05/02/2023ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 2, 2023
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting included
teleconference participation by Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz from: 2027 Allen PI NW,
Washington DC, 20009. This Notice and Agenda were posted at the teleconference location. Public
comment on the agenda from this address was allowed pursuant to Government Code Section
54954.3.
The regular meeting of May 2, 2023 was called to order at 4:02 P.M. in the Council Chamber of
Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related
material were duly posted on April 27, 2023.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Rubalcava,
Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks (in
person). Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz (via teleconference).
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City
Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 4:04 P.M., Mayor Aitken recessed to Closed Session for consideration of the
following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director
Name of Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW),
Local 47; and IBEW, Local 47 Part -Time Customer Service Employees
At 5:01 P.M., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Rubalcava,
Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks (in
person). Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz (via teleconference).
INVOCATION: Reverend Jessica Strysko, Anaheim United Methodist Church
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Rubalcava
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the 2022 Anaheim Mills Act Recipients
Mayor Aitken reported the City created the Mills Act program in December 2000 to encourage the
preservation of the City's historical resources. She highlighted property owners could apply to the
program to receive potential property tax reductions in exchange for the preservation and
rehabilitation of their property. She noted the City's Mills Act program is one of the largest in the
State. She introduced Associate Planner Amanda Lauffer to present the recipients.
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Associate Planner Amanda Lauffer reported Anaheim includes four (4) historic districts which include
approximately 1,500 historic properties. She noted the majority of properties are located in Downtown
Anaheim. She presented a video highlighting the 12 Mills Act property recipients was displayed. She
noted with the new additions, the City has over 400 Mills Act properties, making it the third -largest
program in the State and the largest in Orange County. She introduced the 2022 Mills Act Recipients
who were each recognized by the City Council.
Recognizing Paul Kott Realtors Inc. for their 41 years of business
Mayor Aitken mentioned Paul Kott Realtors Inc. opened on April 12, 1982, and has developed into a
full -service company offering real estate consulting, owner and tenant representation, and property
management. She presented the proclamation to Paul Kott, owner of Paul Kott Realtors, Inc. Mr. Kott
thanked the City Council for the recognition and thanked his staff, supporters of the business, and
family for their continued support.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Benefits Manager Sara Girgis thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition. She reported
according to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health
condition. She noted in the month of May, Human Resources will raise awareness of the resources
and benefits available to them, including the Work of Art program.
Recognizing May 15 — 21, 2023, as Bike to Work Week
Management Assistant Vanessa Esparza highlighted the purpose of Bike to Work Week is to inspire
individuals to embrace the healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. She noted the
importance of bicycle safety and thanked the City Council for the proclamation.
Recognizing May 7 — 13, 2023, as National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Anaheim Vice President of Tourism & Partnership Pepe Avila thanked the City Council for the
proclamation and provided a brief history of the company's relationship with local hotels. Mr. Avila
noted the tourism industry employs over 40,000 residents from the City of Anaheim. He mentioned a
preliminary report on Anaheim tourism in 2022 showed approximately 25.5 million visitors in the City
including 1.6 million international tourists. Mr. Avila reported international tourists spent $900 million
in Anaheim in 2022. He mentioned the goal for the company in the next year is to focus on
international travel and launching new programs to build back attendee numbers.
Recognizing May 20, 2023, as Kids to Parks Day
Community Services Superintendent Nikki Sandusky accepted the proclamation. She thanked the
City Council for the recognition and provided an overview of services available at the Oak Canyon
Nature Center. She announced the Anaheim Children's Festival at Pearson Park on Saturday, May
201h from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. She encouraged residents to visit Anaheim.net/parks for more
information on park spaces available to the public.
Recognizing May 22, 2023, as Harvey Milk Day
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported Item No. 08 was removed by staff and will be brought forward at a
later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa
Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, a notice of translation services, and a
brief decorum. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 40 public comments were received
electronically prior to 6:00 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the
jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council. [A final total of 42 public comments were received
electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix.
Paul Hyek requested additional services for homeless individuals, including "walk-in" services and to
encourage partnerships with local faith -based organizations.
Bruce Goodman, representing the Chance Theatre, commented on upcoming performances at the
venue and their efforts to outreach to the diverse community through the performing arts. He
requested ongoing support from the City for their community theatre efforts.
Jeanine Robbins requested the City Council release the results of the corruption investigation and
expressed concerns regarding Council Members who may have their names included in the report.
Mike Robbins requested the City Council release the results of the corruption investigation and
expressed concerns that Council Members may be seeking to repress the report.
John Dunton expressed concerns regarding the City's perceived reluctance to release the report with
the results of the corruption investigation and his intent to follow up with the judicial system if it is not
released.
Fred Sigala, Jr. requested the City Council release the results of the corruption investigation and
expressed concerns that there may be a conflict of interest on the part of the City and law firm
regarding this matter. He noted the vote on this item may result in decreased public trust and
transparency.
Mariana Angeles (translation: Spanish) requested transparency into City business, the need for rent
control in the City, lack of maintenance in parks and green spaces, and requested the corruption
investigation report be released to the public.
Carmen Landin (translation: Spanish) requested the corruption investigation continue and that the
report be released to the public. She expressed hope that Council Member Kurtz would attend a
March of Lights event on May 31"
Gabriela Velazco (translation: Spanish), representing the Ponderosa neighborhood Mothers in Action,
requested the corruption investigation continue and that the report be released to the public.
Vern Nelson expressed concern with the corruption investigation report, stating Council's actions
tonight may appear to be a cover-up. He expressed concerns that there may be a conflict of interest
on the part of the City and law firm regarding this matter.
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David Duran requested the corruption investigation report be released to the public and expressed
concerns that there may be a conflict of interest on the part of the City and law firm regarding this
matter. He requested hybrid City Council meetings in the future.
Sandra Cazares provided her comments in Spanish and English. She requested the corruption
investigation report be released to the public and expressed concerns that there may be a conflict of
interest on the part of the City and law firm regarding this matter. She requested decorum from the
Council Members when speakers address themselves at the podium.
Eimy Arellano (translation: Spanish) expressed concern with the potential sale of Anaheim stadium
and requested the corruption investigation report be released to the public.
Carolina Mendez requested accountability and transparency with regard to releasing the results of
the corruption investigation report. She stated local government has more influence on the day-to-day
lives of residents and encouraged the City Council to take the appropriate action regarding the report.
Kenneth Batiste expressed concern with the City Council's reluctance to release the corruption
investigation report and ongoing issues related to public transparency into City business. He also
requested increased support for rent control and services for Hispanic residents.
Samuel Carlin spoke as a representative of Teamsters Local 952 (Anaheim Convention Center Part -
Time employees) regarding contractual matters, including a small wage increase. He requested the
City Council's support regarding the proposed multi -year proposal before the City's bargaining team.
John Thomas, employee of the Convention Center, acknowledged the hard work done by the
Convention Center's employees during the pandemic and requested support for their current
employment proposal before the City Council, especially the wage increase.
Anastacia Bean, employee of the Convention Center, stated they have not received a wage increase
since before the pandemic and are requesting fair compensation for the services the Convention
Center employees provide.
Ruben Soto expressed his personal faith beliefs and his continued support for homeless services in
the community. He suggested the City consider a program similar to the "exit" program run by the
Sheriff's Department.
Ron Bengochea spoke regarding his military service and lifelong Anaheim residency. He stated he
was opposed to districting of the City and his continued request for the City Council's support for the
Veterans' cemetery.
Cecil Jordan Corkern spoke regarding various aspects of the City budget, including descriptions of
the various sections.
A. Garcia thanked the City Council, Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tem for their efforts on behalf of Rancho
La Paz, including the resources through Anaheim Public Utilities, which she had previously brought
up as a matter of concern before the City Council.
Michael Fiore, Director of Outreach for Voices for Awareness Facing Fentanyl, introduced Pastor Phil
Aguilar and invited members of the City Council to an upcoming community event, and provided
details regarding his organization's efforts to provide education regarding fentanyl abuse and
overdose. He requested the City Council's support in providing resources for their upcoming event.
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Andrea Manes invited members of the City Council to upcoming festival events including the Anaheim
Childrens Festival and noted the sponsorship recognitions. She also highlighted the St. John the
Baptist Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival. She provided flyers for both events and expressed
gratitude for the City's efforts.
Len Beckman thanked the members of the City Council for their service and spoke regarding his
previous efforts to educate the community about drug abuse. He spoke regarding code enforcement
activities related to roosters in residential areas.
Donna Acevedo -Nelson, a lifelong Anaheim resident, spoke regarding her personal experience with
her son's murder. She expressed concern that black residents and visitors in Anaheim who are riding
bicycles may be being stopped inappropriately.
Mark Richard Daniels spoke regarding the corruption investigation and strongly requested that the
City Council release all results to the public, regardless of negative publicity for the City.
Karen Romero Estrada, a lifelong Anaheim resident in District 2, spoke regarding the corruption
investigation and noted several Council members ran their campaign based upon restoring
government transparency and trust. She requested the public received full access to the report's
findings.
Penelope Lopez spoke regarding the corruption investigation and requested full disclosure of the
report to restore public trust. She also requested the City Council provide hybrid access to the City
Council meetings to expand participation.
Cecilia Flores requested City Council oppose the plan for a charter school in the community in a
space currently utilized by a church, as it will have potential negative impacts on traffic and noise
She would prefer an alternative project, such as a community or senior center.
Marc Herbert requested Wi-Fi access in the City Council Chamber for future meetings and assistance
with navigating the meeting's content. He requested clarification as to the placement of Council
communications on the agenda and whether it is a priority as related to City business meetings.
Bryan Kaye provided comments on his personal experience with various elected officials. He
expressed support for parents in the community and requested the City Council treat the public with
the same respect the public shows them.
Card #3183 (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding her commitment to raising her children and the
negative impacts she is experiencing due to her blindness in one eye. She is experiencing difficulty
with an adjacent property where the residents appear to have mental health and drug issues. She
expressed concerns regarding her family's safety.
Mayor Aitken requested staff to assist the speaker.
Bob Donelson expressed support for the employee agreement mentioned by the Anaheim
Convention Center workers earlier in the meeting. He also requested support for the Veterans'
Cemetery.
Council Member Kurtz reported no public comments from the teleconference location.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Kurtz reported her attendance at a performance by the Anaheim Ballet at Roosevelt
Elementary School and thanked them for performing and educating the students on the importance of
arts and sports. She thanked the Anaheim Transportation Network for sponsoring the Earth Day art
contest at Betsy Ross Elementary School. She thanked Congressman Lou Correa for securing grant
funds for Anaheim Public Utilities to begin construction on a Learning Center on Vermont Street. She
congratulated the students who participated in races with constructed solar power cars and
congratulated Mayor Aitken on her victory over Congressman Correa in the races.
Council Member Diaz highlighted Sawali Grill, a Filipino restaurant located at 3414 West Ball Road.
He reported the next Rebuild Beach community meeting will take place on Thursday, May 4th at 6:00
P.M. at the West Anaheim Youth Center.
Council Member Faessel congratulated the Orange County Conservation Corps for opening their new
Warehouse and Food Pantry located in District 5. He thanked his Council colleagues for attending the
grand opening with him. He highlighted his attendance at the Anaheim Elementary School District's
Annual Music, Art & Creativity Festival at Pearson Park. He celebrated the Anaheim Public Mobile
Library's 65th anniversary at the Miraloma Family Resource Center and thanked the Public Library
staff for organizing the event. He reported , pursuant to Assembly Bill 1234, he attended the
Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) federal advocacy trip in Washington D.C.,
with Council Member Kurtz and noted meetings with the Department of Justice, the House Committee
on Energy and Commerce, U.S. Chamber of Commerce House Transportation Majority Committee,
various members of Congress, and Senator Alex Padilla. He mentioned his attendance at the Higher
Ground Resource Fair at Lincoln Elementary School. He thanked Congressman Correa for securing
$5 million in grant funding for the Orange County Sanitation District's Super Critical Water Oxidation
Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava recognized community organization Green Bird for hosting a trash pickup
in District 3 at Pearson Park. She mentioned her participation at Anaheim High School's Rockets and
Robots event, which provides exposure for students to explore STEM related fields. She attended
Project SAY's leadership meeting and highlighted a student's request to reignite the Youth
Commission. She noted a topic highlighted during the meeting was the importance of community
involvement and reaching out to local legislators. She noted she and Council Member Kurtz visited
the facility where items for the Anaheim Halloween Parade were stored and mentioned the City was
searching for a new storage facility for the items. She highlighted Small Business Week by
highlighting small businesses located on Center Street and encouraged residents to support local
businesses. She reported the first District 3 Community Stakeholders meeting took place on April
20th and highlighted the feedback received by the community, district demographics, and results from
the district survey. She mentioned the next community meeting will take place on June 2nd. She
highlighted the local restaurant El Pollo Fino, their upcoming 30th anniversary in June, and a
community event attended by former professional boxer Roberto Duran. She highlighted the Anaheim
Transportation Network's transportation programs and a coloring contest held at Betsy Ross
Elementary School. She welcomed District 3's newest resident, Noelle Miranda. She mentioned the
Cinco de Mayo Festival beginning Thursday, May 3rd, and highlighted Felipe Guerena, a member of
the founding family of the Cinco de Mayo Festival. She reported he passed away in January 2023
and acknowledged the hard work and commitment Mr. Guerena had for celebrating the Mexican
culture and heritage in the City.
Council Member Meeks recognized the 2022 Mills Act recipients and previous recipients for being a
special part of City history. She highlighted her attendance at the Orange County Conservation Corps
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Food Pantry grand opening and highlighted their work assisting young individuals entering the
workforce. She reported her attendance at the Library's Mystery Luncheon fundraiser, a District 6
neighborhood meeting, and emphasized the importance of motion lighting to deter burglars.
Council Member Leon highlighted the Children's Day Fun Fair held at Barton Park on April 29th and
thanked community partners for assisting with the event. He thanked his staff, District 2
commissioners, and highlighted Community Services Parks Manager JJ Jimenez for his assistance
with organizing the event. He congratulated Gilbert High School for the opening of their new food
pantry "El Mercadito," in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank. He thanked Anaheim Public
Utilities for providing him with tours of two groundwater treatment facilities and one power plant. He
thanked the Anaheim Police Department Mounted Unit for visiting Stoddard Elementary School and
encouraged his colleagues to stop by to visit. He noted a few items related to homelessness,
including the clean-up of an area on La Palma Avenue and potential pilot programs with Union
Pacific. He highlighted Amazing Cakes as the April Business of the Month, located off Magnolia
Avenue and Crescent Avenue, and Exo Sushi as the April Restaurant of the Month. He recognized
Asian American Pacific Islander Month and emphasized his support and appreciation for the Asian
American Pacific Islander community.
Mayor Aitken thanked Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee for inviting her to an
Earth Day Tree Planting ceremony at Benito Juarez Elementary School and assisting with the
Anaheim Sustainability Center. She thanked Congressmember Lou Correa for securing grant funds
for the center. She highlighted her attendance, along with her Council colleagues, at the Anaheim
Police Department swearing -in ceremony for three new officers. She congratulated the officers and
welcomed them to the City. She attended a tour of the Center of Hope permanent supportive housing
facility with Speaker -Designate Robert Rivas and Assemblymembers Avelino Valencia and Sharon
Quirk -Silva. She reported her attendance at the swearing -in ceremony for Federal Judge Fred
Slaughter. She highlighted Magnolia High School's Farm to Table dinner, which teaches students
about sustainability, business plans, and how to overcome food deserts. She attended a tour of The
Dwelling Place food pantry and highlighted the program, which acts as a free grocery store for the
public. She expressed interest in bringing a similar program to other parts of the City.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool encouraged the public to visit Fiesta United.org for more information on
the Cinco de Mayo Festival. He mentioned the Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R) Department will be
implementing a plan to educate Anaheim youth on the dangers of opioid overdoses. Over the last
month, AF&R has been working with the Anaheim Union High School District to equip and train all
Anaheim high schools in the dangers of opioid overdoses. There have been two training sessions,
coordinating training with over 30 school nurses and 70 school principals, and vice principals. He
reported a third class will be held on May 5th to train all the school sports trainers and coaches. He
noted the City has developed a plan to utilize funds received from an opioid settlement to equip
"Opioid Overdose" boxes in each school and provide subsequent training on how to treat an
overdose. He noted the City will continue to support the schools in the future with training scheduled
for the fall in "assembly" style presentations to students and parents.
City Manager Vanderpool reported Anaheim Public Utilities will be celebrating Water Awareness
Month in May by encouraging residents and businesses to make water conservation a way of life. He
encouraged residents to visit the City's booth at the Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market on May 25th
between 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to learn about saving water, available rebates, and to watch a
`pipe tapping' demonstration.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:38 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Aitken
pulling Item No. 06 and Council Member Kurtz pulling Item No. 09 for separate discussion.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and
adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented in accordance with reports, certifications,
and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar,
seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of March 13, 2023.
D116 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Chance Theater on their 14 awards received at the Orange
County Theater Guild Awards, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's Dedication Plaque
Ceremony commemorating the school's recent renovations, Mothers Against Drunk Driving of
Southern California's Power Talk 21 on their efforts to encourage parents to talk to their
children about alcohol abuse, and Casey Ortiz on receiving a $50,000 Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship from Southern California Edison.
D155 3. Approve the 2023 Biennial Modifications to the 2021-2024 Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Unified Local Plan, and Regional Plan (Orange Regional Planning Unit).
D180 4. Accept the bids from Onsite Tire Services and Daniel's Tire Service, in a combined amount of
$75,678 plus applicable taxes, for as -needed roadside tire repair services for a one year
period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute
the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9683.
D180 5. Accept the bid from R&S Soil Products, Inc., in the amount of $62,100 plus applicable taxes,
to provide landscape mulch for the Right of Way Division of the Public Works Department for
a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9675.
7. Approve the Final Map for Tract No. 19177, located at 1442 North Dale Avenue, for an 18-
AGR-14090 unit, single-family residential townhome project with open space, private drive, and a
recreation -leisure area [Bonanni Development Company V, LLC]
D175 8. Approve a Right of Way Contract — State Highway Agreement and a Permanent Highway
Easement Deed with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans); authorize the
City Clerk to release the Easement to Caltrans; and authorize the acceptance of a payment, in
the amount of $11,400; and approve allocating a portion of the payment as reimbursement to
Public Works for a right-of-way construction permit (Miraloma Way Cul-De-Sac).
Item No. 8 was withdrawn by staff and will be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
BUSINESS CALENDAR:
6. Approve an Agreement with the Anaheim Union High School District, in an amount not to
AGR-14089 exceed $50,000 annually, for use of District athletic fields at Trident Education Center, South
Junior High School, and Sycamore Junior High School for a five year period; and authorize
the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and related
documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
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Director of Community Services Sjany Larson -Cash stated the item recommended for approval is
similar to a 2018 agreement between the City and the Anaheim Union High School District (District),
which was terminated in 2021 due to the pandemic. Director Larson -Cash noted the demand for
athletic field use by community sports organizations continues to escalate. The City and the School
District have agreed to expand their partnership to make additional field space available. The
proposed agreement will provide youth -serving nonprofit sports organizations with access to fields at
no cost.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken requested clarification as to how the nonprofit organizations are
selected. Director Larson -Cash responded with the qualifications, which include Anaheim -based
residency requirements and nonprofit youth sports organization status. There is an internal policy that
prioritizes youth and the sport in season. Staff also verifies residency via player rosters. The
agreement will become effective upon School District approval.
Council Member Faessel, Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, and Council Member Meeks expressed
support for the agreement. Director Larson -Cash noted the City does have agreements with other
school districts for joint use for certain events and activities.
Council Member Leon requested clarification regarding use of South Junior High School's track.
Director Larson -Cash responded the use of the track may be a separate issue that can be agreed
upon if the subject agreement is renegotiated.
Council Member Kurtz thanked Director Larson -Cash and her staff for their work at cleaning up
contamination at Boysen Park.
MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to approve an Agreement with the Anaheim Union High School
District, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually, for use of District athletic fields at Trident
Education Center, South Junior High School, and Sycamore Junior High School for a five year period;
and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and
related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement,
seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
F130.3 9• ORDINANCE NO. 6556 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
AGR-1427.7 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Seventh Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement for
the collection, handling, processing, recycling, transportation, and disposal of solid waste
within the city limits of Anaheim for Republic Waste Services of Southern California, LLC, dba
Anaheim Disposal (introduced at the City Council meeting of April 18, 2023, Public Hearing
Item No. 31).
DISCUSSION: Council Member Kurtz reported that she was still receiving complaints from residents
regarding trash pickups. She requested clarification as to whether Republic Services will ensure they
meet not only the current requirements but any additional requirements as a result of the new
contract. Director of Public Works Rudy Emami provided details regarding several of the resident's
complaints and will be preparing a memorandum to the City Council with additional information as to
various measures being taken by the City.
Council Member Diaz expressed disappointment with State Bill (SB) 1386, which will increase costs
to residents and businesses.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava inquired of the Republic Services representative as to the cause of delays
in trash pick up recently experienced by residents. The representative confirmed it was not due to
staffing issues and that they are meeting weekly with City staff to address community concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava reminded the vendor that the City contracts with them to provide reputable
services and to convey that message to their leadership.
Council Member Faessel commented that he has received similar complaints from his District's
constituents and expressed support for a return to a good business partnership.
In response to a request from Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava, Director Emami provided a summary of the
proposed ordinances under consideration for this item, highlighting the new organics requirement set
by SB 1383. He noted the significant educational component that will go along with the
implementation of the requirements. Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava requested a copy of the enforcement
ordinance.
MOTION: Council Member Meeks moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 6556
(ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Seventh
Amended and Restated Franchise Agreement for the collection, handling, processing, recycling,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste within the city limits of Anaheim for Republic Waste
Services of Southern California, LLC, dba Anaheim Disposal, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Diaz, Leon,
Rubalcava, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D112 10. Review and modify the decision of the previous City Council to immediately release the
investigative report being prepared by JL Group, LLC to address concerns raised by the
investigative team, be consistent with the terms of the parties' contract, minimize the City's
exposure to liability for constitutional/privacy rights violations, and preserve applicable
privileges; and appoint Scott Tiedemann of the firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as Special
Counsel to advise the City concerning the JL Group investigation and report, and authorize
Special Counsel to work with JL Group to prepare a report that can be publicly released
without exposing the City to liability or violating rights or privileges.
Chief Assistant City Attorney Kristin Pelletier stated that following the concerns raised by Honorable
Judge Clay Smith with respect to privacy and privileged concerns in regard to the final investigative
report, staff reviewed the concerns and recommended the City retain Special Counsel to advise the
City and formulate a pathway where an investigative report can be released that gives the public the
JL Group investigative results without violating privacy interests, constitutional rights, or applicable
privileges. Ms. Pelletier stated that in August of 2022, in the wake of an FBI affidavit detailing
potential criminal conduct on the part of former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu, the City retained JL
Group, LLC to conduct an independent investigation. Consistent with other investigations involving
City officials/employees, the contract between the City and JL Group provided that JL Group's work
product and report would be confidential in order to protect applicable privileges and constitutional
privacy rights. Approximately three months after the contract was approved, at the November 15,
2022, City Council meeting, former Council Member Jose Moreno made a motion to publicly release
JL Group's report immediately upon its receipt. Since the City had no knowledge of what JL Group's
investigation was uncovering and no basis to contemplate or expect that the release could invade the
privacy rights or other privileges. After JL Group and Judge Smith became aware of the Council's,
Judge Smith through a progress report cautioned the City about the privacy interests that could be
implicated by the release and recommended that the City take appropriate remedial action. More
specifically, the November 2022, December 2022, and January 2023 progress reports submitted to
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the City by Judge Smith highlighted these concerns, and suggested that the City consider removing
privileged and confidential information from the report before its distribution. Ms. Pelletier noted that
are two type of information that are of concern; attorney -client privilege information which was
provided to JL Group, and Employee Privacy Rights.
Ms. Pelletier stated that staff recommends appointing Scott Tiedemann of the firm of Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore to advise the City concerning JL Group's investigation and report and authorize him to work
with JL Group/JL Group report to formulate a report that can be publicly released. She noted the
unredacted report will only be released to Scott Tiedemann of the firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore,
Human Resources Director Linda Andal, and herself for review. She also noted the unredacted report
will not be released to the Council and will not play any part in determining what does and does not
get released She mentioned the likelihood of protection and public release if any misconduct was
found against a high-ranking public official. There will also be a review for potential employee
misconduct and potential discipline, as well as action to authorize the JL Group to work with the
District Attorney's Office to share information.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks confirmed the City Council has been advised regarding the
release of confidential information and stated it was concerning to her and wanted the Council to
have this discussion. She further stated this will in no way slow the investigation or limit the scope of
the investigation, and the City has provided information to the District City Attorney to pursue any
criminal actions. She confirmed the public will receive the results that tells the story to the community
without violating privacy or other protected rights.
Ms. Pelletier confirmed that the report will be redacted but organized in a manner that is useful.
In response to an inquiry from Council Member Kurtz, Ms. Pelletier stated the report will be available
with 30 days of the receipt of the report. The report is due July 1 st, with the possibility the report would
be submitted after July 1st if additional time is required to review the report.
Ms. Pelletier provided Council Member Leon with a brief overview of the review process following
receipt of the report. In response to an inquiry from Council Member Leon, Judge Smith provided
details as to the process if criminal activity were to be found, including involvement by the Orange
County District Attorney's Office or referral by the City Attorney's Office to the District Attorney. Chief
Assistant City Attorney Pelletier provided additional information as to the process the City would take
regarding employee rights related to disciplinary processes and protected personnel matters. There is
a balancing determination between the public's rights to information and personnel protections.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, Ms. Pelletier noted the Special Counsel was
recommended as a completely neutral party and not a potential subject of the investigation. The JL
Group is in concurrence with the selection of the Special Counsel. Judge Smith informed the City
there may be privacy matters related to personnel disclosures as a result of the investigation, which
are protected
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava expressed concerns with the position the current Council is placed in,
given that the previous Council was not properly advised on the action they took to release the report;
and requested Judge Smith advise the Council and provide his opinion on the matter. In response,
Judge Smith stated it is not his role to advise the City Council, but they should be mindful of
protecting personnel matters as required by law. There is a balance between the public's right to
information and constitutionally protected privacy rights. He further stated the City should not waive
attorney -client privileges without careful consideration; and is in agreement with the action
recommended to City Council.
City Council Minutes of May 2, 2023
Page 12 of 15
Council Member Faessel thanked Judge Smith for his comments and that he concurred with the
opinion of the City's legal counsel to protect personnel rights while concurrently providing a form of
the report for public review. Judge Smith confirmed there has been no external interference with the
investigation, the investigation has been adequately funded, and the investigators have been
provided adequate time.
Mayor Aitken requested clarification regarding how anonymous sources, third parties, or City
employees who do not want to be identified but want to share information will be handled. Judge
Smith commented the report is still in draft format and those matters have not yet surfaced.
Mayor Aitken requested clarification as to at what level, such as elected, appointed, or operational
employee or official, do privacy protections come into play. Ms. Pelletier responded it is a balancing
test based upon the nature of the misconduct. Mayor Aitken requested clarification as to the fiscal
impact to the City regarding the potential hiring of the Special Counsel. Ms. Pelletier responded the
Special Counsel's firm has an existing on -call agreement with the City, however, the amount is much
less significant than that already anticipated for the investigation.
Mayor Aitken expressed support for having a publicly available report that provides enough
information to the public regarding the results of the investigation, but is also considerate of personnel
and privacy protections.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested clarification regarding the other privileged items which may
make their way into the report, even if they are not primary to the investigation report. Ms. Pelletier
stated the City should take careful consideration before a waiver of other attorney -client information
which may be included in the report.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested clarification as to when the City can expect the investigation
report, as it has been stated that there may be a delay due to the unavailability of certain City
documents, although the City Clerk had confirmed that the requested documents had been provided.
She did state there were two matters before the City Council this evening, one being the modification
of the agreement with the JL Group and the other the hiring of Special Counsel. Ms. Pelletier stated
the City Council can consider both items in one motion or individually.
Council Member Diaz confirmed he was in support of the immediate release of the report and is not
concerned with any actions he has personally taken. He did want to make sure the redactions are
only limited to the personnel protections, and not to hide any other result. Ms. Pelletier stated it is not
the City's intent to withhold any relevant information, but to ensure privacy protections are adhered to.
She also confirmed that she is not aware of any instance of the City Council having any previous or
current knowledge of the results of the report, which is highly confidential.
In response to Council Member Leon, Special Counsel Scott Tiedemann provided detail as to his
background and experience working with the City. It was confirmed the Special Counsel will assist the
City to ensure personnel protections are not violated as a result of the release of the public version of
the report.
Council Member Diaz commented the report will show facts.
MOTION: Council Member Meeks moved to modify the decision of the previous City Council to
immediately release the investigative report being prepared by JL Group, LLC to address concerns
raised by the investigative team, be consistent with the terms of the parties' contract, minimize the
City's exposure to liability for constitutional/privacy rights violations, and preserve applicable
City Council Minutes of May 2, 2023
Page 13 of 15
privileges; and appoint Scott Tiedemann of the firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore as Special Counsel to
advise the City concerning the JL Group investigation and report, and authorize Special Counsel to
work with JL Group to prepare a report that can be publicly released without exposing the City to
liability or violating rights or privileges, seconded by Council Member Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 5 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, and Meeks); NOES — 1 (Mayor Pro
Tem Rubalcava); ABSTAIN - 1 (Council Member Faessel). Motion carried.
D155 11. Receive an informational report on current policy for homelessness services in the City and
provide direction to staff, as necessary, regarding shelter offerings to unhoused people with
Anaheim ties during inclement weather. (continued from the City Council meeting of April 18,
2023, Item No. 29).
Deputy Director of Housing & Community Development Sandra Lozeau reported resources available
to the City include the Community Care Response Team (CCRT), the BeWell Hope van, City
Homeless Assistance Liaison Officers (HALO), psychiatric emergency response, and The Salvation
Army emergency shelter. During inclement weather months, the groups assist the City with outreach
and safety of the homeless population. Ms. Lozeau reported the City has the ability to adjust outreach
and shelter efforts in response to increased needs. She provided information on The Salvation Army
City -funded homeless shelter and the County of Orange's warming center. She highlighted
Community Services operated cooling centers and educational material the department distributes.
The City has provided significant efforts toward shelters and services for the unhoused.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken requested clarification on how the City can best partner with the County
regarding shelter -related services, especially as related to transportation and access during inclement
weather events. City staff noted the City Manager sits on a regional commission related to
homelessness and staff has also inquired as to various transportation methods. Advanced notification
methods were recommended as related to inclement weather events. Staff requested direction from
the Council as to paths staff should pursue, as the deployment of action teams does come at a cost
to the City.
General discussion ensued among the Council and staff regarding short-term services that can be
provided during inclement weather events via partnerships with other agencies, so as not to become
a magnet service provider for other areas in the region. Staff was given general direction regarding
the exploration of services or options that can be provided to the unhoused during inclement weather
events, including partnering with the County and other areas with proven plans that work. City
Manager Vanderpool confirmed staff has enough direction to report back to the City Council.
Informational item; no action taken.
B105 12. Discuss and provide direction to the City of Anaheim's appointees regarding the Anaheim
Union High School District Foundation's proposal to restructure its board.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon provided background detail on this request as the current
arrangement has been in place for quite some time. Tom Morton, Executive Director of Convention,
Sports & Entertainment and Foundation Board Member, provided background on the structure of the
Anaheim Union High School District Foundation Board and outlined the proposed organizational
structure. Council Member Leon and Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava are the voting member
representatives to the Foundation Board. The Board is looking to restructure the Board in order to
accept certain donations and would eliminate School District and City Council elected official
representatives.
City Council Minutes of May 2, 2023
Page 14 of 15
General discussion ensued among the Council regarding the potential liabilities and benefits of
having elected officials serve upon a Foundation Board where they do not have direct oversight
authority. There was acknowledgment that the matter was discussed at the City Council level,
however, there was no action taken on this item.
Discussion item; no action taken.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Leon congratulated Housing & Community Development Director Grace Stepter and
her team for winning a Development of the Year Award for Finamore Place.
Council Member Faessel mentioned the Anaheim Housing Authority closed escrow on the Tampico
Motel property and thanked Director Stepter.
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested an agenda item to review the Coyote Management Plan and
consider any amendments to the plan. She requested recognitions for two District 3 businesses: El
Pollo Fino on its 40th anniversary and Anaheim Fullerton Towing on its 65th anniversary. She
requested an agenda item to consider an ordinance regarding a safety button for hotel workers. She
reiterated the request from the April 18th Council meeting regarding a salary survey for the Chief of
Police position.
City Manager Vanderpool clarified the name of El Pollo Fino restaurant and requested
approval to modify the hotel worker safety button item to work with Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava
on a concept to bring back to the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested clarification on the timeline for the initiative item that will be
presented to the City Council at the May 16th meeting.
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported the City received the certification of signatures from the
Orange County Registrar of Voters, which will be presented to the City Council on May 16th.
She noted the City Council can proceed with one of three options: adopting the ordinance
unaltered, as presented by the proponents; presenting the initiative and ordinance to the
voters at the next General Municipal Election or by special election; or request a fiscal impact
report which pursuant to the Elections Code would need to be returned to the City Council
within 30 days from the certification, with the June 13th City Council meeting falling within
those 30 days.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava expressed concern regarding the 30-day timeframe for the fiscal impact
report. She requested clarification on if the fiscal impact report would be prepared by a third party.
City Attorney Fabela noted the item was not agendized and advised communication regarding
the item could be discussed outside the meeting.
City Council Minutes of May 2, 2023
Page 15 of 15
Council Member Leon requested a recognition for National Gun Violence Awareness Day for the May
16th meeting or the first meeting in June. He also requested that City Hall and ARTIC be lit up orange
for that day.
Council Member Faessel requested a recognition for District 5 business Reborn Cabinets Inc.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:36 P.M., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council meeting.
Res ectfully submitted,
There SS,
CMC
City Clerk
Theresa Bass
From: Anh Pham
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 8:31 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Republic Services Experience
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council,
After hearing Mr. Donaldson's issues with trash at the council meeting tonight, I would like to echo that my HOA had
similar experiences with at least three missed waste pick-ups of individual carts over the last few months.
Regarding improvement opportunities, I would like to know if we can make reporting missed pick-ups easier. The
Anaheim customer service number (800-700-8610) often has hold times. One of my residents had to wait nearly an hour
on hold to speak with Republic Services to report a missed pick-up. The Republic Services website also has a chatbot to
report a missed pick-up, but that redirects you to the online report form, which isn't able to locate our service address to
utilize. I'm unsure if this is an issue specific to my community. I would like to see us find a way to report missed pick-ups
as efficiently as possible, whether being able to leave a message on the automated phone tree or an easy online
submission. There is no need to reach a representative to verify all my customer information before I can report a
missed pick-up that applies to everyone on my street.
Our community heavily relies on timely waste pick-up because the trash is what draws random individuals into our
private community. In each of those three instances, we experienced escalated trespassing, overturned carts to clean
up, porch thefts, and vandalism every night until the waste was picked up.
Respectfully,
Anh Pham
District 2
Theresa Bass
From: Jason Young
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 6:33 PM
To: Stephen Faessel; Public Comment; Berenice Ballinas
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item 10
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you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
I am writing to oppose item 10 on this next council meetings agenda. No part of this investigations findings should be
redacted. My household of 3 voters in District 5 oppose any attempt to obscure the findings. This is just another attempt
by members of the council who are affiliate with individuals and corporations named in the FBI investigation to hide the
facts from the public. Do the right thing and let us see the totality of the findings.
Jason Young
Theresa Bass
From: Stephen Faessel
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:27 PM
To: Theresa Bass
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Ana Ramos
Date: May 2, 2023 at 12:25:53 PM PDT
To: Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Council Member Stephen Faessel, As one of your constituents, I care deeply about government
transparency. I am aware of the internal investigation into city hall corruption. Without trust and
transparency, corruption hides behind closed doors. We are concerned that you have remained quiet at
council meetings regarding this issue. We know you abstained during the last council vote to approve
the 750k to make sure the investigation is finished while your colleagues approved it. The community of
district 5 urges you to ensure that the redaction process that will be discussed tonight is not used to
hide the facts from the report because we deserve the truth. Thank you.
Susana Barrios
From: Karen Romero Estrada
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 1:23 PM
To: Carlos A. Leon; Public Comment; Ashleigh Aitken
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
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Mayor Aitken and Council Member Carlos Leon,
As a lifelong resident of Anaheim and a district two resident, I am invested in the wellbeing of my city. That is
why I am following the independent investigation into the alleged City Hall corruption that the FBI revealed.
You both campaigned on government transparency and restoring the people's trust in the City. I respectfully
urge you to make sure that Anaheim residents and members of the public have full access to the entirety of the
report of the investigation as soon as the City receives it from JL Group and retired Judge Clay Smith. Before
Council Member Dr. Moreno's term ended, on November 15, 2022, he motioned to vote on the council's
commitment to making the report public. The council approved this vote. Although you were not part of the
council at the time, I hope to see that you continue to affirm your commitment to government transparency and
restore the public's trust by not undoing this decision now.
Anaheim residents deserve government transparency, especially if we want to move forward from the scandal
that broke out due to the FBI's investigation into Anaheim. However, whatever the decision may be, I also
respectfully reauest to the Public Information Office that you ensure that the Citv of Anaheim makes a Dublic
announcement on all social media Daaes. and the Citv's website. of anv decision and why they were made on the
independent report -- that is whether we will have public access to the entirety of the final report. I hope you can
make this request to the Public Information Office during tonight's May 2, 2023 council meeting, as I know that
is in your scope to do so. Taxpayer money is funding this report and we deserve, at the very least, public,
intentional, and timely updates.
Sincerely,
Karen Romero Estrada
District 2 resident
Susana Barrios
From: DAVID DURAN
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:45 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: Ashleigh Aitken; Jennifer Diaz; Stephen Faessel; Natalie Rubalcava; Carlos A. Leon;
Norma C. Kurtz; Natalie Meeks; piu@doj.ca.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for May 2, 2023
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On February 28, 2023, the Anaheim City Council discussed to consider the following as it relates to the investigation and
report: (i) amend or narrow the scope of work of JL Group, LLC; (ii) adjust or affirm the not -to -exceed contract amount
with JL Group, LLC (currently at $750,000); (iii) possibly waive JL Group, LLC's obligation to keep matters confidential to
allow communications with the Orange County District Attorney's Office; and/or (iv) provide any other direction as to
the current investigation of former Mayor Harry Sidhu and the City Council regarding campaign contributions and
potential Brown Act violations in the context of the facts alleged in the federal investigation(continued from the City
Council meeting of February 7, 2023, Item No. 16),Item No. 24Discussion. MOTION:CL/AAto approve an increase to the
agreement with JL Group, LLC to a not to exceed amount of$1.5 million, approval of the scope of work as presented by
JL Group, LLC, with the requirement that JL Group, LLC submits detailed monthly written reports indicating the
percentage of work complete to the City Council; and that JL Group, LLC refrains from speaking to the media as it relates
to the investigation until the investigation is complete. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1(AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, and Meeks; ABSTAIN: Council Member Faessel). Motion carried. MOTION:
NM/CLto approve a limited attorney client privilege waiver to allow the JL Group to share its investigation with the
Orange County District Attorney's Office.ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
Today, May 2, 2023 a back -peddling of intent is evident. The city council, the city attorney, the city manager, the city
clerk are all seemingly willing to even degrade the JL Group along with the retired Judge Smith, in an effort to blur the
transparency and accountability of the investigation and report that is paid for with taxpayer funds. Keeping the public
uninformed is the target of this action and I demand that the public be completely informed without prejudice and
without omission of the truth regarding the complete findings as reported to the city by JL Group and Judge Smith.
The legal firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, representing the city, does not have the right to supersede or ignore the
rights of the public and should NOT act to blur, dissolve, diminish, or delete ANY truths or findings of the report through
the process of redactions, deletions, or by reporting misinformation.
The corrupt actions of this council have to stop NOW!
Vote to support the will of the people and not your self-serving agenda as a pay to play councilmember. There are many
of the residents who are waiting, willing, and able to file suit should the vote and actions of this council are not found to
be ethical and forthcoming for the good of the community.
And by the way .... our votes do matter.
David L. Duran
Orange County, California
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Susana Barrios
From: Mabel Salgado
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:02 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Proposed censorship of report
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Dear council members,
It has been brought to our attention your proposed actions of today meeting to possibly discuss weather the reports
finding should be made public. In my view it should absolutely be made completely public so those who might
defrauded our beautiful city and its shareholders be fully accountable. Let's move forward with complete accountability
for all those involved and remove the stench of this unfortunate event from our city.
Sent from my iPhone
Theresa Bass
From: Stephen Faessel
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:55 PM
To: Theresa Bass; Nam Bartash; Jim Vanderpool
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Mabel Salgado
Date: May 2, 2023 at 1:47:59 PM PDT
To: Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
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unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Council Member Stephen Faessel,
As one of your constituents, I care deeply about government transparency. I am aware of the internal
investigation into city hall corruption.
Without trust and transparency, corruption hides behind closed doors. We are concerned that you have
remained quiet at council meetings regarding this issue. We know you abstained during the last council
vote to approve the 750k to make sure the investigation is finished while your colleagues approved it.
The community of district 5 urges you to ensure that the redaction process that will be discussed tonight
is not used to hide the facts from the report because we deserve the truth.
Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone
Theresa Bass
From: Theresa Bass
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:41 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Tonight's Council Meeting
From: wtcourtney@aol.co
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Tonight's Council Meeting
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Mayor and Council Members:
Please release the entire city investigation and do not try to limit the results and findings. Otherwise, it looks like you have
something to hide! Open and Honest representation is the only way!
WALLY COURTNEY
Real Estate Broker
Paul Kott Realtors, Inc.
1225 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
wcourtnev(dokrealtors.com
DRE# 00859144
Theresa,
Please forward this email to the mayor and ALL council members.
Thank you,
WALLY COURTNEY
Theresa Bass
From:
Rebecca Pasillas
Sent:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:19 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council, I am writing to express my concerns about agenda item 10 on today's city council meeting. I
believe that if the current Anaheim City Council wants to go through a redaction process of the internal investigation
report --that it is not to deliberately hide information to protect personal friends and or political donors. Government
transparency must always be uplifted in order for a democracy to function. Thank you for your time and attention to this
matter and don't forget that the residents of Anaheim deserve the truth. Sincerely,
Rebecca Pasillas
Thank you,
Rebecca Pasillas
Theresa Bass
From: Theresa Bass
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:18 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
From: Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 3:58 PM
To: Nam Bartash <NBartash@anaheim.net>; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
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Begin forwarded message:
From: Yesenia Altamirano
Date: May 2, 2023 at 3:29:
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To: Stephen Faessel <S_F.ssl(nhien_et>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Council Member Stephen Faessel,
As one of your constituents, I care deeply about government transparency. I am aware of the internal
investigation into city hall corruption. Without trust and transparency, corruption hides behind closed
doors. We are concerned that you have remained quiet at council meetings regarding this issue. We
know you abstained during the last council vote to approve the 750k to make sure the investigation is
finished while your colleagues approved it. The community of district 5 urges you to ensure that the
redaction process that will be discussed tonight is not used to hide the facts from the report because we
deserve the truth.
Thank you,
Yesenia Altamirano
Theresa Bass
From:
Aref Abdullah
Sent:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:15 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council, I am writing to express my concerns about agenda item 10 on today's city council meeting. I
believe that if the current Anaheim City Council wants to go through a redaction process of the internal investigation
report --that it is not to deliberately hide information to protect personal friends and or political donors. Government
transparency must always be uplifted in order for a democracy to function. Thank you for your time and attention to this
matter and don't forget that the residents of Anaheim deserve the truth. Sincerely,
Theresa Bass
From: Ivon Pena
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:16 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council, I am writing to express my concerns about agenda item 10 on today's city council meeting. I
believe that if the current Anaheim City Council wants to go through a redaction process of the internal investigation
report --that it is not to deliberately hide information to protect personal friends and or political donors. Government
transparency must always be uplifted in order for a democracy to function. Thank you for your time and attention to this
matter and don't forget that the residents of Anaheim deserve the truth. Sincerely,
Ivon Pena
University of California, Berkeley
Class of 2018
Ethnic Studies I Chicano Studies Double -Major
Theresa Bass
From:
Jennifer Maddro
Sent:
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:18 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council, I am writing to express my concerns about agenda item 10 on today's city council meeting. I
believe that if the current Anaheim City Council wants to go through a redaction process of the internal investigation
report --that it is not to deliberately hide information to protect personal friends and or political donors. Government
transparency must always be uplifted in order for a democracy to function. Thank you for your time and attention to this
matter and don't forget that the residents of Anaheim deserve the truth. Sincerely,
Jennifer Maddron, 37 year resident of Anaheim.
Theresa Bass
From: Sylvia Neal
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:19 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Anaheim City Council,
I am writing to express my concerns about agenda item 10 on today's city council meeting.
I believe that if the current Anaheim City Council wants to go through a redaction process of the internal
investigation report --that it is not to deliberately hide information to protect personal friends and or
political donors.
Government transparency must always be uplifted in order for a democracy to function.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter and don't forget that the residents of Anaheim
deserve the truth.
Sincerely,
Sylvia Neal
A resident and registered voter of Anaheim
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Theresa Bass
From: Annemarie Randle-Trejo _
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:32 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Report
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Dear Hon. Anaheim Mayor and City Council members,
There comes a time in your political career when you just must do the "right thing." The circumstances dictate as such
and there is no other way. You cannot protect the city from liability if there is liability. However, you can let the process
play out with transparency and yes it will take courage. People want the truth and that is the path forward. No one
wants to see city staff punished for carrying out the wishes of superiors or council orders, but we must know if these
things happened. It must stop and the only way is to get to the truth.
Please allow the investigation to be released to the public as it was intended. The previous council verbally stated this
investigation is for the public.
The scandal and doubt can stop, and the public can begin to trust the people sitting at the dais.
You will be known for stopping the corruption and underhand dealing that we all know took place. People have already
admitted to wrongdoings, have been arrested and indicted. There is no dispute. Do not continue this practice and cover-
up. You can be the heroes and dispel the plague that surrounds our city.
The employees deserve to work for a clean city, and they can be made to feel whole again. It is up to you. Please make
the right choice. Release the report without restrictions.
Thank you,
Annemarie Randle-Trejo
Theresa Bass
From: Joel Block
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 4:38 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Regarding Agenda Item #10-Investigation Report Transparency
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The Anaheim City Council needs to demonstrate absolute transparency re the independent investigation's findings of
fact and conclusions of law. Otherwise, why spend taxpayer dollars on an investigation and report if the results are not
widely disseminated?
The systemic corruption uncovered by the FBI investigation of the sale of the stadium and other influence peddling goes
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How SOCIAL MEDIA
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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS —
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bias and agenda, Google decided to ditch its now meaningless "Don't
I was pissing in the wind 1
Be Evil" motto; it was removed completely from Google's corporate
time as the problem, withc
code of conduct in 2018.19
societal dynamics that wet
Evil was now permissible —of course it was.
I had a nagging and €
And one may argue this is indeed the inevitable way of growth and
deeper and direr than sin
power; as Lord Acton famously said, "Power corrupts and absolute
ation to our devices just
power corrupts absolutely." So why wouldn't this apply to the tech
a more comprehensive ag
industry and the people who created it? After all, we're talking about
complex than "Johnny an
more wealth and real power than any human being has ever expe-
There were major societ:
rienced. The question that we need to ask then is how would their
medical impacts; there we
perspectives —even their humanity itself —be warped by such power?
Most importantly, our sp
To be clear, none of this had been my original focus.
And as I researched I
As a psychologist specializing in mental health and addiction, my
about greed (although tl
entire focus over the past decade had been "screen addiction," not the
destrian for the most pov
larger context of the cultural and economic aspects of the problem.
yesterday. I'll discuss tho
Having seen firsthand the increasingly adverse clinical effects of screen
Regardless of whethe
time, I'd become alarmed at how quickly these new magical devices
the agenda is clearly me
were creating serious problems for people —especially younger ones.
control is a necessary in
I started writing about, researching, clinically treating, and gen-
namics and oligarchies t
erally raising awareness about the impacts of the screen invasion on
Because addiction tt
an individAl a sh
our society and the attendant "tech addiction" that invariably came
makes
is and what's left i
with it. My entire focus had been technology addiction, as I went on
gone,
to develop treatment programs and protocols to address what was
of whatever the person
becoming a growing global epidemic.
rational, as it often has
I had even been contracted by the U.S. military to do trainings for
with such a severe sugar
the Department of Defense (DoD) mental health providers on how to
cream, despite the pote
assess and treat video game addiction. Gaming addiction is so severe
lung cancer and emphy
in the military that there have been several documented and shocking
cases of military babies dying in the crib from parental neglect as their
The Dopamine Cage
fathers played marathon video game sessions. The problem became
so significant that the DoD had to create a new cause of death for the
On a human level, adi
infant death certificates: "Death due to Electronic Distraction."otherwise
rational pers
I began to realize that, like those neglectful video -game -playing
suit of their addiction
military fathers, we were all, to some degree or another, "electronically
is fairly simple to unc
distracted" not only from our lives but from the bigger picture as well.
rotransmitter dopamir
Yes, tech addiction —bad. But that VR cow helped me to realize that
When a person e
ADDICTED TO THE MATRIX 29
s now meaningless "Don't
I was pissing in the wind by myopically focusing on too much screen
r from Google's corporate
time as the problem, without understanding and addressing the larger
societal dynamics that were occurring.
I had a nagging and growing sense that the problem was much
eras.
:vitable way of growth and
deeper and direr than simple yet horrible "tech addiction"; habitu-
wer corrupts and absolute
ation to our devices just happened to be a necessary mechanism for
3n't this apply to the tech
a more comprehensive agenda. The problem was indeed much more
ter all, we're talking about
complex than "Johnny and Suzie like to he on their screens too much."
man being has ever expe-
There were major societal shifts happening; there were mental and
c then is how would their
medical impacts; there were sociopolitical and economic implications.
)e warped by such power?
Most importantly, our species was getting weaker and dying.
riginal focus.
And as I researched this book, I discovered that this wasn't just
I health and addiction, my
about greed (although that's always a factor); greed alone is too pe-
"screen addiction," not the
destrian for the most powerful people who have ever lived. Greed is so
uc aspects of the problem.
yesterday. I'll discuss those other motives more in part 2 of the book.
-rse clinical effects of screen
Regardless of whether the motivation is greed or something more,
these nyw magical devices
the agenda is clearly more than merely tech addiction. Addiction as
—especially younger ones.
control is a necessary ingredient —as it always has been in power dy-
ainically treating, and gen-
namics and oligarchies throughout the ages.
s of the screen invasion on
Because addiction traps a person; it crushes their free will and
�tion" that invariably came
makes an individual a slave to their addictive impulses. Rational choice
Dgy addiction, as I went on
is gone, and what's left is an all -consuming craving or desire for more
ocols to address what was
of whatever the person is addicted to —a craving that doesn't seem
rational, as it often has adverse impacts on a person's life: the diabetic
military to do trainings for
with such a severe sugar craving that they'll eat the entire gallon of ice
health providers on how to
cream, despite the potential for a diabetic coma. Or the smoker with
tming addiction is so severe
lung cancer and emphysema who just can't give up their Marlboros.
d documented and shocking
ram parental neglect as their
The Dopamine Cage
sions. The problem became
a new cause of death for the
On a human level, addiction can seem confounding. Why would an
ectronic Distraction."20
otherwise rational person act so irrationally in the furtherance or pur-
:glectful video -game -playing
suit of their addiction? Yet on a neurophysiological level, addiction
ee or another, "electronically
is fairly simple to understand, and it starts with the feel -good neu-
)m the bigger picture as well.
rotransmitter dopamine and how it affects the brain's reward system.
)w helped me to realize that
When a person engages in a feel -good dopaminergic behavior
ADDICTED TO
30 DIGITAL MADNESS
(think sex, drugs, Instagram), dopamine is released into the nucleus ac-
be such a great idea; you've got re
wouldn't be the right thing to do."
cumbens, a cluster of nerve cells beneath the cerebral hemispheres that
pair enough. Then the $64,000
are associated with pleasure and reward, also known as the brain's
the person struggling with an addu
pleasure center.21
Then the fun begins. Engaging in a doparninergic behavior in-
as it were, and not allow them to fe
Answer: for a person who's addict
creases dopamine levels so that the dopamine reward pathway is ac-
tional" use of our braking system I
tivated; this is a feel -good neurofeedback reward loop (also known
To understand that, we first ha
as the mesolimbic dopamine reward loop) that tells the individual to
loop originally had an i
repeat what he or she just did in order to get that same pleasurable
reward
wasn't always all about cocaine au
reward again and again. And, depending on haw dopami-
of our dopamine reward respons
nergic (dopamine -activating) a substance or behavior is, that then cor-
and species -sustaining biological
relates with the addictive potential of that substance or behavior.
Since eating and sex feel good 1
One might ask, if that's the case ... then why don't all of us just
seek out those activities to get thi
pursue pleasurable dopaminergic experiences continuously if our
compulsively addicted to
alive as a species as a result.
brains are wired that way? Why aren't we all
Simple enough. But natural do
something? Well, some might answer that, in a sense, many of us are;
creation and eating to survive u
many of us do have compulsive guilty pleasures that we have difficulty
and occur for relatively short pel
managing.
The broader answer to that question is that the brain also has what
and any other tantric enthusiast
tions, we don't marathen binge
we may consider a braking mechanism. If addiction is the gas pedal
once we satiate the dopamine cr
linked to our primal lizard brain, then our frontal lobe —which allows
For people who are predispa
us to consequentially think —is our brain's braking system. Yes, we
behavior feels impossible;
may get a dopamine -fueled impulse, but the frontal cortex allows us
good
addicted person just can't seem
to do what's called "if ... then" thinking: if I'm diabetic and I eat that
addictive drugs and dopamine
gallon of ice cream, then I may fall into a diabetic coma. Or, a person may
or digital vices light the dopami
have a sexual urge, but that neural braking system allows the average per-
digital platforms provide a she
son to think through the consequences of whatever the impulsive action
that can be repeatedly engage
may be.
If we put these neurobiological constructs into Freudian terms, we
Using these substances or en€
and for prolonged periods also
might say that the addictive urge is part of our id, and the voice in our
much dopamine for extended I
head saying, "Not so fast!" would be our superego, otherwise known
essential biological function.
as our conscience, which is the internalized norms of our society, our
Unfortunately, evolution has
parents, and other influences. So if the urge is to kick our desk over,
dopamine onslaught, so that v+
run naked through the office, and pour hot coffee on our boss's head
rience a dopamine reduction o
and tell them that they can take their job and shove it, the good old
to their overwhelmed ret
frontal cortexisuperego tells us, "Well, hold on now —that may not
relief
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ISSUE EARLY PREVENTION WITH MODERN TECHNOLGY.
"President John F. Kennedy said technology 'has no conscience of its own.
Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.' Yet swayed by
digital -age myths, we are providing our children with remarkably little guidance
on their use of technology."
. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once you stop learning, you start
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Foreword
WHEN I BEGAN SPEAKING TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG
adults in the early 1980's about their interpersonal health and the loom-
ing threat of a condition we were just beginning to refer to as AIDS, I never
imagined the risks that young people would be facing in our present age. I
became aware of Dr. Strohman years ago and I have been relying on her to
help me fully digest the risks of the digital world and screens. She has been an
invaluable resource to help me tackle a world that I don't always fully grasp.
In this encyclopedic effort Dr. Strohman has partnered with her colleague
Dr. Westendorf to create the ultimate source for helping parents navigate the
confusing digital world. Drs. Strohman and Westendorf, because of their exten-
sive clinical and forensic experience, know precisely what topics are important to
address. Moreover their recommendations are informed by the latest evidenced
based science and their years of experience working with young patients. It is no
longer reasonable for parents to remain uninformed about the dangers of the
i digital landscape. It is exceedingly rare for a child not to be profoundly affected by
the influence of digital media and thus necessary for parents to address this with
the same diligence as any other threat to a child's health.
Just consider these numbers: Over 3 billion people use social media every
month. 73°% of American teens are on social media. 43% of kids have been
bullied online; 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once. But did you know
that only 1 in 10 children will inform a parent or trusted adult of their abuse?
Foreword
So it is incumbent on the parent to understand the risk, how to detect it and
how to respond. And this is significant not just for the well-being of our chil-
dren but their mental health. Consider that bullying victims are 2-9 times
more likely to consider suicide.
Bullying is just one of the many common issues that are reviewed by the
authors. Pornography is another serious issue about which we as parents
would rather ignore but we do so at our chiidren's peril. We must educate
ourselves to the facts. Porn is a $97 billion industry today, responsible for 35%
of Internet downloads. Children are typically first exposed to online porn by
age 8 and many develop a daily viewing habit by age I L This is one of my
greatest fears for the development of the young brain. Young people are being
exposed to material that exceeds the upper limit of the developing brain's
ability to regulate. The full effects of this upon a young person's development
is not yet fully understood. The good news is that you can be informed and
armed with information. You can take action.
Drs. Strohman and Westendorf provide us with solutions on how we must
approach these dangerous realities. The authors will arm you with techniques
and realistic goals to help you achieve what they call a Goldilocks Zone. Most
research today shows that there's a happy medium between excessive use and
social media isolation. They remind us that the digital lives of our children is
something more important than we typically consider.
While adults will proudly say that they don't use social media because I
have a life, for today's children their lives often take place on social media. By
getting the balance right, understanding the potential risks, and with careful
monitoring and structuring of your children's relationship with digital media,
your children can be protected from the deleterious effects that have unfortu-
nately become so terribly common.
Our childrens ability to build interpersonal relationships is at risk of
breaking down. Poor emotional intelligence, social awkwardness, poor com-
munication skills, and a lack of empathy are the consequences of technology
overuse. This need not necessarily be the future for our children. Thank you
to Drs. Strohman and Westendorf for providing us the resource with which to
address these issues effectively and protect our children's health.
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to meet the needs of a whole new class of heavy industry. New technologies
of the day, from the assembly line to indoor plumbing and electricity, created
an entirely new way of living that was dramatically different from anything
the world had ever seen before. We sometimes forget, for example, that it was
only 65 years from the time the Wright Brothers took flight in North Carolina
to the time that Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
Today, every time you and your children open up a web browser, text
with friends on cell phones, or order a movie on demand from your cable
provider, you are interacting with people from all over the world, all of which
is leaving behind a trail of digital breadcrumbs that can be used by any num-
ber of people for any number of reasons, from tracking terrorists to selling
you vacations. it's a scary new world, full of all sorts of amazing opportunities
and terrifying pitfalls that we're only now beginning to understand how to
navigate.
Of course, if you're picking up this book, then you probably want to know
how to get your kids to stop playing video games all day or get them unglued
from their phone. "That's coming.
This book is an outgrowth of our work not only as clinical psychologists
and attorneys, but as parents. Like so many of you, we spend our weeknights
running around, shuttling kids to various practices, hounding therm to do
their homework, and trying to get semi -nutritious meals in their stomachs,
all the while following up with our own work projects. Weekends are spent
cheering on the sidelines of athletic competitions, listening to music recitals,
and wondering how other parents somehow make it all look so effortless. But,
with our work in technology overuse, we are witnessing the painful, human
cost for a generation of young who are growing up never having known a
world without 21st-century technology.
Pew Research Center reports that at least 95% of American teens now
have access to a smartphone, while 45% of those young people report being
online "almost constantly." Not surprisingly, Rasmussen Reports surveys in
2018 and 2017 also found that most Americans believe that young people
play too many video games and spend too much time in front of their devices.
If those behaviors were occurring in a vacuum, then that might not be
much of a source of concern. But, as with the Industrial Revolution before,
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these changes are happening at such a fast pace that the world has yet to catch
up with them. As psychologists, one of the greatest challenges we face is sim-
ply gathering sufficient quality data to make informed decisions —let alone
public policy —because by the time we gather accurate data about a particular
piece of technology, it's either become obsolete or completely transformed,
and we're on to the next technological adventure —from Friendster to MyS-
pace to Facebook to Instagram to TikTok and whatever comes next.
These challenges have a human face. Over the past decade, the suicide
rate for girls aged 10-14 has increased by 200% (for boys the rate has "only"
risen 50%), and is one of the leading causes of death in this age group. We
believe this increase is integrally tied to online incidents and cyberbullying.
Young people are first being exposed to online pornography by the age of 8,
with some developing a daily addiction to such material by the age of 11. In
2017, several students had their admissions offers rescinded from Harvard
because of online behavior, while University of Nebraska football coaches
have publicly discussed how they review prospective recruits' social media
accounts before deciding to pursue a player, and, of course, many profession-
als have been fired in recent years for comments made on private social media
accounts. Most troubling of all, law enforcement officials are also now finding
captured online video chats between pre -teens showing up on child pornog-
raphy websites, without having the legal authority to stop their transmission
around the world.
Given the magnitude of the problem, there simply isn't enough time in the
day for either of us to see all of the concerned parents, troubled adolescents,
or exasperated school administrators trying to solve this growing problem -
What we hope to do with this book is offer every parent, grandparent, or
caretaker some creative and practical solutions for the seemingly impossible
task of balancing a healthy lifestyle with technology use.
—LKS / MJW
Phoenix, Arizona / Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Theresa Bass
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Act against Hate (James Mai)
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From: Operation DumpJamesMai
Date: Thu, Apr 6, 2023, 2:38 AM
Subject: Act against Hate (James Mai)
To: info@actagainsthate.org <info@actagainsthate.org>
Cc: response@ocgov.com <response@ocgov.com>
Hello,
My name is Jose and I am calling attention to an appointed Orange County Housing Commissioner named James
Mai.
This is a letter to Act against Hate, but I cc'd also the OC Board of Supervisors, because it involves an ongoing
situation with the James Mai hate incidents they did nothing about.
James Mai has close ties to Don Wagner, the District 3 Supervisor. They are friends, that is obvious from his social
media pictures.
Last year, James Mai, who is Vietnamese American openly bragged of committing a Hate Crime against a Hindu
owned Indian (Asian Indian) restaurant. At the time he held two appointed Commission posts, one in Irvine and the
Housing Authority Commission. Mai was forced to withdraw his request for reappointment in Irvine, but is still on
OC Housing Commission. Even worse he is being reappointed to that one, in spite of every thing they know he has
done.
James Mai also cyberstalked three separate women involved with the effort to terminate his Commission posts. In
one of those cases of cyberstalking, he doxed an HT survivor and posted her home address and insinuated that men
should visit her for "turtle soup", basically meaning rape her. She was actually the same person who initially reported
James Mai's Instagram posts. Another woman stalked by him is an Irvine Commissioner herself.
Is it possible for your organization to track this situation and monitor developments? It was shocking seeing Don
Wagner involved in anti -hate events, while simultaneously posing with James Mai as recently as February of this
year. He has not attempted to remove Mai from his Commission post, even those easily could. Unfortunately, none
of the OC Supervisors have even considered taking action. Not a single one. The matter was never publicly
discussed, the agenda items are all documented and the Board meetings recorded.
Please give this matter your thoughtful consideration.
Cordially,
Jose Alvarez
(He/ Him/ His)
"Public Officials and Organizations Distance Themselves from James Mai - Neighborhood Safety Companions"
https://safetywalks.org/distancing-from-fames-mai/
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head on their doorway and
smeared a bucket of cow
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This is how a race activist in
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#HlindusUnderAttack
ca,
Theresa Bass
From: JamesMai HateCrime
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:15 PM
To: response@ocgov.com; Clerk; cityclerk@cityoflagunaniguel.org;
cityclerksgroup@ci.brea.ca.us; Public Comment; eComment@santa-ana.org;
CouncilMembers@cityoffullerton.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Act against Hate (James Mai)
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From: OC HateCrime
Date: Sun, Apr 9, 2023, 3:01 PM
Subject: Act against Hate (James Mai)
To: <info@actagainsthate.org>
Dear Act against Hate,
Please look into James Mai and the #JamesMaiHateCrime. He is an appointed Housing Commissioner in Orange County.
Sincerely,
Christine Diaz
"Public Officials and Organizations Distance Themselves from James Mai - Neighborhood Safety Companions"
https://safetywalks.org/distancing-from-fames-mai/
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From: JamesMai HateCrime <jamesmaihatecrime@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:17 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Act against Hate (James Mai)
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From: Operation DumpJamesMai <hatefreeOC@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 6, 2023, 2:38 AM
Subject: Act against Hate (James Mai)
To: info@actagainsthate.org <info@actagainsthate.org>
Cc: response@ocgov.com <response@ocgov.com>
Hello,
My name is Jose and I am calling attention to an appointed Orange County Housing Commissioner named James
Mai.
This is a letter to Act against Hate, but I cc'd also the OC Board of Supervisors, because it involves an ongoing
situation with the James Mai hate incidents they did nothing about.
James Mai has close ties to Don Wagner, the District 3 Supervisor. They are friends, that is obvious from his social
media pictures.
Last year, James Mai, who is Vietnamese American openly bragged of committing a Hate Crime against a Hindu
owned Indian (Asian Indian) restaurant. At the time he held two appointed Commission posts, one in Irvine and the
Housing Authority Commission. Mai was forced to withdraw his request for reappointment in Irvine, but is still on
OC Housing Commission. Even worse he is being reappointed to that one, in spite of every thing they know he has
done.
James Mai also cyberstalked three separate women involved with the effort to terminate his Commission posts. In
one of those cases of cyberstalking, he doxed an HT survivor and posted her home address and insinuated that men
should visit her for "turtle soup", basically meaning rape her. She was actually the same person who initially reported
James Mai's Instagram posts. Another woman stalked by him is an Irvine Commissioner herself.
Is it possible for your organization to track this situation and monitor developments? It was shocking seeing Don
Wagner involved in anti -hate events, while simultaneously posing with James Mai as recently as February of this
year. He has not attempted to remove Mai from his Commission post, even those easily could. Unfortunately, none
of the OC Supervisors have even considered taking action. Not a single one. The matter was never publicly
discussed, the agenda items are all documented and the Board meetings recorded.
Please give this matter your thoughtful consideration.
Cordially,
Jose Alvarez
(He/ Him/ His)
"Public Officials and Organizations Distance Themselves from James Mai - Neighborhood Safety Companions"
https://safetywalks.org/distancing-from-fames-mai/
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Anti -Asian hake activist
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against Hindus in LA. When
lie was over-charged by an
Indian eatery, lie put a cove's
head on their doorway and
smeared a bucket of cow
blood all over their windows.
This is how a race activist in
the US behaves.
#HlindusUnderAttack
ca,
Theresa Bass
From: JamesMai HateCrime
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:25 PM
To: OCHCD Commission; cityclerk@cityoflagunaniguel.org; Public Comment;
eComment@santa-ana.org; city_clerk@cerritos.us
Cc: Andrew.Do@ocgov.com; Alison Edwards; president; Norma Lopez; Richard Steinberg;
igupta@saharacares.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd:
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Here is the another public comment for upcoming meetings for all your agencies
No doubt you'll receive more from others involved in #operationdumpjamesmai
Regards
The James Mai Hate Crime Team
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From: Amit Dave
Date: Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 8:06 PM
Subject: I like it
To: JamesMai HateCrim
Cc: Exposibi�,
president Kathleen Treseder
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Aarti Kaushal Chopra
hinduphobiaisasianhate
ketanterayaar
Satya Vikram shantideepakrao
Kaushik Saha <kaushik.saha@cohna.org>
I like additional suggestions by #JamesMaiHateCrime and also what Sonal Ji wrote is brilliant.
On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 7:42 PM JamesMai HateCrim rote:
Hope everyone had a happy turkey daylo
Mai is under new investigation by Irvine police and the CA State Attorney Generals office for failing to register his fake
non profit AAPI United.
He was collecting loads of money under fake pretenses + funneling it to other Republicans for their campaigns.
Disgusting piece of shit. We received an email from Cameron, who had to change her phone numbers. The same
detective who determined there was no Hate Incident by Mai also has the cyberstalking case where Mai is doxxing
Cameron. His name is Steve Meyer. Apparently he also is investigating the financial nonprofit fraud. Is
anyone actually optimistic though?
Has anyone reached out to HAF, if not why?
On Wed, Nov 23, 2022, 11:27 AM Exposing Hinduphobia wrote:
Namaste, its Sonal
We invite all to give input. We will wait until Sunday.
If no input, please type your name below.
If you want additions/ deletions state which and why.
Theresa Bass
From: JamesMai HateCrime
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:32 PM
To: OCHCD Commission; response@ocgov.com; city_clerk@cerritos.us;
cityclerk@cityoflagunaniguel.org; Public Comment; eComment@santa-ana.org;
cityclerksgroup@ci.brea.ca.us
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Draft of Response - Input requested.
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From: Aarti Kaushal Chopra
Date: Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 7:42 PM
Subject: Re: Draft of Response - Input requested.
To: JamesMai HateCrime
I will deal with IPD myself, since I have been in touch with both the detective and sergeant, and I've been on the
childcare committee before.
No protest for 11/22 meeting, they don't work for our Hindu issues - yet. But as a Hindu community leader, I am trying
to get the rest of the activists together and organized in an effective manner, so that the other Hindu leaders and orgs
will start listening, acting, and helping. Most likely that will have to be the letter writing campaign A Sonal has started,
and us gathering as many signatures together as possible for submission by the Nov 22 city council meeting. Please
indicate your availability for the Zoom meeting this Monday either 8-10 a.m. or 7-10 p.m. PST for 1 hour.
Aarti
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 4:24 PM JamesMai HateCrime
Priya Shah uses the email
We don't have any other contact information for this
What do you propose to do now that IPD cleared James Mai ?
We think it was done to pave the way for the Child Care Committee reappointment.
On Friday, November 18, 2022, Aarti Kaushal Chop
For Priya Shah...
On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 2:07 PM Aarti Kaushal Chopra
Hello well-meaning Hindu activists, this is Aarti Chopra.
wrote:
wrote:
Too much has happened and continues to happen when emotions are running high. Thoughts need to be clear but
the delivery needs to be better where all the necessary parties will listen. Yes, Hindu organizations are indeed getting
turned off, and there's nothing I can do to help change that at this particular point.
But that's not to say that things can't change going forward, they can but a better strategy is needed. I'm willing tc
strategize with you all on a Zoom meeting soon in the next few days before Sonal and Vasant post this letter to city
council. Here is my availability as follows and I will send the Zoom link:
Monday 11/21 either between 8-10 a.m. or 7-10 p.m. PST for 1 hour max. Please reply to all so we can fix this
meeting ASAP.
Let's have cool heads and a viable, sustainable, long term strategy prevail. Then I will approach Larry Agran and Dr.
Kathleen Treseder, other Hindu orgs, temples, and govt and public agencies for their help. I will especially approach
my contacts at OC Human Relations, but in a way that they will listen and help. Also, I've taken all the CoHNA folks
and the president of the Irvine mandir off this email thread as well - let's try a fresh start where others will listen and
act in favor of our shared objectives. Please let's focus on our dharmic duties with our karma in mind.
Regards and Namaste ,
Aarti Chopra
Theresa Bass
From: JamesMai HateCrime
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:53 PM
To: city_clerk@cerritos.us; OCHCD Commission; eComment@santa-ana.org; Public
Comment; response@ocgov.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: James Mai (PRA)
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From: Cory Ng
Date: Sun, Nov 6, 2022, 7:13 PM
Subject: James Mai (PRA)
To:
anrelations.org>,
Hi, Kelsey, just wondering is the City "accidentally" failing to provide accurate information in response to the PRA
requests filed by several people?
Where is the transparency?
Hey Guys, Rabbi Steinberg from OC Interfaith Council needs to be copied on all these emails going forward. Use his
direct handle:
Best,
Cory
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From: Priya Shah
Date: Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: James Mai
To: Cory Ng
Cc: <lesus@ochumanrelations.org>, <ginrich @ochuman relations.org>,
<norma@ochumanrelations.org>, <cm@citvofirvine.com>,<ochcdcommission @occr.ocgov.com>
Indeed, James Mai admitted he bragged of committing a Hate Crime on Instagram. Something wrong with City of Irvine
as they have not acknowledged our correspondence.
Priya
On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 8:40 PM Cory N
rote:
Hey there,
If the FBI is still investigating a possible Hate Crime my guess is the IPD chief can't discuss it.
But he can and should acknowledge it!
It would be racist AF not to.
Theresa Bass
From:
JamesMai HateCrime
Sent:
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:55 PM
To:
city_clerk@cerritos.us; eComment@santa-ana.org; cityclerk@cityoflagunaniguel.org;
cityclerksgroup@ci.brea.ca.us; Public Comment; response@ocgov.com
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Theresa Bass
From: Chi April
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:32 AM
To: OCHCD Commission; response@ocgov.com; Alison Edwards
Cc: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Jessica Villa is posting falsified minutes of the O.C. Housing Commission
meetings.
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To whom it may Concern,
Jessica Villa, the OC Housing Commission clerk is falsifying minutes of the meetings.
In several cases, and as recent as the March minutes she says members of the public are 'giving personal opinions' about
members of the OC Housing Commission.
I spoke with someone who attended the meeting. Her initials are J.P.
This witness confirmed that a public speaker was actually distributing news articles showing that one of their
Commissioners, James Mai bragged about committing a hate crime by vandalizing a private business in a racist manner.
The purpose of this email is to make the public aware that Jessica Villa is making false statements. According to J.P., the
public speaker Jessica is referring to showed up with printouts of news articles about James Mai, which were then
distributed to the Commission members.
A news article by an independent journalist is not the "personal opinion" of a public speaker. This is so elementary, it
should not have to be explained.
This may also be a Brown Act violation, because it seems the intent of Commission Clerk, Jessica is to hide the fact that
public speakers are showing up with news articles that contain pictures showing James Mai committing racially
motivated hate crimes and property damage.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Chiara
Theresa Bass
From: damon houston
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2023 10:57 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Hate Group
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Armando Rya Tyra garmcense plated -
black nissan, Chris Hernanadez on the run from the police
are all contracted
They are a part of a hate group called Protect Life Now and they live in the community of Anaheim.
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These are the children who don't attend school and work with the adults
Black people need your help, this is disturbing
Damon Houston B.S., CHpT
Theresa Bass
From: Phuc-Datt Beech
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:35 PM
To: OCHCD Commission; response@ocgov.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Automatic reply: Public Comment for OC Housing Commission
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James -has a felony conviction in Nevada and violated probation here in OC in Westminster. The case is almost 20 years old, but
he cannot have a gun. Why does he have weapons ? Look at his court record from West Court, Westminster.
On Wed, Apr 26, 2023 at 6:17 PM OCHCD Commission<OCHCDCommission @occr.ocgov.com> wrote:
Thank you for emailing the H&CD Commission. The email has been received and will be reviewed.
Theresa Bass
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Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:34 PM
To: 'Nick Dibs'; Don Barnes; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov;
assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.quirk-
silva@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov;
alex.barnett@sen.ca.gov; alejandro.cardenas@mail.house.gov;
salome@mail.house.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov;
Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; Public Comment;
publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; 'Teresa Pomeroy';
'Gabriela Mafi'; 'PIO Department'; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; 'Teresa Pomeroy';
'Lan Nguyen'; 'Bob Harden'; ocbe@ocde.us; response@ocgov.com;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
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Cc: cad u rfe
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful Effects of
Device Dependency Kindle Edition/effect on kids' brains, self-esteem, emotional
development, and social skills.Based on the latest studies on the connection between
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Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency
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There's no denying the clear connection between overuse of devices--smartphones,
computers, and video games --and the growing mental health crisis, especially in our
children. Too much screen time has a real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-
esteem, emotional development, and social skills. We aren't controlling our devices
anymore --they're controlling us.
In Disconnected, psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting offers a
comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our children grow up, behave,
learn, and connect with their families and friends. Based on the latest studies on the
connection between screen time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on
acquired ADHD and anxiety, Disconnected presents a better way to move forward.
Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries and engaging in
concentration and mindfulness exercises.
We see it everywhere: at the park, in restaurants, and inside our homes and cars - kids
connected to handheld devices and disconnected from the world around them. According
to the latest research, the average 13-year-old spends eight hours per day, seven days a
week, glued to a screen. Yes, this is problematic, but for every problem there is a
solution.
Disconnected: How to Protect Your Kids from the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency
Kindle Edition
There's no denying the clear connection between overuse of devices--smartphones,
computers, and video games --and the growing mental health crisis, especially in our
children. Too much screen time has a real, measurable effect on kids' brains, self-
esteem, emotional development, and social skills. We aren't controlling our devices
anymore --they're controlling us.
In Disconnected, psychotherapist and parenting expert Thomas Kersting offers a
comprehensive look at how devices have altered the way our children grow up, behave,
learn, and connect with their families and friends. Based on the latest studies on the
connection between screen time and neuroplasticity, as well as the growing research on
acquired ADHD and anxiety, Disconnected presents a better way to move forward.
Kersting shares indispensable advice for parents on setting boundaries and engaging in
concentration and mindfulness exercises.
Thank You
Craig A Durfey
Theresa Bass
From: Tim Rice
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 8:28 PM
To: response@ocgov.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Brown Act Violation
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From: Lisa Lisa
Date: Sat, Apr 8, 2023, i
Dear Sir or Madam,
The Orange County Housing Authority violated the Brown Act several months in a row by posting on their website that
the meeting is canceled, then proceeding to hold the meeting anyway.
They are doing this because a sitting commissioner, James Mai admitted on social media that he committed a hate crime
and they were receiving substantial blowback over him, via emails and phone calls and in person public comments.
The primary interested party already asked them multiple times to rescind action taken, but they will not. Other
concerned citizens have also asked them.
It's been over a month with no response.
Can you help us please ?
Lisa
Theresa Bass
From: Len Beckman
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 5:10 PM
To: Public Comment; Stephen Faessel; Ashleigh Aitken
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Pleading to stop discrimination against Poultry of Color in Anaheim Rory
the Rooster faces the guillotine banned from our great city
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RE: Ana Code 18.38.030 .50
Under Animal Keeping, Poultry of Color are banned completely from all residential zones in our
fine city
Proposal: Roosters are unfairly banned in the city. This is unjust and discriminatory practice of
A NIMBY (NOT in My Barn Yard) approach that needs modification
Recommend: Alter/Modify the code
Current reading: "...roosters and peacocks shall not be permitted in any residential zone, unless
otherwise specified in the underlying zone."
Narrative: Residences in Anaheim are widely varied in size, purpose and use. This 65 year
resident of the City of Donald the Duck, Mickey the Rodent and Foghorn Leghorn ie Disneyland,
has no room for roosters. Peacocks? I don't like MSNBC and don't miss those banshee screamers,
but little Rory the Rooster should not have to DIE (Diversion Inclusion & Egglaying) because
of small minded animal haters.
We are under the mark for the angel of death will NOT pass over our home unless some
courageous city employees take the torch for a modified law, ending the overly broad
banishment.
Our property backs up to a east Anaheim park at the end of a cul de sac; beyond the South Park,
we have rooster lovers to the East and West; in fact, the 57 Riverside freeway is one street away
and makes a lot more noise than our little beloved rescued Rooster. My stepwife will banish ME if
this KillRoy (Roy is his nickname for Rory) campaign continues. Yes, the freeway makes even more
noise than when
Trout (another animal name) hits one out down the street at Anaheim Big A.
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Please add: " Code 18.38.030 / .50 is modified herein: "...underlying zone. Unless a residence can
be shown to be appropriately distanced from other dwellings and the poultry of color meets the
guidelines of the
county code regarding "intermittent" and "incessant".
Realize we are a country of immigrants: I am a 2nd generation Poland and Germany native
Californian. The rooster adorns our Polish flag. In fact, Foghorn Leghorn states:
• "If I'm a roo —Ah say— if I'm a rooster, I hope to be struck by lightning! Uh kapow! Well,
let's put it another way. Way' that is." - Foghorn Leghorn.
Even Foghorn had to disguise in Looney tunes being a chicken of the male persuasion (hens are
bland designed by God to protect them from predators ... no hens no eggs no more chicks) to keep
Henery
the chicken hawk out of his tail feathers.
Please "FREE Rorythe Rooster" by changing the death sentence. He's no whale like Willy but a
nice amiable little guy. PETA is not around and when you ban universally, you miss opportunities
to be the friendly city of lights known for acts of kindness.
I don't want to go homeless if my wife can't keep Rory alive at our little domicile. Thank you for
considering. As to the cowardly anonymous crow blower, may the fleas of a thousand peacocks
infest his or her armpits
Len Beckman
Broker/Owner
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From: manmohan gursahani
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:55 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] library
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PLEASE OPEN THE LIBRARY ON SUNDAYS FOPR PUBLIC
Theresa Bass
From: Anaheim Neighbor Safety
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 12:23 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Transient Encampments on the Union Pacific tracks between Cerritos and
Euclid
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recognize the sender and are expecting the message.
Esteemed City Council Members, please approve allocation of funds for initiatives that will help residents who live
adjacent to the Union Pacific railroad tracks between Cerritos and Euclid. Over the past few years, the transient
encampments along the tracks have resulted in fires, assaults, trespassing into backyards and property being stolen.
Conditions have escalated to the point where there is very nearly a daily incident occurring that endangers the residents
or affects the quality of life in the area.
Initiatives like increasing the police forces who have this area under their designated region or introducing new
programs in partnership with Union Pacific to include environmental changes will be welcomed by residents to alleviate
the stress and risk that the encampments generate in some cases less than 20 feet from one's back door.
In addition, keeping this stretch of tracks free from encampments would benefit the students of Loara High School who
regularly pass by the tracks to get to/from school. Transients in the encampments are regularly observed doing drugs,
setting fires, and violently assaulting each other. Until new actions are taken, visitors to Energy Field Park and guests of
the Disneyland Hotel and the new Disney Vacation Club units will continue to have this landscape as their backdrop.
Thank you for any consideration that can be taken as budgeting is being determined!
Susana Barrios
From: Eric and Ann Brenton
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:30 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: Ann Brenton
Subject: [EXTERNAL] budget request for safety
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Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members,
Please approve allocation of funds for initiatives that will help residents who live adjacent to the Union Pacific
railroad tracks between Cerritos and Euclid. As the City prepares its Budget, we request that you allow funding
to combat our homeless/transient issues.
Affected borders include Union Pacific, County of Orange, Southern California Edison and the City of
Anaheim crossing District 2 and 4.
We are also resort adjacent and the encampments are in full view of the upper levels of the Disneyland Hotel
and the new Resort Time Share property on Walnut.
The safety and well being of our neighbors and neighborhood have been severely challenged by the lack of
attention by the City Council, the Police Department and Union Pacific regarding the encampments behind our
homes. Please consider in your budget discussion funds that will help solve this issue that continues to threaten
our civic safety.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Eric and Ann Brenton
Theresa Bass
From: Frances Noteboom
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 6:31 PM
To: Theresa Bass
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Budget Allowance
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On Mon, May 1, 2023, 6:16 PM Frances Noteboom <fbnoteboom@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor Aitken, Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, Council Member Norma Kurtz, Carlos Leon, Jose Diaz, Natalie Meeks
and Stephen Faessel,
As the City prepares for its Budget Workshop in June, I respectfully request that you allow funding to help
our neighborhood combat our homeless/transient issues.
We may be chosen for a pilot program to include Union Pacific and The City of Anaheim and would appreciate any and
all help funding such an endeavor.
Our issues border Union Pacific, County of Orange, Southern California Edison and the City of Anaheim crossing District
2and 4.
We are also resort adjacent and the encampements are in full view of the upper levels of the Disneyland Hotel and the
new Resort Time Share property on Walnut.
The safety and well being of our neighbors and neighborhood have been tantamount to me for 25 years - so please any
help that will not be a revolving door would be so appreciated.
Thank you in anticipation,
Very Respectfully,
Frances Noteboom
Theresa Bass
From: Test Test
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 10:55 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Do the Study - Protect funding for Anaheim's neighborhoods and
services
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Dear Anaheim City Council,
On May 16 you are slated to certify the petition to adopt an ordinance which would drastically impact hotels throughout
the City of Anaheim. While promoted as a measure to increase hotel worker safety, this poorly drafted proposal
contains wage and work rules requirements that would devastate Anaheim hotels, with ripple effects that would gut
Anaheim's budget.
Hotels throughout Anaheim, and especially in the Anaheim Resort area, are responsible for generating millions of dollars
in revenue for the city. According to the city's own estimate, Anaheim Resort hotels will generate $172 million for 2022-
2023. Those dollars are critical to funding Anaheim services such as parks and recreation, maintaining and repairing
roads and infrastructure, community and senior services, and the public safety services like police and fire that Anaheim
residents rely on.
Imposing the pending wage and work rules on Anaheim hotels will be a costly new mandate. Many workers who were
supposed to benefit will likely see their hours reduced, or their jobs eliminated. Larger hotels will raise their prices for
rooms, amenities, and services, resulting in fewer hotel stays and less tax revenue for the city. Smaller hotels, including
family owned "mom and pop" hotels will likely just go out of business.
Plus, the increased costs of doing business in Anaheim overall will make it tougher for Anaheim to attract and retain the
big trade shows and conventions like NAMM and Natural Products, and make it tougher for families and tourists to
justify the costs of a vacation to the Anaheim Resort.
And those increased costs could also result in a chilling effect on business development throughout Anaheim, but
especially where tourism matters most: in the Anaheim Resort. Tourism developments, including new hotels, could slow
down or be canceled outright because no business will want to make a significant investment in a city where costs are
going to skyrocket.
This measure is too terrible in its potential consequences to move forward with unless we know all the facts. As the City
Council, you have the authority to ask city staff to perform a study of the proposal so that we can find out the facts.
We urge you to do so!
Perform the study, gather all the information and facts about the impact of this measure, and don't move forward until
we know all the ways in which it will impact the finances of our city and the quality of life we've come to expect from
Anaheim
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