Protection Program (PPP) grants that most businesses could access through their banks. She reported microbusinesses with five employees or less were having trouble accessing the money and noted CDBG was able to help them because the grants have a category specifically for microbusinesses. Ms. Stepter advised Orange County received money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allowing the City to expand its scope to small businesses with 25 or fewer employees. She noted Supervisor Don Wagner allocated his funds directly to the City, noted his focus area is Anaheim Hills and some of the business of Anaheim Canyon, so they changed their guidelines to use his funds in those areas. She advised Supervisor Doug Chaffee pooled his money with a couple of peers through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)'s Main Street Launch program to fund the rest of Anaheim. Ms. Stepter reported the City reached out to microbusinesses but also did not want to lose sight of other small businesses. She advised they advertised the money's availability in their Economic Development newsletter along with every subsequent pot of money the City received from the State or elsewhere. She advised staff would look for direction on how to spend extra pandemic -based money that has already come in and would arrive in the future. She expressed her understanding that Supervisor Wagner was already considering another allocation. Council Member Valencia requested staff be as inclusive as possible when considering which businesses receive funding. MOTION: Council Member Valencia moved to approve the Third Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan allocating supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, in the total amount of $13,234,759, from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; designate the Director of the Community and Economic Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the supplemental CDBG and ESG funding; and provide discretion to the Director, or designee, to reallocate funds to eligible activities as deemed necessary to address the greatest need, seconded by Council Member Diaz. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel expressed appreciation a fair amount of the $13,000,000 was being directed to the Community Care Response Team to address the homeless population. Council Member Diaz noted the program was also providing funding to mid-size businesses. Council Member Brandman expressed support and thanked staff for their hard work. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Stepter reported staff has been in constant communication with the non-profit community, which has boots on the ground for outreach. She advised the City has been directly administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, providing a civic touchpoint with about 1,000 families. She noted staff has received significant City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 6 of 20 feedback from those families about how the program is being administered and their needs and noted some of the direct communications are detailed in the document. She advised staff regularly receives feedback from non -profits on community needs. She reported staff also issued over 250 small business loans in-house and cited it as another example of staff talking to the community. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Stepter clarified that in the rush to get the money out, they overlooked emphasizing how much community outreach went into their work. She advised they take things they do for granted and they do not always get reflected in these documents. She expressed appreciation for the question and the opportunity to showcase their outreach. Council Member Moreno expressed support for the item and echoed Council Member Valencia's comments about trying to figure out which sorts of businesses are possibly being left out. He advised there was a lot of national -level feedback about the PPP being difficult for small businesses to access and noted there was a recent federal allocation of funding for businesses locked out of the previous program. He requested all businesses be considered by the City and not just the bars and restaurants people seem to focus upon. Ms. Stepter reported there are many different businesses included in the 250 small business grants awarded by the City, including a dentist, a martial arts studio, a sporting equipment retailer, and others. She acknowledged that reading the applicant list was eye-opening and well representative of the different kinds of businesses in the City. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Ms. Stepter confirmed rent is the largest single item of stress for small businesses they have worked with. She advised utility bills are second and some of their bills are extraordinary because of the type of business. She clarified the rent moratoriums apply mostly to tenant rentals and it has been ambiguous on commercial rents so she would have to check for additional information. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiries, Ms. Stepter reported the first round of Supervisor Wagner's funding has largely been exhausted. She advised they have funded $1,480,000 out of the allocation, along with incurring some administrative fees, and noted it has funded 149 businesses including 117 small businesses and 32 microbusinesses. She advised there is about $100,000 remaining, although she cautioned staff is trying to catch up with administrative expenses noting five to six people behind the scenes are involved in each award. She clarified Supervisor Wagner's allocation was $1,800,000 and the $3,000,000 figure he referred to includes a CDBG allocation. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, City Manager Jim Vanderpool confirmed Supervisor Wagner would be doing another allocation to his district based upon population, advised Anaheim could expect about $250,000 - $300,000, and confirmed these were Orange County General Fund dollars. He reported staff is working with Supervisor Chaffee's office on this matter as well and advised the contract with Supervisor Wagner is currently being drafted. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Ms. Stepter reported Supervisor Chaffee's funds were largely distributed through the SBDC but they continued to dole out the money until it was exhausted. Council Member O'Neil echoed Council Member Valencia's comments about continuing to find any gaps in the distribution of these funds. He suggested having Mayor Sidhu creating an ad hoc committee of a couple of Council Members to work alongside staff in identifying potential gaps. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 7 of 20 In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Ms. Stepter advised the City created online applications for the small business and rental assistance programs. She reported the first round of applications for rental assistance took almost three months to go through as staff navigated a new program with immediate and high demand and noted everybody who applied in the second round were processed within six weeks. She reported staff partnered with SBDC for the first round of applications as 150 applications were received, and had to conduct a lottery due to the demand. She advised several companies had to withdraw so everyone who applied got first-round funding. She reported staff brought the process in-house for the second round with Supervisor Wagner's money because many cities were leaning on SBDC. She reported this worked smoother and staff is continuing to evaluate the process for both rent assistance and small businesses. Mayor Sidhu expressed pride in the work of the City helping residents and small businesses get through the crisis. He advised these two areas and helping the homeless would remain as priorities as the pandemic continued. MOTION: Council Member Valencia moved to approve the Third Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan allocating supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, in the total amount of $13,234,759, from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; designate the Director of the Community and Economic Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the supplemental CDBG and ESG funding; and provide discretion to the Director, or designee, to reallocate funds to eligible activities as deemed necessary to address the greatest need, seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. C280 15. ORDINANCE NO. 6502 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.42 (Parking and Loading), and 18.92 (Definitions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding 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). (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2019-00166; DEV2019-00110) [modify residential parking standards and the definition of a "bedroom"]. Planning and Building Director Ted White reported the item is an introduction of a Zoning Code Amendment regulating parking standards. He advised the item is a City -initiated request that started in late 2017 when the Planning Commission requested a staff workshop to address parking challenges in residential neighborhoods. He advised it was based on concerns raised by residents, business owners, and others regarding overflow parking from new multiple -family and in -fill developments. He reported a pair of parking workshops were held in 2018 and 2019 with public hearings and a draft Ordinance that was approved in 2020. Mr. White reported on July 20, 2020, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve three changes to the code including creating a maximum limit on the number of tandem spaces permitted in multi -family residential developments, increasing the parking requirements for small lot single-family development, and modifying the definition of a bedroom as it relates to parking standards. Mr. White clarified tandem spaces sit two -deep instead of side-by-side. He advised the code only permits tandem spaces when both the front and rear spaces are assigned to the same dwelling unit but there are no other limits. He advised the proposed code amendment would limit tandem parking City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 8 of 20 to 20% of the total parking required. He explained this would apply citywide except for development within the Platinum Triangle. Mr. White reported parking requirements for a larger single-family residences with four or more bedrooms in the RS -4 Zone would increase. He advised these spaces could be provided on the property in a garage or driveway, or throughout the development either in a common parking area or on private streets. He advised this is based on the parking demands of similar developments, as staff observed newer construction with four or more bedrooms in RS -4 zones which appeared under - parked and impacting surrounding residential neighborhoods. He advised this is due to the smaller lots than in typical developments. He noted staff believes the changes are nominal and comparable to surrounding Orange County cities. Mr. White advised staff recommends updating the definition of a bedroom to ensure rooms designated for offices or flex space are included in these requirements. He noted these rooms would have to be a minimum of 70 square feet and enclosed by four walls. Mr. White reported staff received a letter from the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Orange County expressing concerns about this plan, primarily about the rising cost of housing. He reported the letter cites the need for flexibility and creativity due to the pandemic and housing crisis. He advised the letter did not cite any preferred substitute options. Mr. White advised staff believes the proposed Ordinance will help address residential parking concerns with objective reasonable standards for multi -family and single-family residential parking in a manner allowing for compatibility with the surrounding area. He advised staff recommends the City Council introduce the Ordinance. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. White confirmed the three components addressed in this item are changing the parking standards for single-family residential dwellings in RS -4 zones, tweaking the definition of a bedroom, and tandem parking. Council Member O'Neil expressed concern regarding the issue of tandem parking. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. White clarified staff does not have hard evidence of significant impacts, but rather there is a concern based on a perspective there would be less desire and use of inconvenient tandem spaces as opposed to off-site parking. He advised staff does not have any level of significant complaints received from neighborhoods surrounding developments with tandem parking and noted they do not have anything more than anecdotal evidence of tandem spaces being underutilized. Council Member O'Neil reported developments in his district up to 20 years old have tandem parking and have not seen difficulties so this is more being cautious for the future. He advised families figure out how to arrange the cars so the first one can go to work in the morning. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. White confirmed there are requirements in the Anaheim Municipal Code (AMC) stating all required parking spaces, such as garages, need to remain open and available for parking. He advised it is a common condition of approval applied to development entitlements requiring Home Owners Associations (HOA) to have rules backing up the AMC's requirements. Council Member O'Neil advised this mitigates the problem and noted the problem with parking spilling over into neighborhoods is the overstock. He noted that new builders should not be punished for the City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 9 of 20 errors of older planning and projects. He suggested the City be builder -friendly and reduce barriers in light of the housing crisis. MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6502 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.42 (Parking and Loading), and 18.92 (Definitions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding 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). (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2019-00166; DEV2019-00110), as amended, to remove any changes to tandem parking, seconded by Council Member Valencia. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's inquiry, Mr. White explained the Platinum Triangle is not included in the proposed changes at the recommendation of the Planning Commission because the Platinum Triangle is planned to be a different type of environment. He advised the efficiency of land use there is at a premium as the City is planning to create a dense urban walkable environment there. He advised staff sees applying this principle throughout the City as they have received in -fill applications coming in from all parts of the City where the developer would like to take advantage. He cited Harbor Lofts in Downtown Anaheim as an example of a project with nearly exclusively tandem parking spaces outside of the Platinum Triangle. He advised land values would continue to rise and tandem parking could be a creative parking design solution to make sites work, although he noted most developers choose to not use tandem parking as residents still prefer side- by-side parking. Council Member Diaz advised West Anaheim needs redevelopment but noted the building industry is over -regulated and land is expensive. He reported the State keeps building less and less housing. He advised he could not support the Ordinance and cited requirement 18.42.030.0205(i) requiring tandem spaces to be enclosed or covered and noted the City must go even this far with its regulations. He expressed support for sending this back to staff and making it even less restrictive. Council Member Brandman advised he was prepared to express support for the ordinance with Council Member O'Neil's amendment until Council Member Diaz expressed concerns with which he agreed. He deferred to Mayor Sidhu to evaluate the best course of action. City Attorney Robert Fabela clarified there is a motion on the floor to approve the recommendation except for the tandem parking space changes in section 18.42.030.0205. He advised Council Member Diaz would need to make an amended motion to also strike section 18.42.030.0205(1). In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiry, Council Member O'Neil advised he would accept a friendly amendment. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Fabela clarified the redlined portion of the proposed amendment was being removed as part of his motion and Council Member Diaz would like to see section 18.42.030.0205(1) struck as well. Mr. White confirmed this was his interpretation of the potential friendly amendment. AMENDED MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6502 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.42 (Parking and Loading), and 18.92 (Definitions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding 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). (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2019-00166; DEV2019-00110), as City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 10 of 20 amended to remove any changes to tandem parking and strike section 18.42.030.0205(1), seconded by Council Member Valencia. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. White stated the Planning Commission recommended a cap of 20% tandem parking in multi -family developments and this does not apply to single-family homes. He confirmed it would apply to townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. He clarified the parking requirement for a typical single-family residence is a two -car garage and two parking spaces out front. He advised this parking would not be affected by the proposed Ordinance. Council Member Moreno echoed Council Member O'Neil's point about a lot of the City's struggles today stem from older development in an era of less regulation. He advised this has led to overcrowded parking situations and urged the City Council to consider how their decision today will affect parking 20 or 30 years into the future. He stated he liked what staff and the Planning Commission were advising. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. White clarified the 20% tandem parking recommendation allows for evidence if there is data this parking is not as effective as a traditional configuration. He advised there is no data relative to this type of parking and the tandem spaces appear to be used at the same rate as a traditional configuration. He advised the housing market views tandem parking as a less desirable layout so staff has allowed for flexibility. He stated staff cannot point to a significant negative impact from projects with tandem spacing and recognizes the City is always looking for high-quality development. He stated there is a balance between allowing for flexibility in the design along with convenience and a quality living environment. He advised there were historical periods where the City did not allow any tandem parking and now there have been developments within the past 10 years with a significant or exclusive reliance on tandem parking. He advised neither works without a detrimental impact on surrounding neighborhoods. He confirmed this allows for flexibility when working with developers. Council Member Moreno stated they should not disincentivize development but should also consider why the regulations exist. He questioned if it is for neighborhood quality of life or to lessen building costs at the expense of a neighborhood problem down the road from density. He stated staff is recommending a good balance. He advised the Ordinance has been vetted thoroughly and the market is calling for this. He expressed support for the Ordinance as proposed. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Fabela clarified the motion is to approve staff's recommendation except for the proposed red -lined edit in section 18.42.030.0205 and the elimination of section 18.42.030.0205(1). In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. White clarified the elimination of section 18.42.030.0205(i) means tandem parking spaces would be permitted for multi -family residential development but they would not need to be enclosed or covered. Mr. White clarified this is a reflection of the type of spaces they typically see as tandem spaces are generally enclosed in a parking garage. He advised the standard has not been much of a determent to date, but with this amendment, a more suburban -style development would be allowed to configure its parking in a tandem fashion without needing to provide a carport or garage. He advised it would lower the barrier and allow for more developments to incorporate tandem parking. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Mr. White advised there are examples around the State of developments with uncovered tandem parking in multi -family residential developments. He could not think of an example specifically in Anaheim but noted it was not uncommon in urban areas. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 11 of 20 In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiries, Mr. White reported in the staff survey of 10 area cities, seven did not allow for any tandem parking. He advised Garden Grove and Irvine allow for 100% tandem parking and Fullerton has a cap where 50% of parking spaces could be designed in a tandem consideration. Council Member O'Neil advised there were already mechanisms built into the AMC to help with future problems, such as HOA enforcement. He referenced Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's comments and noted no matter how past or current Planning Commissions have felt about tandem parking it has never been an issue. He advised it makes no sense to change the AMC based on a feeling when there are no demonstrated facts to back it up. He advised the market determines what is appropriate and noted he likes to give builders flexibility because it helps with housing affordability. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel reported the Planning Commission brought this to staff's attention three years ago and advised there have been two workshops and two public hearings since then. He advised it has been thoroughly vetted by both the Planning Commission and staff. He noted it does not affect the Platinum Triangle, which likely has the highest percentage of tandem spaces. He advised they have not been able to show there is either a problem created by tandem parking or that a 20% limitation will present any problem whatsoever, although he understands BIA's concerns. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel reported he was uncomfortable with a colleague changing another part of the ordinance on the fly without a staff investigation or Planning Commission review. He noted tandem parking has been a Planning Commission issue on -and -off for years. He noted his appreciation for Council Member O'Neil's comments but he fully supported the staff position and was not willing to change the 20% number. Council Member Diaz noted there were no scientific or technical studies from the staff and Planning Commission for the 20%. He advised 20% was just a random number and the logic of families being too lazy to shuffle cars makes no sense to him. He advised it makes sense to give flexibility to the building industry. He expressed concern for the future of housing in general and specifically in West Anaheim. He advised he wants to build more housing so he will continue with his suggestion about the covered provision. Council Member Valencia echoed Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's comments and advised he does not feel comfortable moving forward without proper staff analysis of the covered parking provision. He advised it could be addressed at a future meeting. Council Member O'Neil called for a point of order to inquire if Council Member Valencia is retracting his second of the amended motion. Council Member Valencia withdrew his second of the friendly amendment; Amended Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Fabela clarified they have reverted to Council Member O'Neil's original motion. He advised if Council Member O'Neil would still like to accept the friendly amendment it would require a second. In response to Mr. Fabela's inquiry, Council Member O'Neil advised he was under the impression the friendly amendment could only be accepted if the person seconding the motion to the original amendment agreed. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 12 of 20 Mr. Fabela agreed with Council Member O'Neil and advised the original motion is on the floor unless there is another request to amend it. He confirmed the original motion does not need a second because it is already on the floor. Council Member Diaz withdrew his friendly amendment. In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiries, Mr. Fabela confirmed the original motion is on the floor. He confirmed Council Member Valencia's second to the original motion is still valid even if he retracted his second to the amended motion. In response to Mr. Fabela's inquiry, Council Member Valencia restated his second of the original motion. MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to introduce Ordinance No. 6502 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.42 (Parking and Loading), and 18.92 (Definitions) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding 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). (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2019-00166; DEV2019-00110), as amended to remove any changes to tandem parking, seconded by Council Member Valencia. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Diaz, Brandman, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 2 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried; ordinance introduced as amended. 8105 17. Consider (re)appointments to certain city Boards and Commissions to serve terms through December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024; consider (re)appointments to the Sister City Commission to serve terms through June 30, 2023. Item No. 17 continued to January 26, 2021, at the request of the Mayor and City Council. No action was taken. D129 18. Consider establishing the Anaheim Emergency Medical Transportation Program, through the D180 following: M 142 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the execution and delivery of a Schedule to the Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement for the acquisition, financing, and leasing of certain equipment for the public benefit within the terms provided herein; authorizing the execution and delivery of other documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution (Banc of America Public Capital Corporation; rental payments not to exceed $900,000). Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders as necessary to acquire five Emergency Transport Ambulances, following the guidelines of Council Policy 4.0. ORDINANCE NO. 6503 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 1.05 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to include Ambulance Operators as members in the exempt service. DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu reported the item is to establish the new Anaheim Emergency Medical Transportation Program. He advised it is a follow-up from a discussion last summer about bringing ambulance services in-house instead of by contract. He believed the proposal would both save money for residents and improve the quality of service. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 13 of 20 Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R) Chief Pat Russell detailed the history of how the AF&R was directed to purchase five ambulances on July 28, 2020, and set up this in-house service. He reported Phase 1 would include the purchasing and outfitting of three frontline ambulances and two reserve ambulances, along with hiring personnel, and is estimated for completion in early 2021. He advised Phase 2 would include purchasing additional ambulances and equipment, along with hiring the requisite personnel, and is estimated for completion in the summer of 2021. Fire Chief Russell projected a savings of $1,400,000 per year once fully implemented. He advised staff would provide City Council with a six-month update once the program is implemented. He reported the cost of acquiring the ambulances would be $800,000 and, after extensive analysis, staff concluded a seven-year lease was the best option with financing through Banc of America Public Capital Corporation. He advised the annual lease payments would be $122,000 with an interest rate of 1.69%. He reported Phase 2 recommendations would be presented to City Council in the spring of 2021. Fire Chief Russell reported two full-time ambulance operators would be hired per ambulance in Phase 1. He advised the employees would be hired on a three-year, limited -term basis serving under the AF&R Chief. He noted the position would be similar to an apprenticeship and was not designated to be long-term employment. He requested an amendment to Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 1.05 of Title 1 to include the ambulance operators as members of the exempt service. He advised they would be "at -will" employees and detailed the structure of the position consistent with entry-level ambulance operators. He reported the shift schedule would be similar to those of fire suppression employees, which is unusual for ambulance operators, and makes them eligible for overtime. He read the list of benefits that accompany the positions. Fire Chief Russell reported the program would be cost -neutral to the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget. He advised if the Phase 1 purchasing of equipment and personnel hiring is approved and implemented by January 2021, it would create a General Fund savings of $96,000 in FY 20/21. He advised the implementation of Phase 2 should add about $1,400,000 - $1,800,000 annually to the General Fund. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's inquiry, Fire Chief Russell clarified ambulance operators are trained to be basic Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) whereas a Fire Paramedic is trained to an advanced level of care. He clarified the ambulance operators drive the ambulance to the call, work the gurney, get equipment, put patients on a backboard, etc. He advised the operator would then drive the patient to the hospital with a Paramedic Firefighter if the situation is deemed life-threatening. He advised the Ambulance Assistant would assist with basics like taking blood pressure and other vital signs and noted other duties of the position include care and maintenance of the ambulance. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel moved to approve Item No. 18, seconded by Council Member Diaz. DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz thanked staff for putting the program together. He acknowledged he was not on the City Council to formally approve the program but advised he supported it. He praised the program for providing better services and savings to the City. In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, AF&R Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Manager Captain Dave Barry advised the goal in the future is to roll the Paramedic Transport Fee into the Transport Services and noted the current $3 fee covers the response fees. He advised staff was looking to roll out a new Fire Medics Program and the fees would cover the transports. He reported this fee may be increased in the future but it would cover the entire transport and not just the City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 14 of 20 response. He reported many area fire departments do this and have seen a great response from residents in addition to being a revenue source for the City. Council Member Brandman thanked Fire Chief Russell and his team for their excellent work and due diligence. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Faessel for his question as the layman does not always recognize the different roles within an EMS team. He expressed support for the item. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Captain Barry clarified the ambulances would be financed under a lease -to -own model and the City could use them in the future in the event the program ended. He noted the special Medics Program for the Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Convention Center, and Disneyland could use the ambulances. He advised there would also be an option to sell the ambulances if the City decided to go a different direction after six months. He clarified the future contracts are structured so the first lease payment is not due until after one year while the cost is covered in the reduction to the current contract with Care Ambulance Service. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Captain Barry clarified Care Ambulance Service was notified two weeks before the July 2020 City Council meeting allowing for ample time to respond. He advised Care Ambulance Service had ample opportunity during contract negotiations in 2019 to renegotiate the contract to a more reasonable cost for the City and they refused. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Captain Barry clarified the bulk of the savings come from not paying the program management fees to Care Ambulance Service. He advised this sum was over $1,000,000 per year. He advised the rest of the savings come from management and training savings since it would now happen while on duty. He advised there would be savings in overtime costs paid to Care Ambulance Service employees. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Captain Barry stated Care Ambulance Service employees became a collective bargaining unit a couple of weeks before this matter was presented to City Council in July 2020. He advised they were still not under a contract but rather using the one from Los Angeles County. He clarified the Care Ambulance Service workers are unionized but it does not affect anything the City is doing. He advised limited -term employees like these typically do not jump into a collective bargaining unit in other cities. He advised the program is fully supported by the Anaheim Firefighters Association Local 2899. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, AF&R Administrative Services Manager Sheryl Montgomery confirmed they bid the leases out and 1.69% was the lowest interest rate option. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Fire Chief Russell advised a major goal of the program is to help attract local youth to join the fire service. He noted it would be an excellent opportunity for Anaheim residents to be trained and mentored by the AF&R as a stepping -stone to becoming a firefighter. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Fire Chief Russell confirmed hiring and administrative costs have been factored into the figures presented in consultation with Human Resources. He advised the needed mechanisms are already in place for hiring other positions and this is reflected in the cost savings because they will not be paying Care Ambulance in other cities to do redundant work. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Fire Chief Russell advised that in his professional opinion this program would provide Anaheim residents with the same level of service. He City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 15 of 20 acknowledged the City has had a great working relationship with Care Ambulance Service and praised their work with the City. He advised looming economic challenges and having control of the ambulances were incentives to remedy those issues while still providing excellent service to citizens. He advised they have been challenged in having enough ambulances to support the 911 system during the pandemic. He noted having reserve ambulances controlled by the City would help smooth gaps in these moments of overload. Council Member O'Neil praised having an outside firm verify AF&R's numbers and the fact there would be a six-month review. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel applauded Fire Chief Russell for AF&R's great work with local students. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's inquiry, Fire Chief Russell confirmed youths from AF&R's existing high school and other programs are also the future candidates for this program. Council Member Diaz praised the program. Council Member Moreno praised the ability to save money while bringing a program from the private sector to the public sector and compared it to Anaheim Public Utilities in this regard. He expressed concerns about creating a new employee category with the savings being on their backs. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Captain Barry expressed passion for the program because this is where he started at the age of 19 and noted he was making $4.65 to drive the ambulance. He explained this is a great stepping -stone for people looking to get into public safety and noted it is a highly desired position and the City's pay rate of $15 an hour is above the industry standard. He also noted the benefits package being offered is higher than either similar programs in other cities or Care Ambulance Service. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Captain Barry reported that typical EMT school is a semester class in college or a junior college and consists of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support, and other areas. He advised many EMTs have bachelor's degrees or are hired from the military into these fire service feeder programs. He confirmed they are seeing an increase in applicants who have gone to college before entering the workforce. He advised his pathway from high school was typical at the time but not now and noted this program would be a great place for someone to gain professional experience. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Captain Barry clarified Anaheim has one of the lowest paramedic membership fees in the County. He advised other cities doing transports have raised the fee slightly and use it to cover the complete transport so there is no additional cost to the patient. He advised this fee would cover any additional fees brought on by the transport regardless of their type of insurance. He clarified the proposal would be to increase the fee from $3 a month to $7- $8 per month to cover the balance of the transport so it is not charged to the patient. Council Member Moreno requested more information regarding the fee component at the six-month follow-up because it sounded like a benefit to residents. He reported he abstained from the first vote due to the emails received that day from Care Ambulance Service. He expressed concerns about moving employees outside of a collective bargaining environment but advised it sounds like those employees would have a better job experience and future possibilities in AF&R's non -collective bargained setting. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 16 of 20 In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Captain Barry confirmed the employees would be in a better professional situation with AF&R than they are with Care Ambulance Service. Mayor Sidhu expressed strong support for the item and noted it brings strong services to residents while efficiently using their tax dollars. He advised AF&R has shown the City can provide better service than what is presently being offered and at a lower cost. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel moved to establish the Anaheim Emergency Medical Transportation Program through RESOLUTION NO. 2021-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the execution and delivery of a Schedule to the Master Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement for the acquisition, financing, and leasing of certain equipment for the public benefit within the terms provided herein; authorizing the execution and delivery of other documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing other actions necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution (Banc of America Public Capital Corporation; rental payments not to exceed $900,000); authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders as necessary to acquire five Emergency Transport Ambulances, following the guidelines of Council Policy 4.0; and introducing ORDINANCE NO. 6503 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 1.05 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to include Ambulance Operators as members in the exempt service, seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: YES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried; ordinance introduced. D116 19. Update on the City's Response to COVID-19 DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu noted the pandemic has gone on longer than imagined and noted tonight Council started a cautious and gradual transition to in-person meetings. He noted residents have been able to safely share comments with the City Council. He advised each member of the dais has undergone rapid testing and a health screening before entering the City Council Chamber, noted there is protective glass between them, and also noted staff in the Council Chamber are both limited and tested. He advised they are all wearing masks and doing what they are telling the community to do. Mayor Sidhu reported they are doing this now to signal the start of a new phase in the fight against COVID-19. He noted in the past week more than 5,000 residents were vaccinated and the number would grow daily. He reported it is the beginning of the end of the pandemic but there are still difficult months ahead requiring diligence and noted the meetings will evolve as cases decline. He explained the City did not do Zoom video conferences because it was an imperfect platform and he thanked staff for making this meeting possible with every precaution. Mayor Sidhu advised he announced his ad hoc Public Health Task Force at the last meeting and noted he is joined by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Member Valencia. He noted the task force has been rounded out with Yesenia Rojas, Dr. Frank Donavan representing Anaheim's schools, Steve Cooper owner of Keno's Restaurant representing the business community, Captain Dave Barry of Anaheim Fire & Rescie, City Manager Jim Vanderpool, and Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster. He advised there is a request to the University of California at Irvine (UCI) for a public health expert to join the task force. He advised the task force has met twice to discuss the ongoing public outreach and education along with planning for the rollout of widespread vaccines. Mayor Sidhu reported on the creation of the County's first super vaccination point of distribution (POD) opening the next day in Disneyland's Toy Story parking lot. He reported the site would City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 17 of 20 eventually be able to vaccinate up to 5,000 people per day to get as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible. Mayor Sidhu noted the pandemic has shown Anaheim's character, as the community and businesses have found ways to pull through it together. He noted they are almost there and urged residents to continue to follow best practices and get vaccinated when it is their turn. Mr. Vanderpool praised the leadership of AF&R and swift implementation leading to tremendous success for the County and City in getting out vaccines. AF&R Chief Pat Russell reported they set up AF&R PODs a few weeks ago to efficiently vaccinate first responders and praised the cities of Brea, Fullerton, and Orange for their assistance. He advised they are handling 1,000 individuals a day at the North Net Training Center site and 3,000 overall between the AF&R PODs. He praised City staff for their assistance. He advised they helped Orange County officials to set up a distribution program on a County level and noted the first County super POD opens tomorrow at Disneyland by appointment. He advised the AF&R PODs will move their resources over to Disneyland and advised the first 2-3 weeks will see a heavy personnel commitment from the City. Fire Chief Russell advised AF&R's long-term participation at the super POD is the most critical thing they can do to help turn the curve on this pandemic. He reported the City Manager has granted him full latitude to use personnel in support of the vaccination effort to get the economy and City back on track. Communications Specialist Lauren Gold reported the public outreach campaign approved by the Mayor's task force is being implemented. She displayed images of signage at prominent locations around the City and AF&R's vaccine distribution efforts at the North Net Training Center. She discussed the super POD at Disneyland opening tomorrow. Ms. Gold reported case rates and positivity rates have been mixed in terms of direction when broken down by zip code. She advised the overall numbers are surging upwards after the Christmas and New Year's holidays and noted this should continue for the next several weeks. She advised there have also been severe impacts on local hospitals. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel advised he was honored to be part of the task force and praised the work of Chief Russell and AF&R for the operation of the North Net Training Center vaccine site. He praised the new super POD and expects the 5,000 a day vaccinated figure to increase over time. He noted he and his wife are eager to get their vaccines when eligible. Council Member Diaz noted he has been looking forward to this big day in Orange County and Anaheim. Council Member Brandman concurred with Council Member Diaz and Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. Council Member Moreno advised the infection rates were still distressing. He expressed gratitude for the Mayor's task force and believed a UCI representative would be especially important for education. He advised he looks forward to more federal dollars becoming available to the City. He expressed concerns about what could come next with variants of the virus, noted he understands those vaccinated could still spread the virus, and urged all residents to use their due diligence for safety. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 18 of 20 Council Member Moreno advised he has been pushing for the City Council to get out of teleconference mode because it is harder for the public to access the meetings. He questioned why Mayor Sidhu finally decided to open the doors to the City Council Chamber when the City is at its peak COVID-19 numbers. He expressed appreciation for staffs efforts to make the City Council Chamber a bubble. He asked Mayor Sidhu to further discuss the best method to hold their meetings, advised they have not discussed whether video conferencing would be of interest to the City Council, and noted there are ways to go about their work without putting staff at risk. He explained that video conferencing would allow residents to better access the meetings for comments and noted other City Commissions such as the Police Review Board have used a video conferencing format and held better meetings with that technology. He expressed hope that Mayor Sidhu would reconsider the meeting format. Council Member Moreno noted that people need to get vaccinated before everyone is safe. He thanked the City's non-profit health partners and Orange County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau for their work. He praised the addition of Dr. Frank Donavan to the ad hoc committee and for his work with the local schools during the pandemic. Council Member Valencia expressed pride in the work of the Public Health Task Force in such a short time. He shared the story of a resident following one of the City's safety signs and how it brought him hope that they are moving in the right direction. He thanked the City's team for its commitment. Council Member O'Neil thanked staff for staying at the forefront of fighting the pandemic and criticized the State's response to the pandemic. Mayor Sidhu thanked staff and particularly Mr. Lyster. Informational item - No action taken. PUBLIC HEARING: C220 20. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-06074 (DEV2020-00109) CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, CLASS 1 OWNER: Dharmendra A. Patel, 18745 Sabrina Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703 APPLICANT: Grandma's House of Hope, Je'net Kreitner, 1505 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 PROJECT LOCATION: 2232 East Olmstead Way, approximately 375 feet east of the intersection of Nordica Lane and Olmstead Way. REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit to increase the number of residents in existing transitional housing from six residents as permitted by -right to thirteen residents within a single-family residence. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 (DEV2020-00109) (PC 2020-047). Vote: 4-3 (Commissioners Armstrong, Lieberman, Mulleady, and White voted yes. Chairperson Keys and Commissioners Meeks and Vadodaria voted no). (Planning Commission meeting of November 9, 2020) Appealed by: Dr. & Mrs. James Kline and Mr. & Dr. Michelle Priest. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 19 of 20 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 and making certain findings in connection therewith (DEV2020-00109) (2232 East Olmstead Way) [includes determination that the effects of the proposed project are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities)]. Public Hearing Item No. 20 continued to April 13, 2021, upon the agreement of the appellant and the applicant. No action was taken. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-aaenda items): None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Ron Dominguez, known as Mr. Disneyland; James Bedrosian, Salvation Army chaplain; and retired Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. He noted his attendance at a community meeting on December 16th regarding a property on East Street and thanked Covenant House for reaching out to meet with the community. He reported attendance at the goodbye parade for former Community Services Director Larry Pasco on December 17th and wished him well in retirement. He also noted he toured the Canyon Power Plant on December 21St with City Manager Jim Vanderpool and Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee. Council Member Diaz reported the previous day was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, encouraged everyone to learn the signs to identify trafficking victims and to visit www.ochumantrafficking.com, acknowledged the work of the Anaheim Police Department in this area, and referred victims and those who may know victims to contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Specifically addressing District 1 and Beach Boulevard, he encouraged residents to "see something, say something" and report to the Police Department at 714-765-1900. He recommended residents visit the Community Services Department online at www.anaheim.net for the Your Community/Tu Comunidad publication listing resources. He announced the virtual ribbon - cutting ceremony on January 13th for the Be Well Orange Campus, offering mental health and substance abuse treatment services and addressing homelessness. Council Member Brandman wished everyone a happy New Year, expressed gratitude for being present at the meeting and seeing colleagues and staff, offered thoughts and prayers to those who have suffered from COVID and those who passed due to its complications, welcomed his new colleagues to the dais and looked forward to working with them, and encouraged all to stay vigilant and wear masks. Council Member Moreno requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Anaheim residents and brother Nestor and Bulmaro Alvarez and Anaheim High School freshman Rodney Moore. He noted GoFundMe.com accounts had been opened to support both families. He requested to agendize discussion and possible action of the formal designation of Little Arabia around Brookhurst Street in West Anaheim, acknowledging the small businesses assisting with commerce and economic recovery in that area (request failed for lack of concurrences). He requested Mayor Sidhu consider agendizing the item under his authority. He asked everyone to stay safe. City Council Minutes of January 12, 2021 Page 20 of 20 Council Member Valencia hoped everyone had a safe and good holiday season. While recognizing the impact of COVID on the nation, he addressed the disheartening and unacceptable actions in Washington, D.C. against democracy and hoped Americans would unite and exercise their First Amendment rights in a responsible manner. He encouraged everyone to practice self-care as they process current events and wished everyone health and prosperity in 2021. Council Member O'Neil noted that, under State law, the City could not regulate the separation of State -licensed facilities. However, he requested an agenda item, before the return of the continued public hearing, to look at separation requirements for those facilities the City can regulate to preserve neighborhoods and address potential saturation (concurred by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and City Council Member Moreno). Mayor Sidhu noted the importance of continuing to follow best health care practices as vaccines continue to be rolled out on a larger scale and encouraged everyone to continue to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors. He encouraged all to visit the City's website for the latest information, including when it would be their turn for vaccination. He thanked staff for making the meeting possible, with health safeguards. He noted that local governments are closest to the people and provide services that directly affect the lives of residents. He addressed the non- partisanship of City Council positions, and how the transition of power in Anaheim in December occurred smoothly and peacefully even with different types of outcomes in each race. He referred to his background as an immigrant, shared by other Council Members, and spoke against the attack on the U.S. Capitol as an attack against democracy everywhere. He noted American democracy was sacred and the beauty of the United States is that people can passionately engage and advocate for their beliefs without resorting to violence. He stated democracy was bigger than anyone and that they honor by leading with humility and passing the torch with dignity, condemning the events of last week, and that violence, insurgence, and attempts to overturn the results of elections have no place in the country. He asked to adjourn the meeting in recognition of the brave people who stood up to the attack and carried out and fulfilled their duty to peacefully transition power. He appointed Council Members O'Neil and Valencia to be part of an advisory committee to determine how the City will spend CARES Act funds. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:32 P.M., with no further business before the Council and without objection, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Ron Dominguez, James Bedrosian, Sandra Hutchens, Will Blunt, Keith Rickey, Nestor Alvarez, Bulmaro Alvarez, Rodney Moore, and in recognition of those who Upheld their duty and stood up to the attack at the Capitol. Respectfully submitted, a Fuss, OMC City CIA Public Comment From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM #18 TONIGHT From: Bill Taormina <bill@mycleancity.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 202112:35 PM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net> Subject: VOTE YES ON AGENDA ITEM #18 TONIGHT 1/12/2021 Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members, As a charter member of the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Chiefs Advisory Board, I have read the staff report regarding the procurement of new ambulances via a lease/option. I APPLAUD the Command Staff of the AF&R and the City's Director of Finance, Debbie Moreno, for putting this amazing deal together. This is the financial model we should use to procure all kinds of capital equipment for the City going forward. I Thank you for your service, Bill Taormina CEO Clean City, Inc. Jennifer L. Hall Subject: Response from Grandma's House to Appeal Attachments: GHH_Response to Appeal -2232 E. Olmstead Way (FINAL).pdf From: Je'net Kreitner <Ikreitner@grandmashouseofhope.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 20216:42 PM To: Joanne Hwang <JHwang@anaheim.net> Cc: Taylor Montano <taylor@grandmashouseofhope.org>; Mitch Cherness Steven Savran <steven@grandmashouseofhope.org>; Ann Levine Subject: Response from Grandma's House to Appeal Hi Joanne, I hope you are well and had as fulfilling a holiday as possible this year. Here is our formal response to the appeal of 2232 E Olmstead. I have also attached a supporting document outlining our Injury Illness Protection Plan and our COVID Protection Plan. (IIPP/CPP) Please let me know if you have any questions or need any additional information or clarification. Did I read correctly that the City Council meets only audibly? Is there a Zoom still? Please send me the appropriate information on how to join the meeting on Jan 12 and if we should arrive at Spm or later. THANK YOU for all your assistance on this project. Joanne! I certainly never thought it would be this difficult. Happy New Year! JEWET KREITNER I ounu: er, Oiief Executive (.Dffiu er I Cf IItANDIIVAS Id(DUSE (1I II-I(1I'L (o) 714.558.8600 ext. 100 1 (c) I ienet@grandmashouseofhope.org Connect with us Linkedln I Twitter I YouTube I www.grandmashouseofhope.org I Instagram CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. Information contained in this message and any attachments is intended only for the addressee(s). If you believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return electronic mail and please delete the original without further review, disclosure, or copying. i HOUSE OF HOPE RESPONSE TO APPEAL Subject: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-06074 (DEV2020-00109) Location: 2232 East Olmstead Way, Anaheim Response to Appeal: Grandma's House of Hope (GHH), an Orange County -based nonprofit organization, has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to increase the number of residents in an existing transitional housing facility from six residents as permitted by right to 13 residents within the five bedroom, 2,340 square foot single family residence located at 2232 East Olmstead Way. GHH's transitional housing program is an instrumental component to achieving our mission of Empowering the Invisible Populations of Orange County. This housing site — coupled with GHH's robust supportive services — would provide a supportive, nurturing and peaceful environment to help risen recover from past trauma, secure employment and income, build skills and self-sufficiency and successfully transition into permanent housing. The Planning Commission heard GHH's CUP request at its meeting on 1119!2020 and granted the CUP. This decision was appealed by Dr. and Mrs. James Kline and Mr. and Dr. Michelle Priest on 1111812024. GHH requests that the Planning Commission's decision to grant the CUP be upheld. GHH offers the following responses to the rebuttals raised in the appeal: Condition #2: That the proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses, or the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located. Rebuttal from Appeal: Disclosure that a transitional dwelling for 13 unrelated men within a small cul-de-sac ofa tight knit group ofsingle and multi generational families will deter potential buyers, and also result in a decrease in property vahie in the area. GH H's Response to Rebuttal: GHH takes great pride in how we run each of our housing sites. In utilizing single family homes for our housing program, we recognize how imperative it is for the home to be well maintained and safely and peacefully operated in order to contribute to a beautiful and harmonious community. Currently, GHH operates 12 housing sites, 11 of which are in the City of Anaheim. At each site, we establish Housing Agreements with our participants covering topics such as curfew, sobriety, guests, house meetings, productivity, cleanliness, smoking, chores, privacy, confidentiality, respectfulness, attitude and behavior to ensure that a positive housing environment is maintained and the health, safety and well-being of all participants, GHH staff and neighbors are preserved. The Housing Agreements are complemented by a Good Neighbor Policy that clearly dictates that, to ensure peaceful relations with our neighbors, "all housing program participants will refrain from engaging in excessively loud, profane, or obnoxious behavior that would unduly interfere with a neighbor's use and enjoyment of their dwelling unit." If an issue were ever to arise with a neighbor, each house has a live-in Community Leader who can field any concerns and work with GHH's Housing Program Manager, Director of Housing and CEO to resolve them. In our 16 years of operating housing programs in Orange County, we have maintained positive relationships with our neighbors and helped to foster tranquil communities. This kind of harmonious environment is particularly important for the health and healing of our participants, the vast majority of whom have endured serious trauma and abuse. We also know from past experience that operation of our housing sites in residential communities does not bring down property values. We have obtained CUPs on five homes in Anaheim and the property values of these homes have kept pace with — and in several cases far exceeded — the average increases in home sales prices in Anaheim since the CUPs were granted. In fact, according to Zillow, the home values for four of our five properties with CUPs have risen at higher rates (between 9 and 53 percentage points) since the CUPS were granted than the average home values in the overall Anaheim neighborhoods they are in (Southwest Anaheim, Northeast Anaheim and The Colony) and the city of Anaheim as a whole. Just as an example, our oldest CUP exists at our Legacy Campus property located in The Colony neighborhood of Anaheim. The CUP was granted in April 2011. Based on tax assessments, the property has increased in value by 117% since 2011. Similarly, a nearby home (3 blocks away) sold for 129% more than its April 2011 value. Both of these are significantly higher rates of increase than the average increase in home values of 69% in The Colony and 69% in the entire city of Anaheim during the same time period. Due to the care that GHH takes with its housing sites, program participants and relationships with neighbors and our strong history of helping to preserve and strengthen the value of the homes we occupy as well as the surrounding neighborhoods, we believe the appellants' assertion regarding Condition 42 is without merit. Condition #3: That the size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the fill development of the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health and safety. Rebuttal from Appeal: Residential overcrowding as defined by California is > 1.11 persons per room. Severe overcrowding is > 1.5 persons per room. The subject property contains eight rooms (5 bedrooms, a dining room, a living room and a family room). The proposed increase in residents equates to 1.625 persons per room — resulting in a several overcrowded dwelling unit. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, "residential crowding has been linked to an increased risk of infection from communicable diseases, a higher prevalence of respiratory ailments, and greater vulnerability to homelessness among the poor ". The size o, f the site does not allow for full development, and is detrimental to the health and progress of participants. GHH's Response to Rebuttal: A CUP that allows for 13 residents within the 2232 E. Olmstead Way residence would not result in overcrowding, based on current laws and regulations. Appellants' statement that residential overcrowding as defined by California is } 1.0 persons per room is inaccurate. Currently, occupancy limits are based on what is "reasonable."' As a starting place, California's Department of hair Employment and Housing uses a formula -based approach to initially assess "reasonableness. "California's approach is known as the "two plus one" formula, which permits two people to occupy each bedroom, with one additional person in the living space. The formula is based on a 1998 adoption of the "Keating" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.? This presumption of what is "reasonable" is further impacted by factors such as: • the size of each bedroom, • the size and configuration of the residence, • other physical limitations such as the capacity of the building systems, • state and local laws California Health and Safety Cade §1792.2 says that the state of California will follow the building standards set by the Uniform Housing Code. Section 503(b) of the Uniform Housing Code sets the minimum size for a dwelling. Each dwelling must have at least one room treasuring at least 120 square feet; and all other habitable rooms excluding kitchens must be at least 70 square feet. The minimum dwelling size determines the maximum occupancy rate. Two people can occupy a minimum -sized dwelling. For each additional occupant, the minimum must increase by 50 square feet. The Uniform Housing Code acknowledges that certain dwellings may be configured to allow a third person to comfortably sleep in non - bedroom space. The Olmstead property has five bedrooms with the following square footage: • Master bedroom on 1st floor: 205.46 ft2 (17.0625 ft x 12.0417 ft) • Bedroom #1 on 2nd floor: 133.93 ft2 (12.2917 ft x 10.8958 ft) • Bedroom 42 on 2 d floor: 135.31 ft2 (14.10417 ft x 9.59375 ft) • Bedroom 43 on 2"d floor: 120.03 ft2 (12.10417 ft x 9.9167 ft) • Bedroom 44 on god floor: 108.05 ft2 (10.8958 ft x 9.9167 ft) Based on the Uniform Housing Code and the square footage of the five bedrooms within the Olmstead property, 13 residents would be reasonable occupancy. In fact, the property would actually sustain up to 14 residents (three in the master bedroom on the first floor, three in each of the bedrooms #1-3 on second floor, and two in bedroom #4 on the second floor), though GHH is only requesting that 13 be permitted by this CUP. GHH agrees that it is important to prevent overcrowding. In fact, this is one of the reasons we believe that our approach to transitional housing is so critical. We solely utilize single family I California Department of Consumer Affairs, "California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities," July 2012, footnotes 25-26 (littl2s://www.courts.ca.gov/doctunents/Califontia-Tenants- Guide.pdfj_ California Rental Housing Association, "Rental Property Owner and Managers' Guide to California's New Laws for 2017, 12/6/2016 (litti2s:i/cal-rha.orglrcntal:property-owner-atad-managers-guide-to-califonlias-ttew- laws-For-20171) z National Multifamily Housing Council and National Apartment Association, "Fair Housing: Familial Status and Occupancy," March 2016 (]tttps:ll«nvw.turztic.orglCuglnadedFileslArticleslldxterrtal Resottrcesl air°/u20Housing%20White%420Paper°/a202016- 03%20FINAL.pdf). homes to provide transitional Dousing to women and men who are experiencing homelessness. We seek out properties like the Olmstead house that have ample square footage and amenities to safely and peacefully house the residents. We then foster a familial atmosphere within our housing community. A live-in Community Leader facilitates weekly house meetings and works with our direct service staff to organize workshops, trainings, activities that will build participants' skills while also building connections between them. In addition to receiving support from the Community Leader and GHH staff, the participants provide support, encouragement and accountability to one another. Based on our strong track record and success rate in operating similarly sized housing sites with CUPs with a comparable number of participants, we can confidently say that this is an optimal structure and composition for our housing program and its participants. Condition #4: That the traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area. Rebuttal from Appeal: The long term state -licensed facility at 2208 E Olmstead has six ADA compliant passenger vans arriving in the morning and evening. These oversized vehicles have to make a 3 -point tura at the end ofthe cul-de-sac in order to exit the neighborhood Our neighborhood has only one entrancelexit. In doing so, their backup alarms beep loudly early in the morning and around dinner time, every evening. Added to these non -neighborhood vehicles are the number of rideshares utilized by the current b participants at 2.23.2 E. Olmstead Way. The constant flow and presence of medical, Lyfi, Uber and other drivers speeding down the cul-de-sac has necessitated several "slow down "signs and has prevented neighborhood children from playing outside unsupervised. Doubling the amount of participants will exacerbate the situation. In contrast to the Findings and Analysis Report, the facility next door located at 2238 E Olmstead Way, the unpermitted sober living home, has NOT vacated the property as of Wednesday, November 18, 2020. GHH's Response to Rebuttal: Grandma's House of Hope cannot respond to the concerns of the other two properties in this rebuttal, only for 2232 E Olmstead. We also do not have any control over the manner of which an Uber or Lyft driver follows traffic law and abides by speed limits. What we can do is have our participants get picked up from these passenger services at the bus stop or on another street so they do not come into the cull de sac whenever possible. However, if a participant has a disability that prohibits them from walking the distance to the pick-up site, we cannot and will not ask them to follow this suggested protocol. We will also make exceptions when participants are coming home from work at a late hour in the dark and feel unsafe. When COVIDI9 is no Ionger an issue, our standard practice has always been to get picked up and dropped off at the nearest bus stop, whether they use public transportation or another travel option. Condition #5: That the granting of the conclifio lal use pernfil 1111der the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the health and safety ofthe citizens of the City of Anaheim. Rebuttal from Appeal: During the time of Orange County being ill the purple tier for CO VID- 19 status, neighbors have witnessedparlicipants of2232 E Olmstead Way not wearing masks - on the street, when opening the door and from view in the backyard. The composition of this neighborhood includes more than 50% of residents who are elderly, and are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Increasing the number of unrelated adults, in a single dwelling, will result in severe overcrowding, which is linked to all increase in health risks as mentioned above. Further, the tier requires unrelated members in a home to wear a mask at all times. This in turn is detrimental to the health of the citizens in this neighborhood, where over 50% of the population is aged 65 and older. Our neighbors cannot afford to be exposed to CO VID-19 by the revolving door ofparticipants. Further, the participants of 2232 E Olmstead Way have created a sense offear in our children and elderly. They rarely acknowledge the residents when outside and do not engage in pulite banter and greetings. This has created unrest and undue anxiety -increasing the number of participants would only exacerbate this and create more dread and negativity. GHH's Response to Rebuttal: Grandma's House of Hope has instituted an array of additional health and safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of all of our extra precautions, we did not have a single participant test positive for COVID-19 from March 2020 -Nov 19,2020 in any of our 12 housing Iocations, though we have housed more than 300 men and women entering from homelessness this year. As of today, Jan 6,202 1, there have been NO positive cases at this location! This is a testament to our carefuIIy and thoughtfully constructed model which ensures that there is not overcrowding in any of our housing sites. We have attached a copy of our IIPP/CPP intensive Policies and Procedures to ensure our participants and staff a safe environment with all safety protocols strictly followed. There are only a few men at this location (currently 4 plus the Community Leader) and they have formed their own "bubble". They interact as a family, just as you might. Therefore, in the home they may not wear a mask at all times. When a new participant arrives, they wear masks all the time for 14 days. Masks are worn at all times when staff are there. Participants have also been instructed to wear masks when outside the home at all times. Men who are not working may only leave the property for 2 hours a day and for essential reasons, such as grocery shopping or Doctor appointments. When in a high tier county level, they are also restricted from visiting with family off site and from leaving the area. We regularly remind participants of their responsibility to follow our safety protocols and they are required to sign agreements to that affect. If they do not comply, they are asked to leave our program in order to keep all of the other participants and staff safe. In response to the complaint that our participants are not friendly enough and do not engage in polite banner and greetings, it is not our practice to tell our participants exactly how to interact with the public, other than to expect them to be respectful. They have not felt welcomed by the neighbors and have all experienced trauma and rejection in their lives. They are concerned they might say the wrong thing so they say nothing. I hope this will change in the near future with love and acceptance. We have fostered good will in all other neighborhoods where we exist. In the past, many of our neighbors have come out in support of our new CUP applications, whether in Planning Commission or at City Council. It is unfortunate we could not invite them to these proceedings due to COVID19. If this CUP appeal results in upholding the approval of the Planning Commission, it will be our first priority to begin taking appropriate steps to win over this neighborhood as we have in the past. We are good neighbors, and it is in our best interest to get along with one another and respect each other's concerns. As the Founder and CEO of GHH, I am happy to provide my personal cell phone # to anyone in the neighborhood that requests it.. COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) for Grandma's House of Hope This CPP is designed to control exposures to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may occur in our workplace. Date: Updated Dec 21, 2020 CAL/OSHA Title 8, CCR Section 3202 and Section 3205 requires every California employer to provide and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) and COVID Prevention Plan (CPP). This COVID-19 Prevention Plan amends and incorporates the applicable provisions of the Company's Injury and Illness Prevention Program ("IIPP"). As it pertains to the COVID-19 infection and its potential impact in the Company's workplaces, the Company IIPP is amended and supplemented by the Company's COVID-19 Prevention Plan. Safety Policy Statement and Responsibility It is the policy of Grandma's House of Hope to consider COVID prevention (including injury and illness that arise from an exposure) equally as important as the operations, customer service and administration of GHH as a whole. This Prevention Pian outlines the company's policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. Jefnet Krietner, Chief Executive Officer, has overall authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this Injury & Illness Prevention Plan {IIPP} and COVID Prevention Plan (CPP) in our workplace. These two documents will be combined. In addition, all managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the CPP/IIPP in their assigned work areas and for ensuring employees receive answers to questions about the program in a language they understand. All employees are responsible for using safe work practices, following all directives, policies, and procedures, and assisting in maintaining a safe work environment. (Insert signature of company OwnerlOfficer here.) Je'net Kreitner, Chief Executive Officer Date Manager and Supervisor Safety Responsibilities • Set the proper example for safe behavior and never act unsafely or violate a safety rule or an established safe work practice. • Be continuously vigilant of unsafe conditions that could contribute to an injury or COVID exposure and take corrective action to eliminate or control unsafe conditions or work practices immediately. • Make certain all injuries, no matter how minor, are treated immediately and complete an Incident Report for Human Resources within 24 hours. • Make certain employees are furnished with the appropriate computer workstation equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). • Enforce corrective actions when employees fail to follow safety rules. Documentation of the employee's failure to comply with safe rules is essential to the safety program. Repetitive offenses will be documented and may lead to termination. Identification and Evaluation of COVla-19llnjury & Illness Hazards Unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures shall be corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards. We will implement the following in our workplace: • Conduct workplace -specific evaluations using the Appendix A: Identification of COVID-19 Hazards form during every work shift. (This only applies to those that congregate or come in contact with other GHH Team members during their paid shift) • Evaluate employees' potential workplace exposures to all persons at, or who may enter, our workplace. • Review applicable orders and general and industry -specific guidance from the State of California, Cal/OSHA, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the local health department related to COVI❑-19 hazards and prevention. • Evaluate existing COVID-19 prevention controls in our workplace and the need for different or additional controls. • Conduct periodic inspections using the Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections form and Appendix E: Standard Injury & Illness Prevention Inspection Worksheet as needed to identify unhealthy conditions, work practices, and work procedures related to COVID-19 and to ensure compliance with our COVID-19 policies and procedures. Employee participation Employees and their authorized employees' representatives are required to participate in the identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards by: • Conducting workplace -specific evaluations using the Appendix A: Identification of COVID-19 Hazards form during every work shift. ■ Conduct periodic inspections using the Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections form as needed to identify unhealthy conditions, work practices, and work procedures related to COVID-19 and to ensure compliance with our COVID-19 policies and procedures. • We require all staff to document what G H H locations they visited during their work shift. This log must be kept daily. • We require all management to document the number of staff and their identity, that are present at each shift per location daily. Employee screening We screen our employees by: ■ Complete self -temperature check upon arrival to workplace, this will also include non-GHH staff, including volunteers, interns, and visitors. Ask the employee or non-GHH staff to confirm that their temperature is less than 1€ 0.4 degree Fahrenheit and confirm. This must be documented by each individual staff member and not by a fellow employee. This process may be monitored in a manner that reflects GHH's social distancing policy. • All staff are responsible for reporting signs of illness or COVID related symptoms whether it be their own or others to their immediate Supervisor and Human Resources. • Ensure that every employee and participant is wearing a face covering and are social distancing six feet apart. Staff is required to wear a face mask covering at all times and wear them properly (over their nose and mouth). This includes all breaks including meals, meetings, and appointments with participants. Correction of COVID-19 and Injury Hazards Unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures will be documented on the Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections form, and corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards, as follows: • The severity of the hazard will be assessed and corrected immediately or within that 8 -hour shift. • Staff are encouraged to continually assess potential hazards and report them to Management. • Management will follow up to ensure the hazard has been corrected. Accident Investigation/Hazardous Substance Exposure The employee's immediate supervisor or other management member will investigate any incident resulting in bodily injury or illness, exposure to hazardous substance, or property damage. Facts gathered from the investigation will be documented on the Appendix F: Accident Investigation Report. A completed copy of the Accident Investigation form, along with suggested corrective actions, will be sent to the Safety Coordinator. Procedures for investigating workplace accidents and hazardous substance exposures include: Interviewing injured workers and witnesses. 2. Examining the workplace for factors associated with the accident/exposure.. 3. Determining the cause of the accident/exposure; 4. Taking corrective action to prevent the accident/exposure from recurring; and 5. Record these findings and actions taken. 6. Report these findings to Human Resources. Each manager will be responsible for ensuring unsafe conditions are corrected, and if necessary, employees are retrained to prevent recurrence of the accident. Control of COVID-19 Hazards Physical Distancing GHH requires that employees maintain a practice of maintaining at least six feet of physical distancing at all times by: • Eliminating the need for some workers to be in the workplace — (Admin Staff will work remotely) • The Admin Office will only have 3 - 6 employees inside the office when possible and no more than three employees when the County is in a purple tier or higher. Everyone will remain six feet apart and wear a face covering when others are present in their workspace. • Staff members who work in a private office are not required to wear a face mask when no one else is present. • Only one visitor is allowed inside the main office at a time; the visitors must remain six feet apart and are required to wear a face mask. • Social Distancing signs are located at every worksite. • Floor markings are placed inside appropriate worksites to indicate where employees and others should be located or their direction and path of travel. • Staff may have a staggered arrival, departure, work, and break time schedule to avoid too much contact. • All house meetings will be held outside and six feet apart from each other. • All counseling sessions are canceled unless held on video conference while in purple tier or higher. • Individuals will be kept as far apart as possible when there are situations where six feet of physical distancing cannot be achieved. These situations should be rare and solutions should be considered to eliminate these occurrences. Face Coverings We provide clean, undamaged face coverings and ensure they are properly worn by employees over the nose and mouth when indoors, and outdoors, and where required by orders from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or local health department. Disposable face coverings will be provided from a sanitized storage area and are provided when employees or visitors do not have access to them. Washable face coverings are provided also by donation and are distributed to staff when received. They are instructed to wash thoroughly before use. The following are exceptions to the use of face masks in our workplace: • When an employee is alone in a room. • While eating and drinking at the workplace, provided employees are at least six feet apart and outside air supply to the area, if indoors, has been maximized to the extent possible. • Employees who cannot wear face masks due to a medical or mental health condition or disability. Must provide written documentation from a health care provider. Alternatives will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • Face shields can be worn, as long as they are worn with a face mask as well. Engineering controls, Administrative Controls We implement the following measures for situations where we cannot maintain at least six feet between individuals. For instance, when we have to render aid to a participant who may have fallen or is having a seizure, etc.: ■ Provide immediate aid as necessary to ensure the safety of the participant. ■ Immediately wash your face, hands, and any other areas that may have had contact with the participant. • Change your clothing if possible. ■ Disinfectant the area of incident. We maximize, to the extent feasible, the quantity of outside air for our buildings with mechanical or natural ventilation systems by: • Keeping doors and windows open when possible or when weather allows. • Ensure ventilation filters are replaced regularly. Cleaning and disinfecting We implement the following cleaning and disinfection measures for frequently touched surfaces: s Common -used workspaces are required to be sanitized and wiped down immediately after use by the staff member that utilized the space. (i.e., if you use the coffee maker, you must wipe it down before leaving the area or after using the printer, you must wipe down the areas you touched. If you are only picking your printing documents, you are not required to wipe down the area.) Once leaving your workstation during your lunch break or at the end of the day, you must wipe down and sanitize your space. Staff are encouraged to remove and wash clothing immediately after a work shift. Should we have a COVID-19 case in our workplace, we will implement the following procedures: • Depending on the situation, management will decide whether to clean and disinfect the workspace of the staff member or the entire work location .Unless there is an outbreak, staff will be expected to complete this process, as daily cleaning/disinfection is already an expectation. • HR will interact with the staff member who tested positive for the virus to explain their benefits and work restrictions. • GHH workers compensation provider will be notified within 24 hours of our knowledge of a positive case. • We will notify every staff member that could've been potentially exposed to the virus through a close contact with the affected parties and explain the appropriate procedures within three business days. • In the case of an outbreak, GHH management will inform the Public Health Department. Personal protective equipment {PPE} used to control employees' exposure to CAVI D-19 You may wear your own PPE equipment, if it complies with CDC standards. We will evaluate the need for PPE (such as gloves, goggles, face masks, and face shields) as required by CCR Title 8, section 3380, and GHH will provide such PPE as needed. Ask your Supervisor for supplies as needed. PPE must not be shared, e.g.,. gloves, goggles, face masks, and face shields. Items that employees come in regular physical contact with, such as phones, headsets, desks, keyboards, writing materials, instruments and tools must also not be shared, to the extent feasible. Where there must be sharing, the items will be disinfected between uses by: The last employee that touched a shared item, is responsible for disinfecting it before the next use. Sharing of vehicles will be minimized to the extent feasible, and high -touch points: • Steering wheel, door handles, seatbelt buckles, armrests, shifter, etc. will be disinfected between users. • Social distancing is rarely possible within the same vehicle; therefore, we must NOT share a ride with another employee to go to lunch or on your way to a meeting. If you feel that you can remain six feet away from another employee inside your car, you may request permission from your Supervisor who will verify that safety protocols may be followed. If so, a document granting approval will be filed in your personnel file. (i.e. Carpooling) The only allowable ride share option is if the vehicle has 3 rows of seating and the driver and passenger are in the front and the last row of seating, with some windows open. Masks must be worn. Hand sanitizing In order to implement effective hand sanitizing procedures, we: • Require everyone to wash their hands immediately when entering a housing shelter or workspace. • Require employees to hand sanitize after they touch a common workspace. ■ Encourage and allow time for employee handwashing for at least 20 seconds throughout their shift (ideally every 1-2 hours ). • Provide employees with an effective, safe hand sanitizer. Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases This will be accomplished by using the Appendix C: Investigating COVID-19 Cases form. Employees who believe they have had a potential COVID-19 exposure in our workplace, • Employee should not come into work if they have been exposed to a co-worker who tested positive for COVID-19 and self -quarantine for 10 days. A quarantine will prevent the spread of the disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without having symptoms. • Employee is required to be tested as advised by HR and report test results upon receipt. It is typically advised to wait 3-4 days after your last exposure from a COVID positive co-worker. The period of time that a person is contagious is typically 10 days but can be longer if symptoms continue. • We recommend that you follow your health provider's guidance and self -quarantine, check your temperature twice a day and continue to self -monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea. Should you exhibit any such signs or symptoms, we recommend that you seek medical advice. Additionally, you must promptly notify the CEO or HR, if you begin to experience any COVID-19 signs or symptoms. • If you are experiencing symptoms, we recommend that you take care of yourself and use this time to fully recover. • If you are asymptomatic, you may work remotely from home, if applicable, and if your Supervisor approves. • If you are required to self -quarantine by GHH, due to a possible exposure to COVID19,you may use your Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid two-week leave while you get tested and wait for results. If you have already used your two-week FFCRA benefit, and continue to have close contact with others, you can choose to use your accrued Personal Time Off (PTO) for a required self -quarantine or you may file for unemployment, should you decide to do so for COVID related reasons (If you strictly follow our protocols, you should be safe from repeated close contact related quarantines .The only excuse close contact would be to render aid in an emergency. • If you test positive for COVID-19, you have an additional ten weeks of FFCRA available for use through GHH. If your illness continues, it is recommended that you apply for SSDI (Temporary Disability) or Unemployment/COVID related Benefits. • If you test negative and are asymptomatic, you may be allowed to return back to work following your 10 -day quarantine following discussion with HR; this will depend on when you took your test. (Recommended 3-4 days after exposure). • In the case of any close contact at work, you must complete and SIR (Significant Incident Report) and turn it into your supervisor. Employees who believe they have had a potential COVID-19 exposure through an outside sou rce; • Employee should not come into work if they have been exposed to a spouse, partner, friend, family member, etc. who has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been exposed to a person who has a positive COVID test. Employee is required to self -quarantine for 10 days. A quarantine will prevent the spread of the disease that can occur before a person knows they are sick or if they are infected with the virus without having symptoms. • Employee is required to be tested as advised by HR and report test results upon receipt. It is typically advised to wait 3-4 days after your last exposure from a COVID positive person or person who has been exposed to a positive COVID individual. The period of time that a person is contagious is typically 10 days but can be longer if symptoms continue. • We recommend that you follow your health provider's guidance and self -quarantine, check your temperature twice a day and continue to self -monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting or diarrhea. Should you exhibit any such signs or symptoms, we recommend that you seek medical advice. Additionally, you must promptly notify the CEO or HR, if you begin to experience any COVID-19 signs or symptoms. • If you are experiencing symptoms, we recommend that you take care of yourself and use this time to fully recover. • If you are asymptomatic, you may work remotely from home, if applicable and if your Supervisor approves. • You may use your Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid two-week leave if you are required by GHH to self -quarantine. If you have already used your two-week FFCRA benefit, you can choose to use your accrued Personal Time Off (PTO) for a required self -quarantine or you may file for unemployment, should you decide to do so for COVID related reasons (If you strictly follow our protocols outside of work, you should be safe from repeated close contacts but of course, only you can decide what you do outside of work.) • If you test positive for COVID-19, you have an additional ten weeks of FFCRA available for use through GHH. If your illness continues, it is recommended that you apply for SSRI (Temporary Disability) or Unemployment/COVID related Benefits. • If you test negative and are asymptomatic, you may be allowed to return back to work following a 10 - day quarantine starting the day of your last exposure to the outside positive source. If that source tests negative, you may return to work immediately after a discussion and approval from HR. System for Communicating Our goal is to ensure that we have effective two-way communication with our employees, in a form they can readily understand, and that it includes the following information: • Who employees should report COVID-19 symptoms you have observed of others and possible safety hazards to, and how: a You must report these observations of COVID-19 symptoms and safety hazards to Human Resources by email or telephone (Please keep in mind that reporting your observations is critical to the safety of all team members and your report will be kept confidential): Je'net Kreitner via email Tenet cz grandmashouseofhope.org or (714) 457-3187 Barbara Curtis via email barbara0grandmashouseofhope.ore or (562) 250-5470 Safety communication with employees will occur at the following times: New worker orientation including a discussion of safety and health policies and procedures. Review of our IIPP/CPP Program. Virtual Safety Prevention Training programs. Regularly scheduled safety meetings. Posted or distributed safety information. A system for workers to anonymously inform management about workplace hazards. • Employees can report symptoms and hazards without fear of reprisal. • Our procedures or policies for accommodating employees with medical or other conditions that put them at increased risk of injuries or illnesses are dealt with at a case-by-case basis. How employees can access COVID-19 testing: o Medical Provider o Free COVID Testing Sites or Free Clinics These resources are readily available through Human Resources. • In the event we are required to provide testing because of a workplace outbreak, we will communicate the pian for providing testing and inform affected employees of the reason for the testing and the possible consequences of a positive test. • Information about COVID-19 hazards that employees may be exposed to including outside individuals in contact with our workplace. • COVID-19 policies and procedures are provided to all employees who must read and sign that they have read the document and agree to our policies. • GHH has an open-door policy. HR and Management are here to provide you support. If you are more comfortable going directly to the CEO, you may do so. Safety/COVID Training All team members, including managers and Supervisors, we will be trained on general and job -specific safety and health practices. We will provide effective training and instruction that includes: • Injury & Illness and COVID Prevention Training to all new employees during the onboarding process. • Ongoing training whenever new safety hazards or COVID policies change. • Ongoing training for Supervisors to familiarize themselves with the safety and health hazards to which workers under their immediate direction and control may be exposed. • Ongoing training for employees on how to prevent work related injuries. • Information regarding COVID-19-related benefits to which the employee may be entitled under applicable federal, state, or local laws. • Continuing education regarding COVID-19 including: • COVID-19 is an infectious disease that can be spread through the air. • COVID-19 may be transmitted when a person touches a contaminated object and then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. o An infectious person may have no symptoms. • Methods of physical distancing of at least six feet and the importance of combining physical distancing with the wearing of face masks. Particles containing the virus can travel more than six feet, especially indoors, so physical distancing must be combined with other controls, including face masks and consistent hygiene, such as sanitizing workstations and using gloves. • The importance of frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and using hand sanitizer when employees do not have immediate access to a sink or hand washing facility. ■ Keep in mind that hand sanitizes does not work if the hands are soiled. ■ Proper use of face masks and that they must be worn at all times if you are not in a private office by yourself. ■ The importance of not coming to work if the employee is experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms. ■ The procedure you must take when arriving to and from work including self -temperature checks and sanitizing your workspace. Appendix D: COVID-19 Training Roster will be used to document this training. General workplace safety and health practices include, but are not limited to, the following: ■ Implementation and maintenance of the IIP/CPP Program. ■ Emergency action and fire prevention pian. ■ Provisions for medical services and first aid including emergency procedures. ■ Prevention of potential musculoskeletal injuries, including proper lifting techniques. • Proper housekeeping, such as keeping work areas neat and orderly, and promptly cleaning up spills. • Prohibiting horseplay, scuffling, or other acts that tend to adversely influence safety. ■ Proper storage to prevent stacking goods/PPE in an unstable manner and storing goods against doors, exits, fire extinguishing equipment and electrical panels. ■ Proper storage of incoming donations at the Main Office and Donation Center. ■ Proper reporting of hazards and accidents to supervisors immediately. ■ Hazard communication, including worker awareness of potential chemical hazards, and proper labeling of containers. ■ Proper storage and handling of toxic and hazardous substances including prohibiting eating or storing food and beverages in areas where they can become contaminated. ■ Eating lunch or snacks, and drinking liquids must only occur at a six foot distance from other employees as this requires removing your face mask. Exclusion of COVID-19 Cases Where we have a COVID-19 case in our workplace, we will limit transmission by: ■ Ensuring that COVID-19 cases are excluded from the workplace until our return -to -work requirements are met. ■ Excluding employees with COVID-19 exposure from the workplace for 10 days after the last contact known with COVID-19 positive source. ■ Continuing and maintaining an employee's earnings, seniority, and all other employee rights and benefits whenever we have demonstrated that the COVID-19 exposure is confirmed. ■ Providing employees at the time of exclusion with information on available benefits, these resources are readily available through Human Resources. Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Access We have taken the following steps to implement and maintain our IIPICCP Program: ■ We require our employees to inform our CEO and HR Department immediately in the case they are exposed to, or have tested positive for, COVID-19. If an employee is injured on the job, they are required to notify their Supervisor/Manager as soon as possible and prepare an SIR report so that we can notify worker's compensation insurance carrier. ■ If an injury or illness develops gradually, our employees are required to report it as soon as you learn or believe it was caused by your job. Reporting promptly helps avoid problems and delays in receiving benefits, including medical care and worker's compensation. (If you do not report your injury within 30 days, you could lose your right to receive workers' compensation benefits.) • Employees are required to keep records of injury or COVID related hazard inspections, including any unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified, and share them with their supervisors and/or HR. Leadership must document the action taken to correct the identified unsafe conditions and work practices. Employees are recommended to use Appendix A: Identification of COVID-19 Hazards. • Documentation of safety and health training for each worker, including the worker's name or other identifier, training dates, type(s) of training, and training providers are recorded on a worker training and instruction form or Appendix D: COVID-19 Training Roster. a Inspection records and training documentation will be retained for one year. • Management will report detailed information about COVID-19 cases at our workplace to the local health department immediately in the case of an outbreak and provide any related information requested to the local health department. • Management will report immediately to Cal/OSHA and Workers Compensation carrier any COVID-19- related serious illnesses or death, of an employee occurring in our place of employment as defined under CCR Title 8 section 330(h). • Management will maintain records of the steps taken to implement our written COVID-19 Prevention Program in accordance with CCR Title 8 section 3203(b). • Management will make our written COVID-19 Prevention Program available at the workplace to employees, authorized employee representatives, and to representatives of Cal/OSHA immediately upon request. • Management will use the Appendix C: Investigating COVID-19 Cases form to keep a record of and track all COVID-19 cases. Return -td -Work Criteria • COVID-19 exposures and positive test results will not return to work until all the following have occurred: o Employee has quarantined for 10 days and remains asymptomatic to COVID related symptoms. 0 24 hours have passed since a fever of 100.4 or higher has resolved without the use of fever - reducing medications. • COVID-19 cases who tested positive but never developed COVID-19 symptoms will not return to work until a minimum of 10 days have passed since the date of their first positive COVID-19 test. • COVID-19 exposures who test negative with no symptoms will be allowed to return to work after they have received proof of their negative test results and have received approval from HR. • COVID-19 exposures who test negative but have flu-like symptoms may return to work when they feel well enough to do so and have received permission from HR. • A person with a positive test may continue to test positive for three to four months. If you no longer have symptoms and you have quarantined for a minimum of 10 days without symptoms, you may return to work. If an order to isolate or quarantine an employee is issued by a local or state health official, the employee will not return to work until the period of isolation or quarantine is completed or the order is lifted. If no period was specified, then the period will be 10 days from the time the order to isolate was effective. Employee Acknowledgement understand the company's safety rules. I agree to abide by these rules when performing my work tasks. I will report any unsafe conditions I observe to my supervisor or manager or I will use the anonymous safety suggestion process. will immediately report any work injury I sustain to a supervisor or manager. understand that failure to fulfill these responsibilities may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. acknowledge that I have received the following material: Grandma's House of Hope IIP/CCP Plan Safety Policy & Compliance Statement (Attached) General Safety Rules (Attached) Employee's Signature Retain the signed acknowledgement in the employee's personnel file. Date Appendix A: Identification of COVID-19 Hazards All persons, regardless of symptoms or negative COVID-19 test results, will be considered potentially infectious. Particular attention will be paid to areas where people may congregate or come in contact with one another, regardless of whether employees are performing an assigned work task or not. For example meetings, entrances, bathrooms, hallways, aisles, walkways, elevators, break or eating arenas, cool -down areas, and waiting areas. Evaluation of potential workplace exposure will be to all persons at the workplace or who may enter the workplace, including coworkers, employees of other entities, members of the public, participants, interns, volunteers and independent contractors. We will consider how employees and other persons enter, leave, and travel through the workplace, in addition to addressing fixed work locations. Person conducting the evaluation: [enter names)] Date: [enter date] Name(s) of employee and authorized employee representative that participated: [enter names)] Interaction, area, activity, work task, process, equipment and material that potentially exposes employees to COVID-19 hazards Places and times potential for COVID-19 exposures and employees affected, including members of the public and employees of other employers Existing and/or additional COVID-19 prevention controls, including barriers, partitions and ventilation Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections Date: [enter date] Name of person conducting the inspection: [enter names] Work location evaluated: [enter information] Exposure Controls Status Person Assigned to Correct Date Corrected Administrative Physical distancing Surface cleaning and disinfection (frequently enough and adequate supplies) Hand washing facilities (adequate numbers and supplies) Disinfecting and hand sanitizing solutions being used according to manufacturer instructions Replace ventilation filters Open Docrs/Vlfindows if weather permits PPE (not shared, available and being worn) Face masks (cleaned sufficiently often) Gloves Face shields/goggles Respiratory protection (if applicable) Hand sanitizer Appendix C: Investigating COVID-19 Cases All personal identifying information of COVID-19 cases or symptoms will be kept confidential. All COVID-19 testing or related medical services provided by us will be provided in a manner that ensures the confidentiality of employees, with the exception of unredacted information on COVID-19 cases that will be provided immediately upon request to the local health department, CDPH, Cal/OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), or as otherwise required by law. All employees' medical records will also be kept confidential and not disclosed or reported without the employee's express written consent to any person within or outside the workplace, with the following exceptions: (1) Unredacted medical records provided to the local health department, CDPH, Cal/OSHA, NIOSH, or as otherwise required by law immediately upon request; and (2) Records that do not contain individually identifiable medical information or from which individually identifiable medical information has been removed. Date: [enter date] Name of person conducting the investigation: [enter name(s)] Employee (or non- Occupation (if non- employee') name: employee, why they were in the workplace Location where employee worked (or Date investigation was non-employee was initiated: present in the workplace): Was COVID-19 test Name(s) of staff offered? involved in the investigation: Date and time the Date of the positive or COVID-19 case was last negative test and/or present in the diagnosis: workplace: Information received Date the case first had regarding COVID-19 one or more COVID-19 test results and onset symptoms: of symptoms (attach documentation): Results of the evaluation of the COVID-19 case and all locations at the workplace that may have been visited by the COVID-19 case during the high-risk exposure period, and who may have been exposed (attach additional information): Notice given (within one lousiness day, in a way that does not reveal any personal identifying information of the COVID-19 case) of the potential COVID-19 exposure to: Date: All employees who may have had COVID- 19 exposure and their Names of employees that authorized were notified: representatives. Date: Independent contractors and other employers present at the workplace during Names of in that the high-risk exposure were notified: period. What were the What could be done workplace conditions to reduce exposure that could have to COVID-19? contributed to the risk of COVID-19 exposure? Was local health department Date: notifiedlWorkers Compensation carrier? *Should an employer be made aware of a non-employee infection source COVID-19 status. Appendix D: COVID-19 Training Roster Date: [enter date] Person that conducted the training: [enter name(s)] Employee Name Signature Appendix E: Standard Injury & Illness Prevention Inspection Worksheet Inspector: Date : This worksheet is provided as a guide to help you identify conditions or work practices that could contribute to employee injury. Look for unsafe work practices and behaviors. Remember, 80% of all accidents are caused by employees doing something they should not be doing - failing to use correct tools, removing or not replacing guards, taking shortcuts, or failing to follow standard operating procedures. Use the Injury Provability column to prioritize when items need to be corrected: L -low; M -moderate; H -high. Indicate Correction Action: 1 - Correct immediately 2 - Correct within 48 hours 3 - Correct within 2 weeks 4 - Abatement plan Material Handling: Employees trained in proper lifting methods ❑ Equipment provided for heavy or awkward loads ❑ Rest breaks from repetitive motion tasks ❑ Machinery and Equipment: Moving parts guarded ❑ Electrical cords in good condition ❑ Equipment grounded or double insulated Hand Tools: Inspected before each use ❑ Only used for intended purpose F1 Damaged tools repaired and replaced promptly -i Employees aware of the hazards caused by faulty or damaged hand tools Ladders: Proper type for intended use A Maintained in good condition Ladders located where needed Non -slip safety feet provided on ladders Employees instructed to face ladder when ascending or descending -i Employee prohibited from using ladders that are broken, damaged, etc. Metal ladders clearly marked not to be used around electrical equipment Ladder inspected for damage before and after use Personal Protective Equipment: Equipment in use where needed Properly stored and maintained _. Employees trained in usage -i Necessity of PPE formally evaluated Fire Protection: Fire extinguishers serviced and accessible Employees instructed in use of extinguishers Employees instructed in fire emergency procedures Injury Probability Corrective Action Fire Protection: (continued) Employees aware of the fire hazards of the materials And processes to which they are exposed Electrical: At least 30" clearance around control panels Extension cords in good repair Portable electrical tools and equipment grounded or double insulated Hazardous Substances Communication: List of hazardous substances used in the workplace Employee training program for hazardous substances in place at the workplace Written Hazard Communication Program in place and Employees trained in "Right To Know" Transporting Employees and Materials Employees who operate vehicles have operators licenses System in place to qualify drivers MVR Formal fleet safety program in effect Instruction on safe transport of employees and equipment Computer Workstations: Operators take periodic breaks from computer Operators sit up straight and well back in chair Feet flat on floor or on footrest Keyboard position keeps wrists straight Top of monitor at eye level Ergonomics Sufficient rest breaks to relieve stress and fatigue Tools, instruments and machinery shaped, positioned and handled so tasks can be done comfortably Minimal prolonged raising of arms Work done using the larger muscles of the body Work done without twisting or overly bending the lower back. Housekeeping: Walkways and aisles clear of obstructions Employee work areas clean and orderly Restrooms are clean and orderly Spilled material and liquids cleaned up immediately Covered metal waste can used for oily soaked waste A C ■ ■ ■ ■ G Injury Probability Corrective Action Appendix F: Accident Incident Report INCIDENT REPORT s Grandma's House of Hove ,CUSE -or HOPE Incident Date: Incident Time: ❑ Incident Location: ❑Campus ❑Dorothy House El Harmony House ❑Hope Harbor ❑HWEEC ❑Grandpa's House ❑ Mitch Manor ❑Victory House ❑ Serenity House ❑Sonya's Sanctuary ❑St. James Place ❑ Admin Office ❑ St. Charles ❑ Healing Haven ❑Other; Description of Incident: Action(s) Taken: • Was medical attention required or requested? • What was the result`' s Did the client refuse medical attention? If applicable, detail the consequences being assigned and to whom. Signature of Person Completing this Report: Date Signed: Printed Name: Contact Phone Number: Client/Employee Signature: (Employee/Client signed file copy) Printed Name: Date Signed: Additional Consideration #1 Multiple COVID-19 Infections and COVID-19 Outbreaks [This section will need to be added to your CPP if your workplace is identified by a local health department as the location of a COVID-19 outbreak, or there are three or more COVID-19 cases in your workplace within a 14 -day period. Reference section 3205.1 for details.] This section of CPP will stay in effect until there are no new COVID-19 cases detected in our workplace for a 14 -day period. COVID-19 testing We will provide COVID-19 testing to all employees in our exposed workplace except for employees who were not present during the period of an outbreak identified by a local health department or the relevant 14 -day period. COVID-19 testing will be provided at no cost to employees during employees' working hours. COVID-19 testing consists of the following: All employees in our exposed workplace will be immediately tested and then tested again one week later. Negative COVI❑-19 test results of employees with COVID-19 exposure will not impact the duration of any quarantine period required by, or orders issued by, the local health department. After the first two COVID-19 tests, we will continue to provide COViD-19 testing of employees who remain at the workplace at least once per week, or more frequently if recommended by the local health department, until there are no new COVID-19 cases detected in our workplace for a 14 -day period. We will provide additional testing when deemed necessary by Cal/OSHA. Exclusion of COVID-19 cases We will ensure COVID-19 cases and employees who had COVID-19 exposure are excluded from the workplace in accordance with our CPP Exclusion of COVID-19 Cases and Return to Work Criteria requirements, and local health officer orders if applicable. Investigation of workplace COVID-19 illness We will immediately investigate and determine possible workplace -related factors that contributed to the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with our CPP Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases. COVID-19 investigation, review and hazard correction In addition to our CPP Identification and Evaluation of COVID-19 Hazards and Correction of COVID-19 Hazards, we will immediately perform a review of potentially relevant COVI❑-19 policies, procedures, and controls and implement changes as needed to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The investigation and review will be documented and include: Investigation of new or unabated COVID-19 hazards including: Our leave policies and practices and whether employees are discouraged from remaining home when sick. a Our COVID-19 testing policies. o Insufficient outdoor air. o Insufficient air filtration. o Lack of physical distancing. Updating the review: Every thirty days that the outbreak continues. In response to new information or to new or previously unrecognized COVID-19 hazards. c When otherwise necessary. Implementing changes to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 based on the investigation and review. We will consider: o Moving indoor tasks outdoors or having them performed remotely. a Increasing outdoor air supply when work is done indoors. a Improving air filtration. a Increasing physical distancing as much as possible. © Respiratory protection. o [describe other applicable controls]. Notifications to the local health department Immediately, but no longer than 48 hours after learning of three or more COVID-19 cases in our workplace, we will contact the local health department for guidance on preventing the further spread of COVID-19 within the workplace. We will provide to the local health department the total number of COVID-19 cases and for each COVID-19 case, the name, contact information, occupation, workplace location, business address, the hospitalization and/or fatality status, and North American Industry Classification System code of the workplace of the COVID-19 case, and any other information requested by the local health department. We will continue to give notice to the local health department of any subsequent COVID-19 cases at our workplace. Additional Consideration #2 Major COVID-19 Outbreaks [This section will need to be added to your CPP should your workplace experience 20 or more COVID-19 cases within a 30 -day period. Reference section 3205.2 for details.] This section of CPP will stay in effect until there are no new COVID-19 cases detected in our workplace for a 14 -day period. COVID-19 testing We will provide twice a week COVID-19 testing, or more frequently if recommended by the local health department, to all employees present at our exposed workplace during the relevant 30 -day period(s) and who remain at the workplace. COVID-19 testing will be provided at no cost to employees during employees' working hours. Exclusion of COVID-19 cases We will ensure COVID-19 cases and employees with COVID-19 exposure are excluded from the workplace in accordance with our CPP Exclusion of COVID-19 Cases and Return to Work Criteria, and any relevant local health department orders. Investigation of workplace COVID-19 illnesses We will comply with the requirements of our CPP Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases. COVID-19 hazard correction In addition to the requirements of our CPP Correction of COVID-19 Hazards, we will take the following actions: • In buildings or structures with mechanical ventilation, we will filter recirculated air with Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 13 or higher efficiency filters if compatible with the ventilation system. If MERV- 13 or higher filters are not compatible with the ventilation system, we will use filters with the highest compatible filtering efficiency. We will also evaluate whether portable or mounted High Efficiency Particulate Air {NEPA} filtration units, or other air cleaning systems would reduce the risk of transmission and implement their use to the degree feasible. • We will determine the need for a respiratory protection program or changes to an existing respiratory protection program under CCR Title 8 section 5144 to address COVID-19 hazards. • We will evaluate whether to halt some or all operations at our workplace until COVID-19 hazards have been corrected • Implement any other control measures deemed necessary by CaUOSHA. Notifications to the local health department We will comply with the requirements of our Multiple COVID-19 Infections and COVID-19 Outbreaks - Notifications to the Local Health Department. Additional Consideration #3 COVID-19 Prevention in Employer -Provided Housing [This section will need to be added to your CPP if you have workers in employer-provided housing. Reference section 3205.3 for details. Employer-provided housing is any place or area of land, any portion of any housing accommodation, or property upon which a housing accommodation is located, consisting of: living quarters, dwelling, boardinghouse, tent, bunkhouse, maintenance -of - way car, mobile home, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, travel trailer, or other housing accommodations. Employer- provided housing includes a "labor camp" as that term is used in title 8 of the California Code of Regulations or other regulations or codes. The employer-provided housing may be maintained in one or more buildings or one or more sites, including hotels and motels, and the premises upon which they are situated, or the area set aside and provided for parking of mobile homes or camping. Employer-provided housing is housing that is arranged for or provided by an employer, other person, or entity to workers, and in some cases to workers and persons in their households, in connection with the worker's employment, whether or not rent or fees are paid or collected. • This section does not apply to housing provided for the purpose of emergency response, including firefighting, rescue, and evacuation, and support activities directly aiding response such as utilities, communications, and medical operations, if: o The employer is a government entity; or ❑ The housing is provided temporarily by a private employer and is necessary to conduct the emergency response operations. • The requirements below for Physical distancing and controls, Face coverings, Cleaning and disinfecting, Screening, and Isolation of COVID-19 cases and persons with COVID-19 exposure do not apply to occupants, such as family members, who maintained a household together prior to residing in employer-provided housing, but only when no other persons outside the household are present.] Assignment of housing units We will ensure that shared housing unit assignments are prioritized in the following order: Residents who usually maintain a household together outside of work, such as family members, will be housed in the same housing unit without other persons. Residents who work in the same crew or work together at the same worksite will be housed in the same housing unit without other persons. Employees who do not usually maintain a common household, work crew, or worksite will be housed in the same housing unit only when no other housing alternatives are possible. Physical distancing and controls We will ensure: The premises are of sufficient size and layout to permit at least six feet of physical distancing between residents in housing units, common areas, and other areas of the premises. Beds are spaced at least six feet apart in all directions and positioned to maximize the distance between sleepers' heads. For beds positioned next to each other, i.e., side by side, the beds will be arranged so that the head of one bed is next to the foot of the next bed. For beds positioned across from each other, i.e., end to end, the beds will be arranged so that the foot of one bed is closest to the foot of the next bed. Bunk beds will not be used. Maximization of the quantity and supply of outdoor air and increase filtration efficiency to the highest level compatible with the existing ventilation system in housing units. Face coverings We will provide face coverings to all residents and provide information to residents on when they should be used in accordance with state or local health officer orders or guidance. Cleaning and disinfection We will ensure that: • Housing units, kitchens, bathrooms, and common areas are effectively cleaned and disinfected at least once a day to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Cleaning and disinfecting shall be done in a manner that protects the privacy of residents. • Unwashed dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, and similar items are not shared. Screening We will encourage residents to report COVID-19 symptoms to [enter name of individual, position, or office]. COVID-19 testing We will establish, implement, and maintain effective policies and procedures for COVID-19 testing of occupants who had a COVID-19 exposure, who have COVID-19 symptoms, or as recommended by the local health department. Isolation of COVID-19 cases and persons with COVID-19 exposure We will: • Effectively isolate COVID-19 exposed residents from all other occupants. Effective isolation will include providing COVID-19 exposed residents with a private bathroom, sleeping area, and cooking and eating facility. • Effectively isolate COVID-19 cases from all occupants who are not COVID-19 cases. Effective isolation will include housing COVID-19 cases only with other COVID-19 cases, and providing COVID-19 case occupants with a sleeping area, bathroom, and cooking and eating facility that is not shared by non-COVI D- 1 9 -case occupants. • Keep confidential any personal identifying information regarding COVID-19 cases and persons with COVID-19 symptoms, in accordance with our CPP Investigating and Responding to COVID-19 Cases. • End isolation in accordance with our CPP Exclusion of COVID-19 Cases and Return to Work Criteria, and any applicable local or state health officer orders. Additional Consideration #4 COVID-19 Prevention in Employer -Provided Transportation to and from Work [This section will need to be added to your CPP if there is employer-provided motor vehicle transportation to and from work, which is any transportation of an employee, during the course and scope of employment, provided, arranged for, or secured by an employer including ride -share vans or shuttle vehicles, car-pools, and private charter buses, regardless of the travel distance or duration involved. Reference section 3205.4 for details. This section does not apply: • If the driver and all passengers are from the same household outside of work, such as family members. • To employer-provided transportation when necessary for emergency response, including firefighting, rescue, and evacuation, and support activities directly aiding response such as utilities, communications and medical operations.] Assignment of transportation We will prioritize shared transportation assignments in the following order: Employees residing in the same housing unit will be transported in the same vehicle. Employees working in the same crew or worksite will be transported in the same vehicle. Employees who do not share the same household, work crew or worksite will be transported in the same vehicle only when no other transportation alternatives are possible. Physical distancing and face coverings We will ensure that the: Physical distancing and face covering requirements of our CPP Physical Distancing and Face Coverings are followed for employees waiting for transportation. Vehicle operator and any passengers are separated by at least three feet in all directions during the operation of the vehicle, regardless of the vehicle's normal capacity. Vehicle operator and any passengers are provided and wear a face covering in the vehicle as required by our CPP Face Coverings. Screening We will develop, implement, and maintain effective procedures for screening and excluding drivers and riders with COVID-19 symptoms prior to boarding shared transportation. Cleaning and disinfecting We will ensure that: • All high -contact surfaces (door handles, seatbelt buckles, armrests, etc.) used by passengers are cleaned and disinfected before each trip. All high -contact surfaces used by drivers, such as the steering wheel, armrests, seatbelt buckles, door handles and shifter, are cleaned and disinfected between different drivers. We provide sanitizing materials, training on how to use them properly, and ensure they are kept in adequate supply. Ventilation We will ensure that vehicle windows are kept open, and the ventilation system set to maximize outdoor air and not set to recirculate air. Windows do not have to be kept open if one or more of the following conditions exist: • The vehicle has functioning air conditioning in use and the outside temperature is greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit. • The vehicle has functioning heating in use and the outside temperature is less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. • Protection is needed from weather conditions, such as rain or snow. • The vehicle has a cabin air filter in use and the U.S. EPA Air Quality Index for any pollutant is greater than 100. Hand hygiene We will provide hand sanitizer in each vehicle and ensure that all drivers and riders sanitize their hands before entering and exiting the vehicle. Hand sanitizers with methyl alcohol are prohibited. General Safety Rules 1. Employees shall report all unsafe conditions and equipment to a supervisor or safety coordinator. 2. Employees shall immediately report all injuries and illnesses to a supervisor or safety coordinator. 3. All exits shall be kept unblocked, well lighted and unlocked during work hours. 4. In the event of a fire, follow the Fire Evacuation Procedure. 5. Upon hearing a fire alarm, stop work and proceed to the nearest exit. Gather at the designated location outside the building. 6. Keep stairways clear at all times. Areas under stairways that are exit routes should not be used to store combustibles. 7. Do not store materials and equipment against doors or exits or fire extinguisher stations. 8. Keep aisles clear at all times 9. Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly manner. Throw trash and refuse into proper waste containers. 10. Wipe up all spills promptly. 11. All cords crossing into walk areas must be taped down or inserted through rubber protectors to prevent tripping hazards. 12. Never stack unstable material on top of file cabinets or other high places. 13. Dever leave desk or cabinet drawers open. Use care when opening and closing drawers to avoid pinching fingers. 14. Do not leave keys in file cabinet locks. 15. Do not open more than one file cabinet drawer at a time, particularly the top two drawers on tall cabinets. 16. Always use the correct lifting technique. Dever attempt to lift or push an object that is heavy. Get assistance from a fellow employee to move a heavy object or get a material handling aid like a dolly or forklift. 17. When carrying objects do not obstruct your vision and watch for obstructions or loose material. 18. Plug all electrical equipment into appropriate wall receptacles or into an extension of only one cord of similar size and capacity. 19. Three pronged plugs should be used where needed to ensure continuity of ground. 20. Keep appliances such as coffee pots or microwave ovens in working order and inspect them for signs of wear, heat or frayed cords. 21. Fans used in work areas should be guarded and guards must not allow fingers to be inserted through the mesh into the fan blades. 22. Use equipment such as scissors or staplers for their intended purposes only, do not misuse them as hammers, pry bars, or screwdrivers. Misuse can cause damage to the equipment and possible injury to the user. 23. Store cleaning supplies away from edible items. 24. Keep solutions that may be poisonous or not intended for consumption in well -labeled containers. Safety Policy & Compliance Statement The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. No employee will be required to do a job that they consider unsafe. The company will comply with all applicable CAL/OSHA workplace safety and health requirements and maintain occupational safety and health standards that equal or exceed the best practices in the industry. The company will establish a safety committee, consisting of management and employees, whose responsibility will be identifying hazards and unsafe work practices, removing obstacles to accident prevention, and helping evaluate the company's effort to achieve an accident -and -injury -free workplace. The company pledges to do the following: ■ Strive to achieve the goal of zero accidents and injuries. ■ Provide mechanical, physical, and PPE safeguards wherever they are necessary. ■ Conduct routine safety and health inspections to find and eliminate unsafe working conditions, control health hazards, and comply with all applicable CAL/OSHA safety and health requirements. ■ Train all employees in safe work practices and procedures. ■ Provide employees with necessary personal protective equipment and train them to use and care for it properly. ■ Enforce company safety and health rules and require employees to follow the rules as a condition of employment. ■ Investigate accidents to determine the cause and prevent similar accidents. Managers, supervisors, and all other employees share responsibility for a safe and healthful workplace. ■ Management is accountable for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. ■ Management will consider all employee suggestions for achieving a safer, healthier workplace. ■ Management also will keep informed about workplace safety -and -health hazards and regularly review the company's safety and health program. ■ Supervisors are responsible for supervising and training workers in safe work practices. ■ Supervisors must enforce company rules and ensure that employees follow safe practices during their work. Employees are expected to participate in safety and health program activities including, immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices, and accidents to supervisors or a safety committee representative, wearing required personal protective equipment, and, participating in and supporting safety committee activities. Business owner's signature: Date: Jennifer L. Hall Subject: Opposition to GHH on Olmstead From: Michelle Priest Date: January 7, 2021 at 6:53:31 PM PST To: Jennifer Diaz <I Diaz &anahein�.net>, Jordan Brandman < Brandinan.(cr�anal�ei�-n.net>, Jose Moreno <TM enQ.CLanaheim.net> Avelino Valencia <AValenc a(c�anaheiin >, tone al_&anaheim.nct, "Harry Sidhu (Mayor)" <IISidhu((yanaheim.net>, Stephen Faessel <SFaesselCkanaheim.net> Cc: James Kline Tara T Subject: Opposition to GHH on Olmstead Respected Mayor, Mayor -Pro Tem, and City Councilpersons, I very much wish to express my thanks for what Grandma's House of Hope (GGH) has done for the City of Anaheim for women and children. The efforts of GHH have done some positive things. Sadly, GHH has chosen exactly the WRONG location for a facility for transitional homeless, drug/alcohol addicted men. Our street is a one -entrance dog -leg with only 20 homes. Their website explicitly states these men are recently sober --and the house manager is on their website --I year sober. All other GHH locations are on main/highly trafficked streets. We already have a state -licensed facility for the handicapped and mentally compromised. This facility has been a positive community member in our neighborhood. Since the arrival of GHH, our police presence and arrivals are two -fold increase. The participants of GHH do not engage in daily pleasantries nor do they acknowledge homeowners on the street. The participants have brought so much fear to our small community. We question every new person, every car, every action. In a meeting with GHH in mid -summer, we were told the participants were Anaheim homeless men who just were going through a rough patch --we have since found out many are drug- addicted/alcohol addicted and sober just a few months. We have not been honored and given true information. We have 12 girls under the age of 15 on our small street --we cannot ensure their safety with additional non -family transient men on our street. We also cannot be assured none of these men pose a direct threat to them ... as we are given no information on them. The constant revolving door makes the girls' safety under threat. The average stay is less than 6 months for GHH participants. Increasing the participant number will constitute over 45% of the adults on our street -- none of these participants are taxpayers. The amount of trash, traffic, and parked cars is such an issue. The GHH participants are required (per their agreement) to be picked up/dropped off at the main street and/or grocery --however, this is NOT happening. We see men with backpacks being dropped off -hugged, and given money --your Uber driver does NOT do that! I am very concerned about the current pandemic --with 13 people in a house with 4 rooms -one dedicated to the house manager --this would necessitate 3-4 men in each bedroom --there is NO way social distancing could be maintained. These men are NOT family members and we do not see them wearing masks leaving/entering the home. We also do not see the space to allow for a "quarantine room" for a new participant. As these participants are recently sober, the presence of a Malibu -style rehab facility immediately next door is of great concern as well. We also think this would not be beneficial to have this GHH location in our neighborhood. Finally, in the presentation at the Planning Commission --two of the commissioners equated GHH to a multi -generational family --this is an inappropriate analysis. The lack of ability to provide live feedback literally put our neighborhood at a disadvantage--GHH was able to talk and talk..we the taxpaying neighborhood was only allowed to listen to the meeting and submit email submissions. To close, I am in opposition to the expansion of GHH from 6 to 13 and the submission of the CUP by GHH. Please protect our tight -knit neighborhood and keep our girls safe. GHH should select another location more in alignment with the other locations. Mahalo, Michelle Priest MS, EdD Motto: Don't sip from the Fountain of Knowledge, take huge, big GULPS!! Jennifer L. Hall From: Michelle Priest Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 1:20 PM To: Comments; City Clerk; jha112@anaehim.net Subject: Opposition to Grandma's House of Hope on Olmstead. Respected Mayor, Mayor -Pro Tem, and City Councilpersons, I very much wish to express my thanks for what Grandma's House of Hope (GGH) has done for the City of Anaheim for women and children. The efforts of GHH have done some positive things. Sadly, GHH has chosen exactly the WRONG location for a facility for transitional homeless, drug/alcohol addicted men. Our street is a one -entrance dog -leg with only 20 homes. Their website explicitly states these men are recently sober --and the house manager is on their website --1 year sober. All other GHH locations are on main/highly trafficked streets. We already have a state -licensed facility for the handicapped and mentally compromised. This facility has been a positive community member in our neighborhood. Since the arrival of GHH, our police presence and arrivals are two -fold increase. The participants of GHH do not engage in daily pleasantries nor do they acknowledge homeowners on the street. The participants have brought so much fear to our small community. We question every new person, every car, every action. In a meeting with GHH in mid -summer, we were told the participants were Anaheim homeless men who just were going through a rough patch --we have since found out many are drug-addicted/alcohol addicted and sober just a few months. We have not been honored and given true information. We have 12 girls under the age of 15 on our small street --we cannot ensure their safety with additional non - family transient men on our street. We also cannot be assured none of these men pose a direct threat to them ... as we are given no information on them. The constant revolving door makes the girls' safety under threat. The average stay is less than 6 months for GHH participants. Increasing the participant number will constitute over 45% of the adults on our street --none of these participants are taxpayers. The amount of trash, traffic, and parked cars is such an issue. The GHH participants are required (per their agreement) to be picked up/dropped off at the main street and/or grocery --however, this is NOT happening. We see men with backpacks being dropped off -hugged, and given money --your Uber driver does NOT do that! I am very concerned about the current pandemic --with 13 people in a house with 4 rooms -one dedicated to the house manager --this would necessitate 3-4 men in each bedroom --there is NO way social distancing could be maintained. These men are NOT family members and we do not see them wearing masks leaving/entering the home. We also do not see the space to allow for a "quarantine room" for a new participant. As these participants are recently sober, the presence of a Malibu -style rehab facility immediately next door is of great concern as well. We also think this would not be beneficial to have this GHH location in our neighborhood. Finally, in the presentation at the Planning Commission --two of the commissioners equated GHH to a multi- generational family --this is an inappropriate analysis. The lack of ability to provide live feedback literally put our neighborhood at a disadvantage--GHH was able to talk and talk..we the taxpaying neighborhood was only allowed to listen to the meeting and submit email submissions. To close, I am in opposition to the expansion of GHH from 6 to 13 and the submission of the CUP by GHH. Please protect our tight -knit neighborhood and keep our girls safe. GHH should select another location more in alignment with the other locations. Mahalo, Michelle Priest MS, EdD Motto: Don't sip from the Fountain of Knowledge, take huge, big GULPS!! Public Comment From: mlem Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 7:20 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Written Comments Regarding CUP 2020-06074 Attachments: CUP 2020-06074 Written Comment Dated January 8, 2021.pdf To the Office of the City Clerk, Attached is a PDF with written comments regarding CUP 2020-06074 which will be an agenda item on the January 12, 2021 Anaheim City Council meeting. Please email me an acknowledgement of receipt of these written comments. Regards, Mariana Lem Date: January 8, 2021 Subject: CUP 2020-06074 To the City of Anaheim Office of the City Clerk: We are concerned about the request for a Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 by Grandma's House of Hope to increase the number of residents from 6 to 13 residents at 2232 E. Olmstead Way. While we do not live on Olmstead Way or Nordica Lane, our family resides within the 500 feet notification area. Since 1971, our family has owned a 4 -bedroom single-family home. We attended the neighborhood schools and had friends living on Olmstead Way and Nordica Lane. We are concerned about the increase in the number of residents that may potentially reside in the 5 -bedroom house located at 2232 E. Olmstead Way within our residential neighborhood for the following reasons: 1. Vehicular Traffic Will Increase: a. While the residents are not permitted to have vehicles at the site there will be an increase in traffic from rideshare vehicles and taxis utilized by the residents. b. Numerous employees of Grandma's House of Hope including the Program Manager, Case Managers, Service Coordinators, and counselors will travel to the site daily resulting in an increase of traffic from employee vehicles on Olmstead Way and Nordica Lane. 2. Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Will Increase: Since residents are not permitted to have vehicles at the site, increasing the number of residents to 13 will more than double the amount of pedestrian traffic and possible bicycle traffic on Olmstead Way and Nordica Lane as the residents enter/leave the site. 3. Increase in Transitional Housing Residents Will Change Makeup of RS -2 Single - Family Residential Neighborhood: a. The site is located at the end of a cul-de-sac surrounded by 19 other single- family houses with addresses on Olmstead Way and Nordica Lane. b. There is an existing State -licensed healthcare facility with 6 residents located at 2208 E. Olmstead Way. c. There is a permitted short-term rental unit located at 2238 E. Olmstead Way that previously operated as an unlicensed sober living facility. d. The rest of the 17 houses on Olmstead Way and Nordica Lane are occupied by families totaling 32 adults and 13 children. 4. House Is Not Large Enough to Accommodate 13 Residents and 3 Staff: a. The house at 2232 E. Olmstead totals only 2,340 square feet and is not large enough to accommodate 13 residents plus have 3 staff from Grandma's House of Hope working at this house every day. Page 1 of 2 Date: January 8, 2021 Subject: CUP 2020-06074 b. As detailed in the Anaheim Planning Commission Report, one of the bedrooms will house a "Community Leader" and the remaining 4 bedrooms will be occupied by the other 12 residents. i. The Planning Commission Report provides floor plans that show that the first -floor master bedroom and bathroom were created out of the original family room and it is assumed that the "Community Leader" will utilize the first -floor master bedroom. ii. There are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor. This means that there will be 3 residents in each bedroom on the second floor for a total of 12 residents. c. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 means that there will be 16 people residing or working at this house daily. 5. Lack of Detailed COVID-19 Implementation Plan: a. Grandma's House of Hope did not provide a detailed implementation plan based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines on how to monitor residents and isolate residents. b. Grandma's House of Hope indicated that there are rooms available for isolation/quarantine but did not specify where the rooms are located. c. If there are 13 residents residing in 5 bedrooms and 16 people overall residing/working at the house, where is the space at the house to quarantine individuals due to a positive COVID-19 test. Therefore, our family is opposed to the City of Anaheim waiving the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Categorical Exemption -Class 1 requirements for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074. We also request that the City of Anaheim reverse the Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit to increase the number of residents from 6 to 13 residents at 2232 E. Olmstead Way. Sincerely, The Lem Family Mariana Lem, Carolyn Lem, Kathleen Lem Ego and Isabella Lem Page 2 of 2 Public Comment From: Sent: To: Subject: Anaheim CA 92806 January 7, 2021 Julie Vetica Friday, January 8, 2021 9:09 PM Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; jbrandmann@anaheim.net; Avelino Valencia; Trevor O'Neil; Jose Moreno; Jennifer Diaz Public Comment on City Counsel Meeting 01/12/2021 Agenda item : Grandma's House of Hope- CUP Hearing Appeal #2020-06074 (DEV 2020-00109) Mayor Sidhu & Members of The City Counsel Anaheim CA I urge you to uphold the neighbor's appeal . Withdraw the Conditional Use Permit (for an additional 6 residents ) at Grandma's House of Hope (GHH), a transitional housing facility, located in District 5 in my very small neighborhood at 2232 E Olmstead Way. The entire neighborhood is comprised of 20 single family homes on S Nordica Lane and its adjoining street , E Olmstead Way . Three of these are currently being used as Care Facilities of different types, including GHH. I will address three issues which were posed in our appeal: 1) Neighborhood representatives were denied the right to speak at the Nov. 9th 2020 meeting of the Planning Commission where the CUP for GHH was being debated while the owner of GHH, Ms Ja'net H, could freely answer questions and make comments without rebuttal. 2)The CUP presentation (prepared by J. Hwang) for the City Planning Commission was heavily weighted in favor of GHH owner obtaining the permit. But certain crucial data was ignored or omitted ! Ms. Hwang only considered automobile Traffic in her report. She failed to report pedestrian traffic originating from GHH. Traffic/parking: Only police citations and arrests reports were considered when Hwang concluded that there is "no adverse effect" on the neighborhood. NO CONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN to Sherrif Station Reports or to countless neighbors' eyewitness accounts (given in their public comment letters) of some speeding autos and illegally parked vehicles - increased traffic flow causing concern for the safety of children playing or riding bicycles in the neighborhood . We neighbors have witnessed increased traffic from Uber/Lyft drivers servicing Grandma's House since last March. My neighbor displayed a yard sign reading, " DRIVE LIKE YOUR CHILD LIVES HERE" , and that sign was stolen ! I, myself, have been concerned about backing out of my driveway into my own street and pausing to put the car in forward gear, that somebody driving around the corner from Olmstead Way might be driving too fast and cause a collision. I never gave that a thought before the arrival of GHH . Automobile Traffic has increased. Our neighborhood used to be very quiet. Children could safely play or ride bikes in the entire neighborhood. Parking and littering violations have also increased esp. on Nordica. I know that, in the month of May, I reported to the Anaheim Police that somebody was sleeping in a car (the whole night) on Nordica Lane. I was informed that sleeping in a vehicle on the street is not a crime and that it couldn't be reported. The next day I found trash plus two empty six-packs of beer on the sidewalk where that car and others had been parked. Just because there is no police report or citation does not mean that speeding has not occurred! In December, I witnessed and heard a blue sedan turn from Olmstead near GHH onto Nordica. It accelerated so fast that a loud screeching sound could be heard as it "burned rubber. " After neighbors reported parking violations many times to both the planning commission and police, finally citations were issued. City code enforcement units spent a few days patrolling the parking situation. These were not recorded for the CUP hearing 11/12/20. Of particular concern are the repeated fire -hydrant parking violations by the same car. Last year 3/4/2020 my neighbor suffered a terrible house fire. We know the importance of having access to that hydrant! Of course, we cannot attribute all these traffic violations to GHH; however, these sorts of things seem to have escalated just since March when Grandma's House of Hope was established on Olmstead Way. GHH participants may not own their own vehicles, but they do use UBER & LYFT. My point is that an increase in the number of cars and speeding violations, whether reported or not, definitely impacts the safety of the residents on Nordica and Olmstead. Pedestrian Traffic Is A Major Issue: In the report compiled for the Planning Commission 11/9 meeting, the impact of increased automobile traffic was denied, under -reported, and underestimated ! Furthermore, the adverse effect of increased Pedestrian traffic was totally omitted! In my opinion, GHH pedestrians cause the most neighborhood anxiety. Since they have no cars, men walk to and from the grocery store and to appointments out on State College Blvd. Nothing wrong with that, you may say. The problem lies in the secretive behavior (encouraged by the owner Ms. Ja'net H.) which these men display. GHH does not permit their participants to reveal who they are or where they live even to their families. It is part of their program. This was made very clear to us neighbors who participated in a Zoom call with GHH and members of the Planning Commission staff back in October sometime.. Ms Ja'net imagined that she could operate GHH without anyone in the neighborhood noticing they were there. Well. we have noticed! And we have had questioins! The owner "sugar coated" her answers to our queries. We were concerned that men with serious ,ongoing, mental illness or sobriety issues would participate. The owner assured us that they may have experienced some of those in the past but that now were " maybe dealing with some depression"...that is all. She proclaimed GHH to be" a sober living house, that the men were to not smoke in the front yard, adhere to a 10:OOPM curfew, and were not to own cars but use UBER etc. for transportation. She loved our neighborhood because it featured easy walking distance to grocery & other stores, jobs etc. Men were not supposed to have much money but use vouchers for purchases & transportation. She claimed there would be a house manager 24/7 in residence. We later found out that actually this person is a "trusted resident" there at least 40 hours / week. She said that counselors and advisors (maybe 3 each day) would bring the participants to the point of self-sufficiency and independent living within 4-6 months. It appears that someone tests the participants at least three times each week for signs of substance abuse! We are left asking WHY? It may be that substance abuse could be a larger issue than the owner admits. Two of my neighbors witnessed someone there at GHH being led away by police in handcuffs back in March. The resident manager and owner denied it as did GHH owner. No mention of the incident was ever included in the original CUP hearing. Neighbors witnessed it ... Why was it left out of the police report? It is incidents like this and the Secrecy expected of GHH participants that leads neighbors ( actual tax -paying Residents) to feel anxiety and suspicion when encountering the GHH pedestrian on the street. Most of them will not speak to us neighbors. Some of the men from GHH walk aimlessly around on sidewalks or just down the middle of the street . One constantly stares at the little toddlers on Nordica so that their parents have N grown fearful and have restricted their little boys to play inside. The same man eats berries from parkway bushes. On the GHH web -site, men who "have ongoing mental health issues, substance abuse issues, or may have been recently incarcerated" are encouraged to participate in the Transitional Housing Program. That is not the description we neighbors were originally given! I,for one, would rather be told the whole truth! I encountered a man from GHH at about midnight one evening in November when I went out( in my own front yard) to deposit trash in the curbside bin. Suddenly, I turned around to see him walking briskly in my direction. Well, I was frightened ! Thankfully, that man just walked on down the street. Later, I was told that he worked the night shift at Albertsons Grocery store on State College Blvd. So much for the GHH 10:00 PM Curfew! Wouldn't it have been nice if someone from Grandma's House would have informed the neighbors of the possibility of night-time pedestrian traffic? Secrecy breeds suspicion. I am further disturbed that many men are not wearing protective masks on the street. Yesterday, my husband and I were out walking and had to cross the street to avoid a man forcefully coughing repeatedly, and not wearing his mask. Imagine if he has contracted Covid 19H The transient nature of GHH participants (here for only 6 months) and their oath of secrecy makes it difficult to establish friendly conversations with them. The teenagers next door to me reported that one man spoke only to ridicule the kids as they played sports. If you truly were a new neighbor here, we would establish a friendly conversation and try to get to know you. Our neighborhood is tight knit. We are friendly and have invited each other in groups to our open -houses, parties, and baby showers. Kids know that they can count on neighbors to encourage them and purchase their Girl Scout Cookies or go to their flag football games. We are a diverse group of families and retirees. Some of the teenagers are willing to look after our homes when we go on vacation. We all look after the kids playing on the street. We love the reassurance of knowing "WHO IS OUR NEIGHBOR?" In a neighborhood watch sort of way, we ask strangers to identify who they are and why are they in our neighborhood. It's all in an effort to secure the peace. We have been especially watchful this past year since there have been reported two thefts of items from cars at night. I am afraid that Ms. Ja'net has chosen poorly in leasing this home on Olmstead. Yes, it does meet her needs. BUT this neighborhood is too small for the anonymity she desires. 3.) OVERCROWING HAS CHANGED THE CHARACTER OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD - Covid "Stay at Home" Restrictions Must Be Considered We residents are anxious, and understandably suspicious of what goes on at Grandma's House of Hope. We have accepted the Bridge Housing for six rotating participants. And now, we are facing an additional 6-7 participants ( not residents). We neighbors are invested in the well-being of our neighbors and of the City of Anaheim. GHH participants are not ! Each man only plans on using our neighborhood for 6 months. If approved, the CUP allows 6-7 additional men at GHH and will bring the total of non-residents living here in care facilities to about 32. That is nearly equal to the number of neighborhood adult residents on Nordica Lane & Olmstead. And just imagine that after six months, we must acknowledge another group of strangers rotating in. Enough is Enough ! COVID 19 : Stay -at -Home restrictions are currently & indefinitely in place now. The street is quieter now, but that should not influence your decision. What concerns me is the potential for over -crowding inside Grandma's House where there will be at least three men to each room and six sharing a bathroom. Some of those rooms are only 10' by 10'. Those cramped living conditions could lead to a Covid outbreak. That would definitely impact our neighborhood. Many of us are elderly with heart & lung health conditions. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW GRANDMA'S HOUSE A PERMIT FOR 6 MORE MEN AT THIS TIME. Sincerely, Julie Vetica & Bill Vetica Public Comment From: Cassandra Lewis Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2021 9:23 PM To: Public Comment Subject: CUP 2020-06074 Hello, I'm writing to briefly state my support for this item. I live less than a mile from this property, and I believe that communities should do their part in welcoming people who are working to change their lives for the better. I also believe that communities are stronger and better off for being good neighbors to people in need, in part because it means fewer people on the street. The evidence is very clear that when folks are housed, they are much better able to get a handle on their sobriety, mental health, and other life challenges. I believe that housing is a basic human right, and I am proud that a program as fine as Grandma's House of Hope is right here in my neighborhood. I am a parent of a 6 yr old girl, and I am teaching her to have an open heart toward people in need. I hope that my community will be an example for her of what it looks like to do the right thing for people who are doing the hard work to change their lives (which is a requirement for everyone at this program, so it's a very safe bet!). Your neighbor, Cassandra Lewis 92806 "Every morning I awake torn between a desire to save the world and an inclination to savor it. This makes it hard to plan the day." --E.B. White Jennifer L. Hall From: Michelle Priest Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 11:58 AM To: City Clerk; Jennifer L. Hall; James Kline; Tara T Subject: Realtor Letter to Attach to CUP Opposition for Grandma'HouseofHope Attachments: Stacy&Nicole Letter - Olmstead.pdf, Letter for 2232 Olmstead.docx Please attached the two letters and send the City Council members on our behalf. Thank you! Mahalo, Michelle Priest MS, EdD Motto: Don't sip from the Fountain of Knowledge, take huge, big GULPS!! STACY%NI[OLE To whom it may concern, It has been brought to my attention that the homeowner of 2232 E, Olmstead Way in Anaheim is seeking to obtain permits to allow the home to house 12 homeless men as a residential care facility. As an Orange County realtor, I can aSSUrC you that this will directly affect the value of the neighboring homes and the neighborhood as a whole. According to the Association of Realtors, sellers/realtors are recommended to disclose any residential care facility in the neighborhood with occupancy of greater than six people to avoid being sued.. Based on my prot-'essional opinion, not only will this care facility discourage potential buyers from purchasing the Surrounding homes in the neighborhood, it will also negatively affect the value of the entire neighborhood as a whole once disclosed, and ultimately lead to a decrease in home values. Speaking as a homeowner and a realtor in the neighborhood, a care facility with 12 unfamiliar homeless men, continually rotating with new men in and out, poses a threat to safety fbr the neighbors and our children. Any buyer will be hesitant to move in to the area due to this. In my professional opinion, it does not make sense to have a home housing 12 homeless men at the end of a cul-de-sac, in a fancily neighborhood. A care facility, such as this, should be housed in a multi -unit dwelling. For the sake of the neighbors safety and the value ofthe neighboring homes, I highly discourage allowing such a care facility. Thank you. Best, Stacy Wall and Nicole Lundy BRF: 01728756101924768 ,Stacy -Nicole 5,i4za mngLn icsl c stacvandnic;ole cc s Reliance Real Estate Services 1419 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92835 To whom it may concern: My name is Shawn Shahbazi, a real estate agent here in Anaheim California. I have been selling homes for that last 23 years, primarily serving East Anaheim neighborhoods and communities. I have been informed that the property owner at 2232 E. Olmstead Way, Anaheim, is seeking to obtain permits in order to have her house occupied by 12 adult homeless men. By law we are not disclosing the presence of any State sponsored premises which are occupying 6 people or less, however a home occupying 12 adult men should be disclosed to potential buyers looking to buy a home in the same area. Any buyer in his right mind will decline purchasing a home neighboring a property occupied with 12 adult homeless men. Subsequently, this will have immediate impact on the neighborhood value. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Best regards Shawn Shahbazi Keller Williams Realty Lic # 00962903 Jennifer L. Hall Subject: Continuance Request Agenda Item #20 Attachments: Continuance Request Agenda Item20jpg From: Je'net Kreitner <Jenet@grandmashouseofhope.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 20213:41 PM To: Ted White <TedWhite@anaheim.net>; tbass@smsheim.net Subject: Continuance Request Agenda Item #20 To whom it may concern, On November 9, 2020, the Planning Commission, on a 4-3 vote, approved an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 (DEV2020-109) filed by Je'net Kreitner, Grandma's House of Hope (the "Applicant") for property located at 2232 East Olmstead Way. On November 19, 2020, and within the time prescribed by Section 18.60.130 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, an appeal of the Planning Commission's action was filed by Dr. and Mrs. James Kline and Mr. and Dr. Michelle Priest (the "Appellants"). Pursuant to the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code, a public hearing was scheduled for January 12, 2021, in order for the City Council to consider the appeal. On January 12, 2021, and as evidenced by their signatures below, the Appellants and the Applicant agree to a continuance of the public hearing to April 13, 2021. APPLICANT: Je'net Kreitner Grandma's House of Hope Attachments area XNET KREITNER I ounu: er, Oiief Executive Cffiu er I Cf IItANDIIVAS I-IC)USE C)I II-I(1I'L (o) 714.558.8600 ext. 100 1 (c) I ienet@grandmashouseofhope.org Connect with us Linkedln I Twitter I YouTube I www.grandmashouseofhope.org I Instagram CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE. Information contained in this message and any attachments is intended only for the addressee(s). If you believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return electronic mail and please delete the original without further review, disclosure, or copying. Jennifer L. Hall From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: To Whom It May Concern: James Kline Tuesday, January 12, 2021 3:19 PM Jennifer L. Hall; City Clerk Michelle Priest; Tara T.; Steve Faesse) KLINE-PRIEST REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE KLINE-PRIEST request for continuance 01.12.2021.pdf Please see our request for our appeal to be continued 90 days. Both Dr. Priest and I are in agreement and have signed the attached. Thank you very much for your time and attention OnNovember 9, 2020, the Planning Commission, on a 4-3 vote, approved an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06074 (DEV2020-109) filed by Je'net Kreitner, Grandam's House of Hope (the "Applicant") for property located at 2232 East Olmstead Way. On November 19, 2020, and within the time prescribed by Section 18.60.130 of the Anaheim. Municipal Code, an appeal of the Planning Commission's action was filed by Dr. and Mrs. James Kline and Mr. and Dr. Michelle Priest (the "Appellants"). Pursuant to the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code, a public hearing was scheduled for January 12, 2021, in order for the City Council to consider the appeal. On January 12, 2021, and as evidenced by their signatures below, the Appellants and the Applicant agree to a continuance of the public hearing to April 13, 2021. APPELLANTS: Dr. rs. James Kline Mr. and Dr. Michelle Priest x1.12.2.1 APPLICANT: Je'net Kreitner, Grandma's House of Hope Scanned with CamScanner Public Comment From: Jacob Aguilar -Gomez Sent. Monday, December 21, 2024 11:55 AM To: Public Comment; Council Subject: Public Comment Statement from Northeast Anaheim District 5 Resident (Jacob Aguilar - Gomez) to Councilman Fassel Councilman Fassel, 7 ,. and the Residents of Northeast Anahei District 5 have had a lot of Car Break -In: our Community to be exact on Frontera Street and Jackson Street, throughout these years nobody has done nothina al 1212112020 Councilman Fassel, I and the Residents of Northeast Anaheim District 5 have had a lot of Car Break-ins in our Community to be exact on Frontera Street and Jackson Street, throughout these years nobody has dune nothing about this injustice. We want an end to this crime and we want to petition either more Law Enforcement to Patrol our area just like they do for Gated Communities or Street Cameras that actually work to identify these criminals, please help us get this situation situated. Thank you! E -Mail; Phone: District 5 Resident A Activist Public Comment From: Jacob Aguilar -Gomez Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 12:09 PM To: Public Comment; Council Subject: Public Comment Statement from Northeast Anaheim District 5 Resident (Jacob Aguilar - Gomez) to (Councilman Faessel) 12121 Councilman Faessel, and the Residents of Northeast Anahe District 5 have had a lot of Car Break -In our Community to be exact on Frontera Street and Jackson Street, throughout �Ywww a.wwa.w ..r.�.�:tea. Il�.aw �w.r_w warw�IlL.i�� w� 1 1212112020 Councilman Faessel, 1 and the Residents of Northeast Anaheim District 5 have had a lot of Car Break-ins in our Community to be exact on Frontera Street and Jackson Street, throughout these years nobody has done nothing about this iniustice. We want an end to this crime and we want to petition either more Law Enforcement to Patrol our area just: like they do for Gated Communkies, or street Cameras that actually work to identify these criminals, please help us get this situation situated. Thank you! E -Mail; Phone; District 5 Rssident i Ae ivist Public Comment From: Jacob Aguilar -Gomez Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 12:16 PM To: Public Comment; Council Subject: Public Comment Statement from Northeast Anaheim Resident (Jacob Aguilar -Gomez) to (Councilman Faessel) 72 121 Councilman Faessel, and the Residents of Northeast Anahe District 5 have had a lot of Car Break -In our Community to be exact on Frontera Street and Jackson Street, throughout I�rlMsa&Vkw .OAM6wn.w .a IaAML A.. 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Thank yowl E -Mail. Phone: District 5 Resident A A+ctiv4st Public Comment From: Bianca Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2021 10:51 AM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); media@da.ocgov.com; Public Comment; Stephen Faessel; dbarnes@anahem.net; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Ikring@anaheim.net; Trevor O'Neil; Ask Subject: JUSTICE 4 CHRIS Hello, My name is Bianca Williams and I am a resident of Orange County, California reaching out to you in regards to the death of Christopher Eisinger. In 2018, Christopher Eisinger was killed by five Anaheim police officers while walking down a sidewalk. The five officers held him down for over 5 minutes with their knees on his head, neck, and back until he suffocated. They exerted so much force on Christopher that he ended up with five fractures in his face and his eye out of his socket. Once Christopher stopped breathing, not one officer attempted to save his life. Instead, they stood by and waited over 8 minutes for the paramedics to arrive. Christopher was an unarmed Black man who deserves to still be here with us today. Since his death, none of the officers who murdered him have been charged or reprimanded for their actions, and are still working. Anaheim PD has a long and dark history of brutality, and as long as these officers continue to have their jobs, innocent killings of more Black people will continue to happen. I demand that Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer reopen the investigation into the death of Christopher Eisinger. Todd Spitzer must press charges against all five officers and Anaheim PD must fire and remove the mentions of all officers involved in the killing of Christopher Eisinger, including the training officer. The Eisinger family will never truly have justice because a son, father and brother was taken from them but the city of Anaheim and Orange County must take responsibility for their actions against one of our own. I demand action now! Sincerely, Bianca Williams Public Comment From: Karen Nguyen Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 8:00 AM To: Public Comment Subject: Anaheim City Council Meeting Question Hi Anaheim City Council, Please let us know how you plan to make Anaheim a greener city with less carbon emissions and how to make the recycling program more efficient. Also, let us know if Anaheim plans to have a community composting facility in the future. Thank you! Best, Karen Nguyen Public Comment From: Karla Fandel Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 1:10 PM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); media@da.ocgov.com; Public Comment; Stephen Faessel; dbarnes@anahem.net; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Ikring@anaheim.net; Trevor O'Neil; Ask Subject: JUSTICE 4 CHRIS Hello, My name is Karla and I am a resident of Orange County, California reaching out to you in regards to the death of Christopher Eisinger. In 2018, Christopher Eisinger was killed by five Anaheim police officers while walking down a sidewalk. The five officers held him down for over 5 minutes with their knees on his head, neck, and back until he suffocated. They exerted so much force on Christopher that he ended up with five fractures in his face and his eye out of his socket. Once Christopher stopped breathing, not one officer attempted to save his life. Instead, they stood by and waited over 8 minutes for the paramedics to arrive. Christopher was an unarmed Black man who deserves to still be here with us today. Since his death, none of the officers who murdered him have been charged or reprimanded for their actions, and are still working. Anaheim PD has a long and dark history of brutality, and as long as these officers continue to have their jobs, innocent killings of more Black people will continue to happen. I demand that Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer reopen the investigation into the death of Christopher Eisinger. Todd Spitzer must press charges against all five officers and Anaheim PD must fire and remove the mentions of all officers involved in the killing of Christopher Eisinger, including the training officer. The Eisinger family will never truly have justice because a son, father and brother was taken from them but the city of Anaheim and Orange County must take responsibility for their actions against one of our own. I demand action now! Sent from my iPhone Public Comment From: Amar AI-shanti Sent: Saturday, January 9, 2021 10:14 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Public Comment Hello, my name is Amar AI-Shanti and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because Little Arabia's cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Public Comment From: Jesse Ben -Ron Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2021 4:43 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Public Comment Mayor and Council, My name is Jesse Ben -Ron and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because Little Arabia's cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It also supports our immigrant community and the diversity that Anaheim should be proud of. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Best, Jesse Ben -Ron Public Comment From: Annemarie Randle-Trejo Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 1:55 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Designation of "Little Arabia" Hello, my name is Annemarie Randle-Trejo and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to "speak out" in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation for numerous and sound reasons as stated below. Little Arabia is home to hundreds of Arab American businesses which has become a cultural destination to countless American families from all over Southern California. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Little Arabia's cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Designating Little Arabia will bring commerce and tourism into the City of Anaheim - especially since COVID- 19 has affected the business and nightlife of the vibrant corridor. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. In supporting the designation, you are supporting the immigrant community and their small businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. In supporting this designation, you are making a lasting change in the Arab American immigrant community and uplifting their small businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. There are many cultural and ethnic enclaves across Southern California such as the neighboring Little Saigon, Koreatown, Little Armenia, and others. These enclaves have contributed to the state's tourism, culture, and vibrancy. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Numerous Little Arabia businesses have closed due to Covid-19 and the new government ordered shutdowns. Supporting this designation will aid in the City of Anaheim's economic recovery. The Arab -American community has contributed to Anaheim's economy and culture by opening restaurants, mosques, churches, clothing stores, hair salons, bakeries, and other destinations for those who wish to experience the Arab culture. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Annemarie Randle-Trejo Public Comment From: Ms. Mel Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:33 AM To: Public Comment Subject: Please approve Little Arabia Designation I think it's important for Anaheim future to recognize this area as significant. Tourist dollars are a vital part of our economy and having that designation can help bring income into that part of the city. It's a positive thing for that area to be recognized in Southern California as an ethnic area. And, those businesses really have had a positive impact on that area of town without help for a long time. I don't even see any of them represented in the Anaheim First App or on the website. We open our doors to the world for Disney. Let's give that section of the City another entryway. Melody Marler Public Comment From: Linda Lehnkering Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9:41 AM To: Public Comment Cc: Rashad AI-Dabbagh Subject: Public Comment - Support Little Arabia designation Hi, My name is Linda Lehnkering, and I am an Anaheim resident. I am writing today to express my support for the Little Arabia designation. All across Southern California there are many such designations - Little Saigon, Koreatown, Little Armenia, etc. - and these cultural and ethnic enclaves have contributed to the state's tourism, culture, and vibrancy. 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I support the designation because • Designating Little Arabia will bring commerce and tourism into the City of Anaheim - especially since COVID-19 has affected the business and nightlife of the vibrant corridor. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • Little Arabia's cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • In supporting this designation, you are making a lasting change in the Arab American immigrant community and uplifting their small businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • The Arab -American community has contributed to Anaheim's economy and culture by opening restaurants, mosques, churches, clothing stores, hair salons, bakeries, and other destinations for those who wish to experience the Arab culture. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • In supporting the designation, you are supporting the immigrant community and their small businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • There are many cultural and ethnic enclaves across Southern California such as the neighboring Little Saigon, Koreatown, Little Armenia, and others. These enclaves have contributed to the state's tourism, culture, and vibrancy. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • Little Arabia is home to hundreds of Arab American businesses which has become a cultural destination to countless American families from all over Southern California. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. • Numerous Little Arabia businesses have closed due to Covid-19 and the new government ordered shutdowns. Supporting this designation will aid in the City of Anaheim's economic recovery. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Public Comment From: Mark Daniels Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:48 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Little Arabia "Official" Designation At long LAST the TIME is NOW for the CITY of ANAHEIM to officially recognized that area along Brookhurst Street as The "LITTLE ARABIA,"DISTRICT. Including official markers " Now "Entering" the LITTLE ARABIA DISTRICT, this focal point, this Pride in our CITY, the Middle Eastern Community has brought a Sense of "MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY" to this area, Restaurants and Market's and Stores have brought so much luster to this once bland area. As a lifelong resident Born just a block from Brookhurst, and Raised in the Great City of Anaheim where I still reside, I think it's long OVERDUE for this Designation. MARK RICHARD DANIELS Public Comment From: Stephen Mashney Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:41 PM To: Public Comment Subject: I support the designation of Little Arabia Hello, my name is Stephen B. Mashney and I am an Anaheim resident and business owner since 1994. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because supporting the Anaheim Arab American Community equals support to the Anaheim City Community at large. As a nation of immigrants, the population of Anaheim has many immigrant communities. The Arab American Community in Anaheim is a distinct part of Anaheim. Like other immigrant communities, the Arab -American community in Anaheim contributed to Anaheim's economy and culture by operating law firms, accounting offices, realties, restaurants, churches, mosques, clothing stores, hair salons, bakeries, as well as other business establishments serving the community, including the Arab American Community. It behooves the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia because doing so is a win-win situation that will benefit the City of Anaheim and all of its residents. The designation of Little Arabia will enhance our city and attract business and tourism to it. This is especially true ever since COVID-19 adversely affected the business and nightlife of this distinct and heavily frequented area. Designating Little Arabic will further modernize this once -blighted area of the City because it will encourage entrepreneurs to establish and expand business operations in this unique area and benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses, and growing the City's tax base. Supporting the designation will send a loud and clear message to Arab Americans that our local governments love all of its citizens just like it loves the Latino, Vietnamese (little Saigon), Koreatown, Little Armenia, little India as well as other immigrant enclave communities which enrich our community and pumps energy and prosperity into it. Little Arabia is home to hundreds of Arab American businesses and has become a cultural destination to countless American families from all over Southern California. Numerous Little Arabia businesses have closed due to COVID-19 and the new government - ordered shutdowns. Supporting this designation will aid in the City of Anaheim's economic recovery. Moreover, there little or no cost in designating Little Arabia. Such minimal costs, if any, pale in comparison with the substantial economic benefit to the citizens and City of Anaheim and the growth of our tax revenue. It is time to designate Little Arabia and I hope you will seriously consider doing so. Thank you for your anticipated courtesy and cooperation in this matter and please do not hesitate to contact us at (714) 535-5090 if you have any questions. Sincerely, MASHNEY LAW OFFICES, APC STEPHEN B. MASHNEY, ESQ. SBM/ Thank you and have a nice day! ' STEPHEN B MASHNEY, ESQ 335 N BROOKHURST ST, ANAHEIM, CA 92801 TEL & TEXT: I FAx: 714-535-7263 FREE 800-555-6655 1 M: WWW.MASHNEYLAW.COM Due to COVID-19 and the Declaration of a National Emergency with the federal directive to minimize spread of the virus, we are serving by electronic and/or facsimile transmission. If your office requires a copy to be sent via regular mail, please let us know Public Comment From: Ashleigh Aitken Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 2:13 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Support for Designation of Little Arabia Dear Council - I am a lifelong resident of Anaheim, and support the designation of Little Arabia, for the small business district located in Anaheim. For years, leaders have promised to invest in the small businesses that populate this area, and recognize it for its uniqueness and its contributions to our local economy. The cost to designate this area it de minimis, and would go a long way to support the small business owners in this area. As designations of Koreatown, Little Saigon and Little Korea in both Orange County and Los Angeles, it is a signal that Anaheim supports its diverse community and it local business owners. Sincerely, Ashleigh Aitken Public Comment From: Excel Investigations Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:45 PM To: Public Comment Subject: public comment Hello, my name is _John_ and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because: Numerous Litittle Arabia. Some little Arabia businesses have closed due to Covid-19 and the new government ordered shutdowns. Supporting this designation will aid in the City of Anaheim's economic recovery P Virus -free. v�ww,aVraSt.corrin, Public Comment From: karimmilbes Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:45 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Fw: Designation of Little Arabia Hello, my name is _Karim Milbes_ and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because Designating Little Arabia will bring commerce and tourism into the City of Anaheim especially since COVID-19 has affected the business and nightlife of the vibrant corridor. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Public Comment From: A E Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 4:48 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Public Comment Hello Anaheim City Council, My name is Afaf and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation, hence this comment. I support the designation because the Arab -American community has contributed to Anaheim's economy and culture. It has done so through opening restaurants, mosques, churches, clothing stores, hair salons, bakeries, mechanics and other destinations for those who wish to experience the Arab culture. It can be beneficial for all other cultures. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia, Afaf Public Comment From: peter aziz Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 5:50 PM To: Public Comment Subject: public comment Hello, my name is Peter Aziz and I am an Anaheim resident. I am here to speak out in support of the Little Arabia Designation. I support the designation because Little Arabia's cultural and economic prosperity encourages further development in the area which will benefit both the City of Anaheim and the Arab American businesses. It is time for the City of Anaheim to officially designate Little Arabia. Thank you for your time and please consider designating Little Arabia. Kind regards, Peter Aziz, MPA