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09-10-24_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 10, 2024  ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.  REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.  ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.  SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Norma Campos Kurtz Mayor Pro Tem District 4 Jose Diaz Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Stephen Faessel Council Member District 5 Natalie Meeks Council Member District 6 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 September 10, 2024 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 3:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:04 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks. 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None Recess to closed session. 3:05 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: Two potential cases Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 4:03 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks. 4:00 P.M. - WORKSHOP 4:03 p.m. WORKSHOP: Discussion of Affordable Housing Ordinance and Other Housing Policy Options Introduced by City Manager Vanderpool and presented by Housing and Community Development Director Grace Ruiz-Stepter. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: Four (4) in-person speakers; no public comments were received electronically related to the workshop. 5:00 P.M. 5:36 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Jason Steele, Grace Bible Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Meeks 3 September 10, 2024 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing September 2024, as Service Club Month Accepted by Kiwanis Club, Anaheim Rotary Club, Anaheim Hills Rotary Club, Lions Club, Anaheim Beautiful, Assistance League, Ebell Club, Anaheim Veterans of Foreign Wars, El Bekal Shriners Group, and American Legion Post 72 Recognizing United Across Borders Foundation Accepted by Erika Robles, President and Founder, United Across Borders Foundation ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day Accepted by Nick Colonelli, Battalion Chief, Anaheim Fire & Rescue Recognizing September 17, 2024, as National Voter Registration Day Accepted by Heather McDaniel, Community Program Specialist, Orange County Registrar of Voters Recognizing September 17 - 23, 2024, as Constitution Week Accepted by Cindy Ferguson, Constitution Week Chair, Mojave Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution Recognizing September 2024, as National Suicide Prevention Month Accepted by Nancy Cooper, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Nine (9) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported six (6) public comments were received electronically prior to 1:00 p.m. (Total of eight (8) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – September 10, 2024 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz requested adjourning the meeting in memory of William “Bill” O’Connell Sr., a member of the community who will be missed. She highlighted and shared photographs of City employees working in extreme heat conditions, including the Anaheim Public Utilities, Fire and Rescue, and Public Works teams. She thanked Public Utilities for restoring service to customers whose electricity went out in District 4, and she thanked General Manager Dukku Lee for being there Sunday night at 10:00 p.m. to make sure employees were taken care of. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked Anaheim firefighters who are deployed to the Airport Fire. She noted that all fire stations are fully manned, and she thanked the families of all firefighters for the sacrifices they make when firefighters are not home. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked Public Works, Code Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, and all City employees working outdoors in the 113-degree heat to maintain all City services. She also thanked the Anaheim Police Department for keeping everyone safe in the heat. 4 September 10, 2024 Council Member Leon thanked the 36 Anaheim firefighters and personnel assisting with the Airport Fire and wished them a safe and prompt return to Anaheim. He noted that OC Animal Care can shelter small pets for residents who are under mandatory evacuation orders at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin. For more information visit https://www.ocsheriff.gov/AirportFire. He thanked the Anaheim Public Utilities team for providing 40 Dusk-to-Dawn security lights in District 2 neighborhoods near Nutwood Street. Public Utilities has also been installing additional lighting in certain sections of the railroad near the Nutwood Street neighborhood. A City contractor will also be removing trees and shrubs within the future Nutwood Park area. He congratulated all the graduates of the Emprendedor@s Program. The program is a partnership between the Asociación de Emprendedor@s and the City’s Economic Development Department offering Spanish speaking entrepreneurs vital business tools and information to start their businesses. He attended the ribbon cutting for the new Jan and Ross Billings Innovation Center at Magnolia High School, featuring state-of-the-art facilities designed to empower students with the tools that they need for success. He congratulated Principal Chau, the Magnolia High School faculty, and the Anaheim High School District for their ongoing efforts in revitalizing the campus. Council Member Leon invited everyone to the unveiling of the Little Arabia District freeway signs on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. on Brookhurst Street. He stated that he is proud to have worked on this effort. He also invited everyone to the Active Older Adult Appreciation event at St. Justin Martyr Church on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 2050 West Ball Road. There will be arts and crafts, music and entertainment, performances by the Anaheim Ballet, and more. For transportation requests, contact Israel at ABRAZAR. Council Member Leon shared that his office, in collaboration with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, will be hosting a Resource Fair on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Stoddard Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be health services, art and culture displays, activities for kids, and much more. Additional details and information will be provided soon. Council Member Leon congratulated Hatam Restaurant, the August Restaurant of the Month. For over 30 years, Hatam Restaurant has been offering an authentic taste of Persian Cuisine. It is owned by Tony and Abdullah Rajab and Haji Hossain Rajab. Every meal is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, from their famous saffron infused basmati rice to their tender marinated kabobs, and they are one of the few Persian restaurants in Southern California that serves halal meat. He encouraged everyone to visit Hatam Restaurant off Lincoln Avenue to experience the authentic flavors of Iran in West Anaheim. Council Member Leon congratulated Ham Radio Outlet, the August Business of the Month. Ham Radio Outlet is a source for amateur radio equipment, parts and accessories, including preowned items, and they also offer some harder to find radios. He noted their Morse code telegraph machine, was fascinating. The store was founded by Bob Ferrero over 20 years ago, and it is now managed by Bob's grandson. Ham radios are a lifeline in emergencies, providing communication when cell towers go down, plus they are a gateway to Global Connections, allowing individuals to chat with fellow ham radio operators across continents and even the International Space Station. Council Member Leon encouraged everyone to visit Ham Radio Outlet located off Euclid Street. Council Member Faessel thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz for recognizing the loss of Bill O'Connell, Sr., a longtime Anaheim resident. He offered condolences to his wife, Jean and family. He acknowledged the efforts of the Anaheim Police Department’s Gang Unit and the Orange County Violent Gang Task Force for conducting a lengthy investigation and arresting several gang members. Various items including firearms, drugs, and a stolen vehicle were recovered. Council Member Faessel highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended. He acknowledged the Anaheim United Methodist Church at the corner of State College Boulevard and Wagner Avenue for their distribution of food to over 300 families a week. He thanked all the volunteers who make the program successful. He attended the Creative Identity Annual Luau at the Downtown Community Center. Creative Identity is a therapeutic music and expressive arts program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was fun and there were many talented individuals in attendance. Council Member Faessel attended the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center Summer Concert Series featuring Sean Oliu. He shared that he is a Mater Dei High School graduate and Sean Oliu is a Servite High School graduate. There were approximately 100 individuals enjoying the music and he thanked the Muzeo for hosting the Summer Concert Series. Council Member Faessel shared that Yesenia Rojas attended the parking regulations meeting on Anna Drive. Residents in the area are requesting more stringent parking regulations and are working with the 5 September 10, 2024 Anaheim Police Department, Community Services, and Public Works to arrive at a workable solution due to some of the parking problems in the area. He thanked Jason Perez for assisting with the event. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 3. She congratulated Yesenia Rojas for being elected “Diputada Migrante” in Guanajuato, Mexico and stated she is a true trailblazer. Ms. Rojas uses her voice to uplift Mexicans in Anaheim, and will now be using her voice to help people who have left Guanajuato to make sure they continue to receive services and support from their home country. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she along with her daughter and Council Member Faessel and his wife Susan, traveled to Los Angeles to be at the event. There were also representatives from Zacatecas and Jalisco which are two areas of Mexico where residents in District 3 are from. She attended Anaheim High School District’s back to school night, and it was great to see all the students, parents, teachers, and coaches. There were also administrators, School Board Trustees, and Members of Congress there to welcome students back to school and to ensure that they have the resources for a successful school year. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she, Council Member Meeks, and City Attorney Rob Fabela went on a ride along with the Anaheim Police Department's Homeless Assessment Liaison Officers (HALO). They visited several encampments in District 3 and across the city. The goal was to see firsthand the growing issues impacting parks, sidewalks, railways and other public areas to identify solutions to continue tackling the growing public safety problem. Lieutenant Yepes and Sergeant Pardo explained there are two outreach teams addressing housing, substance abuse, and mental illness in the City. They are working with Union Pacific Railroad to clean up and conduct enforcement on railroads, deploying litter removal teams on state properties and freeways, and collaborating with other City departments, including Public Works, Code Enforcement and Lyon’s Security to quickly tag and dispose of abandoned property. She noted there is a significant amount of investment and effort going into the growing encampment issues that are plaguing District 3, and various districts across the City. Council Member Rubalcava stated that La Palma Park in District 3, is the second oldest park in the City. It has a lot of encampments, homeless individuals, and challenges. She recognized the Police Department’s HALO team, City departments, and Anaheim Fire and Rescue for conducting directive enforcement and outreach services near La Palma Park, where there has been an increase of drug use and sales. Council Member Rubalcava stated that the challenges at La Palma Park have negatively impacted Vibrant Minds Charter School and residents in the surrounding areas. She noted that during the cleanup that took place, officers detained 17 individuals, including one for felony sales of narcotics. Five individuals were provided detox and housing services, and an eight-month pregnant female was transported to a hospital for care and housing. The items left behind were cleared by Lyon’s Security and the area was cleaned by Public Works. She stated that individuals are released quickly from jail because of state laws that are in place, however, the HALO Team continues to patrol the park. Council Member Rubalcava’s Office hosted a community meeting and neighborhood safety walk in the Pauline Street neighborhood and a resident coordinated with the property manager at her apartment complex for the installation of Dusk-to-Dawn security lighting. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team because Dusk-to-Dawn security lighting was also installed in the alley behind the apartment complex. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted the District 3 meeting her office hosted and she noted that translation services will be included in the budget for the next meeting. She thanked all City departments and residents who attended. She stated that District 3 has a diverse population and new and older developments including Anaheim Shores, Emerald Pointe, The Colony, Colony Park, Sage Park, Rose Street, Bush Street, and Vine Street. Public Works spoke about tree trimming and ongoing infrastructure improvements including street paving and sidewalk repairs. Council Member Rubalcava mentioned she went on a ride along with Lieutenant Pena and they responded to several calls regarding domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, double parking, and car accidents. One of the accidents they responded to was in front of Station 5. A fire hydrant was hit and there was a lot of property damage, but thankfully no one was injured. Through the Anaheim Anytime App, she was also able to report bulky items in alleyways or dumpsters that needed to be replaced. She thanked Public Works because she received notifications that they had completed the requests she submitted. Council Member Rubalcava noted that one of the Police Chief’s priorities is community engagement, especially when police officers are on patrol. She noted that Lieutenant Pena stopped to play soccer with a few kids in the Glen Avenue 6 September 10, 2024 neighborhood while they were out on patrol and two of the kids said they want to be police officers, and another one wants to be a firefighter. She stated that she is a big believer of if they can see it, they can be it. She also visited the Anaheim Police Department jail and received a tour. She stated the jail was very busy now that there is enforcement in City parks. Council Member Rubalcava stated that August is Chicano Heritage Month, and she thanked Community Services Director Sjany Larson-Cash for highlighting Chicano culture in Anaheim. She stated that many individuals in Anaheim are of Mexican American descent, and Anaheim has a very deep history with Chicano movements taking place in 1978 at Little People's Park. She recommended visiting the Downtown Community Center through October 6th to see the Chicano art exhibit featuring artwork by Emilio Vasquez, as well as his daughter Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill, and up and coming artist Oliver Cortez. She noted that at the opening night reception, Anaheim’s Poet Laureate recited a beautiful poem regarding the Mexican American community. Council Member Rubalcava shared that her office hosted the Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Pearson Park for suicide awareness. There were many resources available including 30 different nonprofits as well as City departments. Be Well OC and Anaheim’s Psychiatric Emergency Response Team were available to help with any other issues related to mental health. She noted that her office can provide additional information and referrals to non-profits that can assist with mental health challenges. Council Member Rubalcava mentioned that a dignitary from Guanajuato, Mexico visited Anaheim City Hall. She thanked Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster for helping to make the Senator’s visit a special occasion. She noted they were able to speak about opportunities as a Sister City, and she shared resources and ideas regarding how libraries are operating in Anaheim to help students in Guanajuato learn to read and have better resources so that their outcomes are better. She highlighted the 36 Anaheim Fire and Rescue firefighters helping to contain the massive fire in Trabuco Canyon. She shared that there is a local firefighter from Anaheim High School’s Class of 1991 assisting with the fire. Council Member Diaz invited everyone to a car show on Saturday at Twila Reid Park from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He thanked Mayor Aitken and stated that with her assistance and support, efforts to clean up Beach Boulevard are noticed. He noted that Bill O’Connell was a good friend of his and he will be missed. Mayor Aitken invited everyone in the community to the City’s Mexican Independence Day celebration on Sunday, September 15 at the Pearson Park Amphitheater, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The celebration is the 214th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain featuring the traditional “El Grito” and bell ringing ceremony led by the Mexican Consulate, who has been an amazing partner in planning the event, and musical performances. Mayor Aitken shared that she participated in the Disneyland Halloween 10k and half marathon races and had fun running the 19.3 miles in the heat. It was an amazing experience to see so many people in the running community from around the world come to celebrate all things Disney as well as all things running. She thanked traffic control officers, police officers, firefighters, and Public Works for their efforts in keeping runners on course and safe. She also thanked the thousands of runners who participated in the race because the money spent in Anaheim helps pay for services, libraries, community centers, and public safety. Mayor Aitken shared that the Anaheim Community Foundation was the chosen charity for the event, receiving a combined $110,000 ($50,000 from Disney and $60,000 from the running community) to support local children. She shared that Caleb Graves, a local runner, passed away after completing the half marathon. He was an avid runner and participated in multiple Disney marathons and half marathons. He was 35-years old, a lawyer, and City of Garden Grove resident. She expressed condolences to his family and friends and requested adjourning the meeting in memory of Caleb Graves. 7 September 10, 2024 CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool reported that Anaheim Fire & Rescue is assisting with the fires across the region. Fire Chief Pat Russell, an industry expert in wildfires, is serving as Incident Commander for the Airport Fire. Chief Russell is joined by an Anaheim fire strike team made up of several firefighters and fire engines. City Manager Vanderpool stated that his thoughts are with the deployed firefighters, and everyone impacted by the fires. He stated that the community can rest assured that all Anaheim Fire & Rescue stations are fully staffed and ready to respond to any incidents in the City of Anaheim. He shared that assisting with fires is critical because if Anaheim faces fires, the City can depend on the support of other agencies, both locally and across the region. City Manager Vanderpool shared that the Anaheim Convention Center is hosting RE+24. RE+ is the only clean energy event to unite decision makers and leaders in solar energy, storage, hydrogen, EV charging, and wind energy. The event will host 40,000 attendees, 1300 exhibitors, and 370 educational seminars. He stated that Anaheim police personnel are wearing pins on their uniforms in support of suicide awareness month. By wearing the pins, they aim to create discussion about a topic normally kept quiet in public safety. Among law enforcement professionals, there are nearly 200 suicides committed by officers, correctional staff, and dispatchers every year. They hope that by wearing the pins, they can encourage officers to talk to people and each other and offer resources to prevent these types of incidents from occurring. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 7:21 p.m. MOTION: NR/SF to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Receive and file minutes of the Sister City Commission meetings of July 1, 2024 and July 22, 2024. 2. Approve recognitions recognizing the 55th Anniversary of AltaMed Health Services and recognizing Renee Medrano for her efforts to raise fentanyl awareness. 3. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement to ReNewell Fleet Service, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $350,000, for Pierce Manufacturing vehicle parts and warranty services for a one year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to renew the agreement for up to four additional one year periods. 4. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and approve an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for as-needed mechanical brush clearance for a one year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to exercise up to four one-year optional renewals, subject to available budget appropriations. 8 September 10, 2024 5. Accept the bid from Hunter Consulting, Inc. dba HCI Environmental & Engineering, in the amount of $90,735.98 plus applicable tax, for firing range maintenance, cleaning and hazardous waste disposal, for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, all in accordance with Bid #9815. 6. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement purchase order to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $365,000 plus a 20% contingency and applicable tax, for the purchase of Lion Apparel, Janesville brand firefighting protective garments for a one year period; authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal option and grant the Purchasing Agent the authority to revise the contract amount, as needed, for future contract renewal years, based on approved budget appropriations for each applicable year [The agreement is in accordance with a cooperative purchase agreement issued by Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government agency, and awarded to LION First Responder PPE, Inc.]. 7. Approve Professional Services Agreements with i) FireMed Consulting, LLC in an amount of $100,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, ii) Krista Pope in an amount of $100,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000, and iii) JJ Emergency Training, LLC in an amount of $175,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $875,000, for EMS Educator Services each for an initial one year term, with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute and administer the agreements and extensions. 8. Approve the Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) with the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $352,790, for reimbursement of funds expended for the purchase of equipment, services, and training, and other required documents authorized under the UASI Grant, increase the Police Department’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024/25 accordingly, authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute and administer the Sub-grantee agreement; and approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Santa Ana for the Urban Areas Security Initiative 2023 and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU. 9. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with the County of Orange for Hazardous Device Squad services during special events, for a five year term effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2029; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. 10. Approve a software services agreement with Power Market Consulting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $26,000 for implementation services, an average annual subscription cost of $135,000 per year for the initial term, plus a 10% contingency during the term, and allowing subscription fee and consultant rate increases of up to approximately 14.83% for the first extension, and 5% per year during any subsequent extension for High Voltage Transmission Analytics Software and related services for an initial five year term with five one-year optional extensions; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute all related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement, including extension letters; and authorize de minimis changes to the agreement and related documents that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office. 9 September 10, 2024 11. Approve a License and Services Agreement with Inoria Inc., in an amount not to exceed an annual average of $260,000, an annual contingency of 20%, an annual allowance not to exceed $75,000 for as-needed professional services, allowing unused annual allowance to carry over to the following year, for a Contact Center software system that includes telephone and interactive voice response license subscriptions, telephone carrier, and support services for a five year and four month term, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to extend the agreement up to five one-year extensions, as long as costs do not exceed 5% over the prior year’s costs; approve an Implementation Services Agreement with Carahsoft Corporation to upgrade the Customer Service Contact Center solution at no cost; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager or designees, to execute related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, administer agreements and orders, and extend licenses and services. 12. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding and Payment Agreement with the City of Santa Ana to engage MDG Associates, Inc. to provide a Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice plan for project period August 1, 2024 to July 30, 2025, in the cost share amount of $18,011.41 to the City of Santa Ana, and designate the Director of Housing and Community Development as the Certifying Official authorized to implement and execute all documents related to the administration and management of the Memorandum of Understanding. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Public Works, or designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Sustainable Communities Grant for feasibility assessment of microtransit options in Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan area and, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and, determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15306 (grant funds in the amount of $250,000, with $32,390 local match). 14. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of February 10, 2024 (Special Meeting), February 13, 2024, and February 27, 2024. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 7:21 p.m. 15. Receive an informational overview on the City’s Short-Term Rental program and associated regulations and provide direction to staff, as necessary. Item No. 15 Discussion. Direction provided to staff; no formal action taken. 16. Discussion on State enacted tenant protection laws and provide direction to staff, as necessary. Item No. 16 Discussion. Direction provided to staff; no formal action taken. 10 September 10, 2024 17. Nominate and appoint a voting delegate and up to two voting alternates to the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference, to be held on October 16 – 18, 2024 in Long Beach, California. APPOINTMENT: Natalie Meeks ALTERNATE: ALTERNATE: Item No. 17 NOMINATION: Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Meeks as the voting delegate. MOTION: AA/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Nomination approved. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period) COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Meeks requested to agendize an ordinance by October 8, 2024 to further enhance and strengthen the City’s anti-camping ordinance to ensure that parks and rights-of-ways are kept safe and open for their intended use; an item identifying barriers to enforcement of current and future ordinances related to homelessness; and a resolution calling on the state to address the homeowners property insurance crisis similar to the City of Yorba Linda’s efforts. Council Member Faessel requested recognition for Yesenia Rojas for being elected Diputada Migrante in Guanajuato, Mexico. ADJOURNMENT: 9:09 p.m. in memory of William “Bill” O’Connell, Sr. and Caleb Graves. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2024. All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. 11 September 10, 2024 If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, by telephone at (714) 765-5166, or via email to cityclerk@anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting. TRANSLATION SERVICES: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your request at the podium. The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be viewed live on the City’s website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos. POSTING STATEMENT: On September 5, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net.