01/25/2022ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF JANUARY 25, 2022
The regular meeting of January 25, 2022 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 was called to order at 3:31 P.M. in the Council
Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. The meeting notice, agenda, and
related materials were duly posted on January 20, 2022.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Ma'ae, and
Stephen Faessel. Mayor Pro Tern Trevor O'Neil joined the meeting at
3:33 P.M., Council Member Jose F. Moreno joined the meeting at 3:35
P.M., and Council Member Avelino Valencia joined the meeting at 3:36
P.M.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City
Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Closed Session Item No. 02 pertained to the recent
challenge by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to the City's
transitional housing program and Grandma's House of Hope.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of three (3) public comments were received
electronically prior to 1:30 P.M. related to the Closed Session Agenda [A final total of 3 public
comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official
record]. — See Appendix.
Paul Hyek stated he was addressing Item No. 03 and would like to speak to the Task Force because
the current vehicle operators are not following the rules, generally do not speak English, and do not
know how to take care of people. He stated people on probation are taking up beds in homeless
shelters.
Pat Pebley reported Council Member Moreno held a meeting on Monday to inform residents about
what the City is facing from the State. She reported homeowners became involved because the
integrity of the neighborhood was being compromised by a business. She reported City Council voted
to deny the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in question, leading to State review. She stated clarification
of the law is needed to assess if the City or State is acting properly as it pertains to group homes.
She stated City Council should work to have a distance clause added to the law to serve the needs of
its residents. She called for clarity through legal channels and corrective legislation.
Paul Dagrieff reported it is his fifth time speaking before City Council about Grandma's House of
Hope. He stated the Planning Commission and City Council both unanimously turned it down. He
noted the homeowner and organizational owner have been all over the media but are not in
attendance at the meeting. He expressed dismay the project is happening despite the neighborhood's
objections and unanimous denials by the Planning Commission and City Council. He clarified they
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are not against the business but rather the location. He encouraged City Council to take the
homeowners' position and stand up to the State.
Mary Dagrieff reported watching residents move into Grandma's House of Hope all week, implying
more than six (6) have done so. She added this is the case in other homes run by the owner so she
can make enough money. She echoed her husband's call for City Council to fight the State in support
of its residents. She added that residents like herself and her family would not feel safe unless there
was protection against group homes bringing uncontrollable individuals to their neighborhood. She
reported receiving a group letter from Assemblymember Tom Daly and encouraged City Council to
look at it seriously.
CLOSED SESSION. At 3:43 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 paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review
by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line electronically with the agenda at:
www. anaheim. net/councilac�endas.)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
California Government Code Section 54956.9 and/or initiation of litigation pursuant to
paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One
potential case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) Section of 54956.9 of California Government Code)
Name of Case: Peoples Homeless Task Force v. City of Anaheim, CA, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01174133
At 5:16 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Trevor O'Neil, Jose Diaz,
Gloria Ma'ae, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia, and Stephen Faessel
INVOCATION: Pastor Charles Vermeulen, Kindred Community Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose F. Moreno
Acceptance of Other Recognitions To be presented at a later date
Recognizing February 2022, as Black History Month
Recognizing February 2022, as American Heart Month
Recognizing February 2022, as Career and Technical Education Month
At 5:21 P.M., Mayor Sidhu called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the
City Council).
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGEN
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported for Item No. 16, the introduction of an ordinance renaming the
Community and Economic Development Department, staff had prepared a revised ordinance to
amend another section of the Anaheim Municipal Code to reflect the department's responsibilities,
which had been distributed to City Council and posted on the City's webpage. Approval of Item No.
16 would introduce the subject ordinance, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS fall agenda items. excevt oublic hearincgsl:
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of six (6) public comments were received electronically
prior to 5:00 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the
Anaheim City Council. [A final total of 7 public comments were received electronically, distributed to
the City Council, and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix.
Paul Hyek addressed Item No. 01 and believed the shelter should be walk-in, walk -out, and added
they need to watch how the food is being delivered. He stated residents should be able to dine at
area restaurants if the food is not suitable for their consumption and the facility should seem like a
mini -prison like other locations.
Nahla Kayali thanked City Council for considering Access California Services in Item No. 11. She
reported on the journey to finding this home, a collaboration with the City beginning in 2004. She
stated the partnership is about community benefits and the quality of life and encouraged City Council
to approve Item No. 11.
Jackie Garibay read a letter sent to her and others from Assemblymember Tom Daly about Item No.
20 being reactionary to the State's violation notice to the City. The letter stated there has been no
public discussion of the City's analysis of the notice and position on the notice, adding the lack of
accountability is concerning. She stated the notice voids the City's CUP process for supportive and
transitional housing. She added the letter requests the City's analysis of and questions about HCD's
notice of violation, all information about permit requests for transitional and supportive housing for the
past 15 years, all of the Anaheim Police Department (APD) and Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R)
reports for the approved properties, data about distances between approved facilities, all CUP -related
correspondence with HCD around transitional and supportive housing, and City efforts to provide
feedback to State officials about regulations. She stated the letter notes with the unregulated increase
of these projects, neighborhoods have been impacted by the unbalanced distribution and residential
concerns must be addressed.
Shelly Nichols encouraged City Council to continue to fight Grandma's House of Hope to protect her
community. She called for guidelines towards a solution for her oversaturated area. She stated the
residents stand with City Council in its unanimous vote against the project. She called for a plan so
the State could understand what is happening in Anaheim due to its mandates. She stated they want
to be good neighbors and called for collaboration to solve the saturation issue.
Mark Richard Daniels stated he is appalled by national and local events and called for City Council to
pass a proclamation guaranteeing every qualified person the right to vote. He stated Mayor Sidhu as
the lead negotiator erred on the Angel Stadium deal and should admit as such, added that Mayor
Sidhu should not run for reelection, and believed that Mayor Sidhu should resign; citing the millions of
dollars this would cost the City. He addressed keeping records about the sale from the plaintiffs and
the public and called on Mayor Sidhu to take responsibility for these costly actions.
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Cecil Jordan Corkern reported praying City Council understands what they all need to do to take care
of themselves. He reported meeting Walt Disney in 2019. He reported Walt Disney Company
employees have been caught with pornography and are involved in child sexual abuse. He stated he
would provide City Council with his reports once he could afford to have them duplicated. He
provided his phone number so City Council could set up an appointment with him to discuss
Disneyland security and pornography issues.
Bryan Kaye reported on a hate crime charge involving customer rage at a smoothie retailer as
reported by the New York Times. He stated this was an opportunity for City Council to learn how to
handle these matters as opposed to how it has handled the APD officer who committed a hate crime
against him. He reported several other incidents of APD misconduct and City Council's inaction and
inability to take these incidents as learning opportunities. He encouraged City Council to make
Anaheim safer.
Kenneth Batiste stated the City is $1.5 billion in debt, noting the figure has grown by $1 billion under
Mayor Sidhu. He stated residents had to go through Assemblymember Sharon Quirk -Silva to get a bill
to protect the senior citizen residents of Rancho La Paz because the City did not help them. He
stated senior citizens and children should be City Council's top priorities. He stated the Angel
Stadium deal was full of corruption, noting how much more money Dodger Stadium sold for. He
stated the City could not afford another term with Mayor Sidhu. He questioned if there has been any
return on the City's large investment in Visit Anaheim at the start of the pandemic.
Presentation: Recognizing Anaheim residents Delilah and Daniel Flores for winning the first
season of Top Chef Family Style
Mayor Sidhu recognized Anaheim residents Delilah and Daniel Flores for winning the first season of
television show Top Chef Family Style.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced the Community Services Department had received a
$750,000 grant from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program to
implement Little Pine Park. He explained this would transform a 0.4-acre vacant parcel to a new
pocket park in District 4 with amenities identified and prioritized through a robust community input
process. He noted design work would begin this spring with construction scheduled to start in Winter
2023/2024.
Mr. Vanderpool acknowledged a breakfast hosted by the Anaheim Moose Lodge on January 15,
2021 for the Anaheim Police Department (APD) Team 1 and professional staff working that day. He
noted the employees were grateful and thanked the Moose Lodge for their support and appreciation.
He reported the APD Explorers recently competed in the 24th annual Explorer Tactical Competition in
Arizona following several months of training and earned eight (8) awards. He offered congratulations
to the Explorers and APD.
At 5:53 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing
Authority agenda and reconvened at 5:54 P.M.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:54 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council
Member Diaz pulling Item No. 11 for separate discussion and consideration.
For Item No. 04, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an oral summary of salary and benefits, pursuant
to Government Code §54953, that the appointment of Grace Ruiz-Stepter to the position of Housing
and Community Development Director included salary in the amount of $223,000 annually and all
benefits and perquisites as provided to all other executive managers.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt
the balance of the consent calendar, 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 O'Neil, Diaz,
Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried
AGR-13318 4. Approve the appointment and related Employment Agreement with Grace Ruiz-Stepter for the
appointment to the position of Housing and Community Development Director, effective
February 4, 2022; and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the agreement
and any amendments thereto as approved as to form by the City Attorney.
D180 5. Authorize the purchase of one Pierce fire engine and one Pierce aerial truck from South Coast
Fire Equipment, Inc., in a combined amount estimated not to exceed $2,500,000 plus all
applicable taxes and fees, for the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department (purchase is being
made utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement established by the Houston -Galveston Area
Council that was awarded to Pierce Manufacturing; the purchase is being made through their
local authorized reseller as allowed by the terms of the agreement)..
D180 6. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to
issue a master agreement to Dooley Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $364,800
including tax, for the purchase of Winchester brand ammunition for use by the Anaheim Police
Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options.
AGR-13319 7 Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the agreement with Scott Maddy, dba SDM Consulting,
in an amount not to exceed $175,000, to coordinate and manage police facility infrastructure
projects as directed, coordinate with Anaheim Police Department Information Technology staff
on projects within police facilities, and manage and maintain the department's 800 MHz radio
systems for a one year term; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute any amendments
and to take any necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
AGR-13320 8. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the Professional Services Agreement with HeliStream,
Inc., in a total not to exceed amount of $120,000, for specialized pilot training for a one year
term with three one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute any
amendments or optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
AGR- 9. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with David Taussig & Associates, Inc., dba DTA,
7179.A.1 extending the initial term for three years with three one-year optional renewals at an annual
cost of $53,000 and total not to exceed amount of $350,000, for Mello -Roos special tax
administration services for two Community Facilities Districts and consulting services to
provide administration for the City's annual assessment on the Anaheim Resort Maintenance
District, and authorize the Finance Director to take the necessary actions to implement and
administer the agreement.
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AGR-13321 10. Approve License Agreements with CSG EV LLC to construct and operate the Direct Current
AGR-13322 Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim Youth Center and
AGR-13223 East Anaheim Community Center, with the City to receive license fees of $6,000 each
($12,000 total) annually with a 2% annual escalation for a ten year term with two five-year
optional extensions; authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute the
two agreements and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the agreements; and determine that the construction and operation
of Direct Current Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim
Youth Center and East Anaheim Community Center is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15303(e), 15304(f), and
1631 1(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 820 for the West Anaheim Youth Center as it pertains to the
Direct Current Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim Youth
Center and East Anaheim Community Center, authorize corresponding deed, and authorize
the City Clerk to record the Lot Line Adjustment and deed in the Orange County Recorder's
Office.
AGR-12073.2 12. Approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Comprehensive
Housing Services, Inc., increasing the contract amount from $600,000 to $1,100,000, for
staffing support for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program; and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to administer the amended agreement.
AGR-13317 13. Approve a Cooperation Agreement with the Anaheim Housing Authority, in substantial form, to
transfer $2,877,959 in HOME American Rescue Plan funds and $3,593,634 in Homeless
Housing Assistance and Prevention funds from the City to the Authority for the 1251 North
Harbor Boulevard Homekey Project; authorize the Acting Director of Community and
Economic Development (Department) to execute and administer the agreement; increase the
Department's Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget by $5,476,903 to incorporate federal funds
allocated under the HOME American Rescue Plan Program; and amend the Department's
Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue and expenditures budget to incorporate the transferred funds to
support the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel project located at 1251 N.
Harbor Blvd. (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 01).
R100 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM reauthorizing the Director of Public Works to execute all Master
Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, Fund Exchange
Agreements and Fund Transfer Agreements and/or any amendments thereto with the
California Department of Transportation and authorize the City Engineer to execute all Project
and/or Right of Way Certifications as necessary for Anaheim to receive Federal and/or State
funding for certain transportation projects and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-057.
D154.9 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D154.1 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2021-119 for the purpose of creating, deleting
D154.8 and/or modifying certain classifications represented by the American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing classifications and rates of compensation for classifications
assigned to the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General Unit.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2019-118 for establishing classifications and
rates of compensation for classifications assigned to Anaheim Municipal Employees
Association, Part -Time Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2015-173 for the purpose of creating, deleting
and/or modifying certain unrepresented part-time job classifications.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2021-122 for the purpose of creating, deleting
and/or modifying certain unrepresented classifications designated Executive Management.
M142 16. ORDINANCE NO. 6525 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
departments of the city (modifying the Community and Economic Development Department
name to Housing and Community Development Department).
Item No. 16 Ordinance introduced, as amended.
M142 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6522 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
C280 amending Section 18.040.020 (Intent of Individual Zones) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code to clarify that the "RS-4" Single -Family Residential Zone may be used to
implement the Corridor Residential General Plan Land Use Designation for projects with
proposed densities that are no greater than 13 dwelling units per acre (Development Project
No. 2019-00139) (introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Item No. 16).
ORDINANCE NO. 6523 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
zoning (Development Project No. 2019-00139) (910 South Western Avenue) [Reclassification
No. 2019-00325, reclassifying the subject property from the "T" Transition Zone to the "RS-4"
Single -Family Residential Zone] (introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022,
Item No. 16).
Determine that the Project qualifies for a Class 32 — In -Fill Development Project Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code,
Sections 21000-21189.57) as set forth in Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines
(California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387).
M142 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6524 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (Code), including Chapters 17.08 (Subdivisions); 18.04 (Single -Family
Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones);
18.10 (Industrial Zone); 18.14 (Public and Special -Purpose Zones); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle
Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone); 18.32
(Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.92
(Definitions); 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and
Development Standards); and 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-
1) Zoning and Development Standards) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; and making findings
in connection therewith (Development Project No. 2021-00216) (Adjustment No. 12 to the
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Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1) (Adjustment No. 5 to the Beach Boulevard
Specific Plan No. 2017-1) [reflect recent changes in State law related to Senate Bill No. 9]
(introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Item No. 17).
Determine that the above actions are exempt from the requirements to prepare additional
environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3); and the Legislature has declared that this ordinance, which implements
the provisions of Government Code Section 65852.21, is not a project under CEQA or the
CEQA Guidelines.
D114 19. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of May 18, 2021 and June 8, 2021.
END OF CONENT CALENDAR:
AGR-13324 11. Approve a Lease Agreement with Access California Services, with an annual fee of $1.00, for
the ground and facilities at 300 W. Carl Karcher Way for a ten year period with up to two five-
year optional renewals; and authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to take
the necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer the lease.
Community Development Director Sjany Larson -Cash reported this is a Lease Agreement with
Access California Services (Access Cal) for use of the building at 300 West Carl Karcher Way,
formerly the site of a University of California at Irvine Medical (UCI Medical) family health center. She
reported two proposals were received for use of the building with a multi -departmental staff panel
recommending Access Cal's bid. She reported on Access Cal's 23 years of providing extensive
services to the Anaheim community in a variety of areas. She added Access Cal has demonstrated
the financial capacity to operate the site while providing services not relying on City financial support.
She reported the Lease Agreement would be for 10 years at $1 per year. She added Access Cal's
goal is to open the site within 9-12 months after making some renovations to the building.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz applauded Access Cal's work in the community providing a
wide array of services to residents. He noted the Access Cal staff speaks 19 languages as evidence
of how many types of people it serves. He thanked Ms. Larson -Cash for putting the Lease Agreement
together.
MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve a Lease Agreement with Access California
Services, with an annual fee of $1.00, for the ground and facilities at 300 W. Carl Karcher Way for a
ten year period with up to two five-year optional renewals; and authorize the Community Services
Director, or designee, to take the necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer the
lease, seconded by Council Member Moreno.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno thanked the staff for making this happen. He stated the City
does not always have the funds to provide services to residents who need them the most, but the City
does have land, properties, and facilities for non -profits to use to serve the community for $1 a year.
He stated the $1 annual lease is the City's contribution to the community. He noted Access Cal's
struggles to find the funding for a new facility. He reported Access Cal has served the west Anaheim
community well and stated that the City welcomes immigrant and refugee populations.
Council Member Faessel led a congratulatory round of applause for Access Cal Founder and
Executive Director, Nahla Kayali. He thanked her for her patience in the long process to get to this
point and expressed his happiness. He thanked departing Community Services Superintendent Holly
Unruh for her work on this project.
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Council Member Valencia commended the work of Access Cal's services for the benefit of the City's
residents and expressed support for the item.
Council Member Ma'ae thanked the staff for this project and added a tour of Access Cal's facility was
one of the first things on her to-do list after her appointment. She stated it is obvious how much the
staff loves working with Ms. Kayali.
Mayor Sidhu stated Access Cal has been dedicated to providing compassionate services towards
positive changes in the community for those most in need, particularly immigrants and refugees. He
stated he is an immigrant who arrived in the United States 42 years ago with $6 in his pocket. He
stated the City's leadership vision is to empower the Americas � drean-1 and added he is happy to
support this item so Access Cal can perform even more outreach to welcome others to Anaheim,
opening the doors of opportunity.
MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve a Lease Agreement with Access California
Services, with an annual fee of $1.00, for the ground and facilities at 300 W. Carl Karcher Way for a
ten year period with up to two five-year optional renewals; and authorize the Community Services
Director, or designee, to take the necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer the
lease, seconded by Council Member Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and
Council Members O'Neil, Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried
R100 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting that the California State Legislature reform Transitional and
Supportive Housing laws to protect neighborhoods.
Mayor Sidhu stated he added this item urgently to request State legislators clarify transitional and
supportive housing laws. He stated the overconcentration in certain neighborhoods is of critical
concern to cities Statewide with no clear and consistent regulatory direction from the State, including
the intent of the law. He added this has led to a one -size -fits -all approach inhibiting local control.
Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia stated the City recognizes the importance of supportive and
transitional housing as evidenced by its support for many facilities throughout the City. He added
there are issues with overconcentration in neighborhoods. He stated State law acknowledges larger
facilities can impact the character and livability of neighborhoods, and added State law does include
minimum distances between licensed residential care facilities. He added supportive and transitional
housing shares many characteristics of residential care facilities, such as a high turnover rate, but is
treated differently legally.
Mr. Garcia stated the resolution asks the legislature to consider clarifying legislation to address the
impacts associated with the overconcentration of transitional and supportive housing in residential
neighborhoods. He reported the resolution asks the State to allow jurisdictions to use the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) process, and establish a reasonable distance requirement, similar to residential
care facilities.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil stated he is an ardent supporter of local control but the State
continues to erode this concept. He stated the overconcentrating issue at play here was not created
intentionally but rather is something yet to be addressed. He clarified that City Council does not
oppose transitional housing, supportive housing, or residential care facilities, but rather opposes the
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overconcentration of these uses in neighborhoods. He thanked Mayor Sidhu for bringing this item
forward.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern O'Neill moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting that the California
State Legislature reform Transitional and Supportive Housing laws to protect neighborhoods, as
amended, changing Item No. 1 in the first Resolved clause on page 2 from "Permit local jurisdictions
to regulate..." to "Clarify that local jurisdictions may regulate...", seconded by Council Member Diaz.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno stated the language captures the concerns in an issue where
the City believed it was within State law. He commended The Colony neighborhood for respectfully
expressing its concerns about the saturation of such homes there. He echoed Mayor Pro Tem
O'Neil's clarification stating that City Council does want these facilities but with the ability to regulate
their locations for better dispersal. He noted they need better clarification from the State on how
various State officials interpret the law before entire service -oriented neighborhoods are created. He
called for State legislators to look at the issue and act with urgency.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, City Attorney Robert Fabela stated he reads
Assemblymember Daly's letter as being the equivalent of a public records request. He reported he
has already spoken to City Clerk Theresa Bass about the letter and they would use the timelines of a
public records request when responding. He stated this means it would be a prompt response. He
confirmed this is typically within 10 days, but noted it could be a staggered release depending on the
number of records.
Council Member Moreno suggested getting Assemblymember Daly the records from the past five or
10 years instead of the full 15 to help speed up the process. He stated it is urgent because the
deadline to submit bills is forthcoming and the City does not want to miss this legislative cycle. He
compared the situation to past crises over the proliferation of short-term rentals.
Mr. Garcia added the only delay in responding to Assemblymember Daly is getting some of the data
points. He added staff has the majority of what was requested and would be compiling it quickly. He
cited the requested Anaheim Police Department (APD) files as something that may take a little longer
to collect.
Council Member Diaz expressed support for the resolution and amendment. He stated he supports
this type of housing but added there must be a balance and local jurisdictions need to have a say. He
questioned why there was even a need for cities and counties if all of the decisions would be made
by the State.
Council Member Moreno stated Anaheim has done more than peer cities in carrying its weight for
finding spaces for transitional and supportive homes but added this situation is an unintended
consequence. He stated the intent of the law was good for helping to solve a crisis so many other
municipalities have not wanted to address.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern O'Neill moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting that the California
State Legislature reform Transitional and Supportive Housing laws to protect neighborhoods, as
amended, changing Item No. 1 in the first Resolved clause on page 2 from "Permit local jurisdictions
to regulate..." to "Clarify that local jurisdictions may regulate...", seconded by Council Member Diaz.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O'Neil, Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno,
Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
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At 6:29 P.M., Mayor Sidhu paused the meeting and resumed at 6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
At 6:30 P.M., Mayor Sidhu took the agenda out of order to consider Public Hearing Item No. 22 prior
to Public Hearing Item No. 21.
E127 22. This is a public hearing to 1) consider and discuss draft Council District Maps submitted to the
M142 City; 2) receive and file public input on communities of interest, district boundaries, and draft
maps; and 3) select a draft map for adoption or select specific draft maps for additional public
review and input (continued from the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Public
Hearing Item No. 21).
Mayor Sidhu stated redistricting was underway to ensure the district boundaries align with the latest
United States census data. He commended the amount of public input thus far. He added the City is
fortunate its population has not shifted drastically since the districts were first created in 2016.
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported this is the fourth public hearing about the redistricting process. She
stated this meeting would include City consultant Dr. Justin Levitt, Vice President of the National
Demographics Corporation (NDC), review of the redistricting criteria, a presentation of all submitted
draft maps, a request for additional input on communities of interest, and a discussion of the next
steps. She reported the first set of draft maps were presented to City Council on November 2, 2021
and posted to the City's website. She added this included six (6) draft maps drawn by community
members and three (3) draft maps prepared by Dr. Levitt. She reported that since the public hearing
on November 2, 2021, the City has held seven (7) community meetings at a variety of locations to
solicit feedback from the community. She reported nine (9) draft maps have since been submitted,
but noted two (2) of them were duplicates of previous maps and one (1) only reflects communities of
interest.
Dr. Levitt apologized for his absence at the January 11, 2022 meeting, forcing the postponement to
tonight, reporting he had COVID-19. He displayed the current district map, noting the deviation from
the largest to the smallest district is 14.34%, exceeding the 10% limit permissible by law. He stated
District 5 is well over its ideal size while Districts 3 and 4 both need to gain population. He reviewed
the criteria for creating legal maps as outlined in both the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) and the
California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). He noted the equal population criterion requires the inclusion of
all residents and not only registered voters.
Dr. Levitt reported Districts 3 and 4 are both majority -Latino by eligible voting populations and this
must be considered to satisfy the federal VRA but added this could not be the only factor. He
reported on the State's FAIR MAPS Act's (FMA) ranked criteria. He reported Draft Map 109 is not
contiguous so it fails the first criterion under the FMA. He stated partisanship is not on the list of
considerations.
Dr. Levitt reported per direction at the November 2, 2021 meeting, Map 103's lettered districts have
been replaced by numbers. He added the districts in Map 103 also are neither compact nor follow
major roads.
Dr. Levitt reported previous feedback on Map 104, generated by NDC, was that the area around
Sycamore Junior High School felt more connected to District 3 than District 5. He added this is also
one of the most densely populated areas of the City so it also led to an adjustment in District 4. He
added NDC Map 105 keeps the entire Sycamore area intact in District 3, but requires dividing The
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Colony. He added NDC Map 106 adds the Sycamore area to like-minded District 4, compensating by
extending District 3 to Ball Road.
Dr. Levitt reported Maps 107-109 were received just before the November 2, 2021 meeting. He
added Map 109 is not considered contiguous due to a detached area in District 1 but added a
correction could be made with ease if City Council likes the rest of the map.
Dr. Levitt reported Maps 110-116 were received between this meeting and the last one. He stated
Map 110 is not sufficiently compact and divides many communities. He reported the deviation on Map
112 is 10.83% making it illegal without some adjustments. He stated Map 114 is the one Ms. Bass
mentioned that was submitted in triplicate. He added Map 116, showing only communities of interest,
is highly unbalanced for populations but includes many thoughts from the author on why the
communities were drawn as such.
Dr. Levitt requested City Council review the maps, select 3-4 favorites meeting the FMA criteria, and
make any requests for revisions.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Dr. Levitt clarified the two majority
Hispanic districts are based on the eligible voting -age population.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing.
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of eight (8) public comments were received
electronically prior to 5:00 P.M. related to Public Hearing Item No 22. [A final total of nine (9) public
comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official
record]. — See Appendix.
Juana Reyes (translation: Spanish) thanked Council Member Faessel for his support of her
community's Christmas event. She stated her community is predominately Latina but does not have
many places for its children to show their creativity and talent. She encouraged City Council to find
places for the children to express their creativity. She stated parents could not go to these events with
the children because they all work hard to pay very high rents for substandard apartments. She
stated the community has to be more united to become richer and asked to keep her community
together. She asked for another public hearing before March 1, 2022.
Juanita Ramirez (translation: Spanish) stated she lives in a low-income Latino community at Anaheim
Boulevard and Water Street. She asked City Council to be fair in drawing the new maps. She stated
many community members are not as informed as she is and asked for empathy for her community.
Eymi Arellano Castro (translation: Spanish) stated she is part of the Hispanic, Spanish-speaking
majority from District 3. She added they are also low-income and have low education but hold dreams
their children will have a better future. She stated they continue working forward united and keeping a
place for their neighbors with the same goals. She stated they need more accessible housing
because many have two or more families in one apartment. She called for better education, medicine,
public safety, and immigration assistance. She urged City Council to consider these things when
redistricting and requested another public hearing so more members of her community could attend.
David Klawe reported drafting Maps 101 and 102 with Map 102 being his preference. He stated west
Anaheim is a community of interest, but some maps split it off east of Euclid Avenue. He added he
would be happy to answer questions about his submissions.
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Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz stated Anaheim is 54% Latino but only has two (2) majority
Latino districts. He stated having at least three (3) districts be majority Latino would reflect the City's
population better, but noted they have to comply with laws.
Council Member Faessel stated he is focused on the area where Districts 3, 4, and 5 intersect, noting
District 5 is about 5,500 people larger than it should be and Districts 3 and 4 are 2-3,000 people too
small. He added he has not focused on Districts 1, 2, and 6, which are appropriately sized. He stated
it is important to keep The Colony intact and several maps do not do this. He added several maps
separate the Platinum Triangle into multiple districts, but he stated it should be kept intact.
Council Member Faessel commended Mr. Klawe's work on Map 102 and added, while trying to keep
The Colony and Platinum Triangle intact, he was tinkering with moving the eastern end of District 5 to
Tustin Avenue. He added most of this area is commercial and including it in District 5 makes sense
with a simple demarcation point.
Council Member Faessel stated Map 114 did initially not impress him for separating the Platinum
Triangle, but then it inspired him to consider Map 106 giving the Platinum Triangle back to District 5
and extending District 4 up to an area around Lincoln Avenue. He added the Map 114 extension into
the Platinum Triangle could be halved at Cerritos Avenue, but also noted the remaining portion in
District 4 would be almost all commercial. He added he would term out when his current term is over
and he is thinking not of himself but rather of what would be best for his successor. He added it was
not right to split the Platinum Triangle anywhere south of the Union Pacific Railroad because this is
the definition of the Platinum Triangle.
Council Member Valencia commended the public engagement and outreach.
In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Ms. Bass reported this is the fourth public hearing
before City Council on redistricting. She reported there were seven (7) public meetings in September
2021 to educate residents on the redistricting process. She stated there were another seven (7)
community meetings after the first draft maps were released in November 2021. She reported going
to each of the six (6) districts for at least one (1) meeting. She added there is one (1) more upcoming
public hearing before City Council. She added staff would go out to all six (6) districts again through
the Neighborhood Services community meetings before the next public hearing before the Council.
Council Member Valencia encouraged residents to attend one of these upcoming community
meetings.
Council Member Valencia stated Map 114 is within the mandatory parameters. He agreed with
Council Member Faessel's concerns about breaking up the Platinum Triangle and asked for a draft
using Map 114's concepts without dividing the Platinum Triangle.
Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil stated he does not like districting in general because it creates competing
interests and can vulcanize issues. He added, in part because of this, he understands his District 6
better than the rest of the City. He agreed they should keep areas like The Colony and Platinum
Triangle together so long as they can do so while complying with the laws. He stated his job is easy
because District 6 is geographically restricted and it is only a matter of where its western border falls.
He stated his preference for maps to continue forward are Maps 101, 102, 104, and 114.
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Council Member Moreno stated he generally agrees with the previous comments about the
communities of interest. He stated the first six (6) years of districts have worked well and the current
map has achieved the essence of how it was presented six (6) years ago in capturing neighborhoods
He encouraged keeping the maps as close to the current one as possible for continuity as residents
are identifying with their district and respective Council Members.
Council Member Moreno agreed the Sycamore area of District 5 has been one of the hardest to get
people to understand due to its similarity to District 3.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Dr. Levitt reported the bulk of the questions in the
adjustment process have been about how Districts 3, 4, and 5 come together east of The Colony. He
added it is driven by the fact that District 5 has to lose population to bring the districts into balance.
He stated he has heard often that the Sycamore Junior High School attendance area goes west with
State College Boulevard serving as a demographic marker. He added the current East Street border
is not as major of a road as State College Boulevard. He credited Mr. Klawe with drawing Map 102,
which is very close to one he was working on. He stated his Maps 104-106 look at different ways to
divide the area between East Street and State College Boulevard between Districts 3 and 4. He
added they have not heard as much from Platinum Triangle residents but noted it is a well-defined
planned community and they should try to keep it together. He added, conversely, they have heard
from the Sycamore community that they feel more attached to Districts 3 and 4 so this is influencing
map submissions.
Council Member Moreno stated his preference is to keep the maps as similar as possible, noting
Districts 1 and 2 did not have the voice of a Council representative for 22 years before districting. He
stated the triangle around Sycamore in Map 104 may make it confusing to residents, but he likes the
idea of connecting the area to where it feels it belongs.
In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiries, Dr. Levitt stated between both what he is hearing as feedback
from City Council and legal concerns, he would keep Maps 101, 102, 104, 106, 114, and 115. He
confirmed Mr. Klawe prefers Map 102 to Map 101 so they could eliminate Map 101.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Dr. Levitt clarified Map 102 is cleaner than Map
101 because Map 101 only has a sliver of the Sycamore area protruding out from District 3 into
District 5. He stated the current eastern boundary of District 5 came from a request by the City's
Planning Department, but moving it to Tustin Avenue or anywhere into this mostly -commercial space
would not have a significant impact. He confirmed one of the potential downsides to Map 102 is there
would only be one (1) district with a Latino voting majority.
In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiry, Ms. Bass confirmed staff's current goal is to have some maps
to focus on through the next meeting where one (1) will be adopted.
In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiry, Dr. Levitt stated both Maps 104 and 106 have two (2) majority
Latino districts by voting -age population. He added Map 114 has three (3) majority Latino districts.
Dr. Levitt stated Map 115 does not achieve what he has heard as City Council's concern about
keeping districts close to their current alignments. He stated it does keep The Colony together but
separates other neighborhoods like Little Arabia and the Anaheim Resort district.
Mayor Sidhu stated he does not prefer dividing the Arab community.
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In response to Mayor Sidhu's inquiry, Dr. Levitt confirmed Maps 104, 106, and 114, all have at least
two majority Latino districts and keep The Colony intact.
In response to Council Member Ma'ae's inquiries, Dr. Levitt confirmed Map 114 has three (3) majority
Latino districts due to how the Platinum Triangle is split. He added Latinos are the largest voting
demographic in the current District 5 but are not a majority like they would be in Map 114. He added
in Map 102, Latinos would remain a plurality in Districts 4 and 5, just shy of 50%, while District 3
would be the only one (1) with a majority. He confirmed in Map 102, it is a matter of just 1 % or 2%
keeping the Latino voting population short of a majority in District 4 in particular.
Ms. Bass stated in Map 102, District 3 would be 58% Latino, District 4 would be 49% Latino, and
District 5 would be 46%.
Council Member Ma'ae thanked Mr. Klawe for all the time and effort he put into his maps.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiries, Dr. Levitt stated Map 114 is the only one of the
five (5) selected options, which keeps The Colony together, but not the Platinum Triangle. He stated
they could look into modifications if Council so desires.
Council Member Faessel pledged to continue to argue to keep the Platinum Triangle together but
acknowledged everyone has an opportunity to speak on the subject.
Council Member Valencia commended simplifying the process by dwindling the pool of maps. He
agreed they should do the best they could to not split the Platinum Triangle but added they should
primarily try to keep demographics as close as possible. He echoed Council Member Diaz, noting the
City is currently 54% Latino with data indicating this population would continue to grow. He stated
having three (3) majority Latino districts while staying as close to the current districts as possible is
his preferred direction.
Council Member Moreno thanked Mayor Sidhu for streamlining the discussion by narrowing the map
choices and echoed Council Member Faessel's call to keep the Platinum Triangle intact.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Council Member Valencia stated from growing up
there, the area bordered by East Street, Lincoln Avenue, State College Boulevard, and Ball Road is a
community of interest, known as the Boysen Park neighborhood. He added the challenge with the
process is creating a perfect map keeping communities intact.
Mr. Levitt stated a good map to bring to the next City Council meeting based on the conversation
would take Map 106 and keep the Boysen Park area in District 4 without going quite as far north.
Council Member Valencia stated Dr. Levitt is in line with this suggestion, perhaps placing the northern
border at either Lincoln Avenue or Broadway. He added Map 114 better articulates how this area
feels more like west Anaheim.
In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Council Member Ma'ae agreed the extended area
for District 2 west of Euclid Street on Map 114 resembles other District 2 neighborhoods.
Council Member Faessel stated he is unsure what residents at each end of Map 106's version of
District 4 would have in common. He stated this map appears impractical due to the extended ends of
the district, particularly the non -compact connector at Vermont Avenue.
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MOTION: Council Member Ma'ae moved to focus on Maps 102, 104, 106, 114, and 115, at the next
public hearing. Council Member Moreno seconded the motion.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Dr. Levitt confirmed the next
meeting would feature Maps 102, 104, 106, 114, and 115, as well as at least one (1) revised map he
would draw, and any maps submitted by community members before the next public hearing.
In response to Ms. Bass' inquiry, Mayor Sidhu stated Map 115 would not be included because it
divides the Arab -American community.
MOTION: Council Member Ma'ae moved to receive and file public input and to focus on Draft Map
Nos. '102, 104, 106, 'i14, and an additional revised rnap(s) iu be creaied by demuyrapher Dr. Justin
Levitt based on comments made during the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Moreno.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O'Neil, Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno,
Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D128 21. PROPOSED APPLICATION FEE FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
REQUEST: Planning and Building Department Fees - The City Council will consider a
resolution to establish an application fee for ministerial review of a tentative parcel map
required for Urban Lot Splits as required by Senate Bill No. 9.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to
prepare additional environmental documentation pursuant to Section 21080 (b)(8) of the
California Public Resources Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing an application fee for a Ministerial Tentative Parcel Map for
an Urban Lot Split (flat fee of $6,000).
Determine that the adoption of the proposed application fee is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources
Code.
Planning and Building Director Ted White reported the item is a proposed application fee for tentative
parcel maps for Urban Lot Splits associated with Senate Bill (SB) 9. He added on January 11, 2022
City Council introduced an ordinance amending various chapters of the Anaheim Municipal Code
providing local standards and regulations related to SB 9. He added the ordinance was adopted
earlier in the meeting as Item No. 18.
Mr. White reported SB 9 requires the ministerial approval of one (1) additional housing unit on a
single-family lot, and the ministerial approval of urban lot splits. He advised, per the new ordinance,
applicants must apply for a tentative parcel map. He reported, consistent with other administrative
applications, staff proposes a flat fee to recoup staff's time and resources. He explained it is a flat fee
because staff does not anticipate a broad range of complex applications. He noted a flat fee requires
less administrative time than hourly rate fees. He advised staff proposes and recommends a $6,000
fee.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. There being no in -person speakers or written comments,
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing an application fee
for a Ministerial Tentative Parcel Map for an Urban Lot Split (flat fee of $6,000) and determine that the
adoption of the proposed application fee is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem O'Neil.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White clarified the fee is being
set at $6,000 instead of matching the $10,000 fee for a tentative parcel map application because
these applications would be simpler by nature. He added these SB 9-related splits are limited to
single-family zones and would only split parcels in two (2) so staff anticipates the applications would
be a straightforward review process.
Council Member Moreno clarified the fees cover the cost of staff for performing these actions and are
not intended to pad the General Fund.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White stated Anaheim is ahead of surrounding
jurisdictions on implementing SB 9. He stated the City's parcel map fee, which informed the proposed
fee's level, is in line with other cities.
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Mr. White confirmed this fee is not for the City's profit
but rather just to cover City's staff's time and expenses for processing the application.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing an application fee
for a Ministerial Tentative Parcel Map for an Urban Lot Split (flat fee of $6,000) and determine that the
adoption of the proposed application fee is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O'Neil, Diaz, Ma'ae,
Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-aoenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Moreno hoped everyone was keeping well and safe during the COVID surge and
was pleased to see that the recent communications showed the positivity rates trending down. He
thanked Planning and Building Director Ted White and City Manager Jim Vanderpool for joining him
in a Zoom community forum to discuss concerns from the Westmont/Colony neighborhood about
Grandma's House of Hope. He thanked residents for their communications and learning about the
process and assured them their concerns were being heard and making an impact on the City. He
noted the meeting was held virtually in an abundance of caution due to COVID. He announced he
was looking for youth between the ages of 14 and 21 to join a District 3 Youth Advisory Group to work
with the appointed Youth Commissioners to represent the interests of youth in the City and
encouraged anyone interested to contact his office. He thanked Community Services staff for hosting
a virtual meeting last week with the Rose/Bush/Vine neighborhood to listen to concerns. He
acknowledged the annual serve-a-thon hosted by the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD)
on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and thanked all those who came out to work on community services
projects at their schools and surrounding neighborhoods. He noted that Council approved receipt of
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increased funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and encouraged residents to
search the program on the City's website if they needed resources and assistance. He encouraged
residents to continue following public health and safety guidelines, to get vaccinated and boosted,
and to visit the City's website or www.myturn.ca.gov to learn where to get vaccinated. He thanked his
colleagues for the engaging discussion of redistricting.
Council Member Diaz congratulated Grace Ruiz-Stepter on her appointment as the Housing and
Community Development Director and applauded her hard work, commitment, and passion for the
community. He noted Council's approval of the construction of EV Charging Stations at the West
Anaheim Youth Center and East Anaheim Community Center and stated it was a part of making west
Anaheim and Beach Blvd. even better, along with moving toward the future of electric vehicles. He
reported his attendance last Saturday, with Mayor Pro T em O'Neil, at the ABC SoCal Craft
Championship and noted the impressiveness of the quality education students receive at no cost for
electricity, plumbing, IT, and related industries. He highlighted a Fullerton College program, in
partnership with Loara High School, on an afterschool drone pilot program open to all AUHSD
students to become licensed drone pilots. He announced the Knott Avenue Christian Church food
pantry held every other Thursday and noted his partnership with them on January 27, starting at
12:00 P.M., to distribute free COVID at-home testing kits and masks, while supplies last.
Council Member Ma'ae shared her appreciation for the representation west Anaheim received from
the entire City Council over the past 20 years prior to redistricting, highlighting support received for
annual tree lightings at John Marshall and Twila Reid parks. She expressed gratitude for all who
came to the Redistricting public hearing and to those who have been attending the community
meetings, particularly to David Klawe for his time and determination to study and understand the City
and its needs. She looked forward to the outcome of the process. She shared her attendance this
week at the Gilbert High School Friday Night Live Club event and fourth annual food drive. She
commended the work of the continuation school in teaming up with No Kid Hungry to collect food and
learn about the impact of hunger in Anaheim and Orange County where one in almost seven children
are at risk of hunger. She noted schools provide free breakfast and lunch throughout the day to all
students. She acknowledged the president of the club, Michael, and noted he won the raffle of Angels
tickets and recognized Nicky Resch, club advisor and chair of the Gilbert High School English
Department for doing an amazing job.
Council Member Faessel reported retired Anaheim Police Chief Roger Baker passed away earlier this
month in Missouri and requested the meeting adjourn in his memory. He noted Police Chief Baker
served the City for 29 years from September 1974 through his service as Chief from 1999 to his
retirement in 2003. He stated he also attended the ABC SoCal Craft event and noted many great
tradespeople will come from the program. He shared that Council recognized February as Career
and Technical Education Month, and noted his pride at serving as a technical educator and teacher
since 1975. He announced the upcoming Tet Lunar New Year on February 1 when families and
friends gather for festivities. He reported the loss of former K-9 officer, Jager, who served the City
from 2012 to 2017 and had a tremendous track record on the job. He requested a meeting with the
City Manager and senior staff to address concerns in the East Ward Terrace and Elsenia Way
neighborhood, where despite great improvements made by the Police, Fire, Community Services,
and Public Utilities Departments, still needed additional attention to fight mischief.
Council Member Valencia expressed his excitement to see the completion of Little Pine Park coming
together and on track, thanking Community Services Director Sjany Larsen -Cash and her team for
moving the project forward. He congratulated Grace Ruiz-Stepter on her appointment, looked forward
to her continued service to the City, and encouraged residents to continue taking the necessary
precautions to fight COVID.
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Mayor Sidhu thanked staff for doing a great job and told them to keep up the good work. He noted
the Coronavirus Omicron variant was still around and encouraged residents to get tested at any of
the City's six testing sites, which were seeing shorter lines, to get vaccinated, to wear masks in
public, and to take care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:22 P.M., Mayor Sidhu adjourned the City Council in memory of retired Anaheim Police Chief
Roger Baker.
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Theresa Bass, CIVIC
City Clerk'
Jennifer L. Hall
From: City Manager
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 5:26 PM
To: Theresa Bass
Cc: Jennifer L. Hall
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Re: Anaheim Council Response to California Dept of Housing and
Community Development Itr of 12/14/21 Overturning Grandma's House of Hope CUP
Denial
From: Mark McKinley <
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 11:09 AM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Gloria S. Ma'ae <GMaae@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil
TONeil@anaheim.net>; Jose Diaz <JoDiaz@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; City Manager
Citymanager@anaheim.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Anaheim Council Response to California Dept of Housing and Community Development Itr of
12/14/21 Overturning Grandma's House of Hope CUP Denial
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On Thu, Jan 6, 2022, 17:02 Mark McKinley <wrote:
Mayor Sidhu and Esteemed Council Members,
I have read the subj letter in its entirety, and I'll be brief, it is a marvel of obfuscation. Had the state reviewed
the same participation graphics provided at the CUP appeal proceeding, they would have noted the outstanding
participation in support and transition housing by the people of Anaheim. Best of neighboring cities in the
county, and likely the entire southland.
Anaheim does not discriminate against men or women, the disabled, at risk groups including juveniles,
mentally impaired, or the income -disadvantaged. Clearly the state did not have all necessary info from the
GHH group, or they ignored it.
The problem is residential area saturation; it has nothing to do with an effort on our part to not live up to
Housing Element Guidelines for the city.
Anaheim is home to this coast's premier resort destination. We do a fine job of welcoming the world, while
leading the county, if not the state, in transition and support Housing facilities.
This should be enough for a counter -campaign. The assertion of delinquency on updating Housing Element
Guidelines from 2014, if valid, is a minor administrative issue. This community is "walking the talk"
irrespective of an overdue guideline. I suggest we work with the state to make Guideline changes at an
appropriate priority.
Mark B. McKinley,
Northwest Anaheim
Jennifer L. Hall
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Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:02 AM
To: Avelino Valencia; Gloria S. Ma'ae; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jennifer Diaz; Jose Moreno;
Public Comment; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O'Neil
Subject: [EXTERNAL] HCD Letter to City of Anaheim re: Grandma's House of Hope
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Hello All - Please see our attached letter regarding the above issue. Thank you.
Dinah Torgerson
January 19, 2022
RE: HCD Notice of Violation related to the CUP denial for Grandma's House of Hope
Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members,
The City of Anaheim must oppose HCD's Notice of Violation dated December 14, 2021 to
protect our neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are the foundation of our city. They cannot be
converted into commercialized areas.
The community deserves to know the City's professional analysis on which you will base your
decision. The HCD position is extreme and has implications for every single district in
Anaheim. It is a framework for supportive/transitional homes to use residential neighborhoods
for business operations, with no consideration for the impact to the surrounding area. That is not
right.
In this case, Grandma's House of Hope (GHH) has at least 10 homes in our community. GHH's
stated preference is for her businesses to be near each other for the convenience of staff. If
HCD's position stands, GHH has absolutely no limit on any of their operations and will continue
to commercialize more homes in our neighborhoods.
As Mayor and Council members, it is imperative that you fight for balance in our neighborhoods
and make evident Anaheim's proven commitment to underserved communities. If the City
relents to HCD's extreme interpretation, then the floodgates immediately open. State law needs
to change, it's true, but that is a fight for another day. We need to deal with this threat now.
Our expectation is for the City Council to have the courage of your convictions and defend your
unanimous vote against HCD's extreme position. We are confident that you will do so. Thank
you for what we know will be a thoughtful consideration of this critical challenge.
Sincerely,
Larry and Dinah Torgerson
Anaheim
JenniferL. Hall
From:Kanak Ratanjee <kmratanjee@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jose Moreno; Jose Diaz; Gloria S. Ma'ae; Ted White; City
Manager; Trevor O'Neil; Stephen Faessel; Avelino Valencia; Pastor Carlos Garcia
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Re. CUP West Street/Pioneer (west mount/colony)
Attachments:Letter toCouncil.docx
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please see attached letter.
Thank You.
Kokrai Ratanjee.
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thJanuary ____17 , 2022
RE: HCD Notice of Violation related to the CUP denial for Grandma’s House of Hope
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Councilmembers Diaz, Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, Faessel, and O’Neil:
Anaheim must oppose HCD’s Notice of Violation (dated December 14, 2021) to protect our
community. Our neighborhoods are the foundation of our great city. They cannot be converted
into commercialized areas where investors can buy or rent our single-family homes.
The community deserves to know the City’s professional analysis on which you will base your
decision. The HCD position is extreme and has implications for every single district in
Anaheim. It is a framework for supportive/transitional homes to use residential neighborhoods
for business operations, with no consideration for the impact to the surrounding area. That isnot
right.
In this case, Grandma’s House of Hope (GHH) has at least 10 homes in our community. GHH’s
stated preference is for her businesses to be near each other for the convenience of staff. If
HCD’s position stands, GHH has absolutely no limit on any of their operations and will continue
to commercialize more homes in our neighborhoods.
Anaheim must fight for balance in our neighborhoods and make evident Anaheim’s proven
commitment to underserved communities. If the City relents to HCD’s extreme interpretation,
then the floodgates immediately open. Time is of the essence. We cannot wait for state law to
change. That is a separate fight.
Our expectation is for the City Council to have the courage of your convictions and defend your
unanimous vote against HCD’s extreme position. This is the only acceptable plan of action. As
residents of every district, we will hold the City Council accountable in the next election unless
you advocate and protect your own taxpayers.
Sincerely,
Kokrai M Ratanjee
Anaheim Ca 92801
Item # I . Distributed to
majority of City Council within
Blake Carri 72 hours of I Z512Z meeting.
From: Jennifer L. Hall on behalf of Public Comment
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:40 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jose Diaz; Gloria S. Ma'ae; Jose Moreno; Avelino
Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Cc: Grace Stepter, Blake Carri; Annie Mezzacappa; Caleb Wood -Peterson; Cameron Wessel;
Diana Moreno; Gregory Garcia; Irieanna Naea; Jim Vanderpool; Joel Saldivar; Karen
Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier, Luiz Torres; Maggie Solorio; Nam Bartash; Robert
Fabela; Rudy Acevedo-Gurrola; Sarah Bartczak, Theresa Bass; Tina Arias Miller, Valeria
Sandoval
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Item 1- Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Studio 6
Motel (1.26.2022)
Attachments: Ltr_Anaheim_ City Council Item 1_1.25.2022.pdf
From: Cynthia Guerra<cynthiag@ken nedycommission.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:34 PM
To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net>; City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net>
Cc: Cesar C <cesarc@ken nedycommission.org>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for Item 1- Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Studio 6 Motel (1.26.2022)
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Hi,
Please find attached comments on behalf of the Kennedy Commission regarding the following items on the
agenda for today's Anaheim City Council meeting (1.25.2022):
• Item 1: Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel by Linc Housing Corporation and
American Family Housing Incorporated
Please confirm receipt of this email and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Guerra
The Kennedy Commission
Research and Policy Analyst
Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
January 25, 2022 www.kennedycommission.org
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 214
Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members 9492509
4950 0909
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Item 1: Letter of Support for the Acquisition and Rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel by
Linc Housing Corporation and American Family Housing Incorporated
Dear Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members:
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 support for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the
Studio 6 Motel by Linc Housing Corporation and American Family Housing Incorporated.
For the 2014-2021 Housing Element planning period, the City had 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!
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. Not only has the City
not met its 5th Cycle lower income RHNA allocation, its 6' Cycle lower income RHNA allocation
for the 2021-2029 Housing Element planning period is 6,164, which is almost three times larger.3
The rehabilitated 89 units of interim housing, and eventually permanent supportive housing,
the project proposes will help the City meet its lower income housing needs in the 61 Cycle.
The Commission also encourages the City to apply for and use Project Homekey Funds for the
creation of lower income housing for families. While providing housing to individuals that are
unhoused is extremely important, it is equally important to ensure families have access to affordable
housing to prevent them from becoming unhoused.
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
cesaro t kenned commission.or
Sincerely,
Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director
' City of Anaheim's 2020 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 22, 2021.
- City of Anaheim's 2020 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 22, 2021.
3 City of Anaheim 2021-2029 Housing Element Draft, p. 3-10, October, 2021.
Jennifer L. Hall
From:
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Attachments:
Mayor and City Council,
Item # Distributed to
majority of City Council within
72 hours of k, meeting.
Theresa Bass
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:54 PM
Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor O'Neil; Jose Diaz; Gloria S. Ma'ae; Jose Moreno; Avelino
Valencia; Stephen Faessel
Jim Vanderpool; Gregory Garcia; Robert Fabela; Ted White; Leonie Mulvihill; Kristin
Pelletier, Annie Mezzacappa; Caleb Wood -Peterson; Cameron Wessel; Diana Moreno;
Irieanna Naea; Joel Saldivar; Karen Romero Estrada; Luiz Torres; Nam Bartash; Robert
Fabela; Rudy Acevedo -G u rrola; Sarah Bartczak; Tina Arias Miller, Valeria Sandoval;
Jennifer L. Hall; Maggie Solorio
Assm. Daly - Letter to Anaheim (Agenda Item No. 20, 1/25/22 CCmtg)
Assm Daly letter to Anaheim re Agenda Item 20 & HCD Notice of Violation.pdf
Attached please find a letter from Assembly Member Tom Daly regarding Agenda Item No. 20.
Thank you,
Theresa
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #217
Anaheim, CA 92805
Email: tbassu anaheim.net
Phone: (714) 765-5166 1 Fax: (714) 765-4105
From: Strain, Ella <EIIa.Strain@asm.ca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:46 PM
To: Jim Vanderpool <JVanderpool@anaheim.net>; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>; Lauren Torres
<LTorres@anaheim.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Assm. Daly - Letter to Anaheim
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Good afternoon,
Please see the attached letter from Assemblymember Tom Daly to Anaheim's City Council regarding Item 20 on tonight's
agenda.
Thank you,
Ella Strain
Chief of Staff
Assembly Member Tom Daly I AD 69
Main:916-319-2069 1 Capitol Office: 3120
ella.strain@ asm.cagov
January 25, 2022
Mayor and City Councilmembers
City of Anaheim
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
SUBJECT: Agenda Item 20/HCD Notice of Violation
Anaheim Mayor and City Councilmembers:
The Resolution and staff report on tonight’s agenda appear to be a result of the California Department
of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) Notice of Violation (Notice) received by the City six
weeks ago. Since then, there’s been no public discussion of the City’s analysis and position regarding the
Notice. This lack of accountability is concerning.
The City can, and should, challenge the Notice while simultaneously working to change state law. The
Notice essentially voids the City’s practice over the last 15 years of issuing conditional use permits (CUP)
for Transitional and Supportive Housing.
After reviewing the proposed Resolution and corresponding staff report, please provide the following
information:
The City’s analysis and questions regarding HCD’s Notice of Violation;
All staff reports, recommendations and final actions for any requested permits for Transitional
and Supportive Housing over the last 15 years;
All of the police and fire reports for the properties that have been approved as Transitional and
Supportive Housing over the last 15 years;
Data regarding the distances between the facilities approved as Transitional and Supportive
Housing over the last 15 years;
All correspondence with HCD over the last 15 years regarding the use of a CUP by the City to
approve or deny Transitional and Supportive Housing;
City efforts over the past 15 years to proactively reach out and provide feedback to state
officials when promulgating rules affecting Transitional and Supportive Housing;
Data and summary of unintended consequences from the past 15 years caused by existing state
regulations concerning Transitional and Supportive Housing.
I certainly agree that Anaheim is an acknowledged leader in providing a multitude of Transitional and
Supportive Housing options. However, with the unregulated increase of these projects, the fabric of
many neighborhoods has been impacted. The imbalanced distribution of such projects, and the
concerns of residents directly affected by them, must be addressed.
Moving forward, the information I’m requesting will be crucial for everyone who cares about our
neighborhoods. I’m prepared to work in good faith with city officials and community leaders to address
this challenge.
Sincerely,
Tom Daly
State Assembly, 69th District
CC: Jim Vanderpool, City Manager
Theresa Bass, City Clerk
Public Comment
From: Rosa Felix <
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 11:01 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Redistricting Map
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Hello city Council
Regarding the Anaheim re -districting maps I am in favor of map 102 western area. and 106
Eastern area.
key points to consider, it will keep the Colony in district 3 together and Platinum
Triangle in district 5 together.
I also decided to push District 5 to Tustin Avenue due to the fact that residents in
that area feel neglected. I know a few residents that live on Kodak and they have never
had any council member at that location nor know anything about Anaheim services. I
would like to encourage the city council to take a look at both maps that I've
recommended.
I have played with the redistricting tool and the western area of map 102 and Eastern
area of map 106, if put together, it fulfills the criteria of the cities requirements for
re -districting.
Please take my petition into consideration as I've been an Anaheim resident for almost 45
years. I have raised all my children and now grandchildren in our city.
Best Regards,
Rosa Felix
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PublicComment
From:natalie rubalcava <lawlady209@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Avelino Valencia; Jennifer Diaz; Gloria S. Ma'ae;
Trevor O'Neil; Jose Moreno; Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Agenda Item 20 -- HCD Notice of Violation
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Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council Members:
I am writing this letter in response to the notice of violation the City of Anaheim received from the Housing and
Community Development (HCD) agency dated December 14, 2021. I respectfully request this council
challenge the Notice while working to change state law. The City of Anaheim should have local control
over the character and zoning of a neighborhood in order to protect the community. Especially in cases like
this where a business is looking to operate in an area zoned for residential properties. I am also extremely
concerned that the saturation of transitional housing facilities would continue to grow in District 3 and
potentially expand to other parts of the city including Anaheim Hills.
Anaheim has been a responsive partner to the County of Orange and California providing opportunities for
shelter for many people including dozens of transitional housing facilities in district 3. As I have mentioned in
a previous letter to council, I am extremely concerned that this type of business operation puts our community
at risk and impacts the quality of life we work very hard to maintain. I absolutely support providing housing
and supportive services for all vulnerable populations. However, Anaheim has overwhelmingly become the
community that carries an unfair burden of the responsibility for these populations. As a 43-year resident of the
City of Anaheim I have experienced the negative impacts incompatible land uses, zoning variances, and widely
allowed Conditional Use Permits have had on our community.
Please challenge the Notice and work to change state law so our city can maintain decision making ability
around zoning and land use rules.
Thank you,
Natalie Rubalcava
Anaheim, CA 92805
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Jennifer L. Hall
From: Veronica Chavez <
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 8:23 PM
To: Redistricting; Avelino Valencia; alynch@unitehere11.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter to Anaheim
Attachments: Letter to Anaheim City Council.pdf
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council,
As a resident of the City of Anaheim at Anaheim CA 92802, 1 ask you
to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now, as the new district map for the city of
Anaheim for the next decade. Map 114 is the true successor to the original People's
Map and keeps the original vision we sought for Anaheim 6 years ago. Keeps
communities of interest and neighborhoods intact. Unites the Colony in one district and
keeps it with other historic neighborhoods and keeps greater Little Arabia united. Map
114 respects neighborhood boundaries and is not gerrymandered, keeping district
boundaries along main streets and thoroughfares and following basic redistricting
principles.This map creates 3 Federal Voting Rights Section 2 districts for the growing
Latino population in the central part of the city. Map 114 truly continues the spirit of the
original People's Map but is modernized to adjust for changes in the 2020 census while
allowing for the change that is needed without drastically altering what is already a fair
map. Other maps either pack Latino voters into only one district or attempt to crack
them to limit their ability to elect representatives of their choice while other maps do
create three majority seats but divide neighborhoods or communities of interest in the
process. It is important that the Council approve a map that follows the original intent of
the Federal and California Voting Rights Act while respecting neighborhood integrity. We
ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
veronica Chavez
Jennifer L. Hall
From: april chavez <
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 8:31 PM
To: Austin Lynch; Avelino Valencia; Redistricting
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter to Anaheim
Attachments: Letter to Anaheim City Council.docx-2.pdf
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Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council,
As a resident of the City of Anaheim at anaheim ca 9280, 1 ask you to
please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now, as the new district map for the city of
Anaheim for the next decade. Map 114 is the true successor to the original People's
Map and keeps the original vision we sought for Anaheim 6 years ago. Keeps
communities of interest and neighborhoods intact. Unites the Colony in one district and
keeps it with other historic neighborhoods and keeps greater Little Arabia united. Map
114 respects neighborhood boundaries and is not gerrymandered, keeping district
boundaries along main streets and thoroughfares and following basic redistricting
principles.This map creates 3 Federal Voting Rights Section 2 districts for the growing
Latino population in the central part of the city. Map 114 truly continues the spirit of the
original People's Map but is modernized to adjust for changes in the 2020 census while
allowing for the change that is needed without drastically altering what is already a fair
map. Other maps either pack Latino voters into only one district or attempt to crack
them to limit their ability to elect representatives of their choice while other maps do
create three majority seats but divide neighborhoods or communities of interest in the
process. It is important that the Council approve a map that follows the original intent of
the Federal and California Voting Rights Act while respecting neighborhood integrity. We
ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
Mercedes Rojas
Jennifer L. Hall
From: Veronica Chavez <
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 8:41 PM
To: Redistricting; Avelino Valencia; alynch@uniteherel 1.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] letter
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Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council,
As a resident of the City of Anaheim at Anaheim CA 92804, , I ask you to please
approve Map 114, Anaheim Now, as the new district map for the city of Anaheim for the next decade.
Map 114 is the true successor to the original People's Map and keeps the original vision we sought
for Anaheim 6 years ago. Keeps communities of interest and neighborhoods intact. Unites the Colony
in one district and keeps it with other historic neighborhoods and keeps greater Little Arabia united.
Map 114 respects neighborhood boundaries and is not gerrymandered, keeping district boundaries
along main streets and thoroughfares and following basic redistricting principles.This map creates 3
Federal Voting Rights Section 2 districts for the growing Latino population in the central part of the
city. Map 114 truly continues the spirit of the original People's Map but is modernized to adjust for
changes in the 2020 census while allowing for the change that is needed without drastically altering
what is already a fair map. Other maps either pack Latino voters into only one district or attempt to
crack them to limit their ability to elect representatives of their choice while other maps do create three
majority seats but divide neighborhoods or communities of interest in the process. It is important that
the Council approve a map that follows the original intent of the Federal and California Voting Rights
Act while respecting neighborhood integrity. We ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
Antonia De Los Reyes
PublicComment
From:Jeanette Saldivar <josaldivar@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Maps /Redistricting
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Hello Council,
From the maps the public has provided I think the best Map for our city would be map 102 for the flat
land. This makes the most sense. Also, for the hills map 106 looks good.
Thank you,
Jeanette Saldivar
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PublicComment
From:cecilia herrera <vehicletitles@hotmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] New Map
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TO WHOM ITMAY CONCERN:
IAGREE WITH MAP 102 AND MAP 106.
THANK YOU,
CECILIA HERRERA
DISTRICT 4 RESIDENT
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JenniferL. Hall
From:Adalgisa Jones <ajones@unitehere11.org>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Redistricting
Cc:Austin Lynch
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Map 114
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Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council,
As aresident of the City ofAnaheim, (address optional), I ask you to please approve Map 114,
Anaheim Now, as the new district map for the city of Anaheim for the next decade. Map 114 is the
true successor to the original People's Map and keeps the original vision we sought for Anaheim 6
years ago. Keeps communities of interest and neighborhoods intact. Unites the Colony in one district
and keeps it with other historic neighborhoods and keeps greater Little Arabia united. Map 114
respects neighborhood boundaries and is not gerrymandered, keeping district boundaries along main
streets and thoroughfares and following basic redistricting principles.This map creates 3 Federal
Voting Rights Section 2 districts for the growing Latino population in the central part of the city. Map
114 truly continues the spirit of the original People’sMap but is modernized to adjust for changes in
the 2020 census while allowing for the change that is needed without drastically altering what is
already afair map. Other maps either pack Latino voters into only one district or attempt to crack
them to limit their ability to elect representatives of their choice while other maps do create three
majority seats but divide neighborhoods orcommunities of interest in the process. It isimportant that
the Council approve a map that follows the original intent of the Federal and California Voting Rights
Act while respecting neighborhood integrity. We ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
Adalgisa Tamayo Jones
anaheim CA 92807
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JenniferL. Hall
From:Ana Butler <anabutler85@yahoo.com>
Sent:Tuesday,
To:Redistricting
Cc:Avelino Valencia
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Maps
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attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Council,
As a resident of the City of Anaheim, I ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now, as the new district
map for the city of Anaheim for the next decade. Map 114 is the true successor to the original People's Map and
keeps the original vision we sought for Anaheim 6 years ago. Keeps communities of interest and
neighborhoods intact. Unites the Colony in one district and keeps it with other historic neighborhoods
and keeps greater Little Arabia united. Map 114 respects neighborhood boundaries and is not
gerrymandered, keeping district boundaries along main streets and thoroughfares and following basic
redistricting principles.This map creates 3 Federal Voting Rights Section 2 districts for the growing
Latino population in the central part of the city. Map 114 truly continues the spirit of the original
People’sMap but is modernized to adjust for changes in the 2020 census while allowing for the
change that isneeded without drastically altering what is already a fair map. Other maps either pack
Latino voters into only one district or attempt to crack them to limit their ability to elect representatives
of their choice while other maps do create three majority seats but divide neighborhoods or
communities ofinterest inthe process. It is important that the Council approve a map that follows the
original intent of the Federal and California Voting Rights Act while respecting neighborhood
integrity. We ask you to please approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
Ana Butler
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JenniferL. Hall
From:Barb Standley <barbara.standley@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, January
To:Avelino Valencia; Redistricting; alynch@unitehere11.orgl
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] Please approve Map 114
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recognize the sender and areexpecting the message.
Dear Mayor Sidhu andAnaheim City Council,
Asaresident ofthe City ofAnaheim, Iask you toplease approve Map 114, Anaheim Now, asthe new district map for
the city ofAnaheim for the next decade. Map 114 isthe truesuccessor tothe original People'sMap and keeps the
original vision we sought for Anaheim 6years ago. Keeps communities ofinterest and neighborhoods intact. Unites the
Colony inone district andkeeps itwith other historic neighborhoods and keeps greater Little Arabia united. Map 114
respects neighborhood boundaries and isnotgerrymandered, keeping district boundaries along main streets and
thoroughfares andfollowing basic redistricting principles.This map creates 3Federal Voting Rights Section 2districts for
the growing Latino population inthe central partofthe city. Map 114 truly continues the spirit ofthe original People’s
Map but ismodernized toadjust for changes inthe 2020 census while allowing for the change that isneeded without
drastically altering what isalready afair map. Other maps either pack Latino voters into only one district orattempt to
crack them tolimit their ability toelect representatives oftheir choice while other maps docreate three majority seats
but divide neighborhoods orcommunities ofinterest inthe process. Itisimportant that theCouncil approve amap that
follows the original intent oftheFederal and California Voting Rights Actwhile respecting neighborhood integrity. We
ask you toplease approve Map 114, Anaheim Now.
Sincerely,
Barb Standley
Anaheim 92804
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Jennifer L. Hall
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Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 10:56 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Can you help those in need?
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Dear Friends and Beloved Communities, This is a time to share together and to make efforts t#
build Beloved Communities with less poverty, violence and racism. Let us listen and view this
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blurry image. While glasses or contact lenses can correct a child's vision,
research shows that having severe myopia puts children at risk for a number of
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macular degeneration.
Some factors in whether a child develops myopia, such as genetics, are beyond a
parent's control, but research shows that other risks can be reduced.
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schoolchildren found that increased time spent working with the eyes focused or
something less than 20 centimeters away was associated with myopia.
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increased the odds of myopia in schoolchildren, and investigators in Denmark
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their outdoors time to I I hours or more each week had less progression of
myopia over one year compared to their peers. Similarly, in China, researchers
found that adding 40 minutes of outdoor activity a day at school reduced the
development of nearsightedness in 6 -year-old children over the next three yearl
Shorter viewing distances indoors may promote abnormal growth of the eye
It is not clear why outdoors time protects against myopia, or why closeup work
could make it worse. One theory is that light intensity and time spent outdoors
regulates the release of dopamine in the retina, which controls the growth of the
eye. Other theories center on how staiii','ii qes fl e fl r
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growth of the eye.
Although there is no consensus on how much time children need to spend outside
or the importance of the light intensity they are exposed to, it is possible that
more outdoor time can help to balance out more closeup work, as a study of
Childhood is an important time to think about myopia because myopic children
tend to become more nearsighted over time. The age of myopia onset is the most
significant predictor of severe myopia later in life.
Globally, rates of myopia have been rising. The prevalence of myopia among
children ages 6-19 years is estimated at around 40% in Europe and North Americ
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Such high rates of myopia also come with an economic burden. The potential lost
productivity resulting from myopia was nearly US$250 billion in 2015.
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As we plan the future of education in the age of COVID-19, schools
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designing new initiatives. Schools, teachers and parents can work
together to incorporate eye health strategies and protect children as
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