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12/05/2023ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2023 The regular meeting of December 5, 2023 was called to order at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on November 30, 2023. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Rubalcava, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks 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: None CLOSED SESSION: At 4:30 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to Closed Session for consideration of the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case At 5:05 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, Norma Campos Kurtz, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks INVOCATION: Pastor Nate Snyder, Influence Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Stephen Faessel PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Hope House for their work in the Community Mayor Aitken provided background on Hope House's work including supporting individuals recovering from substance abuse and experiencing homelessness. On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Aitken extended their appreciation toward Hope House and the services provided to the community. Hope House staff thanked the City Council for the recognition. Check Presentation by CalOptima Health for grants awarded to the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority to support the Finamore Place Affordable Rental Apartment project and the North Harbor Permanent Supportive Apartment Community Mayor Aitken highlighted CalOptima's partnership with the City to fund the gaps in affordable housing development funding. She noted the grants funds will support the Finamore Place Affordable Rental Apartment project and the North Harbor Permanent Supportive Apartment Community. She thanked CalOptima for their partnership with the City. CalOptima Health Chief City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 2of10 Operating Officer Yunkyung Kim noted CalOptima can provide assistance through State funding and funds approved by the Board of Supervisors which are provided to municipalities. She added the two grants provided to the City total $5,900,000 which will help fund 189 affordable housing units in the City. Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Doug Chaffee thanked the City Council for the invitation to celebrate the projects and highlighted CalOptima's services including the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CaIAIM). He added the Board of Supervisors share the Council's commitment to increasing the availability of affordable, stable, and supportive housing. He also thanked the Police Department for their participation in the Gun Buyback Program. Orange County Board of Supervisors Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento highlighted the partnership between the City and CalOptima and thanked the CalOptima team. He noted housing is a form of healthcare and shared that providing housing and healthcare services changes lives. He noted the County has delivered 1,100 units of affordable housing throughout the County and continues to seek more. Ms. Kim, Supervisor Chaffee, and Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento presented two checks to the City Council from CalOptima Health. The checks were presented in the amounts of $1,500,000 to the City's Housing and Community and Development Department and $3,878,420 to the Anaheim Housing Authority. At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Aitken called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the Anaheim City Council). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline public comments procedures and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass. City Clerk Bass reported that a total of two (2) public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00 p.m. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council. [A final total of two (2) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix. Mazatl Tepehyolotzin read a passage from the novel There There by Tommy Orange and requested Anaheim High School change its mascot from Colonists. Art Castillo recalled the challenges City public schools faced during their integration in the 1970s, expressed concern with some members of the Anaheim Police Department (APD), encouraged more collaboration between School Resource Officers and the APD officers policing the neighborhoods, and called for structuring of the Police Review Board. Mark Richard Daniels commended CalOptima and highlighted his experience utilizing their services. He encouraged the Council Members to set goals for the coming year, encouraged the City's youth to get involved, and acknowledged the work of Anaheim Lighthouse Treatment Center Community Manager Tamara Jimenez. Duane Roberts, Editor and Publisher of Anaheim Investigator, stated the Levine Act will do well to regulate corruption in smaller municipalities, but can backfire in large cities like Anaheim, expressing concerns regarding more funds going to Independent Expenditure (IE) committees. He called for structural form along with creating a system for publicly financed elections. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 3of10 Matthew Duncan expressed concern with cities that trap and kill wildlife and reported that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers common strategies for coexisting with coyotes. He urged the City to adopt the same practices as the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Wes Jones commended the ordinance previously proposed by former Council Member Jose Moreno but added it should include a $100,000 limit for independent expenditures. He stated the current Council is unfit to vote on campaign finance reform because five of the seven members benefitted heavily from independent expenditures in their respective campaigns. Vern Nelson expressed his support for Bryan Kaye over his concerns about racial slurs being used and added he has the support of many. He thanked the Council for the discussion of desperately needed independent expenditure recusal at the last meeting. He stated his support for increasing the independent expenditure recusal threshold over $250. He referenced a previous suggestion for publicly funded elections. Bryan Kaye thanked Vern Nelson for his support. He thanked Mr. Nelson for his support. He expressed his love for the Council and hopes they will make wise decisions to help all residents. Marc Herbert highlighted updates to City Council meetings. He inquired about the progress of Fire Station No. 12 and a potential ground -breaking date, the progress of lobbying laws, potential lobbyist violations, and the streaming of Planning Commission meetings. He also criticized the length of Council Communications. Kenneth Batiste wished everyone Happy Holidays. He stated there is a public health issue tied to homeless residents becoming sick. He insisted relative to the Levine Act there will be no rules made by the Council contrary to the wishes of those who provide their money, adding it is the biggest threat to American democracy having elected officials for sale. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Meeks requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Orange County Water District Member Kelly Rowe. Council Member Diaz shared that on Saturday, December 9th at Peter Marshall Park two new playgrounds will be built, and volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The playground is sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks, and it's being built in partnership with Kaboom! And the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Anaheim -Cypress. Council Member Leon reminded everyone of the upcoming free vaccine clinic in collaboration with Abrazar and Mercy Health on Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church. Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be available. Please bring identification and proof of insurance if applicable. He repeated his comments in Spanish. Council Member Leon congratulated and thanked all of the organizers and volunteers of the West Anaheim Tree Lighting Ceremony. It was a great opportunity to come together and ring in the holiday season. He shared that he had the opportunity to attend Savanna High School and Brookhurst Junior High School Global Leadership and Language Academy Career Day. He was joined by several distinguished guests including Assembly Member Sharon Quirk -Silva. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 4 of 10 Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava highlighted a car show in District 3 and thanked the Downtown Anaheim Association because the event was in jeopardy of not taking place this year. She thanked Economic Development Director Sergio Ramirez because he was instrumental in helping her work with the Association and OC Impalas to make sure the event moved forward. She encouraged everyone to stop by the car show on Saturday, December 9th, and bring a toy because there are several toy drives in the area. On Christmas Eve, she will be working with K&A Cafe for their annual free brunch. Council Member Faessel shared that the Orange County Justice Center is an important asset in the City that helps protect battered families. Part of the treatment programs that they offer is a dance for their teens. Last week they were able to open a dance studio on their property. He was invited by their Board Members and staff and it was wonderful to see the talent that the young teens have. He attended the Twila Reid Tree Lighting Ceremony and there were over 500 residents in attendance. Council Member Faessel shared that the Muzeo Express Holiday Model Trains Exhibit is now open at the Muzeo. Mayor Aitken stated that the holiday season is in full swing and hoped that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had opportunities to see some of the amazing things that are done around the City of Anaheim. She, along with some of her City Council colleagues attended the Twila Reid Tree Lighting Ceremony. She thanked the City staff for organizing the event. She also attended Disneyland's Candlelight Ceremony with Brie Larson who was their celebrity guest and highlighted the story of Christmas and the Nativity. She thanked the Nutcracker Tree Lighting Committee and City staff for organizing one of the best downtown tree -lighting ceremonies that she has ever been to. She invited everyone to stop by City Hall to see the tree and take pictures. Mayor Aitken noted that the Anaheim Ballet and Anaheim Union High School District Choir performed, and Sean Oliu was in attendance. She also was able to provide a tour of City Hall to a group of Cub Scouts and thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, and Community Services Park Manager JJ. Jimenez, and Chief of Police Rick Armendariz for speaking to the kids about their responsibilities and answering questions. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool expressed his appreciation to City staff for an amazing tree lighting event. He stated he was proud of staff for everything they accomplished to make the event special. At 6:07 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 6:08 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:08 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Leon pulling Item No. 04, Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava pulling Item No. 06, Council Member Meeks pulling Item No. 15, and Mayor Aitken pulling Item No. 14 for separate consideration. Council Member Kurtz disclosed that she received a campaign contribution of over $250 within the last 12 months from a party involved in Item No. 08. It is her understanding that the party will come back before the City Council at a future meeting to seek an amendment to their development agreement. Pursuant to the Levine Act, she will be returning that amount to the campaign contribution above $250 within the required timeframe if she intends to participate in the item regarding this party in the future. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 5 of 10 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, 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 2. Receive and file the Library Board Report dated October 9, 2023 and the minutes of the Library Board meeting of October 9, 2023. D116 3. Approve recognitions for Frank Garcia for his years of service to the Anaheim community; Awards by Paul for their 45 years of business; Green Bird for their 10 years of service to the City of Anaheim; and the 2023 graduates of the Emprendedor@s Program. D117 5. Approve the 2024 Investment Policy for the City of Anaheim. D106 7. Approve carryover expenditure appropriations of $131,284,780 from Fiscal Year 2022/23 to Fiscal Year 2023/24 for projects previously approved by the City Council but not completed. AGR-1463 8. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by STC GardenWalk LLC; GardenWalk Hotel I, LLC; and, Westgate Resorts Anaheim, LLC, that the Anaheim GardenWalk Project is not in compliance with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No. 99-01 for the 2023 review period; and direct staff to provide notice of City Council's intent to establish new development timeframes at a noticed public hearing [specialty retail, dining, and entertainment center integrated with multiple hotels and a transportation center,.on approximately 20.3-acres, located between Katella Avenue and Disney Way, west of Clementine Street]. D180 9. Award an agreement to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $49,407.28 plus applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, to provide Freightliner truck parts on an as -needed basis for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to enter into and execute the agreement, any amendments, and any renewal options in accordance with Bid #9734. D180 10. Award agreements to Rush Truck Centers and Western Truck Exchange, in a combined amount not to exceed $107,757.88 plus applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, to provide automotive repair parts on an as -needed basis for a one-year period with four one- year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to enter into and execute the agreements, any amendments, and any renewal options in accordance with Bid #9736. 11, Authorize an increase to the current Master Agreement with Orkin Pest Control, in the D180 amount of $50,000 to an increased amount not to exceed $145,000, to accommodate an increase in required services for the citywide pest control services agreement expiring December 22, 2023; authorize an amount not to exceed $175,000 for the exercising of future renewal options; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute any amendments and renewal options in accordance with the terms from Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #042121-ORK. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 6 of 10 AGR-14465 12. Approve the Subrecipient Agreement with the Anaheim Transportation Network, in substantial form, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000, for the construction of Anaheim Transportation Network facilities; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents; authorize de minimis changes to the Subrecipient Agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and increase the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue and expenditure budget in restricted transit grants by $1,300,000. 13. Approve a Cooperation Agreement with the Anaheim Housing Authority, in substantial AGR-14464 form, to transfer $1,500,000 in CalOptima Health funds, and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement as determined by the Office of the City Attorney (related to Housing Authority Item No. 1). BUSINESS CALENDAR: D116 4. Approve the list of recurring annual recognitions for calendar year 2024. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon requested adding National Voter Registration Day on September 17, 2024, to the list. Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava requested adding a Water Appreciation Day on behalf of her husband who is employed in the Water Department of Anaheim Public Utilities. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava moved to approve the list of recurring annual recognitions for calendar year 2024 with the addition of National Voter Registration Day on September 17, 2024 and Water Appreciation Day, secunded by Cuunci1 Metiibur, Leun. ROLL OALL VOTE. AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried D106 6. Amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget by increasing appropriations in the City Administration Department by $3,400,000 for costs associated with the independent investigation and the provision of homeless shelter services. Finance Director Debbie Moreno reported the item is a request to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget by increasing appropriations in the City Administration Department by $3,400,000 to cover costs associated with the independent investigation and provision of homeless shelter services. She stated initial budget projections include an increase of $900,000 for the independent investigation while homeless shelter expenses have exceeded the budget by $2,500,000. She noted the expenses are partially offset by increased grant revenues. She added the shelter is operating at an increased daily average of 97% capacity and this brings with it an increased cost for labor and goods such as food. Director Moreno reported this item is a technical cleanup to align expenditures with the adopted budget and has no impact on the current FY 2023/24 budget. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, Director Moreno clarified this item is to acknowledge the City had overruns in administration in the FY 2022/23 budget so they can be properly aligned for financial reporting purposes. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 7 of 10 In response to Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, Director Moreno confirmed these anticipated expenditures were included in the FY 2023/24 budget when it was adopted. She noted the $1,500,000 was more than anticipated for the independent investigation in FY 2022/23, adding larger things are easier to handle with a technical cleanup like this. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava moved to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget by increasing appropriations in the City Administration Department by $3,400,000 for costs associated with the independent investigation and the provision of homeless shelter services, 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 AGR-1446614. Approve a Right of Entry and License Agreement, in substantial form, with JJTS, INC., dba JR Wheels & Tires, with a monthly license fee of $5,500, for the commercial building and property located at 1687 W. Lincoln Avenue for a three year term; authorize the Director of Economic Development, or designee, to execute and implement the terms of the agreement; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement as determined by the Office of the City Attorney. DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken reported she will be voting against this item. She expressed concerns over the termination clause and rental value. She noted that she intends to add an agenda item at the end of the meeting to investigate a program to address vacant lots and economic development. Director of Economic Development Sergio Ramirez reported the item is a request for a three-year License Agreement for the Successor Agency property at 1687 West Lincoln Avenue from Juan Rivera who operates his small business, JR Wheels and Tires, on the adjacent property at 1695 West Lincoln Ave. to expand his operations. Director Ramirez explained a License Agreement was determined to be the most feasible option, noting the Successor Agency property was identified as a future development property in the long-range property management plan approved by the State at the time of the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency's dissolution. Director Ramirez stated the property is impacted by environmental subsurface content conditions and will require two to three years of cleanup. He added the site cannot be disposed of during this window allowing only for short-term leases or License Agreements. He reported the property will be subject to the Surplus Land Act once disposed of. He noted the License Agreement does not convey property rights and can be terminated within a 12-month notification. He reported JR Wheels and Tires will be operating the agreement under a $5,500 monthly license fee. He advised that JR Wheels and Tires will reduce operating costs of the property which needs repairs and has been subject to break-ins, vandalism, and homeless encampments while the licensee will have needed additional space for storage, customer parking, vehicle storage, and an additional point of sale. He noted the building is in need of repairs which will be commissioned by staff. The licensee will occupy the building as -is and make any future improvements during their occupancy, Director Ramirez reported staff has identified a cost not to exceed $50,000 to make needed repairs subject to securing bids. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava thanked Director Ramirez for working with a small business owner in her district to find solutions allowing them to grow and remain in Anaheim. She noted that retaining and attracting businesses of all sizes to the City is one of her main priorities. She thanked Director Ramirez for helping both the business and residents, adding it also will help to improve a blighted area but utilizing a vacant parcel, and alleviate any public safety issues. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 8 of 10 In response to Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava, Director Ramirez clarified the contaminated property is adjacent to the east of the subject property but added there are traces of subsurface contamination impacting this property requiring cleanup. Council Member Diaz explained that the empty lots and vacant stores in District 1 are magnets for illegal activities. He noted that it costs the City money to keep these properties clean and secure. He agreed that the approach with this property would bring in sales tax and revenues while leaving the community without an empty lot. MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve a Right of Entry and License Agreement, in substantial form, with JJTS, INC., dba JR Wheels & Tires, with a monthly license fee of $5,500, for the commercial building and property located at 1687 W. Lincoln Avenue for a three year term; authorize the Director of Economic Development, or designee, to execute and implement the terms of the agreement; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement as determined by the Office of the City Attorney, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava and Council Members Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 1 (Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. M142 15. ORDINANCE NO. 6563 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Sections 1.11.010 (Definitions), 1.11.070 (Lobbyist Registration) and 1.11.090 of Chapter 1.11 (Sunshine Provisions) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to strengthen and expand the regulations applicable to lobbyists, and Section 1.11.080 (Revolving Door) to modify the restrictions on employment of lobbyists and require lobbyists who act as advisors to City Official(s) to report their activity [introduced at the Council meeting of November28, 2023, Item No. 31]. Determine that the ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b). DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks stated posting the City Council calendars will achieve the goals intended by the proposed ordinance. She stated public calendars will be the new standard for government with no loopholes or ambiguity. She called the ordinance bad government and bureaucratic red tape with no public benefit. She condemned the justification of the extra cost and staff burden is that it would be paid for by fees. She requested a one-year follow-up report to track the staff costs associated with the implementation of the ordinance compared to the transparency benefit. Council Member Diaz stated the ordinance is too complicated. He reported that he would vote against the item staying consistent with the last meeting. Council Member Kurtz expressed her support of the item but endorsed Council Member Meeks' comments about tracking what is being achieved compared to the cost. She added a study like this should be conducted anytime a new policy is adopted. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 9 of 10 MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 6563 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Sections 1.11.010 (Definitions), 1.11.070 (Lobbyist Registration) and 1.11.090 of Chapter 1.11 (Sunshine Provisions) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to strengthen and expand the regulations applicable to lobbyists, and Section 1.11.080 (Revolving Door) to modify the restrictions on employment of lobbyists and require lobbyists who act as advisors to City Official(s) to report their activity and determine that the ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b), seconded by Mayor Aitken. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Leon, Kurtz, and Faessel); NOES — 2 (Council Members Diaz and Meeks). Motion carried; ordinance adopted. D114 16. Nominate and appoint one Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for the 2024 calendar year, effective January 1, 2024. Appointment: Council Member Norma Cam_DOS Kurtz NOMINATION: Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Kurtz, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava. DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks noted that she also intended to nominate Council Member Kurtz and thanked Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava for her year of service. NOMINATION: Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Council Member Kurtz thanked Mayor Aitken for the nomination and her peers for their support. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested an overview of the Hotel Worker Protections Ordinance and how it will be implemented. Council Member Meeks noted that the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) often comes in over budget and requested a list of community -driven one-time improvement projects that can be delivered to the community when the TOT is over the expected budget amount. Council Member Diaz also requested an overview of how the Hotel Worker Protections Ordinance would be implemented at the Beach Boulevard Hotels and Hotels along Lincoln Avenue. Council Member Kurtz requested information on the last six months of the TOT so that residents could see how much the community is benefiting. Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava requested that Anaheim High School's Boys' Water Polo Team be recognized for making it to the CIF -Southern Section Division 6 final. City Council Minutes of December 5, 2023 Page 10 of 10 ADJOURNMENT: At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council in memory of Kelly Rowe, Orange County Water District Member. Res ectfully submitted, 4 er Bass, CIVIC City Clerk Susana Barrios From: International Educators' Hall of Fame Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2023 12:39 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Spreading the word Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. on the 1`170, arional Es1uGaSA�y YOUTI-i ON THE MOVE EDUC A I JON INTERNATIONAL Giving Tuesday EXTENDED! TUTORING, COUNSELING, ADM, EDUCATORS Giving Tuesday has been extended until December 31, 2023! Help us make a difference by donating to our cause. Your donation will go towards providing tutoring, counseling, administrative support, and honoring educators. 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I am writing to express my deep concern about the current state of campaign finance in our city and to urge the City Council to prioritize and enact comprehensive campaign finance reform. The issue of campaign finance is critical to ensuring a fair and transparent democratic process. As residents of Anaheim, we deserve a political system that is free from the undue influence of money and special interests. The current system, with its loopholes and lack of strict regulations, undermines the principles of equal representation and can lead to decisions that may not be in the best interest of the community. I urge the City Council to consider the following measures as part of comprehensive campaign finance reform: Limiting Contributions: Implement strict limits on campaign contributions from individuals, corporations, and other entities to prevent any one entity from having an outsized influence on elections. Transparency and Disclosure: Strengthen disclosure requirements to ensure that all campaign contributions and expenditures are fully transparent and easily accessible to the public. This will help residents make informed decisions about the candidates they support. Public Financing: Explore the possibility of establishing a public financing system for elections, which could help level the playing field and reduce the influence of big money in politics. Closing Loopholes: Identify and close any existing loopholes in campaign finance regulations to prevent circumvention of the intended restrictions. Ethics Oversight: Enhance ethics oversight to ensure that candidates and elected officials adhere to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. By taking these steps, the Anaheim City Council can demonstrate a commitment to fostering a political environment that prioritizes the voices and concerns of the residents over the interests of a privileged few. This is crucial for maintaining the public's trust in our democratic institutions. I understand the many challenges and responsibilities that come with public service, and I appreciate your dedication to serving the community. Campaign finance reform is an essential step toward creating a more equitable and representative political landscape in Anaheim. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope to see positive changes that will strengthen our democracy. Sincerely, Daniel Salgado