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10/04/2022ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2022 The regular meeting of October 4, 2022 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting was called to order at 4:01 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on September 29, 2022. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Trevor O'Neil and Council Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae, and Stephen Faessel. Council Members Jose F. Moreno and Avelino Valencia joined the meeting during Closed Session. [Mayoral vacancy] STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 4:01 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil recessed to closed session for consideration of the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: Two potential cases At 5:15 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil reconvened the Anaheim City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tern Trevor O'Neil and Council Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia, and Stephen Faessel [Mayoral vacancy] INVOCATION: Chaplain Nathan Zug, Anaheim Police and Fire FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Avelino Valencia PRESENTATION: Presentation Recognizing the 2022 Community Services VolunTEENs Community Services Senior Program Specialist Arely Escoto provided a brief overview of the program and recognized several VolunTEENs who had served over 100 service hours. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (Top be presented at a later date): Recognizing October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples' Day City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 2 of 16 Recognizing October 9 - 15, 2022, as Fire Prevention Week Anaheim Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal Lindsey Young provided a brief history of Fire Prevention Week. She invited the public to participate in the Wildfire Preparedness Fair on October 10, 2022 at Fire Station 10 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Recognizing October 16 — 22, 2022, as National Friends of the Library Week Anaheim Public Library Mobile Librarian Jon Anderson accepted the proclamation for National Friends of the Library Week and provided a brief overview of the Friends of the Library. At 5:29 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil called to order Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all aaenda items. except public hearin City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of four (4) 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 11 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix. Mark Richard Daniels recognized Hilgenfeld Mortuary for their 95 years of service to the community. He reminded City Council that the FBI is watching City Council and the City. He noted that he hopes the upcoming elections restore the community's faith in the City. He recommended an audit of the City's finances be conducted. Junior Tauvaa thanked City Council for their assistance with tourism and the Convention Center's recovery from the pandemic. He reported the average daily rate (ADR) for hotel rooms was $177.54 and today is $206.29, which is a 16% increase. He thanked City Council for their leadership in investing in the community. Rich Gomez, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and noted it would ensure construction jobs are not in danger and would be built by a local workforce. He encouraged City Council to approve the project. Jeremy Rendon, Sheet Metal Workers Local 105, expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and noted it would help support the local construction workforce. Luis Aleman, Orange County Labor Federation, expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and encouraged City Council to approve the item. He thanked City Council for approving the ocV!BE project. Haitham Awaineh, Ironworkers Local 433, expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and encouraged City Council to approve the item. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 3 of 16 Mazatl Tepehyolotzin reported more than 10,000 people have signed the petition to remove the Colonists as the mascot name for Anaheim High School. He noted it does not represent the school or its students. He encouraged City Council and residents to attend the Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrations. Jeanine Robbins reported City Attorney Robert Fabela and City Manager Jim Vanderpool are a drain on City resources and noted their raises were not warranted given the illegal actions they recommend to the City Council. She recommended they be replaced given that they helped City Council reject the Grandma's House of Hope appeal. She noted Chief Communications Officer Michael Lyster has become a symbol for everything that is wrong with the City. She read quotes from local newspapers alleging that the City illegally blocked the Grandma's House of Hope appeal. Mike Robbins reported Save Our Anaheim Resort (SOAR) has $1,400,000 and is under investigation by the FBI. He provided an overview of campaign donations for each Council Member. Paul Sanford, Asset Manager & CEO for Wincome Hospitality, noted Wincome Hospitality has been a part of the Anaheim Community for many years. He reported they most recently opened the Westin Anaheim Resort, which provided over 1,000 construction and hospitality jobs for the local workforce. He advised their hotels and guests play a critical role in the income generated for the City's General Fund and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). He encouraged City Council to approve the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project. He thanked the trade unions for their partnership on the project. Ernesto Medrano, Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, thanked City Council for supporting the ocV!BE project and encouraged them to approve the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project. Bryan Kaye noted that the Grandma's House of Hope appeal denial was a bad decision. He noted that Anaheim Police officers are killing people and setting the blame on City Council. He encouraged City Council to do and say something. Lupe Ramirez, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, reported that nothing has changed at the City Council regarding mobile home parks and impending rent increases for other mobile home parks in Anaheim. She encouraged City Council to assist the senior citizens that reside in Anaheim's mobile home parks and noted that Council Member Valencia takes a lot of money from John Saunders. Douglas Mangione, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and encouraged City Council to pass the item. Norma Lopez, Teamsters Local 952, expressed support for the extension of the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project and encouraged City Council to pass the item. She noted this project would provide quality jobs to the local workforce. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Diaz highlighted Abyssinia Restaurant, an Eritrean -immigrant -owned East African Restaurant, and encouraged residents to support the business and recommended the coffee ceremony on Friday afternoons. He announced the West Anaheim Neighborhood Services Meeting at Brookhurst Community Center on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 P.M. He further announced that City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 4 of 16 October 5 is National Coffee with a Cop Day and noted residents could meet with the Anaheim Police Department in District 1 at 7-11 at 3020 West Lincoln Avenue from 7:30 — 8:30 A.M. Council Member Ma'ae encouraged everyone to visit the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade website, www.anaheimfalifestival.org, to find ways to volunteer and donate, including via a fundraiser at Ruby's all month. She announced the Districts 1 and 2 Neighborhood Services Meeting on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 P.M. at the Brookhurst Community Center. She also announced National Coffee with a Cop Day locations at the Starbucks on Ball Road and Norm's on Euclid Street. Council Member Moreno thanked all involved with the clean-up day and food distribution in the Glen - Onondaga neighborhood, specifically the Anaheim Public Utilities and Community Services Departments, local non -profits, Fair Housing Council of Orange County, volunteers, and neighborhood residents. He specifically thanked George Grachen of Friends of Families and a Balsam -East community leader. He also thanked Code Enforcement and the Police Department who have been there more consistently to address difficult situations. He announced that Governor Newsom signed SB-1429 making campaign reform effective January 1, 2023, including prohibitions on local City Councils voting on items about licenses, permits, and entitlements for use where they had received over $250 in the preceding 12 months from a party, party's agent, or person with a financial interest in the project as well as to not receive over $250 in the 12 months following the final decision. He hoped this would provide greater accountability and transparency. Council Member Valencia thanked Assemblymember Tom Daly for working closely with the District 4 office in obtaining $15,000,000 to expand and redevelop Boysen Park. He announced a community meeting regarding the future of Boysen Park on Monday, October 10 at 6:00 P.M. at the Anaheim United Methodist Church at 1000 S. State College Blvd. Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of 95-year resident Daisy Vuksanovich, an Anaheim Police Department employee from 1957 to 1978 and an active Anaheim High School Alumni Association member. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced that Anaheim was chosen to host the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement conference, to which Chief Cisneros welcomed attendees to a sold -out event and the Anaheim Police Department (APD) was well represented. He reported that the Anaheim Police Department (APD) was made aware of a video on Instagram of a man kicking and beating a dog. Through the efforts of Detective Meadows and the entire Criminal Investigations team, a felony arrest warrant and search warrant were issued, and in conjunction with widespread media attention and hundreds of phone calls and tips, Mr. Vanderpool reported that the subject turned himself into APD and the dog was recovered from a shelter in Los Angeles. He thanked APD for a job well done. He also reported that Porto's announced at the D3 Expo that their next location would be in Anaheim at Downtown Disney, with an estimated opening date in early 2024. At 6:17 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil recessed the Anaheim City Council to consider the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil reconvened the Anaheim City Council at 6:18 P.M. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 5 of 16 CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:18 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Moreno pulling Item No. 06 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt 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 Ma'ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil and Council Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried. D116 2. Approve proclamation recognizing Hilgenfeld Mortuary's 95th year of business. AGR- 3. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, CEM Construction Corporation, in the 13784 amount of $1,721,94 5.50, for the Lincoln Avenue Sanitary Sewer and Street Improvements Project from Dale Avenue to Magnolia Avenue; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303(d) (New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. AGR- 4. Approve an agreement with KOA Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $298,205.60 13785 inclusive of a 10% contingency, to provide engineering services for the Citywide Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. AGR- 5. Approve the First Amendment to the Police Department Towing Service Agreements with 4206.B.1 Standard Enterprises dba To' and Mo' Towing; P&H Enterprises, Inc., dba Anaheim Fullerton AGR- 1606.E.1 TowingCompany; Pacific Towing, Inc.; and Count City Towing, Inc. extending the contract P Y� 9� Country Y 9� 9 AGR-10763.1 period through December 31, 2022 for vehicle towing and associated services for the Police AGR- Department. 1609. D.1 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE D175 CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring a portion of City -owned property to be "Exempt Surplus" properties pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) and notice of intent to sell a portion of city -owned real property (portion of the Anaheim Hills Golf Course located at 5601 East Nohl Ranch Road, approximately 4,878 square feet abutting 543 South Paseo Ganado). 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Pilo CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a public utility easement located at 2525 East Ball Road pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et seq.-summary vacation (ABA2022-00419). 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE F130.2 CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to grant non-exclusive taxicab franchises for the purpose of operating taxicab service in the City of Anaheim; stating the terms and conditions upon which it is proposed to grant the franchises; and establishing the date, hour and place when and where any persons having any interest therein or any objection thereto may appear and be heard thereon (public hearing scheduled for November 1, 2022). City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 6 of 16 C280 10. ORDINANCE NO. 6537 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AGR- amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to 13774 Zoning (Reclassification No. 2020-00333) (DEV2020-00125) [reclassifying a portion of the M142 Project Site from the "C-G" General Commercial zone to apply the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay zone] (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6538 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.40 (General Development Standards); 18.60 (Procedures); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2020-00174) (DEV2020-00125) (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6539 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Development Agreement No. 2020-00004 by and between the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (DEV2020-00125) (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6540 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Section 4.04.402 (Arena Special Sign District) to Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures — General) of Title 4 (Business Regulation) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6541 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 4.04.400 (ARTIC Special Sign District) of Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures — General) of Title 4 (Business Regulation) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6542 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 4.04.401 (Arena/Stadium Special Sign District) of Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures — General) of Title 4 (Business Regulation) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). ORDINANCE NO. 6543 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 4.08.020 (Advertising Signs Along Freeways — Restricted) of the Anaheim Municipal Code for consistency with the Special Sign Districts established by Anaheim Municipal Code Sections 4.04.400 (Transit Special Sign District), 4.04.401 (Stadium Special Sign District) and 4.04.402 (Arena Special Sign District) (introduced at the City Council meeting of September 27, 2022, Public Hearing Item No. 25-A). City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 7 of 16 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: AGR- 6. Approve a Revised Schedule of Performance of the Operating Covenant Agreement with 10188.1 Good Hope International pursuant to Section 818 (Enforced Delay; Extension of Times for Performance) and an extension to the term of Development Agreement No. 2016-00001 with Good Hope International pursuant to Section 7.3 (Force Majeure; Extension of Time of Performance) to extend both agreements for 24 months due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and determine on the basis of the evidence submitted by Good Hope International that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No. 2016-00001 for the 2021-2022 review period (1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project). Economic Development Director Sergio Ramirez reported that staff has received a request from Good Hope International, the applicant for the proposed hotel at 1700 South Harbor Boulevard, to extend their Operating Covenant Agreement (OCA) and their Development Agreement (DA) under the force majeure clause resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. He advised that the impacts of the pandemic on the Anaheim Resort were unprecedented as the City's main tourist attractions and Convention Center were forced to close. Mr. Ramirez reported that, as the pandemic begins to subside, the City now sees new and different economic impacts in the construction supply chain, workforce shortages, and availability of development financing. He advised that the applicant has requested an extension as the pandemic has impacted the proposed project timeline. He reported that on July 12, 2016, City Council approved an OCA and DA for a 580-room luxury hotel on an 8.8-acre property located at 1700 South Harbor Boulevard. He noted that the applicant recently completed the Anaheim Westin Resort in the middle of the pandemic and has only recently begun to stabilize. Mr. Ramirez reported that the applicant remains committed to the opening of the second hotel but due to unique economic conditions and lack of financing, they seek to trigger the force majeure clause and are requesting an extension of twenty-four (24) months. He explained that the current schedule of performance requires that plans be submitted by November 2025. He noted the extension would move that date to November 2027. He advised that the applicant anticipates a period of 18 to 24 months to secure financing for the project, which is anticipated to be $450,000,000. He noted that per the applicant, financing needs to be in place before plans can be developed. Mr. Ramirez reported that the City's third -party economist, Kevin Engstrom of Keyser Marston Associates, has confirmed the financing challenges a project of this scale would have in this economic climate. He advised that under the DA, City Council is required to annually determine if the applicant has complied in good faith with the DA and noted the applicant is in good standing. DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno inquired how many extensions have been provided to the applicant. Mr. Ramirez reported the OCA and DA were amended in 2019 so the applicant could build the Westin Resort before building at the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard property. He advised that in 2018 Measures J, K, and L were approved by the voters, and the applicant requested an extension at that time to evaluate the impact of the new economic model imposed by the passage of Measure L. He reported the DA was extended at that time to 2023 and then to November 2025. Council Member Moreno requested clarification of when City Council initially approved the project. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 8 of 16 Mr. Ramirez reported that City Council originally approved the project in 2016 and the applicant would have had to submit plans by 2020 and finish construction in 2023. He confirmed they are now asking for an additional five-year extension. Council Member Moreno inquired about the 70% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) subsidy included in the Hotel Incentive Program and also inquired if tonight's action would extend that subsidy. Mr. Ramirez explained tonight's action is a legal provision of force majeure within both the OCA and DA and includes the Hotel Incentive Program. Mr. Ramirez explained the Hotel Incentive Program was developed to incentivize the construction of 4-diamond luxury hotels. He noted that before there was a challenge to attracting 4-diamond luxury properties outside of the Disneyland Resort. He advised in 2015 the Hotel Incentive Program was approved allowing a 70/30 split of TOT for up to 2,500 rooms for 20 years. He explained that Los Angeles and Long Beach have similar incentive programs. Council Member Moreno advised that he struggled with the Hotel Incentive Program and noted the Radisson Blu was constructed with no such incentives. He also noted that the ocV!BE project was also approved without similar incentives. He explained that for every $1,000,000 in TOT collected, $700,000 goes back to the developer, which is money that could go into the City's General Fund to support funding libraries, public safety, and affordable housing programs for residents. He inquired if the economic climate still requires the Hotel Incentive Program. Mr. Ramirez explained that the ocV!BE project has a requirement that a 4-diamond property is built. He also explained there is a requirement in the OCA for the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project that the property must remain at the 4-diamond property for 20 years and if it fails to do so, they will not receive the subsidy. He noted that Garden Grove recently provided a subsidy for the new Nickelodeon Hotel being built, so it is still an existing practice. He noted the developer is required to provide an initial investment of $225,000 per room for the shell costs. He explained that to meet the 4-diamond property standards, the property must meet a minimum standard of the total operation. Council Member Moreno commented that this project continues to incentivize one hotel developer who has already received an extension. He commented that the staff report states that Measure L changed the economic model on which the Anaheim Hotel and Westin Anaheim Resort were originally based by increasing labor costs at hotels that have hotel incentive program agreements with the City. He inquired about the basic requirements of Measure L. City Attorney Robert Fabela reported that Measure L provided a minimum wage for workers at various establishments within the Resort District that received a subsidy, and this project was subject to Measure L. He was unsure how much the current minimum wage was but noted it started at $15 per hour and increased annually. Council Member Moreno noted that Mr. Sanford previously reported that the housekeeping staff are making $22 per hour with full benefits and inquired if that was above what Measure L required. Paul Sanford reported he did not have his details on Measure L with him today but noted they are compliant with Measure L. He explained Measure L is not a factor for the extension, but the factor is understanding when the convention and group markets are going to come back. He noted the estimates indicate they would be back in 2025. He reported that there are supply chain issues and there is a tight construction schedule. He explained the factors are timeframe, market conditions, and financial conditions. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 9 of 16 Council Member Moreno inquired if there was a discussion with the developer if the Hotel Incentive Program was necessary at this point and if it was up for negotiation. Mr. Ramirez explained it is not up for negotiation and reported that while ocV!BE is breaking ground next year, the hotels would be constructed in a similar timeline as those in the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Project. He explained there is no financing available for hospitality projects and that they would secure financing through a construction loan on the equity of the property. Council Member Moreno inquired if the City could provide the extension and not include the subsidy. Mr. Fabela explained that is within the City Council's discretion, but it would need to be agendized for another meeting. He noted the agenda does not reference anything about the subsidy, so he felt it is a completely separate topic. He explained if City Council does not approve the extension, it puts the agreement back into its current state of requiring construction plans by November 2025 but does not eliminate the agreement. Council Member Diaz expressed support for the item and noted it would allow the local construction workforce to work and obtain a pension. He noted he does not feel this is a subsidy but a revenue - sharing agreement with the money being generated in the future. He advised the City is getting more revenue through this agreement than with the Anabella Hotel agreement. He believed all interested parties are benefitting from this project. MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve Item No. 06 as presented, seconded by Council Member Ma'ae. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil explained it is stated in the agreement that the applicant has the right to request an extension due to force majeure irrespective of whatever other agreements were in place at the time. He believed this project would provide benefits to every interested party. He reported the City sold the land to the developer for the ocV!BE project for $630 per acre, which some could argue is a subsidy, but he sees it as a partnership. He advised that former Radisson Blu's occupancy rate is hovering at 35%. He expressed support for the item and the need for an extension. Council Member Valencia requested additional information on the original project approval. Mr. Ramirez reported the OCA and the DA were approved by City Council in May 2016. He explained in 2018 there were referenda on both hotels which were approved by voters. Mr. Fabela clarified that only the DA was before the voters in 2018. He explained that if the referenda did not pass there would be no development that would entitle the developer to the rebate. Council Member Valencia noted that the voters approved this development and City Council is now being asked to extend due to force majeure. He expressed support for the project and the good - paying jobs that would come with the project. He requested additional information on the economic impact the City has seen due to the 4-diamond development projects in the City. Mr. Ramirez reported there has been an increase in Average Daily Rate (ADR) along with other properties undergoing renovation to be competitive in the market. He noted that before the Hotel Incentive Program the City did not have 4-diamond hotels. Council Member Moreno explained that Measures J and K were for the DAs and inquired how the Hotel Incentive Program works. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 10 of 16 Mr. Ramirez explained the TOT would be collected and the City would write a check back to the developer. Council Member Moreno explained that the voters voted for the DA and inquired if the Hotel Incentive Program was part of the DA. Mr. Fabela confirmed it was not part of the DA. Tom Clark, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, reported that the DA was included in the ballot proposition and the argument against specifically addresses that the developer would receive a $145,000,000 subsidy under a separate agreement. Council Member Moreno expressed support for the DA and did not believe that voters approved the subsidy. He inquired if the extension for the developer is by right. Mr. Ramirez clarified that the extension is at the discretion of City Council. Council Member Moreno encouraged City Council to continue the item to allow for additional negotiations of the Hotel Incentive Program. He inquired if the City is still struggling with TOT and inquired if the City is still recovering. City Manager Jim Vanderpool spoke to the Fiscal Year that closed on June 30, 2022 and advised the City's TOT was $70,000,000 better than budgeted and continues to see that growth this fiscal year. He confirmed the City is exceeding 2019 TOT levels. Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil clarified that City Council is set to vote on an extension of the DA and the OCA and encouraged any City Council Member wishing to discuss the Hotel Incentive Program to agendize the item for an upcoming City Council meeting. Council Member Moreno inquired if the Hotel Incentive Program remains in place until its current deadline if City Council does not approve the extension. Mr. Fabela explained that an approval extends the milestones the developer needs to meet the terms of the agreement by two (2) years. He advised, if it is not approved, it goes back to the current deadline without a two-year extension. Council Member Diaz reported the City has not fully recovered and noted that conventions are not fully back in Anaheim. He explained the developer has to borrow the money to fund the project and noted now is the time to borrow the money. Council Member Moreno reported he has been told by staff that there is not enough money in the City's budget to fully open libraries and repair roads amongst other things. He advised the voters approved a 15% TOT so tourists are taxed to keep the City taxes low to provide the services residents need. He advised there has been a lot of work that has been supported in the City through Community Workforce Agreements. He believed the Hotel Incentive Program is over the top and noted he could not support the item. SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to continue Item No. 06 to a date uncertain to allow staff to meet with the developer and discuss the need for the Operating Covenant Agreement. Motion failed for lack of a second. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil inquired if the force majeure clause is a right the developer has to exercise under the agreement. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 11 of 16 Mr. Fabela explained that City Council would be consenting to the force majeure time. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil inquired if City Council rejected it, the developer has the right to exercise this clause independently of City Council approval. Mr. Clark confirmed the developer would potentially have the argument available, but they are entitled to it as a matter of contract law. Council Member Ma'ae reminded City Council that the developer has already built a 4-diamond property and has already proven to bring increased revenues to the City's budget. She noted that a second 4-diamond hotel would only enhance those numbers. She noted economic development is critical to being able to offer assistance to low-income residents and expressed support for the project. Motion: Council Member Diaz moved to approve a Revised Schedule of Performance of the Operating Covenant Agreement with Good Hope International pursuant to Section 818 (Enforced Delay; Extension of Times for Performance) and an extension to the term of Development Agreement No. 2016-00001 with Good Hope International pursuant to Section 7.3 (Force Majeure; Extension of Time of Performance) to extend both agreements for 24 months due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and determine on the basis of the evidence submitted by Good Hope International that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No. 2016-00001 for the 2021-2022 review period (1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project), seconded by Council Member Ma'ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil and Council Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 1 (Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 11. Receive presentation on street racing and takeovers, and enforcement update (informational D160 item). Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros reported Anaheim Police Department (APD) officers have responded to over 94,000 calls for service so far this year, including many for street racing. He advised that street racing is an issue in many cities, noting they happen quickly and often involve a congregation of spectators. He added they often happen at large private properties where businesses have closed for the day. He showed helicopter footage of a street takeover situation where a crowd of spectators watched a car performing tricks at an intersection. Police Chief Cisneros reported calls for service, units dispatched, and service hours have all decreased dramatically since a peak in May 2021, crediting it to the wane of the pandemic. He noted the majority of the calls came between 9 P.M. and midnight with an uptick on weekends. He displayed a map of street racing "hot spots" based upon reports made to the APD reflecting a particular hot spot in industrial areas of East Anaheim. He reported in 2022, to date, APD has made 54 arrests along with 44 vehicular impounds for street racing and/or reckless driving. He noted several fatalities in Anaheim have been tied to street racing since 2017. He added there are also costs to the City's Public Works staff for repairing streets damaged by street racing. Police Chief Cisneros outlined the City's Street Racing Ordinance enacted in February 2021 and reported APD has had 13 violations for participating in a street racing event and 42 violations for being a spectator at one. He reported on the APD's proactive enforcement efforts to combat street racing. Police Chief Cisneros advised the APD has joined 10 other Orange County law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol in forming an anti -street racing coalition known as the City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 12 of 16 Selective Traffic Enforcement against Racing and Reckless Driving (STEARRD) Taskforce. He added the task force is strategically anchored by enforcement, engineering, and education. DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno noted the data is only as good as the reporting and added an increasing number of residents are frustrated that results do not happen when they do call. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros agreed there are times the statistics do not tell the whole story. He added that all calls to the APD are recorded and the APD responds to them. He provided an example of how a congregation of parked cars in a large parking lot is not a criminal activity, so the matter is not viewed as a high priority. He encouraged residents to continue to call to help the APD understand the situation. He agreed that he hears the same concerns as Council Member Moreno at community meetings, but it is difficult to address issues when they do not have data to help properly allocate resources. He added that takeovers happen extremely fast and often only last for a few minutes. Council Member Moreno noted very loud mufflers can provide the appearance of a street race when there was not one. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Police Chief Cisneros advised increased technology is a potential enforcement remedy and added he has discussed technological uses such as cameras in conjunction with the Public Works Department. He added the APD can present video evidence to a prosecutor, but it is the prosecutor's determination as to whether or not it is sufficient evidence to file charges. City Attorney Robert Fabela added the video would be evidence to be weighed in the context of the other evidence. Police Chief Cisneros added the prosecution would have to have several items to confirm the incident and resident images and video could be part of the package. He added the APD helicopter can show all of the requisite information, including location and license plates, from a sufficient distance and wide angle. He added public images are often not wide enough to capture all of the requisite information, particularly location. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros could not confirm if they caught the street racer in the video shown to City Council as an example but added they usually catch racers appearing in the APD helicopter videos. In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros noted, in addition to the steep decline in street racing calls since the summer of 2021, there was also a sharp increase in calls in the spring of 2020. He advised these windows bookend the height of the pandemic when many places were closed, roads and large parking lots were available, and there were few other things to do. In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros advised that 911 and the non -emergency APD phone line are good ways to reach a dispatcher and it is the APD's job to assess the issues brought forward to those phone lines. He noted the APD's communications center has both lines and reaches the same dispatch center. In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros credited the call numbers today being noticeably lower than in 2018 to the creation of the STEARRD Taskforce and the City's street racing ordinance. He added the issue needs to continue to be addressed and it will be. He lamented the APD will not be able to respond to many street racing calls for service in time. He added the calls for street racing overlap with peak hours for violent crime calls creating a competition for resources. He encouraged the community to continue to call in reports so the APD and Taskforce can better understand where street races occur. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 13 of 16 In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Chief Cisneros agreed that Anaheim Anytime may not be the best way to report a street racing incident due to the short duration of the events and the small window to potentially respond. He encouraged residents to report them through Anaheim Anytime after the fact to help collect data. He added the Nextdoor app does not directly communicate with the APD and does not help the APD very much with street racing incidents. In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros confirmed that APD monitors social media for activity surrounding upcoming street races but is unable to do this constantly due to a lack of resources. Council Member Ma'ae stated that street racing is an issue on the community's mind but noted it is challenging to enforce. She added the intersection of Ball Road and Brookhurst Street is a hot spot and a recent community meeting near there had 100 attendees. In response to Council Member Ma'ae's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros advised he thinks the Orange County Sherriff's Department is a part of the STEARRD Taskforce but added he does not have the full list in front of him. Council Member Ma'ae advised the Nextdoor app has changed recently and is less effective than it used to be but added that Anaheim Anytime has been much more effective. She commended the work of Community Preservation Manager Sandra Lozeau for her work on the app and encouraged residents to report past incidents there so the APD has better hotspot data. In response to Council Member Ma'ae's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros advised that only street racers would know where they practice their skills. He added part of the excitement of the event is the takeover of the intersection. He reported the street drag racing of their generation is less popular now. He added the act is dangerous and also damages property. Council Member Ma'ae promoted the Anaheim Confidential event. In response to Council Member Valencia's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros reported that the City has hundreds of cameras throughout the City used for traffic engineering but noted they are not recorded. He advised it would help the APD if those cameras could record and also have some technological updates to help the APD identify vehicles. He noted there is new technology to determine if the traffic flow is circular or linear and circular patterns could be reported right to the APD dispatch as a possible intersection taken over by a car doing donuts. Council Member Valencia requested a follow-up with additional information on this new technology. Council Member Moreno advised he often receives complaints about the APD helicopter at night but noted sometimes incidents like the street racing video shown by Police Chief Cisneros are why the helicopter is in a certain position. He added it is a give-and-take in the name of public safety. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Police Chief Cisneros noted many cities have tried raised pavement markers but added they cause many more accidents and other safety concerns for regular motorists and advised he would not recommend adding them. He explained takeovers typically happen at intersections where adding speed bumps is not feasible. He advised the City has to address the issue and it did so through the ordinance, which has moved some street races out of the City. He thanked vigilant residents for reporting large gatherings in parking lots — noting the City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 14 of 16 gathering itself is not illegal but it could be an indication that something may occur. He advised the APD has to use its resources as efficiently as possible. Deputy Police Chief Rick Armendariz reported that Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2000 this past week criminalizing street racing, takeovers, and side shows on parking lots. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Public Works Director Rudy Emami commended Police Chief Cisneros' report. He added that installing larger pavement markers at dead-end cul-de- sacs has had mixed results. He reported following the City of Compton's model of adding raised pavement markers to some streets had the opposite effect of attracting street racers to show the markers' ineffectiveness and reported that the markers were removed. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Emami noted that street racing is not an Anaheim problem or an Orange County problem but rather a topic often coming up with his peers nationally. He added that he and his peers share ideas but are challenged because a solution that might work for intersections might not work in the middle of a block, for example. Council Member Moreno requested a report of partners with local agencies such as the City's schools to help educate the residents about the dangers of street racing, applicable laws, and how they could best report incidents. Police Chief Cisneros confirmed the APD is happy to provide any applicable literature to agencies wishing to assist. He added the APD is also happy to formally present ideas to City Council such as the increased camera surveillance he discussed. Council Member Moreno requested information on the APD's community educational partnerships and new technologies in a memorandum format so City Council could decide if it wants to agendize the subject. Informational item; no action taken. B105 12. District 5 appointment of an unscheduled vacancy to the Planning Commission to serve a term ending December 31, 2024 Planning Commission: District 5 appointment: Christopher Walker (term ending December 31, 2024) (unscheduled vacancy, David R. Heywood) NOMINATION: Council Member Faessel nominated Christopher Walker and confirmed that he is a District 5 resident. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil and Council Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. PUBLIC HEARING: 6137.1 13. Public hearing with respect to the proposed issuance by the Anaheim Housing Authority of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,360,000 for Buena Esperanza Apartments (2691 West La Palma Avenue). RESOLUTION NO. 2022-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 15 of 16 approving the issuance of bonds by the Anaheim Housing Authority for the Buena Esperanza Apartments. Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Stepter requested City Council adopt a resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Anaheim Housing Authority for the Buena Esperanza Apartments. Ms. Stepter reported the apartments were completed in July 2021 and are now fully leased. She reported that City Council provided authority in 2019 to issue about $12,000,000 in bonds as part of a larger package tied to the project. She advised that in February, the developer requested an additional $1,360,000 in bonds due to significant cost overruns. She added that the cost overruns have been audited and validated by City staff as being directly related to supply chain issues and staffing costs. She confirmed the building was delivered, noting it happened during the pandemic when similar rising cost factors have been seen regularly nationwide. Ms. Stepter reported the bonds would not create a liability for the City as the bonds would be paid from proceeds generated by the development. She noted the Anaheim Housing Authority approved the bonds earlier tonight and advised that staff recommends approving the item. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Ms. Stepter clarified that this bond financing is considered a subsidy. She clarified the money does not come from the General Fund but rather from the federal government. She confirmed no funds due to the City were diverted into the project. She confirmed the City is using its credit and ability -getting resources for the developer, but the City is not responsible for the money or using General Fund dollars. Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil opened the public hearing. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of one (1) public comment was received electronically prior to 5:00 P.M. related to Public Hearing Item No. 13. [A final total of 1 public comment was received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix. There being no in -person speakers, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil closed the public hearing. MOTION: Council Member Ma'ae moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2022-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance of bonds by the Anaheim Housing Authority for the Buena Esperanza Apartments, seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil and Council Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-aaenda items): None REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Faessel displayed photos of the family of nine who lost everything in a fire and thanked all who helped them relocate closer to family in Moreno Valley and provided supplies, furniture, and assistance, specifically Yesenia Rojas, River Church, Pastor Hitalo, and City departments. He reported that the American Planning Association California State Conference held City Council Minutes of October 4, 2022 Page 16 of 16 their conference at the Marriott Hotel where he gave opening remarks on Sunday followed by a well - attended opening event at the Muzeo. He thanked Police Chief Cisneros and Fire Truck #1 and Battalion Chief #1 for attending the Blue Mass at St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church to recognize public safety officers. Council Member Diaz expressed his disappointment in the passage of SB-1429, stating it does not address unions and unfairly benefits only one party, which he believed was bad for democracy. Council Member Moreno announced the District 3 Neighborhood Services Meeting to be held on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 P.M. at Anaheim High School and encouraged all to attend. He announced the National Coffee with a Cop event in District 3 would be at Norm's Restaurant on Euclid Street on October 5, 8:30 — 10:00 A.M. He noted that the Mobile Family Resources Center would visit the Catalpa/Loara neighborhood 4:30-6:00 P.M. He announced a reading event from author Mariana Galvez for Hispanic Heritage Month at the Central Library on Saturday, October 15 at 11:00 A.M. He announced the annual Dia de Los Muertos event would be held on October 28 at Center Greens Park and the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade would be on October 29. COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Faessel requested recognition of the new 2022-23 Miss Anaheim Beautiful scholarship program participants at a meeting in November as they would be selected on Sunday, October 9. Council Member Moreno requested a review and discussion of the obligations of Angels Baseball per the existing lease for maintenance and upkeep of the stadium, to be held in Closed Session, open session (preferably), or both, upon consultation with the City Attorney. He requested an update at the October 25 meeting on the status of the investigation into the stadium sale and potential legal and/or ethical violations by staff. He also requested a memo to update Council on the three budget modifications regarding library hours, senior services, and joint use agreement made during the budget adoption process. Council Member Diaz requested an informational item to show how much more residents would need to pay for existing City services if there was no tourism industry in Anaheim, similar to Jacksonville, Florida. Council Member Valencia suggested that City Council wear Halloween costumes to the October 25 meeting. ADJOURNMENT: At 8:38 P.M., with no further business to conduct, Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil adjourned the City Council in memory of Daisy Vuksanovich. ectfully submitted, The sa ass, CMC City Clerk Public Comment From: Michael Shepherd <MichaelS@UnitedWayOC.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 1:44 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Housing Authority Item 1 and City Council Item 13 - October 4, 2022 Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello City Council of the City of Anaheim, I am writing in support of Housing Authority Item 1 and City Council Item 13, as listed on the October 4, 2022 agenda, each relating to the issuance of funding to support the development of the Buena Esperanza Apartments (2691 West La Palma Avenue). Thank you for your continued support for permanent supportive housing in the City of Anaheim as a proven solution to end homelessness. We are proud of the partnerships that we have with Jamboree Housing and city staff who have worked together on this development and a commitment to leveraging community resources. In 2018, Orange County United Way launched United to End Homelessness, a powerful collaboration among Orange County's top business, philanthropic, government, faith -based, and non-profit leaders committed to ending homelessness and ensuring housing and services are available for every individual who may need them. United to End Homelessness has been an influential voice in advocating for housing as the solution to end homelessness, and OCUW has always supported and maintained that affordable, stable housing is the building block to success. We appreciate your unique role in bringing housing to support our entire community and look forward to your affirmative votes tonight. Michael Shepherd Housing Advocacy Program Manager United to End Homelessness 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614 Email: Michae1S(c,UnitedWayOC.org Phone: 949.263.6192 V J V V U V JV V V V V m�y �Ai�� swIIIIII I��l���h'� .;�. " � I� �� �'� icy � MARRIOT7 Mww sKoTpumi (,'E11 B' ,tfiTl' 0 ',1 V`;^i IILIIEAIRIN I o IE ' SPIlMli Jennifer L. Hall From: Bobby Olea Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 7:56 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. To the city council members I live in District 3 Lemon and north people are doing street racing during the day it needs to stop Nationwide California Anaheim everywhere is it's very dangerous rather than a little kid got hit during the street racing or other people are even people getting killed please cancel members please go on this issue thank you very much Public Comment From: International Educators' Hall of Fame Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2022 3:20 PIVI To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] The latest news for you Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 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(Refer to CCR Title9, Sections 3910-3935 for Innovation Regulations and Requirements) ❑ Local Mental Health Board approval Approval Date: ❑ Completed 34 day public comment period Comment Period: 5110f21-E18121 ❑ BOS approval date Approval Date: If County has not presented before BOS, please indicate date when presentation to BOS will be scheduled: Note: For those Counties that require INN approval from MHSOAC prior to their county's BOS approval, the MHSOAC may issue contingency approvals for INN projects pending BOS approval on a case -by -case basis. Desired Presentation Date for Commission: Note: Date requested above is not guaranteed until MHSOAC staff verifies all requirements have been met. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2418_v1 1 I P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MH5A) I INNOVATION 'PLANNING County Name: Marin Date submitted: Mental Health $erVICOS Oversight & A=ountability Ca mlesmn Project Title: Student Wellness Ambassador Program (SWAP): A County -Wide Equity -Focused Approach Total amount requested: $1,648,000 Duration of project: 3.5 years Purpose of Document: The purpose of this template is to assist County staff in preparing materials that will introduce the purpose, need, design, implementation plan, evaluation plan, and sustainability plan of an Innovation Project proposal to key stakeholders. This document is a technical assistance fool that is recommended, not required. Innovation Project Defined: As stated in California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Section 3200.184, an Innovation project is defined as a project that "the County designs and implements for a defined time period and evaluates to develop new best practices in mental health services and supports". As such, an Innovation project should provide new knowledge to inform current and future mental health practices and approaches, and not merely replicate the practices/approaches of another community. Section 1: Innovations Regulations Requirement Categories CHOOSE A GENERAL REQUIREMENT: An Innovative Project must be defined by one of the following general criteria. The proposed project: ❑ Introduces a new practice or approach to the overall mental health system, including, but not limited to, prevention and early intervention Z Makes a change to an existing practice in the field of mental health, including but not limited to, application to a different population ❑ Applies a promising community driven practice or approach that has been successful in a non -mental health context or setting to the mental health system ❑ Supports participation in a housing program designed to stabilize a person's living situation while also providing supportive services onsite INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 2 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN :.....��.-... 1 l i Mental Health Services MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT { M H S A ) overalght a A=ouneability ca,„mlxsmn INNOVATION 'PLANNING CHOOSE A PRIMARY PURPOSE: An Innovative Project must have a primary purpose that is developed and evaluated in relation to the chosen general requirement. The proposed project; ❑ Increases access to mental health services to underserved groups ❑ Increases the quality of mental health services, including measured outcomes * Promotes interagency and community collaboration related to Mental Health Services or supports or outcomes ❑ Increases access to mental health services, including but not limited to, services provided through permanent supportive housing Section 2. Project Overview I2:116 r_l:;'i;Jfto]=iIt=16 Young people, parents, educators, and providers in Marin County have all called for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the growing behavioral health needs of Marin County youth. Recent community assessments have highlighted the need for expanded school -based mental health supports for students to address student depression, anxiety, and lack of school connectedness.1 Z California Healthy Kids Survey data show that in Marin County, 29% of 9th graders and 36% of 11th graders experienced chronic sadness and/or feelings of hopelessness, and that 14% of 9th graders and 14% of 11 graders had seriously considered attempting suicide in their life.' Additionally, primary and secondary data indicate that these concerning statistics are even higher amongst Black, Latino/a, Native American, and LGBTQ+ youth in Marin County and that many youth are unsure of where to go for mental health support. While a comprehensive Marin County -wide assessment has not been administered during this pandemic, we know that the isolation experienced by youth during this unprecedented time has taken a toll on the mental health of young people across the country, state and indeed within our county. Numerous state and national studies suggest that the pandemic has exacerbated already alarming rates of F County of Marin Mental Health 5ervices Act FY 2020/2021-2022/2023 Three -Year Plan 2 Marin County Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan. 2020 3 California Healthy Kids Survey [CHKS] 2017-2019-2016: Marin County 1719 Sec CHK5,pdf INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 3 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN til MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight 14 Aeeountability Commission depression and anxiety amongst school -aged kids.4" As schools reopen, heightened levels of anxiety persist for many students as they struggle with the lasting impact of prolonged social isolation and uncertainty. Anecdotal data from Marin County community members, providers, teachers and students over the last year as well as a recent Grand Jury Report- Reading, Writing and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools - underscore the urgent need to address the growing mental health needs of school -aged children in Marin in ways that build on partnerships between the county, schools, and the community. One of the challenges in Marin is that there are 18 different school districts in the county and significant disparities. According to Race Counts, an initiative that tracks racial disparity in California, Marin is "the 1st most racially disparate county in California." Just 1.8% of our white students have been suspended from school while 10.4% of our Black students have. EDUCATION Students Suspended per 100 Students Marin County REST RATE 0.8% 1.1% 1.8% IA56 2% 3.7% 4.5% Native American Asian Filipino White Two or More Latino Pacific Races Islander Advancement Project California: RACE COUNTS. racecounts.org, 2021 hops:J/www.racecounts.orgjcountyjritarinj (accessed Aprll 23. 2 02 1) Data Source: California Department of Education (2018-19) Our Partners: California Calls, USC ©ornsife, PICO California 10.4% am 4 Study on impact of COVID-19 on pediatric mental health released (2021, March 2) retrieved 18 April 2021 from httos://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-03-impact-covid-pediatric-mental-health.htmi 5 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24-30, 2020 Weekly / August 14, 2020 / 69(32);1049-1057 httos://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932al.htm 'https://Obcc.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/impact of the covid19 pandemic on children youth and families .r)df INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 4 1 P a g e COUNTY CIF MARIN �°+�C''�"'-- Mental Health Services MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (M HS A) Oversight a Accountability Ca micstcn INNOVATION PLANNING Meanwhile, over one in four--26%--of our Black students are chronically absent whereas fewer than one in eleven--8,5%--of our white students are chronically absent. EDUCATION Chronically Absent Students per 100 Students Marin County REST RATE 7-3 &3 8.5 12.1 15.6 26 Am'Irl Two or More Races White Latino NariVe A,- -moan Eil... * Advancement Project California: RACE COUNTS, racecounts.org, 2021 https:/Iwww.racecounts.orglcounty/marin/ (accessed April 23, 2021) Data Source: California Department of Education (2017-18) Our Partners: California Calls, LISC ❑ornsife, PICO California INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 5 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN 1 l i Mental Health Services MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (M H S A ) Oversight a Accountability Car„mission INNOVATION PLANNING 9.6% of our Latino students are homeless, whereas only 0.2% of our White students are, HOUSING Student Homelessness N Marina County BEST RATE 0% o% 0.2% 0.4% 0.2% 0.8% [11fic Filipino White Two or More Asian Native American Islander Races cr, Advancement Project California; RACE COUNTS, racecounts:org, 2021 ht[p5:J,fwww.racecounts.orgJcounty/marin/ (accessed April 23, 2021) Data Source: California Department of Education (2018-19) OUT Partners: California Calls, USC ❑ornsife, PICO California 1.5% 9.6% Black I-dtuic To further illustrate these disparities, in 2019, one of the school districts in Marin got California's first school desegregation order in 50 years'. These disparities are also present is in the amount of Peer/Student Wellness Programing available at different schools. Some school districts have the resources to provide robust Peer Wellness; however, this is noway the standard. In fact, proactive peer wellness programming within school districts is the exception and not the norm. Most school districts to not have the capacity to offer peer/student wellness programming. This program intends to disrupt that cycle by building the capacity of school districts to provide proactive wellness support directly to and through students. By centralizing a County -wide approach to Peer Wellness —rather than leaving it to each school or district which have differing amounts of resources —and by engaging trusted community -based partners to provide additional support to Student Wellness Ambassadors from underserved communities, we are hoping to be able to provide expert training and guidance to schools across the county in launching and sustaining successful programs that serve youth in an equitable way. ' https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-21/desegregation-order-sausalito-marin-county INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 6 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING PROPOSED PROJECT Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission A) Provide a brief narrative overview description of the proposed project. A key recommendation in the school strategy of Marin County's Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan is expanding peer supports as a way of breaking down stigma around help seeking and increasing mental health resources on school campuses across the county. Research indicates that School - based peer mentoring programs lead to positive outcomes for both "mentors" and "mentees" including fostering empathy and moral reasoning, connectedness to school and peers, and interpersonal and communication skills$ and can improve mental health outcomes. These programs can also "help with transition points in participants' lives. Mentees in middle school benefit from having an older student help them through the challenges of moving to a new school and the accompanying changes in social relationships that brings. High school mentors build personal skills and confidence that can help prepare them for their lives after high school." This project aims to support students during these critical transition points and throughout their high school years by creating a centralized a county -wide approach to peer wellness programming. The key components of the Student Wellness Ambassador Program (SWAP) include: i A centralized county -wide coordination, training, and evaluation structure: o A Coordinator, housed at the Marin County Office of Education, incoordination with BHRS' Prevention and Outreach team, will develop and implement training, build on partnerships with schools, Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and county entities, oversee recruitment efforts, and provide outreach and support to sites around implementation. o Leveraging partnerships with existing Marin County youth advisory committees, such as the Marin Youth Action Team or Youth Leadership Institute, a committee will be assembled comprised of student wellness ambassador leads that will serve as an integral part of advising on the program and developing an evaluation. Additionally, the Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative (MSWC) has taken the lead in the implementation of the Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan school strategy and will play a key role in providing oversight and direction for this project. The MSWC was formed in 2019 with the leadership of BHRS, MCOE, Marin County school district representatives, and Community Based Organization leaders. The mission of the MSWC is to "foster communication and collaboration between Marin County schools and stakeholders in order to develop, coordinate, implement, and improve s Geddes, 2016: Los Angeles County Youth Mentorship Progi-am INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 7 1 P a g r COUNTY OF MARIN Mu�� "r` . r �v�r1v ices MentalHealthMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT {MHSAj ate.:i�nt 16 Acevuntability Comm ission INNOVATION 'PLANNING policies and programs that will improve the mental health and wellbeing of students." o A county -wide learning collaborative, led by the Coordinator and youth leads, will allow site -based adult leads, Student Wellness Ambassadors (SWAs), and CBO partners to get to know one another, share resources, and develop processes by which students from different schools can engage with wellness ambassadors from other schools should they choose. 0 Robust training for both the Student Wellness Ambassadors and the site -based adult leads so that Wellness Ambassadors and adult site leads feel supported and are equipped with the necessary skills to implement programs on their respective school sites. o Training of Student Wellness Ambassadors will allow for the incorporation of skill - building activities, reinforcement of self -regulation activities, engagement in individual and group activities, and social support to support student mental health needs. Student Wellness Ambassadors will learn mental health first aid for teens, boundary setting, mindfulness techniques, peer engagement strategies, conflict resolution, etc. Wellness Ambassador cohorts may then engage in mental health awareness and advocacy campaigns, peer conversations, and wellness centered activities and meetings to build skills and efficacy and offer peer support for students in need. They will also engage in activities that support the work of BHRS and the Suicide Prevention Collaborative such as Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Month activities. An emphasis will be placed on supporting students transitioning from elementary to middle and middle to high school. Curricula will be drawn upon from existing successful evidenced -based peer mentoring programs that serve underserved youth and are focused on justice, equity and inclusion such as the Madison Park Academy (Oakland) training curriculum. Curricula will be adapted to support our county -wide approach with input from youth, staff, and CBO contractors. o Training for adult site leads will include, for example, cultural responsiveness, building leadership skills, Mental Health First Aid, trainings on suicide prevention, warning signs, mental health symptoms and treatment, and supporting student wellness and self -care. An Equity -focused recruitment and engagement strategy: Student Wellness Ambassadors will be recruited from traditionally underserved communities to ensure that youth impacted by structural racism and other forms of discrimination and students for whom English is a second language are central to this project. CBO contractors with expertise and experience in working with Marin youth from underserved communities such as LGBTQ+, English INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 8 1 P a g r COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission language learners, and African American youth, will support recruitment and provide additional training and support to Wellness Ambassadors through an equity lens. CBO partners and Student Wellness Ambassadors will serve both as an advisory role for the overall project rollout and support sites to engage mentees from underserved backgrounds. Student mentees will be referred through wellness coordination systems (i.e. CST or Coordination of Services Team), teachers, CBO partners, or self -referral. Career Pathways: In conjunction with the Equity -Focus of the program there will be career pathway presentations and panels developed to share information about different potential behavioral health and other helping professions career pathways. Students will have opportunities to volunteer and shadow professionals in the field to gain "real life" experiences and skills that can be applied to future internships and careers. Student Wellness Ambassadors will "graduate" from the program not only with a resume documenting their experience and creating a pathway into helping professions, but with an understanding of their value, skills and abilities, and how they can continue to be of service to their community. Proposed Staffing: Afull-time bilingual/bicultural Program Coordinator, housed atthe Marin County Office of Education will coordinate, in collaboration with BHRS' Prevention and Outreach Team, all aspects of the recruitment, training, and evaluation and serve as a liaison with CBO contractors and specialty trainers. Program Structure: "Mentoring" sessions as well as Student Wellness Ambassador -led school -wide presentations and events will take place mostly during school hours. By embedding this program into the school day as well as providing opportunities for students to receive school/class credit will be explored and implemented to the maximum extent possible, we hope to foster a sense of school belonging and connectedness and in turn support retention and school engagement through this process. Through an intentional matching process, Student Wellness Ambassadors will be assigned 5 mentees and have a regular schedule to create consistency and accountability. In addition to the one-to-one support, SWAB will work with each other to develop school and community projects around mental health and wellness and will provide lunchtime "drop -in" support in safe spaces for students seeking a more informal check -in. SWAs will also develop and provide workshops and resource fairs for parents on mental health and wellness and how to support their young person. Student Wellness Ambassadors will be given ipads for other devise) to take notes, and access training materials and resources. After completing the initial training to become a Student Wellness Ambassador, SWAs will participate in monthly consultation groups and receive individual coaching through the CBOs and site -based leads. Identify which of the three project general requirements specified above [per CCR, Title 9, Sect. 391 Q(a)] the project will implement. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 9 1 P a g r COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission Makes a change to an existing practice in the field of mental heaith, including but not limited to application to a different population. B) Briefly explain how you have determined that your selected approach is appropriate. For example, if you intend to apply an approach from outside the mental health field, briefly describe how the practice has been historically applied. By centralizing a County -wide approach to Peer Wellness —rather than leaving it to each school or district which have differing amounts of resources —we are hoping to be able to provide expert support to schools across the county in launching and sustaining successful programs that serve youth in an equitable way. Since Student Wellness Ambassadors are recruited from within the student population, fewer resources are needed over the long-term once the infrastructure has been established through this project. SWAB will participate in creating training curricula, school orientations, mental health toolkits, and other resources that will benefit current and future students alike. C) Estimate the number of individuals expected to be served annually and how you arrived at this number. At the end of three and a half years, approximately 180 Student Wellness Ambassadors will be identified and trained across 16 school districts (LEAs). Each Ambassador will support approximately 5 students through direct student contact. Therefore, we anticipate serving approximately 900 students through the one on one mentoring. 16 school districts in Marin County will be participating in the program. Current enrollment figures suggest 30 separate schools have students eligible to participate. The program will work to identify one (1) grade level Student Wellness Ambassador for every 90 same grade students at a school. Given that 16,000 students are currently enrolled in grades 6-12, a total of 180 SWAs will be identified to participate in the program. The proposed program has the potential to serve any of the roughly 16,000 6-12 grade students on an annual basis in Marin County. The Student Wellness Ambassadors will have direct impact at the school site by working with peers and opportunities for additional impact to the larger school community through their participation in workshops, events, and other campaigns they participate in to support wellness. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 10 1 13 a g e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission D) Describe the population to be served, including relevant demographic information (age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and/or language used to communicate). The target population is students enrolled in grades 6-12 in Marin County public schools. Student Wellness Ambassadors will be recruited by placing a focus on students that represent the following demographics including Newcomers and English Language Learners, African American, Latina, and LGBTQ+ youth. RESEARCH ON INN COMPONENT A) What are you proposing that distinguishes your project from similar projects that other counties and/or providers have already tested or implemented? While there are a number of different peer mentoring programs across the state and country, to our knowledge, this type of centralized county -wide coordination, training and evaluation structure combined with the equity -focused recruitment and engagement strategy makes this project unique. This project is innovative in taking a new county -wide approach to student peer wellness which aims to maximize resources to increase equity, capacity, and sustainabiIity of student peer support across the county and develop a model for other counties to replicate. B) Describe the efforts made to investigate existing models or approaches close to what you're proposing. Have you identified gaps in the literature or existing practice that your project would seek to address? Please provide citations and links to where you have gathered this information. A literature review of contemporary peer mentoring studies yields substantive evidence about the benefits of peer mentoring programs in the high school setting. However, gaps exist in the context of supporting English Language learners and the LGBTQ+ community. Further, most existing programs exist at the school site or community program level, rather than a county -wide level, as this project proposes. The current literature on peer mentoring programs in the U.S. suggests there is a plethora of innovative peer mentoring programs in existence. Traditionally, these programs have been offered in single school or school district settings, with few programs existing for the purpose of serving historically marginalized groups such as English Language Learners and the LGBTQ+ community. Each of these communities requires unique training and consideration to competently serve, especially at a peer to peer level. To our knowledge, this county/school/community-based organization and youth partnership has not been implemented in this capacity. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 111 P a g C COUNTY OF MARIN Mu�� "r` . r �v�r1v ices MentalHealthMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT {MHSAj ate.:i�nt 16 Acevuntability Comm ission INNOVATION 'PLANNING English Language Learners in existing peer mentoring programs identify a disconnect with mentors when they do not share similar ethnic backgrounds (Rivera et. al, 2013). Disparities in cross ethnic support efforts for English language learners are often attributed to cultural variables. Rosales et al (2017) describes the importance of services for this population to consider cultural variables such as familismo, simpatia, respeto, and facto. Due to the limited availability of mentors in the small school setting, it has been difficult to consistently offer a matching component to such peer mentoring programs. Additionally, LGBTQ+ individuals report difficulty seeking out mentors for several factors including trust in adults, school/organization climate, and fear of lack of confidentiality. LGBTQ+ individuals also face unique challenges many generally trained mentors may not be equipped to address such as family rejection, increased risk of homelessness, and increased risk of substance use (Mallory, 2014). Successful mentorship relationships have been observed when the mentee reports positive school climate, feelings of safety, and contact with "non diversity -shy" individuals (Mulcahy et. al, 2016). Review of existing programs addressing peer mentorship for LGBTQ+ youth identifies "evidence that the use of criteria that are inclusive of —but not limited to —shared sexual orientation and gender identity/expression between youth and mentors may be important for enhancing the quality of mentoring relationships for LGBTQIGNC" e the National Mentorine Research Center Our research indicates that there is a unique opportunity in Marin County to fill the need for peer mentorship on a county -wide basis and simultaneously uplift traditionally underserved groups. By 1.) recruiting naturally occurring relationship Opportunities in individuals from these communities and 2.) providing comprehensive and competent training through a centralized county -wide initiative, these individuals will gain professional development and the opportunity to improve prosocial skills to support and advocate for other members of their communities. Additionally, research suggests program climate and benefits from the peer mentoring relationship are a two- way street. (Straude-Sites, 2012). By engaging this model, we may effectively improve the community experience with improved climate, which in turn may increase engagement in this peer mentorship model. LEARNING GOALS/PROJECT AIMS The broad objective of the Innovative Component of the MHSA is to incentivize learning that contributes to the expansion of effective practices in the mental health system. Describe your learning goals/specific aims and how you hope to contribute to the expansion of effective practices. A) What is it that you want to learn or better understand over the course of the INN Project, and why have you prioritized these goals? INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2418_v1 12 1 i= a g e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission • Can a county -wide centralized coordination and training structure enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of student peer wellness support across Mari County schools? • Does centralizing student peer wellness support county -wide increase equity in who accesses peer mentoring? • By engaging and supporting youth from traditionally underserved communities as lead wellness ambassadors, can we break down stigma around mental health and improve outcomes for youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth in our county? B) How do your learning goals relate to the key elements/approaches that are new, changed or adapted in your project? Learning goals One, Two and Three relate to the care innovative component of this project, whether a county -wide centralized approach to peer supports can produce results and improve susta inability and equity. EVALUATION OR LEARNING PLAN For each of your learning goals or specific aims, describe the approach you will take to determine whether the goal or objective was met. Specifically, please identify how each goal will be measured and the proposed data you intend on using. Learning Question 1: Can a county -wide centralized coordination and training structure enhance the effectiveness and susta inability of student peer wellness support across Marin County schools? • Student wellness Ambassadors survey to measure quality of experience, skill, and leadership development; • Surveys to measure quality and effectiveness of county -wide learning collaboratives and trainings; ■ Comparison data from the California Healthy Kids Survey (CH KS) survey to measure overall changes in school connectedness, feelings of safety at school, perceptions of adult expectations and relationships; • Adaptation of the CHKS survey to measure individual impact of program participation; and • School records will be analyzed pre and post intervention to determine changes in school attendance and performance. Learning Question 2: Question 2: Does centralizing the Peer Wellness programming county -wide increase equity in who accesses peer mentoring? • In year one of the program all schools will be asked to provide demographic data on who accessed student wellness ambassador programs the previous year at their school. If they were not tracking this, they will be asked to approximate to the best of their abilities with consultation support from our evaluator to establish a baseline. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 13 1 P E? g e COUNTY OF MARIN :.....��.-... Mental Health Services MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) overalght a A=ountability Ca mlxsmn INNOVATION 'PLANNING This data will be compared to the demographics of who is accessing peer support in year three of the program. Learning Question 3: By engaging and supporting youth from traditionally underserved communities as lead Wellness Ambassadors, can we break down stigma around mental health and improve outcomes for youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth in our county? • Evidenced based strategies to evaluate stigma reduction programs and outcomes such as utilizing tools from Patrick Corrigan's stigma evaluation toolkit; • Teen Mental Health First Aid past -survey to measure changes in knowledge and attitude towards mental health; • Survey developed by Student Wellness Ambassadors and CBOs to measure stigma reduction in students of color and LGBTQ+ participants; and • School records will be analyzed pre and post intervention to determine changes in school attendance and performance as well as retention and engagement amongst students from traditionally underserved groups. ■ Surveys and focus groups with parents of SWAs and mentees to assess improvements in the quality of their relationship with their student, and their perception of improvements in the child's functioning. Section 3: Additional Information for Regulatory Requirements CONTRACTING If you expect to contract out the INN project and/or project evaluation, what project resources will be applied to managing the County's relationship to the contractors)? How will the County ensure quality as well as regulatory compliance in these contracted relationships? BHRS will contract with the Marin County Office of Education to oversee the training and coordination of this project and with local CBOs for training and outreach efforts wit peer mentors from underserved communities. The CBO contracts will be awarded through an RFP process. A contract will also be awarded to an evaluator through an RFP process. BHRS's Prevention and Outreach team will oversee these contracts and play a central role in advising around the rollout and implementation of the project to ensure alignment with our larger strategic goals. Through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the county will ask questions related to promoting racial equity and ensure at least one member from the target population of the RFP is included on the RFP review committee, in alignment with the new Advancing Racial Equity framework for Marin County contracting. The contracts will be managed by the BHRS Prevention and Outreach Unit Supervisor in collaboration with the MHSA Coordinator to ensure regulatory compliance and MHSA General Standards are implemented throughout. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_vl 14 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING COMMUNITY PROGRAM PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission Please describe the County's Community Program Planning process for the Innovative Project, encompassing inclusion of stakeholders, representatives of unnerved or under - served populations, and individuals who reflect the cultural, ethnic and racial diversity of the County's community. • Our Marin County MHSA Advisory Committee with representatives from the stakeholder groups required in the regulations, came up with a plan for how the County was going to do this round of INN planning at the open November MHSA Advisory Committee meeting which was held via ZOOM —here is a link to those slides. ■ To operationalize that plan, a fiver and a webpage (www.MarinHHS.org/INNPlan) were created to solicit proposals. The flyer was sent via email to over 800 community members including our stakeholder iistserv, our suicide prevention collaborative, and others. The MHSA Advisory Committee played an active role in sharing the flyer with their networks as well. a In addition to the emails, the MHSA Coordinator attended several community meetings including the Coordinated Entry Steering Committee meeting with all the Marin County housing providers and homelessness focused programs to share about this opportunity as well. a The flyer was also sent to all BHRS staff with a request to share their ideas and to share it with their clients/family members. a Updates were shared at the Mental Health Board meetings on a monthly basis. ■ 14 potential ideas were submitted by community members and coalitions through an online webform (www.MarinHHS.org/INNPlan) — two ideas were not included in the review because they either had no cost associated with them or were already in our budget • A Lived Experience Review Committee met virtually on 2/2/21 to discuss the 12 ideas and then scored each proposal on 4 different metrics and provided additional free form feedback(https://marincounty-iotform.com/build/210286586939066) • The top six ideas based on their scores from the lived experience review committee were brought to a leadership review committee who scored this as one of the top two proposals to move forward. • The two finalists were brought to the MHSA Advisory Committee on 2/24/21 who recommended both ideas be pursued. ■ 5 meetings with Community -Based Organizations and providers with experience working with Marin County youth from diverse populations to elicit input around the proposal. • 2 meetings with statewide peer mentoring advocates and program managers • 3 Youth focus groups week of March 15th: o LGBTQ+ high school students o "Newcomers" (middle school) in Spanish o "Newcomers" (high school) in Spanish INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 15 1 P a g e COUNTY OF MARIN Mu�� "r` . r �v�r1v ices MentalHealthMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT {MH5Aj ate.:i�nt 16 Acevuntability Comm ission INNOVATION 'PLANNING • Feedback session on proposal during Marin Schools Wellness Collaborative monthly meeting- March 18th Some of the comments from stakeholder meetines included: "I like the idea of peer mentoring for all students in Marin as a safety net for youth during a difficult transition time of their lives. Peer mentoring will help alleviate the sense of isolation through this matriculating period." "Engaging youth from underserved backgrounds as leaders is really the way to go and can potentially have a really powerful impact in Marin." "The youth are already talking about this and have been wanting this for a long time." "I think it's so effective for students to be the voice and the leaders on this because they're the ones that are experiencing mental health challenges and stress and they can speak much better to what's going on than we can, they're going to be more effective ambassadors than we would be... so I think it's a great idea." "Our students are really craving something like this." "There is a plethora of data that exists that shows the invaluable benefits of peer programs. This is something that is needed in every community." Some of the comments from youth focus groups included: "sometimes money issues keep kids from being able to receive help from professionals and peer to peer support might be good for them." "you would not feel as judged talking to someone outside your school — it's like a blank sleight"- (discussing the county -wide aspect and potential for meeting with Wellness Ambassadors from other schools). [Mentor programs would provide] "someone who has been through the same things and knows what they feel like." "It would be great to be able to talk to someone my age who is also gay or trans" INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 16 I F' •, ; COUNTY OF MARIN :.....��.-... Mental Health services MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) Dwmfght & A=ountability Ca mlesmn INNOVATION 'PLANNING "I feel most comfortable Venting to someone not too much older than me compared to an adult I don't know." COMMUNITY PLANNING PARTICIPANTS AND COUNTY POPULTATION BY RACE/ETHNICITY ■ County Population 0 Community Planning White/Caucasian .111111]IIII{I1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII11flIII{11[IlllllCfllllll[{IIIIII{{IIIII]IIIIIIIIIIII1111IIII11111111I1111111{][C{IIIIICC{IIII][IIIIIICIIIIIIC]CIIII1111111II[IIIII1111111111111111D[IIII 71% illlli)t{II{I�ilnl{>>lllllln{IIIRI[{III{lffl{Il�flllll9j[f11111II{II��IIIIn�Illll{1[{IIIIllilllllll{IIIIIIICIIII11ffIIII11ifIIIIIiEEllllf� 55� Hispanic or Latino 111!!11!lIIIIIIIIIIIII[Illllilllllllllll� 16% iilllll{IIIIIIilllllfmllll�[IIIIII➢f61111iflllllli[IIII111tnllllfflllill 29% Asain/Pacific Islander 11111111111119 6% CIIIIII!!Il1111ClII1111C[II11II 12% Black/African American 190 2% IIIII11In 4% Two or more races j11�11111 4% o% Another race 1% a% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 50% 70% 80% MHSA GENERAL STANDARDS Using specific examples, briefly describe how your INN Project reflects, and is consistent with, all potentially applicable MHSA General Standards listed below as set forth in Title 9 California Code of Regulations, Section 3320 (Please refer to the MHSOAC Innovation Review Tool for definitions of and references for each of the General Standards.) If one or more general standards could not be applied to your INN Project, please explain why. A) Community Collaboration: This project includes community -based organizations, youth advisory boards, schools, and advocacy organizations serving youth in Marin County. B) Cultural Competency: This project will seek to engage underrepresented and underserved youth in Marin County through trusted community -based organizations and stakeholder groups. In addition, the project, evaluation plan, and results will be presented to the Cultural Competency Advisory Board (CABS), MHSA Stakeholder Committee, and other Marin County youth and equity focused stakeholder groups. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 17 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN Mu�� "r` . r �v�r1v ices MentalHealthMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT {MH5Aj ate.:i�nt 16 Acevuntability Comm ission INNOVATION 'PLANNING C) Client -Driven: The nature of this project necessitates that youth take a leadership role in every stage of the development, implementation, and evaluation of this project. Youth are the heart of this project and will be at the forefront of advising on strategic direction and decision making. D) Family -Driven: Parents and caregivers are a critical part of supporting student wellness. As such, families will be engaged to gather input on program design, and evaluation to measure impact of this project. Student Wellness Ambassadors will also provide relevant wellness resources and information to families. E) WeIIness, Recovery, and Resilience -Focused: Peer Ambassador models can break down stigma around mental health and help seeking, promote pro -social behaviors, and provide mutual benefits for both the mentor and the mentee, including leadership and advocacy skills and building connections. F) Integrated Service Experience for Clients and Families: This program will be part of a comprehensive approach to student wellness in Marin schools that focuses on providing multi - tiered systems of support and utilizes coordination structures to refer and track student participation and outcomes. Caregivers will be involved in this program both as participants in SWA events and workshops and in the evaluation. CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT IN EVALUATION Explain how you plan to ensure that the Project evaluation is culturally competent and includes meaningful stakeholder participation. This project will be led by a stakeholder committee that is made up of youth and others from underserved or unserved populations in collaboration with adult leads. Caregivers will also be engaged in the evaluation process. Stipends are included in the budget for both committee meetings as well as key informant interviews and focus groups for inform the evaluation process and program planning/funding continuation. INNOVATION PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY AND CONTINUITY OF CARE Briefly describe how the County will decide whether it will continue with the INN project in its entirety, or keep particular elements of the INN project without utilizing INN Funds following project completion. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 18 1 f' " r; COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) INNOVATION 'PLANNING Murrr'%wr . r �vwr1v Mental Health 5ervicos Oversight $ AeevuntabllitY Commission Determination of whether the program will continue after the end of the Innovation Period using other funding will be made through the Community Planning Process by looking at outcome data, occupancy, cost-effectiveness, student, staff, and parent -feedback, and availability/prioritization of funding. Determination and continuity planning will be included in the FY2024/25 MHSA Annual Update and three-year planning process. Since mentors are recruited from within the student population, fewer resources are needed over the long-term once the infrastructure has been established through this project. There is an existing resource pool that can be tapped into for recruitment of new peers. In addition, peers can help train new cohorts of peer mentors to ensure sustainability. Therefore, funding to maintain this this program once this INN project is complete will be less than the annual costs of each Innovation project year. Will individuals with serious mental illness receive services from the proposed project? If yes, describe how you plan to protect and provide continuity of care for these individuals upon project completion. This program is open to all students regardless of diagnosis. Students identified as needing more intensive mental health supports will be referred to the appropriate resources, including ACCESS. COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION PLAN Describe how you plan to communicate results, newly demonstrated successful practices, and lessons learned from your INN Project. A) How do you plan to disseminate information to stakeholders within your county and (if applicable) to other counties? How will program participants or other stakeholders be involved in communication efforts? The Youth Advisory Committee, evaluator, and staff will provide annual updates presentations and written reports to the Community at large about the project and its status. There will also be a webpage dedicated to this project linked to from the BHRS Prevention and Outreach website, the MCOE website and school district pages, that will house the updates and keep the community informed about progress. School newspapers, newsletters, district email listservs, school newsletters, monthly or bi-weekly meetings with participating LEAS, monthly meeting with participating students, monthly meetings with districts will also be utilized to disseminate information. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 19 1 P a g COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) I INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health $erVICQS Oversight & A=ountability Ca mlcsmn B) KEYWORDS for search: Please list up to 5 keywords or phrases for this project that someone interested in your project might use to find it in a search. 1. Peers 2. Students 3. Wellness Ambassadors 4. Mental Health S. County -wide TIMELINE A) Specify the expected start date and end date of your INN Project January 2022 — June 2025 Bj Specify the total timeframe (duration) of the INN Project 3.5 years C) Include a project timeline that specifies key activities, milestones, and deliverables —by quarter. In advance of the project starting: ■ Release RFPs for CBO providers, develop contract with Marin County Office of Education ■ MCOE recruits and hires Program Coordinator to start Jan 1, 2022 Year 1, quarter 1: (FY21/22: January -March 2022) ■ Student Advisory Committee is formalized, meets monthly during Year 1 • Evaluation framework, protocols, and procedures are developed with lead evaluation partner ■ Site Lead and Student Wellness Ambassador training curriculum developed and vetted • Contracted partners selected from RFP responses, and contracts are approved by the Board of Supervisors o Community -Based Organization (CBO) partners to work with Student Wellness Ambassadors from underserved communities o Evaluator contract ❑ Specialty trainer contracts Year 1, quarter 2: (FY21/22: April -June 2022) INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2418_v1 20 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MH5A) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission ■ 5 Local Educational Agencies will be participating o Coordinator will identify and train site -based leads. o Establish contracts and relationships with CBO providers. o Develop protocols and procedures for training and retention of Student Wellness Ambassadors. o Site Lead Student Wellness Ambassador training curriculum finalized o Baseline evaluation data gathered Year 1, Quarters 3 and 4: (FY22/23: July 2022-Dec 2022)- o 60 Wellness Ambassadors selected and trained across 10 different schools. Year 2, Quarters 1 and 2: (FY22/23: Jan 2023-June 2023) o Program is fully operational at 10 sites o Annual Student Advisory Committee community presentations o Ongoing evaluation o Expansion of most highly specialty trainings for youth and site leads Year 2, Quarters 3 and 4: (FY23/24: July 2023-Dec 2023) 0 10 Local Educational Agencies will be participating. o An additional 10 school site leads will be identified and trained. o An additional 60 Wellness Ambassadors will be trained across 10 different schools. Year 3, Quarters 1 and 2 (FY 23/24: Jan 2024-June 2024) o Program is fully operational at 20 sites Year 3, Quarters 2 and 3 (FY24/25: July 2024-Dec 2024) 0 16 Local Educational Agencies will be participating. o An additional 10 school program coordinators will be identified and trained. o An additional 60 Wellness Ambassadors will be trained across 10 different schools. Year 4, Quarters 1 and 2 (FY 24/25: Jan 2025-June 2025) o Program is fully operational at 30 sites o Determination of whether program will continue after the end of the Innovation Period using other funding. Determination will be made through the Community Planning Process looking at outcome data, occupancy, cost- effectiveness, student -feedback, and availability/prioritization of funding. Determination and continuity planning will be included in the FY2024/25 MHSA Annual Update INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 211 13 a g r COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services arersight $ Aeeountability Commission o Final evaluation report will be submitted to the OAC and shared broadly throughout the county and the state within 6 months of the completion of the Innovation project Section 4: INN Project Budget and Source of Expenditures INN PROJECT BUDGET AND SOURCE OF EXPENDITURES The next three sections identify how the MHSA funds are being utilized: A) BUDGET NARRATIVE (Specifics about how money is being spent for the development of this project) B) BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR AND SPECIFIC BUDGET CATEGORY (Identification of expenses of the project by funding category and fiscal year) C) BUDGET CONTEXT (if MHSA funds are being leveraged with other funding. sources) BUDGET NARRATIVE This budget narrative goes line by line in coordination with the budget on the following pages to provide context and further explanation of the anticipated costs and budget items to fulfill the goals ❑f the project. The budgets are estimates for planning purposes. 1. Materials and supplies: Training materials, technology for staff, incidentals 2. Evaluation Contract: The first consultant for this project will be for Evaluation. Evaluation is a major part of all innovation projects. At the beginning of the project, the evaluator will set up the framework for the evaluation and the collection methods. There is an increase for the last Fiscal Year when there will be more data for evaluation that will be used to determine continuation of the project and develop final findings to be shared. 3. Community Based Organization Contracts: Contracts with three CBO's to provide training and support to Student Wellness Ambassadors from underserved communities. 4. MCOE Contract for Program Coordinator: These costs are based on existing MCOE Project Specialist classification with benefits. 5. Specialty Trainer Contracts: Specialty trainers in mindfulness, youth engagement, Mental Health First Aid and others will supplement the selected curriculum to enhance skills of participating Youth Wellness Ambassadors and adult leads. 6. SWA and stakeholder Incentives: Technology (such as ipads) needed for communication providing resources and information with mentees, taking notes, accessing training materials. Stipends for evaluation focus groups, etc. 7. Indirect Costs: These costs are calculated at 15% and are used to cover the indirect costs of the county costs for program oversight and contract management. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2418_v1 22 1 P a g e COUNTY OF MARIN :.....��.-... Mental Health $erVICQS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (M H S A ) Dwmfght & A=ountability Ca mlcsmn INNOVATION PLANNING 8. Total Non -recurring costs: Total Non -recurring costs is the total for materials and supplies (line 15) 9. Total Consultant costs: Totals adding the consultant costs and the indirect costs 10. Other Expenditures: Incidentals unaccounted for in other budget line items. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_u1 23 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) i INNOVATION 'PLANNING Mental Health Services Oversight $ Aeeountability Commission -03" BUDGET BY FISCAL YEAR AND SPECIFIC BUDGET CATEGORY* EXPENDITURES FY 21122 FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 PERSONNEL COSTS (salaries, (6 months (12 months (12 months (12 months TOTAL wages, benefits) Jan 2022-June July 2022- July 2023- July 2024- 2022) June 2023) June 2024) June 2025) Total Personnel $ - $ - $ - $ - - OPERATING COSTS FY 21122 (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL Total Operating $ - $ - $ - $ - - NON RECURRING COSTS FY 21122 FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL (equipment, technology) (6 months) Materials and Supplies $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $35,000 Total Non Recurring $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $35,000 CONSULTANT COSTS f FY 21122 CONTRACTS (clinical, training, (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL facilitator, evaluation Evaluation Costs $15,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,000 $120,000 Contracts with local Community Based ❑rganizations (recruitment and $75,000 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 $525,000 training for underserved youth) Contract with Marin County Office of $65,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $455,000 Education (Program Coordinator Contracts with specialty trainers (mindfulness, $25,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $175,000 M H FA, etc. SWA and stakeholder $15,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $120,000 incentives Indirect Costs $29,250 $59,250 $59,250 $61,500 $209,250 Total Consultant Costs $224,250 $454,250 $454,250 $471,500 $1,604,250 INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2418_v1 24 1 P a g e COUNTY OF MARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) I INNOVATION 'PLANNING M !J_ C" :''� A t` . r i.� r1v Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Ca micsicn OTHER EXPENDITURES (please explain in budget narrative FY 21122 (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL Total Other Expenditures $ - $ $ - $ $ BUDGET TOTALS FY 21122 (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL Personnel $ - $ - $ - $ - $ Direct Costs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ Non -recurring costs $5,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $35,000 Consultant Costs $224,250 $454,250 $454,250 $471,500 $1,604,250 Other Expenditures $ 2,000 $2,250 $2,250 $2,250 $8,750 TOTAL BUDGET $231,250 1 $466,500 $466,500 $483,750 $1,648,000 INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 25 1 P a 6 e COUNTY OF M,ARIN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA) INNOVATION PLANNING Mental Health Services OVersight $ A.cegantability Commission BUDGET CONTEXT - EXPENDITURES BY FUNDING SOURCE AND FISCAL YEAR (FY) ADMINISTRATION: A. Estimated total mental health FY 21122 expenditures for ADMINISTRATION for the entire (6 duration of this INN Project by FY months) & the following funding sources: FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL 1. Innovative MHSA Funds $29,250 $59,250 $59 250 $61 500 $209,250 2. Federal Financial Participation 3. 1991 Realignment 4. Behavioral Health Subaccount 5. Other funding* 6. Total Proposed Administration EVALUATION: B. Estimated total mental health expenditures for EVALUATION for the entire duration of this INN Project by FY & the following funding sources: FY 21122 (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL 1. Innovative MHSA Funds $15,000 $30,000 $30,000 $45,000 $120,000 2. Federal Financial Participation 3. 1991 Realignment 4. Behavioral Health Subaccount 5. Other funding* 6. Total Proposed Evaluation TOTAL: C. Estimated TOTAL mental health expenditures (this sum to total funding requested) for the entire duration of this INN Project by FY & the following funding sources: FY 21122 (6 months) FY 22123 FY 23124 FY 24125 TOTAL 1. Innovative MHSA Funds $231,250 $466,500 $466,500 $483,750 $1,648,000 2. Federal Financial Participation 3. 1991 Realignment 4. Behavioral Health Subaccount 5. Other funding* 6. Total Proposed Expenditures *If "Other funding" is included, please explain. INN Recommended Project Plan Template_April 2018_v1 261 P a 6 r BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 N. Crescent Way, P.O. Box 3520 Anaheim, California 92803-3520_ www.auhsd.us NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Date: September 8, 2021 To: Anna L. Piercy, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, CA 92803-3520 Katherine H. Smith, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, CA 92803-3520 A[ ]abbar, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, CA 92803-3520 Brian O'Neal, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, CA 92803-3520 Annemarie Randle-Trejo, P.O. Box 3520, Anaheim, CA 92803-3520 Orange County Register, 1771 S. Lewis, Anaheim, CA 92805 Anaheim Bulletin, 1771 S. Lewis, Anaheim, CA 92805 Los Angeles Times, 1375 Sunflower, Costa Mesa, CA 92525 Event News, 9559 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA 90530 You are hereby notified that a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Anaheim Union High School ❑istrict is called for Tuesday the 141h day of September 2021 As a courtesy to the community, members of the public may observe the meeting by livestream on the District's YouTube channel at https:11bit.ly12KEiCDA. Individuals requesting interpretation should contact the executive assistant to the superintendent at morales_p@auhsd.us by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, to allow reasonable arrangement to ensure interpretation services. Closed Session-3.15 p.m. Regular Meeting-6.00 p.m. Michael B. Matsuda Superintendent ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 501 N. Crescent Way, P.0. Box 3520, Anaheim, California 92803-3520, www.auhsd. us BOARD OF TRUSTEES Agenda Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Closed Session-3:15 p.m. Regular Meeting-6:00 p.m. As a courtesy to the community, members of the public may observe the meeting by livestream on the District's YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/2KEiCDA. Individuals requesting interpretation should contact the executive assistant to the superintendent at morales_p@auhsd.us by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, to allow reasonable arrangement to ensure interpretation services. Some items on the agenda of the Board of Trustees' meeting include exhibits of supportive and/or background information. These materials are also posted with the meeting agenda on the District website, www.auhsd.us, at the same time that they are distributed to the Board of Trustees, In compliance with the Americans with disabilities Act, individuals with a disability who require modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should contact the executive assistant to the superintendent at morales—p@auhsd.us by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, to allow for reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER -ROLL CALL ACTION ITEM 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS, CLOSED SESSION ITEMS INFORMATION ITEM This is an opportunity for community members to address the Board of Trustees on closed session agenda items only. Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees should complete a speaker request form, available on the information table, at the back of the room, and submit it to the executive assistant prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of five minutes; each topic is limited to a total of 20 minutes. Board members cannot immediately respond to public comments, as stated on the speaker request form. 4. CLOSED SESSION ACTION/INFORMATION ITEMS The Board of Trustees will meet in closed session for the following purposes; 4.1 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public employee performance evaluation, superintendent. 4.2 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Conference with labor negotiators Mr. Matsuda, Dr. Fried, ❑r. Nien, and Mr. Jackson regarding negotiations and contracts with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Anaheim Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA), Anaheim Secondary AUHSD BOT Regular Meeting Agenda September 14, 2021 Page 1 of 36 Teachers Association (ASTA), California School Employees Association (CSEA), and Mid - Managers Association (MMA). 4.3 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation, potential cases. 4.4 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release. 4.5 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release, HR-2021-22-02. [CONFIDENTIAL] 4.6 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release, HR-2021-22-03. 4.7 To consider matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Conference with legal counsel, anticipated litigation (confidential special education matter). 5. RECONVENE MEETING, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CLOSED INFORMATION ITEMS SESSION REPORT OUT 5.1 Reconvene Meeting The Board of Trustees will reconvene into open session. 5.2 Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Board President Piercy will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and provide a moment of silence. 5.3 Closed Session Report The clerk of the Board of Trustees will report actions taken during closed session. 6. RECOGNITION INFORMATION ITEM Civic Learnfna Recognition by Senator Tom Umbera (SD-34) Senator Tom Umberg (SD-34) will present the District with a Civic Learning Award Resolution recognizing the District for its accomplishments listed below in Civic Learning: 16 California Democracy Schools • Superintendent Michael Matsuda awarded Champion of Civics Award by the California Court System Six schools earned the highest California Civic Learning Awards (Excellence) from the California Court System. Lexington, South, and Walker junior high schools, as well as Cypress, Katella, and Savanna high schools Collectively, the District earned over 28 different Civic Learning Awards ■ Four students selected as National Mikva Soapbox Competition winners 1,963 students earned the State Seal of Civic Engagement, 40 percent of all District graduating seniors, making up two-thirds of the state seal awardees AUHS❑ BOT Regular Meeting Agenda September 14, 2021 Page 2 of 36 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Naming of Facility. Phyllis Fukumoto Science Wing ACTION ITEM Background Information: Board Policy, 5201 Naming of Facility, was adopted on April 14, 2011, by the Board of Trustees, to develop procedures for the naming of facilities to honor individuals in the District. As per the Board of Trustees' request, an ad hoc committee was formed to review the proposals and to make policy recommendations to the superintendent for Board consideration. Current Consideration: The Board of Trustees is requested to approve the request to rename the science wing at Dale Junior High School after Phyllis Fukumoto. Phyllis Fukumoto, a recent retiree, was a science teacher at Dale Junior High School for 35 years. During her tenure, Ms. Fukumoto initiated the vision for the District's Girls' Engineering Day, developed the Saturday science buddies where 8th grade students mentored 1st grade students from the District's feeder elementary schools and was named as Dale Teacher of the Year four different times. The District's ad hoc committee evaluated the request, developed a report, and made a recommendation to the Board for their consideration. Budget Implication: There is no impact to the budget. Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the request. 8. REPORTS INFORMA TION ITEMS 8.1 Reports of Associations Officers present from the District's employee associations will be invited to address the Board of Trustees. 8.2 Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Report PTSA representatives present will be invited to address the Board of Trustees. 9. PRESENTATIONS INFORMATION ITEMS 9.1 Introduction of the 2021-22 Stu ent Representative tv the Board of Trustees Background Information: The position of student representative to the Board of Trustees was created along with the Student Ambassador Program 20 years ago. The student representative to the Board of Trustees represents the 30,000 students of AUHS❑ and reports on student activities throughout the District at all regular Board meetings. Current Consideration: Responsibilities of the student representative to the Board of Trustees includes the following. AUHS❑ BOT Regular Meeting Agenda September 14, 2021 Page 3 of 36 Jennifer L. Hall From: Bobby Olea Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 5:02 PM To: Public Comment Cc: Theresa Bass Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Thevor. Trevor. Please. Act as man and tell us the truth. What are you giving money angel stadium dill you're a bad candidate for mayor. You should step down for the good for the good people for Anaheim. You don't under close scrutiny as it is you're a bad man shame on you shame on you drop out of the race please Sent from my iPhone Jennifer L. Hall From: Bobby Olea Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 5:28 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Why are you being so cruel Thevor Sent from my iPhone Jennifer L. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. To Dr. Marano I know you have two more months on counsel and I wanted to personally s I want to talk about thank you for the six years that you served on the city Council awish you the best in your future endeavors Sent from my iPhone Jennifer L. Hall From: Bobby Olea Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:09 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. And also too Trevor stop acting being a child and sleep to the people that want to speak to you that that's concerned about the the angel stadium scandal. You can reach me at '. God bless you. Sent from my iPhone Jennifer L. Hall From: Bobby Olea Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:13 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Please, Trevor, resign resign? Resign Sent from my iPhone