04/13/2021ANAHEIM CIN COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF APRIL 13, 2021
The regular meeting of April 13, 2021, was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 3:30 P.M. for
lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of April 13, 2021 was called to order at 3:32 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 April 8, 2021.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Stephen Faessel, Jose Diaz,
and Trevor O'Neil (in person). Council Members Jordan Brandman and
Jose F. Moreno (via teleconference). Council Member Avelino Valencia
joined the meeting (in-person) during Closed Session.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:35 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) Section 54956.9 of the
California Government Code): One potential case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review
by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line electronically with the agenda at:
www. anaheim. nef/councilagendas.)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director
Name of Employee Organizations: Anaheim Police Management Association; Teamsters,
Local 952; and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47.
At 5:31 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Stephen Faessel, Jose Diaz,
Avelino Valencia, and Trevor O'Neil (in person). Council Members
Jordan Brandman and Jose F. Moreno (via teleconference). Council
Member Brandman joined the meeting in person at 6:35 P.M.
INVOCATION: Council Member Jose F. Moreno
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz
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Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing April 4 - 10, 2021, as National Library Week
Principal Librarian Nissa Perez -Montoya accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Anaheim Central
Library. She reported the library collaborated with Angels Baseball, which resulted in the Rally
Readers story time that was hosted by Angels Manager Joe Madden and Radio Host Trent Rush.
She advised residents can support the Anaheim Public Library by visiting open branches, using
curbside pickup, signing up for a library card, following them on social media, and visiting their
website.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all aaenda items, except public hearin
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 10 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 11 public comments were received electronically and distributed to the
City Council and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix.
Herman Herman expressed outrage for the racial profiling of members of the Armed Services. In
response to Mayor Sidhu's request to stop using profanity, Mr. Herman advised it is his First
Amendment right as he is addressing the City Council.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda requested City Council's support in standing with healthcare workers at
Anaheim Global Medical Center. He advised Anaheim Global is an institution whose staff are
dedicated to Anaheim and North Orange County. He reported KPC Global was working to remove
essential services that residents need to survive and noted all the calls would be directed to Anaheim
Regional Medical Center which has no capacity. He encouraged City Council to investigate the
matter.
Mark Richard Daniels reported a great concern is when government officials disregard residents'
wishes. He expressed concern as to why the City Council would not allow for the naming of Little
Arabia and recommended it be placed on a future agenda.
Fred Sigala Jr. advocated for allowing the public to attend City Council meetings from home, advising
that other cities have allowed their constituents to attend meetings virtually. He referenced the City
Council meeting of March 23, 2021, and advised at the 1:51:00 mark barely a word of what was said
was audible. He noted that was an infringement on that resident's right to address the City Council
and to be heard and encouraged City Council to upgrade their public address equipment. He sought
the designation of Little Arabia and a review of the Angels Stadium land transaction.
Vern Nelson expressed concern that City Council did not second Council Member Moreno's motion
for recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month at the last City Council meeting as well as
repeatedly not supporting Council Member Moreno's motions. He encouraged City Council to allow
Anaheim residents to attend meetings virtually and encouraged City Council to pass a rent cap for
mobile home parks.
Kenneth Batiste stated his belief that City Council only appears to care about money, questioning
why $6,500,000 went to Visit Anaheim, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce received $500,000, and
Anaheim First received $250,000. He advised it was the State that helped Anaheim residents who
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were facing eviction and inquired why Anaheim was giving $1,200,000 to the Anaheim Police Union
president.
Coqueise "Cookie" Hayes advised she is an employee of KPC Global and expressed concern
regarding the closure of Anaheim GlobalX's Labor & Delivery Unit. She expressed concern that the
residents' health care would be delayed and encouraged City Council to investigate the matter.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported a
meeting was pending with the CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Anaheim Global Medical
Center on their proposed service modifications and he would report to the City Council
afterward.
Rich Gomez, Southwest Region of Carpenters Local 474, spoke about tax fraud and how it hurts
communities. He advised construction tax fraud cheats communities out of tax revenue that can be
used for essential public programs. He reported construction tax fraud has reached crisis levels and
must be stopped. He reported on April 14-17, Local 714 would be taking part in the Annual Tax Fraud
Day of Action and provided a brief overview of the cause.
David Bina, Chief of Surgery at Anaheim Global, expressed concern regarding the closure of
essential service at Anaheim Global and expressed concern for residents and the business practices
of Kali Chaudhuri.
Mike Greenspan reported Amazon unionized in Alabama but noted unions were not respected in the
South.
Matthew Mariscal advised the City Council would be discussing receiving federal grants for $68,000
and reported Anaheim Police Department (APD) has had nearly 30 deaths since 2011. He advised
the ACLU reported APD arrest -related deaths exceeded that of the Los Angeles, New York, and San
Francisco Police Departments and were 74% more than California's average. He stated City Council
chose to give APD a 3% raise and encouraged City Council to vote no on Item No. 15.
Bryan Kaye addressed interactions between Council Members, their lack of reaction to his inquiries
and concerns, and the needs of residents.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool referred to his remarks during Public Comments that a meeting was
pending with the CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Anaheim Global Medical Center on their proposed
service modifications and he would report to City Council afterward.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:20 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council
Member Moreno pulling Item Nos. 16 and 17 for separate discussion and consideration.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and
adopt 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 Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting of February 24, 2021 and the
Senior Citizen Commission meeting of January 21, 2021.
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T108 2. Approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Annual Reports
for the Marketing and Transportation Component Funds.
D180 3. Accept the bid from Major League Infields, Inc., in the amount of$122,220 plus a 20%contingency, to provide as-needed sports field maintenance services for a one year period
with up to four one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise
the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9507.
D180 4. Accept the bids of Rockart Industries and Control Tech West, Inc., in the combined not to
exceed amount of$447,912.18 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of internally illuminated
street signs and related materials 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
#9502.
AGR- 5. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Control Air Enterprises LLC,
12631 in the amount of$601,561, for the Anaheim Convention Center Hall "C" Chiller Replacement
Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related
documents, and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract;
determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to Sections 15301(d) and 15302(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining
to contract retentions.
AGR- 6. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, LCR Earthwork &
12632 Engineering, Corp, in the amount of$349,992, for the Arterial Sidewalks Removal and
Replacement at Various Locations — Phase 5 Project; authorize the Director of Public Works
to execute the contract and any other related documents, and to take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the contract; determine the project is categorically exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301, Class 1, and 15302,
Class 2, of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director
to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
AGR- 7 Approve an agreement with GHD Inc., in the amount of$299,681 plus a 10% contingency for
12633 a total amount not to exceed $329,649, to provide professional engineering services to design
the Nohl Ranch Open Space Trail Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works, or
designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents, and to take the necessary
actions to implement and administer the agreement.
AGR- 8. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the City of Orange, in an amount not to exceed
12634 $100,000 payable to the City of Orange, for the design, construction, and administration of the
State College Boulevard Rehabilitation from Orangewood Avenue to Chapman Avenue, and
authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and any related
documents, and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
AGR-
12635 9 Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement with MagnoliaM 2020, LLC for Tract No.
1901, located at 227 N. Magnolia Avenue, to establish 59 attached, single-family, townhome
units.
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AGR- 10. Approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group,
11114.1 for continued on-call architectural and urban design services extending the contract with one
additional one-year renewal term, ending December 31, 2021, and authorize the City Manager
to execute the amendment and the Acting Director of Community & Economic Development,
or designee, to administer the amendment.
AGR- 11. Approve an agreement with Mastermind Production Group, Inc., in an annual amount not to
5687.E exceed $45,000 for a total amount not to exceed $135,000, to provide sound, lighting, and
related technical services for events at Pearson Park Amphitheater for a one year period with
two one-year optional renewal terms; and authorize the Community Services Director to take
the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement and to exercise the
renewal terms under the same initial terms and conditions.
AGR- 12. Approve agreements with Eric W. Gruver, Ph.D. and Stuart Shaffer and Shaffer Psychological
7689.13; Institute, Inc., each in a total amount not to exceed $375,000, to provide pre-employment
AGR- psychological evaluations, clinical evaluations, psychotherapy, and other psychological
10496.A services, each for a three year period, with a two year optional extension.
AGR- 13. Approve a Rebate and Customer Programs Solution Agreement with Electric & Gas Industries
12636; Association, in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for implementation, $168,000 for first year
AGR- services and $98,550 annually thereafter with a 10% contingency for extra services, for a
12637 customer rebate processing and programs management software solution for a five year term
with two one-year optional extensions; approve a Rebate Processing Services Agreement
with Electric & Gas Industries Association, in an annual amount not to exceed $125,000 with a
10% contingency for extra services, for customer rebate processing services for a five year
term with two one-year optional extensions; and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager, or designee, to execute the agreements and any related documents and to take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements.
Pilo 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating public utility easement located at 2000 E. Gene Autry Way
pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et Seq. - Summary Vacation
(ABA 2021-00407).
AGR- 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
3989.II.0 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Fund Transfer Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the County of Orange,
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents required to transfer the
grant funds, and authorizing the acceptance of such grant funds on behalf of the City and
amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2020-21 accordingly (grant funds allocated in the
total amount of $78,421; less fees totaling $9,960, for a balance of $68,461).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
M142 16. ORDINANCE NO. 6508 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
D154 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to departments of the City (creating Economic Development Department).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-092, for the purpose of creating the
Economic Development Director classification and rate of compensation, and designated as
executive management.
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City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported recent and pending retirements within the City Manager's
Office and Community and Economic Development Department at executive and other management
levels have created an opportunity for a reorganization with budget savings to better focus on the
City's economic development functions. He advised, as the City emerges from the pandemic, the City
recognizes the importance of a strong local economy and the need to retain and attract business to
the City of Anaheim. He reported that by establishing a stand-alone Economic Development
Department, the City seeks to further prioritize clear and attainable economic development objectives
that seek to foster the growth of existing businesses and assets while also establishing policies and
programs aimed at attracting new businesses and development opportunities with a healthy
emphasis on commercial coordinator revitalization such as Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst Street,
Anaheim Boulevard, State College Boulevard, and underutilized retail centers.
Mr. Vanderpool advised this proposal would remove the economic development function from the
existing Community and Economic Development Department and staff is actively planning for
additional functions this department could add while maintaining and enhancing critical housing and
workforce functions. He advised staff would return to City Council with recommendations to
enhancement such services. He noted, if the City Council approves staff's recommendations, Human
Resources would immediately initiate a nationwide recruitment. He advised the successful applicant
would have significant input and play a key role in the development of the new department using
existing staff resources.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. Vanderpool presented the
existing organization chart and advised he would look to remove the Economic and Community
Investment and Business Retention and Expansion areas from the existing Community and
Economic Development Department and move them to the stand-alone Economic Development
Department. He confirmed that Housing Development, Workforce Development, Grants, and Rental
Assistance would remain with the existing department and staff would likely bring back a proposal to
enhance those services.
Council Member Moreno noted he liked the idea of having a focus and helping to stack the
department. He reported the City currently subsidizes the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, a private
member -dues paid organization, to provide economic development in Anaheim at $250,000 per year.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Vanderpool advised the proposal does not
intend to pull those funds back from the Chamber of Commerce but moving forward there would be a
City emphasis on the areas discussed.
Council Member Moreno reported that establishing this department strengthens the City's ability to
provide support for small businesses and corridors previously mentioned that are often unattended to
by private organizations because they may not have the ability to pay for dues or are not high-profile.
He hoped to learn in future reports how the City is strengthening its ability to serve all local
businesses that do not have corporate interests in Anaheim Resort as well as support businesses,
local jobs, and working to provide support for housing development program in another department
that could work hand in hand to make sure that more poverty is not created but rather more
opportunity is created.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Vanderpool explained the program staff
contemplated would encompass all Anaheim businesses, small and large.
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Council Member Moreno noted that not all businesses are equal in the budget and in the subsidy they
receive and hoped the City would serve all businesses to truly be fair and not pick winners and losers
in our local economy but support all businesses to become successful in their enterprise.
Mr. Vanderpool advised staff intends to work with all businesses regardless of size for retention,
attraction, and success.
Council Member Moreno expressed support for the item. He noted the City Council earlier passed the
Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Annual Report which is the Resort District taxing itself
and provides itself a marketing budget. He hoped that once the Economic Development Department
is established the City can stop subsidizing private member dues -paying organizations to do
economic development for the City. He hoped that once established this also provides an opportunity
for businesses that may not have the budget and the wherewithal to promote what they are doing and
work in collaboration with any private organizations.
Mayor Sidhu expressed strong support for the item and believed it had been a long time coming. He
appreciated that Mr. Vanderpool reassessed department needs after key senior staff retirements and
believed both departments are worthy of their focus as separate departments. He advised the City's
needs for community development remain important and would benefit from a focus on those items.
He noted this was a perfect time to create a specific focus on driving a new vision for the economic
future of Anaheim tourism as the City emerges from the economic harm caused by the coronavirus
pandemic. He hoped to see a strong re-emergence of the tourism sector over the next decade. He
advised the City has many promising economic development opportunities, including development
around Anaheim Stadium, the potential for development around Anaheim Regional Transportation
Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and the Honda Center, bringing new opportunities to West Anaheim,
including high-end retail, continued opportunity in Canyon Business Park, and continued expansion in
the Resort including the new Disneyland Forward effort. He advised, with all these opportunities on
the horizon, the City would have the ability to achieve a new vision for the economic future of
Anaheim through a focused Economic Development Department reporting directly to the City
Manager.
Council Member Moreno agreed with Mayor Sidhu's comments and agreed the City needs a new
vision for a much more inclusive and just Anaheim economy. He hoped that with the City having its
own Economic Development Department it can stop past practices of depending and relying on
subsidized private organizations to promote economic development in the City.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6508 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code relating to departments of the City (creating Economic Development Department),
and approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-092, for the purpose of creating the Economic
Development Director classification and rate of compensation, and designated as executive
management, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and
Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion
carried.
D114 17. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28, 2020, August 11, 2020, and
August 25, 2020.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno explained the City approves minutes in the Consent
Calendar and advised it is a wonderful way for residents and the City Council to review, once the
minutes are approved and on the record, what Council Members said they were going to do and
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where they have stayed silent. He advised he was looking through this round of minutes for approval
and wanted to highlight a discussion that Mayor Sidhu introduced in discussing the City's intent and
approval that evening in asking staff to work with regulations to support restaurants to provide
outdoor dining and business activities as a way to figure out how to survive during the pandemic with
the inability to open fully. He referenced the attention the City has received over the past several
months regarding the request to consider designating Little Arabia as a formally recognized district in
Anaheim.
City Attorney Rob Fabela advised Council Member Moreno not to get into the substance of an item
that is not agendized. He understands it was part of the minutes, but the agendized item is to talk
about the accuracy of these minutes and expressed concerns from a Brown Act perspective of
getting into a substantive topic.
Council Member Moreno advised he was going to refer to this part of the minutes to affirm this was
stated as a matter of an agendized item in approving the minutes. He noted that for him to approve
these minutes he needed to affirm what was said that evening was correct.
Mr. Fabela cautioned Council Member Moreno not to turn this into a substantive discussion about the
underlying topic. He advised that if the question is whether or not something in the minutes is correct,
it would be a legitimate question, but should not be used to get into a substantive topic that is not
agendized today.
Council Member Moreno and Mr. Fabela discussed assumptions, violations, potential Brown Act
concerns, and staying within the parameters of discussion agendized-items only.
Council Member Moreno clarified he was not looking for a discussion but to affirm the minutes are
correct in what was stated so that the City Council can move on. He advised the August 11, 2020
minutes as quoted on pages 8 and 9, Mayor Sidhu stated "proposed establishing a plan for increased
outdoor dining and business activities and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements to
implement this plan along with extending codes and regulations through the end of the year. He
proposed closing off portions of the Center Street Promenade, Little Arabia District, and a location to
be determined in Anaheim Hills to create semi-permanent pedestrian and outdoor dining spaces."
Council Member Moreno stated he would like to ensure the minutes were captured accurately.
Council Member O'Neil explained that affirmation of the minutes could be achieved simply by passing
the item.
MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28,
2020, August 11, 2020, and August 25, 2020, seconded by Council Member Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno asked Mayor Sidhu if the minutes were correct and accurate.
Council Member Brandman advised that Council Member Moreno stated his intent was not to engage
in discussion and by asking Mayor Sidhu the question it was a discussion. He suggested moving to
the roll call vote.
Council Member Moreno reiterated he was looking to affirm that the record is clear. Mr. Fabela
explained the affirmation could be captured in a vote and, if there is a motion to alter the minutes then
that could be voted on, but if it was simply a motion to approve the minutes as is and the vote is yes
then that is an affirmation by the City Council that the minutes are accurate.
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MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 28,
2020, August 11, 2020, and August 25, 2020, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL
VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia,
and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
M142 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6509 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
D116 ANAHEIM amending Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.04.270 to increase the monetary
limit for competitive bids obtained through solicitation to fifty thousand dollars.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the City Manager to submit grant applications, resolve
worker's compensation claims, and enter into agreements on behalf of the City when the
contract amount does not exceed two hundred thousand dollars; approving the City
Manager's delegation of limited contractual authority to executive managers of the City;
authorizing the City Attorney to take certain specified actions in defense of the City; rescinding
Resolution No. 2017-048; and amending Council Policy 4.0 and Council Policy 4.1 [Council
Policies regarding purchasing procedures and selection of professional consultants].
Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia advised the item is an action to revise some of the City's
contracting and purchasing provisions in the following areas: increase the City Purchasing Agent's,
monetary limits for the procurement of material supplies and contractual services; authorize the City
Manager to enter into agreements on behalf of the City when the contract amount does not exceed
$200,000; authorize the City Manager to delegate authority to City department heads to enter into
agreements on behalf of the City when the contract amount does not exceed $25,000; authorize the
City Manager to submit grant applications on behalf of the City; authorize the City Manager to settle
workers compensation claims and to delegate authority to the City's Risk Manager; and confirm the
authority of, and expressly authorize, the City Attorney to undertake certain tasks essential to their
role as the chief legal adviser and representative of the City. He advised the actions would be
authorized via ordinance, the City Council resolution, and by amending the corresponding City
Council policies as requested.
Mr. Garcia reported staff was asked to evaluate signature authority limits for City contracts and
agreements and to bring back for City Council's consideration an increase to the City Manager's
signature authority limit that would facilitate operational efficiencies and improve the City's
responsiveness to critical projects and needs. He advised, as part of that review, staff has also
evaluated a handful of other modifications to the City's contracting and purchasing procedures that
they are recommending. He advised these modifications represent a variety of modernizations,
clarifications, and recommendations meant to increase efficiency citywide.
Mr. Garcia reported the City Manager's signature authority limit has been subject to fluctuation over
the past decade. He advised on November 9, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-
195 authorizing the City Manager to approve agreements and expenditures up to $250,000. He noted
before that, beginning in 2004, the City Manager and the Purchasing Agent's authority was set at
$100,000. However, later in 2010, he advised the City Council reduced the City Manager's authority
back to $100,000, and then further reduced it to $50,000 in 2017, which is where the current authority
is today. He advised the resolution would increase the City Manager's signature authority to
$200,000. He explained that, since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, City Council has provided
the City Manager with emergency spending authority up to $250,000 for items related to the
coronavirus pandemic. He noted that because of this emergency authority, the City was able to
quickly respond to and address purchasing needs related to important equipment and services
related to the City's COVID-19 response. He advised that, with an increase in the City Manager's
every day or non -emergency signature authority, the City can continue to be nimble, efficient, and
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responsive to critical needs as they arise. Lastly, he advised if City Council adopts the increase, it is
important to note that current regulations and policies concerning transparency and reporting would
remain in place. He provided a list of criteria that would still apply to purchasing agreements and
contracts approved by the City Manager, including ensuring sufficient budget appropriations,
compliance with Council Policies, elevation to Council approval when needed, advertisement of bids
and Requests for Proposals, web posting of contracts valued over $25,000, and annual lists provided
to Council.
Mr. Garcia reported the resolution would also authorize the City Manager to execute agreements and
other documents necessary to procure and utilize grant funds and in addition be able to submit and
ratify grant applications provided the total compensation does not exceed $200,000. He advised City
departments apply for numerous grants throughout the year for a wide range of projects and allowing
the City Manager to authorize grant applications would provide City staff with the ability to be more
responsive to last-minute opportunities. However, he advised it was important to note that certain
grants that require a City Council resolution or support before submission would still need to come
before the City Council before the City applies for those grants.
Mr. Garcia reported that by long-standing practice and delegation the City's Risk Manager has been
authorized to settle workers' compensation claims pending against the City. However, he advised that
delegation authority was never reduced to writing and should go through the City Manager under the
City Charter. He advised the City Manager is therefore requesting that City Council approve and
authorize the City Manager to enter into and execute agreements to resolve workers' compensation
claims and to further authorize the City Manager to delegate the authority to enter into these
agreements to the Risk Manager, under written guidelines that would be issued by the City Manager's
office at a later date.
Mr. Garcia reported the resolution also seeks to authorize the City Manager to delegate up to
$25,000 of his contractual authority to City executive managers or department heads to enter into
agreements on behalf of the City, provided those agreements comply with City rules and policies and
the agreements do not exceed $75,000 over five years with any one vendor or contractor. He
reported that, currently, most City executive managers do not have any existing contract authority. He
noted this change would further streamline procedures and efficiencies and, if approved by the City
Council, the City Manager would establish written guidelines in the form of an administrative
regulation that would outline the parameters under all the City rules and regulations.
Mr. Garcia reported the resolution proposes to expressly memorialize that the City Attorney shall
have the authority when he or she deems it to be in the best interests of the City for legal or strategic
reasons to enter into agreements tolling the statute of limitations applicable to claims/lawsuits against
the City and waive the attorney-client privilege applicable to intra -agency communications, provided
that the City Council or its members are not participants in those communications. He advised the
City Attorney is further authorized to initiate and/or participate in litigation on behalf of the City in
situations where the City is: initiating litigation at the direction of the City Council; seeking to collect
funds due to the City or is acting under the direction of the City Council; initiating an unlawful detainer
action; filing a cross-complaint or cross-claim against parties who have already instigated litigation
against the City; or initiating litigation to meet a statutory, court, or other deadlines to preserve the
City's interests, provided the initiation of litigation is approved by the City Council at a subsequent,
regular meeting.
Mr. Garcia reported that to modernize the Purchasing Agent's authority, staff is recommending a
modification to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.04.270 and Council Policy 4.0 to increase the
threshold for both informal and formal purchasing bids. He advised that currently the Purchasing
Agent is required to put out a competitive bid for all contracts over $5,000 but not more than $20,000.
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He further advised the proposed change would increase the thresholds to $10,000 but not greater
than $50,000 for informal bids and $50,000 for formal bids which currently sit at $20,000. He noted
that contracts with total costs exceeding $100,000 would continue to be brought to the City Council
for approval as staff is not recommending any change to the Purchasing Agent's contract authority
which will remain at $100,000. Lastly, he advised to implement these modifications contained within
the proposed resolution and ordinance, Council Policies 4.0 and 4.1 have to be amended to
correspond to the changes.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu reported he asked staff to explore the right level of contracting authority
for the City Manager. He believed the proposed $200,000 limit is the correct level for a city the size of
Anaheim and creates the right balance between good, efficient functioning of government and
accountability to the taxpayer. He advised, as part of the review, staff looked at the historical
contracting level given to the City Manager as well as the authority level in other cities including the
County of Orange, Santa Ana, and Long Beach.
Mayor Sidhu advised the contracting authority of the City Manager has bounced around from $50,000
to $250,000 without a lot of rhyme or reason and noted City Council already increased the City
Manager's authority to $250,000 during the State of Emergency related to the pandemic. He
reiterated that all the other safeguards and transparency measures would remain. He expressed his
confidence in the City Manager and noted he was doing a great job running day-to-day operations
and keeping the City Council and the public informed on the activities staff is taking to make Anaheim
the best City possible for residents, businesses, and visitors.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6509 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.04.270 to increase the monetary limit for
competitive bids obtained through solicitation to fifty thousand dollars, and approve RESOLUTION
NO. 2021-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing
the City Manager to submit grant applications, resolve worker's compensation claims, and enter into
agreements on behalf of the City when the contract amount does not exceed two hundred thousand
dollars; approving the City Manager's delegation of limited contractual authority to executive
managers of the City; authorizing the City Attorney to take certain specified actions in defense of the
City; rescinding Resolution No. 2017-048; and amending Council Policy 4.0 and Council Policy 4.1
[Council Policies regarding purchasing procedures and selection of professional consultants],
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel.
DISCUSSSION: In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiries, Mr. Garcia reported there were
21 agreements in 2020 and 28 agreements in 2019 the City Council considered that were between
$50,000 and $200,000. He could not specifically cite an example of a project that was impacted by
not having the $200,000 authority limit. He advised anything that needs to come before the City
Council would incur a couple of weeks of delay to prepare, bring it to City Council, receive approvals,
and then move forward. He explained the new limits would allow items that were within the City
Manager's authority to be able to proceed more expeditiously and skip the City Council process. He
advised that once agreements are approved by the City Manager it takes a few days before they are
posted on the City's website per the City's policies.
In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiries, City Clerk Theresa Bass advised, in the event
something needs to get approved in an emergency, Mayor Sidhu would need to call a special
meeting and notifications, postings, and media notification would need to be made to ensure proper
posting of the actions that would be before the City Council.
Council Member Valencia advised he has full faith in the City Manager's ability but did not believe it
was in the best interest of the City's residents to increase flexibility on spending during one of the
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most difficult economic struggles in the City's history. He expressed concern that residents would not
be able to comment on or review potential agreements and contracts before approval like they can
now and felt that they should be able to do so.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel reported that for the last six years he has served on the Metropolitan Water
District, provided a brief overview of their organization, and likened their structure to Anaheim. He
reported they are a contracting machine and enter into $250,000,000 worth of contracts every year.
He expressed support for the proposed changes.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiries, Mr. Garcia advised he could not recall a specific
instance in recent history an item has been before the City Council that has been between $50,000
and $200,000 that the City Council did not approve. Mr. Garcia agreed that projects could be
expedited by not being required to go before the City Council for approval.
Council Member O'Neil noted he did not think the intent of increasing this authority was to circumvent
the City's reaction to emergencies but rather to be more efficient and expeditious with operations as
we move to re -open the economy. He expressed support for the item.
Council Member Diaz advised local government is all about a balance between transparency and
efficiency. He believed this ordinance keeps the transparency the public expects from the City and
would make the City more efficient. He expressed strong support for the item in the name of
efficiency.
Council Member Moreno reported he has had the opportunity to sit on the City Council as a member
of a majority, the minority, and now the super minority as it relates to key policy and economic
questions of the City and had a chance to interact with staff in all of those roles. He advised Anaheim
is a City Manager strong City and the City Charter intends to make sure the work and the business of
the City would be more efficient if, administratively, professional staff did their work in the interest of
residents and businesses. He advised this has not been his experience because it does not work in a
political vacuum, even though the Charter says they should. He advised that, unfortunately, because
of the way the campaign finance system works one only needs to look at any campaign finance sheet
which the City Clerk has available on the website to see several small businesses, contractors, and
developers that are contributing to political campaigns in Anaheim.
Council Member Moreno noted he believed the intent of the change of the policy in 2017 was to
further affirm the ethic of making sure professional staff are working in the best interest of the City. He
advised he supported the change in policy in 2017 because he believed it allowed staff to do their
work and say clearly to any contractor or developer who wants to support people in their campaign
finance that whatever contract anyone wants to get in the City would have to come before the City
Council as proposed.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised it would be tough for him to
determine if there has been a bottleneck in approving projects since 2017 but noted that since the
change took place in 2017, staff has been able to continue the work of the City.
Council Member Moreno advised in most conversations he has had with almost all developers who
do housing, commercial, or who are seeking to be working in the City cannot speak enough of how
efficient the City is in administering its projects.
Council Member Diaz clarified the City Council set up policies and never in any way decides the next
contractor. He explained there is a competitive process for contracts that is well -regulated by State
and Federal laws. He advised City Council does not influence the contracts and noted the staff
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administers the process to select the contract and either it comes before the City Council or other
approving authority depending on the amount.
Council Member Moreno advised he has full confidence that staff does and uses extremely
professional judgment and criteria in determining any of these contracts. He noted the reason why
contractors and developers contract lobbyists are for access. He advised his intention of supporting
the policy change in 2017 was to buffer as much as possible given how much money is invested by
contractors and developers in the City and electoral campaigns and lobbying. He advised this is also
why the City has a lobbying conflict of interest ordinance.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Purchasing Agent Barry Bartlett advised he was
unaware of any emergency provision that would allow the City to exceed its existing authorities in an
emergency and then bring it back to City Council at a later date. He advised staff is charged within
the guidelines of making decisions on whether or not to enter into certain agreements and
supersedes some of the policies in terms of competition during emergencies and then they do bring
things from time to time to City Council to ratify those actions. He explained those actions are more
along the lines of addressing the process or the formality of the competition and the time frame that
departments go through to bring it to the point where it is presented to either City Council or the City
Manager. He advised the emergencies are very rare and the only time staff would ask City Council to
ratify an action would be to do a major repair where there is no time to obtain multiple bids and
something needs to be repaired urgently. He advised it is a matter of efficiency in terms of the
processes for all the departments is what is the significance of these changes. He explained it would
not affect all the processes that staff has to go through to decide on who is awarded a contract.
Council Member Moreno advised this affirmed there is already an emergency process in place. He
did not want to send a signal the City is willing to raise its spending and that there is going to be
spending above the limits in place now. He sees no evidence this has impacted the City's ability to
promote economic development and get the projects done on time. He reported he could not support
the item.
Mayor Sidhu expressed strong support for the item and noted it strikes the right balance between the
efficient operations of the City and provides accountability and transparency to the public and
taxpayers.
Council Member Valencia advised he supports all the points except the signature authority increased
to $200,000. Ms. Bass noted for the record with regards to the introduction of the ordinance Council
Member Valencia voting no but voting yes on approval of the resolution coming forward.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Bass clarified the resolution does call for the
City Manager to enter into contracts not to exceed $200,000 but the ordinance calls for specific action
and changes within the ordinance.
Senior Assistant Attorney Kristin Pelletier clarified the ordinance only deals with the Purchasing
Agent's requirement for solicitation of bids that just raises those amounts. She clarified that what
Council Member Valencia is indicating is that he does not agree with Item No. 1 in the resolution
which is the item that raises the City Manager's authority.
In response to Ms. Bass's inquiry, Ms. Pelletier advised Ms. Bass could make a note that Council
Member Valencia is voting no on the resolution because of Item No. 1 or it could be bifurcated so that
the City Council vote on the other items and then votes separately on Item No. 1.
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Council Member O'Neil called for a point of order and noted the City Council is voting on a motion
and not parts of a resolution. He advised the resolution in its entirety was moved and that the rules of
procedure stated Council was required to vote up or down on the motion that is before them and not
what the resolution could or could not contain or parts of the resolution. He believed that Council
Member Valencia wants to have the issues within the resolution separated, which would need to be
done by motion but that motion was not made. He recommended continuing the roll call vote on the
motion before the City Council.
City Attorney Robert Fabela advises he agreed with Council Member O'Neil. He believed Council
Member Valencia's options would be to simply vote no and explain his vote as to why he is voting no.
He believed it would be difficult to separate unless there was a motion to bifurcate. Mayor Sidhu
agreed and recommended Council Member Valencia could vote no on the item and explain his vote.
Council Member Valencia explained he would be voting no on Item No. 18 due to the increase in
signature authority that he does not agree with although he does agree with the other provisions. He
advised there were too many items in this one resolution and he could not support it as a whole.
Council Member Moreno advised he could not support the item for the same reason as Council
Member Valencia.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised he was not aware of any
urgency or date certain that this needed to be done. Council Member Moreno advised the public the
item was coming back a second time and hoped it would be amended to add improvements.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6509 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.04.270 to increase the monetary limit for
competitive bids obtained through solicitation to fifty thousand dollars, and approve RESOLUTION
NO, 2021-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing
the City Manager to submit grant applications, resolve worker's compensation claims, and enter into
agreements on behalf of the City when the contract amount does not exceed two hundred thousand
dollars; approving the City Manager's delegation of limited contractual authority to executive
managers of the City; authorizing the City Attorney to take certain specified actions in defense of the
City; rescinding Resolution No. 2017-048; and amending Council Policy 4.0 and Council Policy 4.1
[Council Policies regarding purchasing procedures and selection of professional consultants],
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, and O'Neil); NOES — 2 (Council Members Moreno and
Valencia). Motion carried; ordinance introduced.
8100 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM to recognize April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Valencia thanked staff for their work on preparing the Sexual Assault
Awareness Month (SAAM) resolution and his colleagues for their support in agendizing this item. He
explained he wore teal, which is associated with SAAM, to show his solidarity with survivors. He
advised it was important the City promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence by
proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and in efforts to reduce sexual violence in the
City. He recommended that moving forward this be added to the annual consent calendar of
resolutions at the City. He advised April 28 is Denim Day and is another opportunity to promote
awareness. He encouraged everyone to wear denim on Wednesday, April 28, posted the information
on social media, and share that with others.
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MOTION: Council Member Valencia moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to recognize April 2021
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel.
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DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno expressed his gratitude to Council Member Valencia for his
vision, appreciation for these issues, and for the Council Members who collaborated. He noted this
was a good day for Anaheim.
Mayor Sidhu noted sexual assault awareness, unfortunately, remains an issue of critical importance
in our society. He advised sexual assault in all of its forms continues to plague women, men, adults,
and children in person and online. He noted too often these terrible crimes go unreported or
underreported and advised it is critical the City of Anaheim join in the effort of bringing this issue to
national attention during April. He explained that victims must feel safe in reporting these crimes to
the authorities and, as discussed in the resolution, an extra effort should be made this year to create
safe online reporting spaces for those who have experienced sexual assault.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to recognize April 2021 as
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES
— 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil);
NOES — 0. Motion carried.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
R100 CITY OF ANAHEIM reaffirming the City's commitment to stand in solidarity with Anaheim's
Asian and Pacific Islander communities and denounce discrimination.
Assistant City Manager Garcia reported the item is to reaffirm the City of Anaheim's commitment to
stand in solidarity with Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Anaheim and denounce any acts of
discrimination. He advised on May 12, 2020, the City Council approved a resolution expressing the
City's commitment to stand in solidarity with Asian Americans and denounce discrimination and
bigotry against their communities due to coronavirus scapegoating. He reported that during the March
23, 2021 City Council meeting, Council Member Brandman requested staff bring back for City Council
consideration a resolution reaffirming the City's previous action to stand in solidarity with the Asian
and Pacific Islander (API) communities and to maintain the City's commitment to their safety and well-
being.
Mr. Garcia reported Orange County has the third-largest API population in the United States and
makes up 17.2% of Anaheim's population. He advised there has been a noted increase of bias
targeting API communities since the coronavirus spread to the United States. He further explained
incidents of discrimination and hate crimes against the APIs of all ethnicities have occurred
throughout the country as those communities are blamed for the spread of the virus.
Mr. Garcia reported three (3) deadly shootings that targeted Asian American businesses occurred on
March 16, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. He advised, in addition, violent attacks have particularly
intensified against Asian senior citizens across the United States. He noted such xenophobia and
discrimination can have a range of adverse physical and mental health consequences for stigmatized
groups in their communities. He explained the proposed resolution formally reaffirms the City's
commitment to stand in solidarity with APIs who live, work, go to school, and serve in Anaheim and
denounce acts of discrimination and bigotry against their communities.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Brandman expressed appreciation to his colleagues for support in
placing the reaffirmation of this item on the agenda. He advised it is more difficult to discuss than in
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2020 because the reaffirmation was brought not only by the murder and the assault of Asian
Americans in the country but that a body authorized by the City had two statements made by one of
its commissioners that are exactly the type of hateful comments that eventually led to what happened
in Atlanta and New York. He requested the City Council reaffirm this tonight and shared he was
thinking about family members that were assaulted for this very reason even well before COVID
arrived. He advised he would be requesting in Council Communications that the Council Member who
appointed the referenced commissioner ask them to resign from the commission before the next City
Council meeting.
MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM reaffirming the City's
commitment to stand in solidarity with Anaheim's Asian and Pacific Islander communities and
denounce discrimination, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz noted he could not understand how a young man could punch
and kick an older lady when she was on the ground. He expressed his support for the item and noted
this was for his friend Kelsey, his co-workers who are excellent engineers, his neighbors, and for all
Americans.
Council Member O'Neil thanked Council Member Brandman for bringing the item forward.
He advised he listened to the Sister City Commission meeting recording which is posted on the City's
website and noted there were some extremely incendiary and ignorant remarks made about an entire
people being responsible for the pandemic by Council Member Moreno's appointee. He supported
Council Member Brandman in asking for his resignation. He advised the statements were entirely
inappropriate, particularly in a forum where the group's mission is forging positive relationships
primarily in Asian countries, so to hear those statements about a potential sister city was very
disappointing.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel concurred with Council Member Brandman's concern and statement and
noted he stands in solidarity with him. He advised one of his staff members is of Asian descent and
expressed support for the item.
Council Member Valencia thanked Council Member Brandman for bringing the item forward and
appreciated his colleague's standing in solidarity with the City's Asian American community.
Council Member Moreno thanked the City Council and Council Member Brandman who brought this
item forward a year ago and asked for it to be brought back to be reaffirmed. He acknowledged the
Sister City Commissioner was his nominee but noted it was approved by the City Council at large. He
reported he would be having a deep conversation with him and advised he would consult with many
about how to come together.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, City Manager Jim Vanderpool advised he was not
with the City when this resolution was initially adopted by the City Council and noted his observation
has been that this pandemic has honestly destroyed so many of the things that the City holds dear,
promotes, and celebrates. He advised there would be something on this topic that would be a priority
for staff in the next coming year.
Council Member Moreno looked forward to whatever gets agendized. He recommended the City
Council ask the Commissioner questions and allow him to speak for himself and let the City Council
decide what decision to make together, as that was why kindness matters and noted kindness
initiatives had been removed from the City's website.
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Mayor Sidhu reminded Council Member Moreno this was not the time to discuss other topics and to
remain on the topic of the resolution. Council Member Moreno advised he was speaking to the ethic
of the resolution and the one thing that does not cost money is kindness. He reported a year ago he
condemned the language and the actions of the President of the United States around this language
and was silenced by Mayor Sidhu. He noted the Commissioners was parroting the words of the
President and recommended confronting that together as a local community. He looked forward to
the conversation and reminded everyone that Anaheim is officially recognized as a welcoming city.
Council Member Moreno looked forward to enacting this resolution in the City's practice, budget, and
policy and seeks that guidance and recommendations and that the City follows through with them. He
reported he wholeheartedly supports this resolution.
Mayor Sidhu thanked Council Member Brandman for bringing this important matter forward for City
Council consideration and noted, as Anaheim's first Mayor of Indian heritage from a south Asian
country, the item is very personal to him. He reported during the past year there have been numerous
accounts of anti -API incidents across the country which must be condemned in the strongest terms.
He advised Anaheim is a very diverse community which gives it strength and noted he speaks of
Anaheim's diversity with pride when he communicates with mayors of other large cities. He noted it is
important that Anaheim reject hate and bias against any of its neighbors. He advised this resolution
will let everyone know that Anaheim stands with all the City's API residents, will not tolerate
discriminatory acts, and will denounce such behavior in any form.
MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM reaffirming the City's
commitment to stand in solidarity with Anaheim's Asian and Pacific Islander communities and
denounce discrimination, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7
(Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno, Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES
— 0. Motion carried.
At 7:54 P.M., Mayor Sidhu considered the remainder of the agenda out of order and heard Public
Hearing Item No. 22 prior to Item No. 21.
PUBLIC HEARING:
C220 22• 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 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
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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.
(Continued from City Council meeting of January 12, 2021, Public Hearing Item No. 20).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034 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)].
Planning and Building Director Ted White reported the item is an appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) allowing an increase in the
number of residents at an existing transitional housing residence. He reported the applicant is Je'net
Kreitner with Grandma's House of Hope. He advised on November 9, 2020, the Planning
Commission approved the subject CUP in a 4-3 vote and subsequently, an appeal was filed by
nearby homeowners Dr. James Klein and Dr. Michelle Priest and noted this item was originally
scheduled for the January 12, 2021 City Council meeting. However, he reported the City Council
continued consideration of the item to tonight's meeting at the request of both the appellants and the
applicant.
Mr. White reported the subject property is located at 2232 East Olmstead Way in the RS -2 zone and
is developed with a 2,300 square foot, two-story, single-family home. He advised a State licensed
health care facility with six (6) residents is located four houses to the west at 2208 East Olmstead
Way, and to the east of the subject property at 2238 Olmstead Way is a single-family residence that
was intermittently operated as a Short Term Rental (STR) as well as an unpermitted sober living
home. He noted that home is vacant, however, there is an application process at the State level to
become a State licensed sober living facility.
Mr. White reported Grandma's House of Hope is a nonprofit that provides housing for persons who
are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. He advised the applicant has been
operating a transitional housing residence for six (6) adult men at this residence since March of 2020.
He explained the use of the properties of transitional housing residence for up to six (6) residents is
permitted by right under State law and the City's Zoning Code. He further explained when there are
more residents, the Zoning Code requires approval of a CUP.
Mr. White advised at the time of the Planning Commission's approval of the CUP, the applicant's
letter of operation indicated that the facility would house 13 adult men, typically between the ages of
35 and 45 with an average stay of sic (6) to seven (7) months. He reported, following the Planning
Commission hearing, the applicant submitted a revised letter of operation indicating that residents
would potentially be male or female, though not together, with stays ranging from six (6) to 18
months. He reported, following the publication of the City Council agenda and over this last weekend,
the applicant and appellants worked together to reach a compromise.
Mr. White reported as a result of the compromise the applicant proposes to lower the maximum
number of residents from 13 residents to 10 residents and advised both parties have communicated
their concurrence on the proposed modification in writing to staff, which have been provided to the
City Council as well. He advised, with the proposed change in the maximum number of residents, the
subject transitional housing residence would house 10 residents. He explained the program would
continue to provide residents with various resources such as individual case management, health
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service referrals, housing navigation services, individual and group therapy, access to the
organization's workforce development program, and wardrobe assistance.
Mr. White advised residents are chosen through a pre-screening process that includes drug testing
and requires residents to maintain a sober living environment. He noted residents must follow strict
program rules and are not allowed to have vehicles at the location unless they have a disability that
requires a vehicle. He advised the property would be staffed by a maximum of three on-site staff at
any given time and noted staff would be on-site seven days per week, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. He further explained a resident serving as a Community Leader would provide nighttime
supervision. He advised the Community Leader is required to complete a leadership program and is
subject to vetting by the staff to determine if they have the necessary maturity and life skills to
supervise the facility. He further advised professional staff would always be on call 24 hours a day
and available to assist the Community Leader.
Mr. White advised, with the concurrence of the applicant and the appellants, staff recommends the
City Council deny the requested appeal and approve the CUP as modified by the applicant to reduce
the maximum number of residents to 10 and advised the revised City Council resolution and
conditions of approval reflecting this change have been provided for consideration.
Mayor Sidhu inquired if any ex -parte communication City Council needs to disclose. Mayor Pro Tem
Faessel reported meeting with the neighbor.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing.
Je'net Kreitner, Grandma's House of Hope, thanked City Council and noted she hopes to continue to
improve the environment for those experiencing homelessness in Anaheim and beyond. She noted
this is an example of what can happen when people open lines of communication and talk to one
another. She reported she and the appellants started at very polar opposite ends of this conversation
and expressed appreciation for the fact they took a thoughtful and deliberate look at what Grandma's
House of Hope does and how it gets done. She advised they did their due diligence in doing their
research, thanked them for being so complimentary, and noted this is the true definition of negotiation
and compromise. She looked forward to being excellent neighbors to this community and running a
wonderful program.
Dr. Michelle Priest spoke on behalf of herself and Dr. Kline. She advised that most can agree that no
one wants a rehab facility or a transitional housing project in their neighborhood or street let alone
three (3) businesses on a street of 20 homes but, as Ms. Kreitner stated, open lines of
communication do lead to beneficial, productive kinds of conversations. She reported to be a good
neighbor there were many meetings, many discussions, and many votes to work with Grandma's
House of Hope and they have come to the compromise before the City Council. She advised they
agree that the house would remain male until a mutually described time to transition to women, if
appropriate. She reported the activities at 2238 East Olmstead Way are still of concern and asked
that the City continue to pursue the distancing issues that are necessary between these various
agencies. She thanked the City Council for their time and consideration, thinks this is a good
compromise, and noted the neighborhood is fully supportive of this compromise.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel thanked both parties for their good communication and compromise.
Council Member O'Neil commended both parties for coming to a resolution.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Dr. Priest and Dr. Kline reported they have received
numerous emails, have made many phone calls, have had at least two neighborhood meetings where
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votes were taken, and by an overwhelming majority were all in agreement for this compromise. Mr.
White reported the City has received no opposition to the compromise.
Council Member Valencia advised these types of support services are needed. He noted his parents'
home is in that neighborhood and he was pleased to see that an acceptable compromise between
the applicant and the immediate neighborhood was reached and thinks it is a great example of
collaboration.
Council Member Diaz thanked both parties for coming to a compromise and hoped in the future they
would continue to be good neighbors. He noted Grandma's House of Hope provides important
services but being good neighbors was also important.
Council Member Moreno noted neighborhoods must stand up for themselves when they feel they
need to be heard. He was thrilled and grateful that a neighborhood came together with a provider
who is doing right by neighborhoods by getting people off the street and giving them hope. He
expressed support for the item.
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034 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)], as amended by staff, seconded by Council
Member Diaz.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu noted it was difficult to balance allowing a non-profit to help those in the
community who needs assistance and making sure their operations do not impact residential
neighborhoods. He noted it was good to see both parties reach a compromise. He was happy to
support the motion.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034 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)], as amended by staff, 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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
D116 21. Update on the City's Response to COVID-19:
Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster reported the California Department of Health would end
the colored tier system on June 15. He reported masks were still required and for Anaheim to move
Beyond the Blueprint residents would need to have access to vaccines in a reasonable time of two
weeks and continue to see low hospitalization numbers. He advised the Anaheim Convention Center
would be able to hold events with 5,000 or fewer attendees from June 15 through October 1. He
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advised larger events could be held if the show organizers chose to do vaccine and testing
verification.
Mr. Lyster reported, starting April 15, anyone in Anaheim or Orange County 16 or older would be able
to register and be vaccinated, which is a positive development. He advised cases are consistent,
stable, and at low levels of both cases and low positivity rates. He reported there is potential to move
to the Yellow Tier 3 in April or May and hopefully Beyond the Blueprint by June 15.
Mr. Lyster reported Orange County's case rate was staying stable at a low level of 3.0%, positivity
rate at 1.6%, and noted the health equity rate has gone down but with these low numbers it was hard
to cut the numbers in half. He reported there was much positive movement within zip codes and
noted these were very low numbers with low fluctuation.
Mr. Lyster reported 400,000 vaccinations have been given since January. He advised Anaheim Fire &
Rescue are administering vaccines to residents at both the Anaheim emergency shelter and the
homeless shelter run by the Salvation Army. He provided a brief overview of vaccinations broken
down in Anaheim for 65 and older and 65 and younger. He advised there are very good numbers all
in the sixties or seventies showing a high level of vaccination among the 65 and older population. He
explained 65 and younger has grown significantly, but noted the entire population is not eligible for
vaccinations as of yet. He advised the City continues to assist with neighborhood vaccination clinics
with the help of Orange County Health Memorial Care, school sites in Anaheim, and a new
partnership with St. Jude has evolved out of the work with the Mayor's Task Force. He hoped to see
the partnership with St. Jude bring more vaccination clinics to the City, potentially starting at
Ponderosa.
Mr. Lyster reported staff continues to do outreach through the City's family resource centers, senior
centers, neighborhood services, and with the City's nonprofit partners. Lastly, he reported the
Restaurant Assistance Program continues with more than 108 applications from restaurants, of which
104 have been approved and 80 kits have been picked up.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu advised the City and Orange County continue to hold at a low rate of
new cases and noted the vaccine is working. He reported the rate of spread has not been this low
since spring 2020 AND encouraged everyone eligible to get vaccinated. In June, he expects to move
beyond California's colored tiers and industry guidelines into a new normal and noted vaccines,
masks, and common sense will help the City do so.
Mayor Sidhu reported the City has started much-needed economic recovery and noted, at the peak,
more than 30,000 Anaheim residents were out of work with thousands of businesses closed, some
for good. He advised since the earliest days of the pandemic, he stated Anaheim would pursue
economic recovery and fight COVID at the same time. He reported that fans are back in Angel
Stadium of Anaheim, at the Honda Center on Friday, and advised that Disneyland reopens on April
30. He reported restaurants, shops, and other small businesses are starting to recover. He advised
there is more work to do with many in Anaheim who still need to be vaccinated who can do so at the
Convention Center and neighborhood clinics. He thanked City staff for their hard work and for all they
have done for Anaheim's recovery.
Council Member Moreno thanked Mr. Lyster for his regular presentations to the City Council and
community. He was excited that the positive trends continue and was praying and hopeful that the
City's continued vigilance and efforts produce great outcomes for residents' health and the economy.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. Lyster reported that starting with the senior
population Anaheim compares with about 50 — 60% of the population which is on par with the vast
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majority of the County. He advised there are other sections of the County that have slightly higher
rates of 75% or more. He reported the under 65 population also tracks with the County at lower rates.
He advised the Hispanic population under 65 is in the teens or even below 10% and he hoped to
address that with neighborhood clinics. He advised the data can be viewed at www.ochealthinfo.com.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported Orange
County Supervisor Doug Chafee has engaged several stakeholders through a series of meetings to
look at local Point of Distribution (POD) vaccination opportunities and noted they have been very
successful in working collaboratively with that group to get PODs into the tough neighborhoods in
terms of COVID. He reported his office has set up with AltaMed and other community clinics to talk
about additional vaccine opportunities in the City.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Lyster explained Supervisor Chafee's office
was not left out intentionally. He noted he has done a tremendous job and staff has been happy to
provide resources and support in the shared mission with Supervisor Chafee.
Council Member Moreno advised he wants to keep politics out of the vaccinations and noted when
partners are named or not named it does not allow the public to see how much of a team effort is
going on. He reported the 2,000 neighborhood vaccinations have largely been through Supervisor
Chafee's office and Memorial Care. He encouraged everyone to continue to work together.
Council Member Valencia noted he was very encouraged to see that the vaccination rate continues to
grow in the City. He advised April 15 would not be Tax Day but would be the day everyone 16 and
over becomes eligible to receive the vaccination and it would be a memorable day. He noted it was
critical the City continues to double down on vaccine efforts and he encouraged everyone to get
vaccinated. He reiterated Council Member Moreno's earlier statement to be mindful of the trends that
are taking place in other states that have opted to move towards re -opening. He advised continuing
vaccination was the only way to reduce the impact of COVID and fully reopen the City's economy
safely.
Informational item - No action taken
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-aaenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Moreno announced that Supervisor Chafee's office is seeking to host another
vaccination clinic at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, potentially on April 20, with more
information available via social media. He also reported that the second clinic for those who received
their first vaccination dose at the Downtown Community Center would be on April 24. He announced
a partnership between George Grachen, Maritza Bermudez, and Cathy Steele to host a food and
diaper distribution at St. Anthony Claret Church on April 17 He thanked the Community Services
Department for hosting Chef Martin Guerrero Kitchen Demonstrations at the Ponderosa Family
Resource Center where he records videos of different recipes showing how to cook food from the
distribution sites. He thanked all staff for continuing to respond to residents' concerns throughout the
City.
Council Member Diaz shared that the Maxwell Dog Park has been finished and will be open this
summer. He reported his meeting with Anaheim Family YMCA Executive Director Rick Martens,
highlighted their food distribution efforts and Anaheim Achieves program, and announced the youth
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sports program was reopening, with more information and registration available at
www.anaheimvmca.org. He wished all a Ramadan Kareem.
Council Member Valencia, to close any loopholes about transparency and providing information,
requested an agenda item to consider a policy that any contracts under $200,000 be disclosed within
24 -hours of execution via email to the City Council and posted publically on the City's website,
concurred by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Member Moreno. He thanked the Public Works
and Community Services Departments for adding signage around Ponderosa Elementary School to
improve pedestrian safety and wished all a happy Ramadan.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel reported he met with the new Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Superintendent, Dr. James Elsasser. He reported his office assisted Anna Drive residents who had
an apartment fire and thanked Yesenia Rojas for arranging for food, supplies, and donations, as well
as Anaheim White House Chef Bruno Serato for arranging housing for one family. He noted he
attended a meeting with Supervisor Doug Chafee regarding vaccines with Council Members Valencia
and Moreno and a virtual Sunkist Library Teen Career Opportunities meeting. He announced the
annual Volunteer Recognition event was held virtually and thanked the hundreds of volunteers who
give to the community. In his capacity on the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency, he met with
County Supervisor Andrew Do to discuss various County flood control projects. Mayor Pro Tem
Faessel also noted his participation at a Public Works community meeting regarding the limited
reopening of Underhill Bridge over the 57 Freeway, the virtual Mayor's COVID Ad Hoc Committee
meeting, a volunteer appreciation dinner hosted by Yesenia Rojas at Jafaria along with Congressman
Lou Correa, and a ride -along with City Manager Jim Vanderpool and CityNet to see the new
Community Care Response Team. He requested to discuss with Mr. Vanderpool a program similar
with Be Well OC. He bid farewell to his senior policy aide, Amanda Edinger, sharing her involvement
and contributions in various City organizations, and wished her and her family well with their move.
He wished all a Ramadan Kareem and a meaningful celebration.
Council Member Brandman requested an agenda item on April 27 to consider removal of a specific
Sister City commissioner, should a letter of resignation not be received prior to publishing the
agenda, concurred by Council Members O'Neil and Diaz. He also requested to agendize on April 27
a broad review of the Sister City Commission's February and March 2021 meetings, possible
requests for resignations, potential removal of commissioners, and a possible restructuring of the
commission, concurred by Council Member O'Neil and Mayor Pro Tem Faessel.
Mayor Sidhu expressed appreciation to members of the public attending the meeting and sharing
their thoughts. He asked all residents, businesses, and employees to continue keeping everyone
safe; acknowledged the success of vaccination efforts; and looked forward to future events including
the reopening of Disneyland on April 30. He closed the meeting in memory of four victims of the
recent mass shooting in Orange: Anaheim High School 1990 graduate and Anaheim resident Luis
Tovar, Mr. Tovar's daughter Genevieve Raygoza, Mr. Tovar's nine-year-old son Matthew Farias, and
Mr. Tovar's employee Leticia Solis.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:55 P.M., Mayor Sidhu adjourned the City Council in memory of Luis Tovar, Genevieve Raygoza,
Matthew Farias, and Leticia Solis.
submitted,
TheresaJBass, CMC
City Clerk
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:56 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; lose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Subject: Comment on Item 2 council agenda
So the ATID report acknowledges COVID-19 but showed little to no marketing to encourage safe travel to and
within Anaheim. Visit Anaheim should do better at strategizing marketing during shocks to the tourism
industry. There have been an immense amount of subsidies & pro-business policy in this district and the
marketing to remain viable is minimal, so what are we funding? Is the ATID & Visit Anaheim only able to
operate when through welfare entitlements.
Do better, there's no reason why Visit Anaheim should have waited as long as it did for it's principle member,
Disney, to begin marketing COVID safety. shame
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:01 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Subject: Support for Item 6 at City Council 4/13/2021
This is great!
Please ensure that the replacement sidewalks are adequate and free from obstructions like utilities & other
easements. Often, I see residents with assisted mobility devices have to travel in the road as opposed to the
sidewalk due to the meager width to begin with, but also due to the many obstacles like utilities & landscaping.
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:05 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; lose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faesse)
Subject: Comment on Item 8 City Council meeting 4/13/2021
Glad to see intercity collaboration.
Please ensure that the road improvements include adequate bicycle lanes(excluding gutter width as
measurement), as well as adequate sidewalk widths, free of obstacles.
Jennifer L. Hall
From: Cynthia Guerra <cynthiag@kennedycommission.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 5:31 PM
To: City Clerk
Cc: Public Comment; Cesar C; paul.mcdougall@hcd.ca.gov; Megan.Kirkeby@hcd.ca.gov
Subject: Letter of Opposition re: City Council Agenda Items 9 (4.13.2021)
Attachments: Ltr_Anaheim_ City Council Item 9_4.13.2021.pdf
Hi,
Please find the attached letter of opposition on behalf of the Kennedy Commission addressing the following
item on today's Anaheim City Council meeting agenda (4.13.2021):
.Item 9: FINAL MAP AND SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT OF TRACT NO. 19019
Please confirm receipt of this email and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Cynthia Guerra
Cynthia Guerra
The Kennedy Commission
Policy Analyst
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
April 13, 2021
Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Item 9 — Final Map and Subdivision Agreement of Tract No. 19019
Dear Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members:
www.kennedycommi ssion.oi
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 20
Irvine, CA 9261
949 250 090
The Kennedy Commission (the Commission), a broad-based coalition of residents and community
organizations, advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than
$27,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has successfully partnered
and worked with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing and land -use policies that
have led to the new construction of homes affordable to lower-income working families.
The Commission would like to state its opposition to the adoption of the final map and
subdivision agreement of Tract No. 19019 related to the residential project proposed by
MagnoliaM 2020, LLC as it does not include affordable housing at the very low and low
income levels. At the City Council meeting on June 9, 2020, the developer proposed creating 59
market -rate units of which only 10%, 6 units total, would be at the moderate income level and no
other affordable units.' This is unacceptable given the low production of affordable housing during
the current Housing Element Planning Period (2014-2021) and over production at the above
moderate income level. For the 2014-2021 Housing Element planning period, the City has a
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 1,256 very low- and 907 low-income households.
To -date, the City has built 308 or 25% of the 1,256 very low-income units and 160 or 18% of the
907 low-income units .2 However, for the above moderate -income units, the City outperformed and
exceeded the RHNA by constructing 7,644 or 306% of the 2,501 above moderate -income RHNA.;
The City has a remaining RHNA need of 1,695 lower income homes for the current planning
period. Given the City's inability to meet its current lower income housing needs, the Council
should require that at least 20% of the units for the proposed development be set at the very
low and low income level and that they be deed -restricted.
The need to prioritize the production of affordable housing is even more urgent in light of the City's
new RHNA allocations for the 2021-2029 Housing Element planning period. The City's total
RHNA allocation for the very low and low income level for the upcoming planning period are
3,767 and 2,397, respectively.4 That is a total of 6,164 lower income homes, which is almost three
times larger than the previous lower income RHNA allocation. The City has a track -record of
prioritizing above moderate housing on housing opportunity sites. For example, in 2019, the City
approved a 20 -acre residential development at the above moderate income level in the Residential
Opportunity Overlay Zone. The City will have a difficult time meeting its current and upcoming
' Anaheim City Council Agenda Report, Item 24, p. 2, June 9, 2020.
z City of Anaheim's 2020 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 22, 2021.
3 City of Anaheim's 2020 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 22, 2021.
' `SCAG 6th Cycle Final RHNA Allocation Plan," March 4, 2021. htros://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-attachments/6th-cycle-rhna-proposed-final-
allocation Rlan,WP1614911196
Final Map and Subdivision Agreement for Tract No. 19019 (MagnohaM 2020, LLC)
April 13, 2021
Page 2 of 2
lower income RHNA allocations if it continues to use its available land for the development of
above moderate homes.
Time is overdue for the City to develop policies and programs that will increase production at the
lower income levels. The City has no problem facilitating the production of above moderate
housing and it has gone to great lengths to address moderate income housing by creating a Middle
Income Housing Program. However, the City has not taken similar concrete steps to address the
lack of housing at the lower income levels. We ask the City to commit to the production of
affordable housing and require that at least 20% of the units for the proposed development be
set at the very low and low income level. Otherwise, the Council should not approve the final
map and subdivision agreement being considered.
We look forward to working with the City of Anaheim to encourage effective housing policies that
will help create balanced housing development and create much-needed affordable housing in our
local communities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or
cesarcnkennedycommissi on. org.
Sincerely,
n
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
cc: Ms. Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director, Housing Policy Development, CA HCD
Mr. Paul McDougall, Housing Manager, CA HCD
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Subject: No on item 16 city council meeting 4/13/2021
No on item 16.
We do not need another administrative body to funnel money through. There is already a department with a
similar mission which was gutted by the former council body. The Economic & Community Development
department should instead continue to be supported with an emphasis on community development that focuses
on the well-being of Anaheim residents. This is too much government, especially as it relates to focus on
providing incentives to businesses through subsidized welfare & policy.
lio
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:13 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Subject: No on item 16
enough with the corporate welfare
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:23 AM
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno;
Jose Diaz; Avelino Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Subject: Comment Item 19
This council is full of clowns.
Participation trophy for Valencia & the councillors who supported this item after denying the same item for
Moreno at the 3/9/2021 meeting. Will the same comments, intention, & statement in support of sexual violence
& harassment be plagiarized as well?
I support the item but am ashamed at the process which this council gets things approved. You should really
market these meetings as workshops on clownship. The clowncilmembers are well funded through their roster
of corporate welfare recipients. Congratulations, on the participation trophy and the great clown show.
Public Comment
From:
Dina Mahmood
Sent:
Saturday, March 27, 2021 2:54 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Little Arabia
29
My name is Dina Mahmood and I am a frequent visitor to Anaheim's Arab neighbourhood, unofficially known
as Little Arabia. I hope that you will vote in support of the official designation. This area has brought me pride,
connection, and community throughout my life. We frequently have driven from 2 hours away to come to
Anaheim specifically for their stores and restaurants. I believe the designation will show the city's support of
the community, and bring further tourism to the area.
Thank you,
Public Comment
From:
Janki Sukhadia
Sent:
Saturday, March 27, 2021 5:05 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Discussion Topic to Present to City Council
Hi!
I was wondering if it would be possible to bring up this topic at the next city council meeting:
In my Anaheim neighborhood we're having a lot of problems with street sweeping and them ticketing our cars.
Do to covid a lot of us are having to stay home so we have a lot more cars parked on the street than normal as
college is online for us as well as a lot of online work for many of my neighbors. We've been living in this
association for the past 7 plus years and it's never been an issue until now. We normally move our cars to
behind our condo and put the cars back right after the sweeping leaves but now we all have too many cars at
home to keep moving continuously back and forth and many of us have gotten tickets due to street sweepers
coming through multiple times. I would like to request that Anaheim follow the lead of many other cities like
Placentia where they are not patrolling or ticketing until things go back to normal as they were pre-covid with
in-person classes and work. This is for the sake of all of our neighbors in Anaheim. We will still continue to
move our cars but many of my neighbors as well and me feel that street sweeping ticketing should be suspended
until at least June or July or so, until most people are vaccinated and are able to go about their normal lives.
Please let me know when the next city council meeting is as I would like to virtually attend as well. Thank you
for your time.
Best,
Janki
Public Comment
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Dear City Council Members,
Fred Fix
Monday, April 12, 2021 3:00 PM
Public Comment
3100 block W. Rome Ave. - Thank you for the street lights!
A special thanks to the City of Anaheim for installing street lights on the 3100 block of W. Rome Avenue. The
homeowners on this street have gone 65 years without street lights. Yes it is hard to believe but the houses on
the 3100 block of W. Rome Avenue were constructed in 1956 and did not have street lights installed by the
City of Anaheim until 2021.
The adjacent houses on the 3100 block of W. Teranimar Dr. were constructed in 1962 and houses on the 3000
block of W. Rome were constructed in 1965 all with street lights being installed at the time the houses were
constructed.
This is definitely a story of better late than never. I have lived in this neighborhood since 1966 and many of us
feel that West Anaheim is the land that the City of Anaheim has forgot.
Hoping to see more City improvements and upgrades to an aging West Anaheim.
Best regards,
Fred Fix
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Public Comment
From:
Arlene Fox
Sent:
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11:54 AM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Drought tolerant landscaping
Attachments:
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With undetermined Futurecast of southwest region of u.s., we know we are most arid part of country..can we
please have more effort to replace non indigenous lawngrass with arid landscaping please
Please have all businesses and residents work harder to save water
Thank you
Best regards