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03/19/2024ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2024 The regular meeting of March 19, 2024 was called to order at 5:02 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 March 14, 2024. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Norma Campos Kurtz, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass INVOCATION: Dr. Joseph Gichuhi, Morning Star Victory Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Meeks PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing K&A Cafe's 15' Annual Community Holiday Brunch Mayor Aitken congratulated K&A Cafe for celebrating their 15'h Annual Community Holiday Brunch. She noted the event was created by owner Kathy Cervantes and her husband Art to ensure that all children were visited by Santa on Christmas Eve and engaging the community. She added the event is held in Downtown Anaheim on Center Street Promenade and event. brings together the community with toys, smiles, and breakfast. Owner Kathy Cervantes and her family accepted the recognition. Ms. Cervantes thanked the community, family and friends, K&A and Cervantes Mexican Kitchen staff, the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department, Anaheim Police Department, Visit Anaheim, and the City Council particularly Council Member Rubalcava. Recognizing Kareem's Falafel for being honored as one of Los Angeles Times Hall of Fame Restaurants Mayor Aitken noted the Little Arabia -based restaurant is one of only two in Orange County making the Los Angeles Times list — with both restaurants located in Anaheim. She reported the restaurant was established by Nesrine Omari and Mike Hawari in 1996 and is now run by siblings Kareem and Nora Hawari. She congratulated the restaurant and expressed excitement for their continued success in Anaheim. Presentation by Muzeo Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center Executive Director Kelly Chidester stated they engage the community in exploring and celebrating the City's diverse heritage, culture, and arts through creative programming in addition to its gallery displays. She added that the Muzeo's goal is to represent the community authentically and honestly. She highlighted their participation in the Fall Festival, a National Geographic exhibition, and grant -funded free courses provided. She noted Muzeo works to connect Anaheim citizens to resources to be civically engaged cultural creators, consumers, and stewards. She highlighted recent exhibitions that strived to capture the interest and participation of visitors through relevant interactive displays and programs. She highlighted upcoming events in Spring and Summer 2024. She reported on Muzeo's ongoing initiatives to make their facility more accessible to those struggling financially through Museums for All and Blue Star Museums which provides discounts for groups such as those who are on a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 2 of 16 Program. She invited the Council Members and the public to their upcoming events including Spring Exhibitions on March 23, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the 32"d Annual Children's Festival on May 18, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Pearson Park. She thanked the opportunity to present and for the City's continued partnership. Presentation by Cultural & Heritage Commission Cultural & Heritage Commission Chair Kristin Maahs introduced the Commissioners, George Serna, District 1; Alicia Jacinto, District 2; David Zuniga, District 3; Karen Uyematsu, District 6; and Erika Nguyen, Mayoral appointee. She provided additional information on herself and expressed her appreciation for her fellow Commissioners. She reported on the Commission's duties as. an advisory body to the City Council including recognizing cultural and historical assets; promoting and enhancing the cultural and historical environment of the City; supporting cultural and historic art, events, and programs; and recommending goals that serve visual, performing, literary, and multi -media arts. She highlighted the Commission's recent efforts to showcase the City's diversity and some ongoing initiatives including previous and ongoing initiatives and programs such as the Public Art Plan, Poet Laureate Program, Heritage Markers, Chicano Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, and Carnegie Building Window Project. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to highlight the Commission's work and passion for culture and art. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a brief decorum statement. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 13 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 18 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix. Janis Heckel, Executive Director of the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF), expressed ACF's support of the playground at Little People's Park in Item No. 16. She presented copies of the ACF's 2023 Impact Report to the Council Members highlighting the organization's accomplishments, including the awarding of Helping Hands Grants and efforts to combat homelessness and youth mental health issues. She reported the Accelerate Change Together (ACT) collaborative which includes the ACF has already assisted over 11,000 Anaheim youth this year. She reported the ACF has been named the Celebrated Charity for the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon weekend in September. She provided information on how residents can contribute to the ACF and provided information for residents to participate in their two Anaheim Needs Assessment Surveys from March 25m through April 25th for the City's youth and senior citizens. She noted the surveys will provide vital information on how to better serve residents. Paul Hyek encouraged putting homeless residents with trade skills to work in the homeless facilities as part of Item No. 03. He encouraged making shelters walk-in and noted many people looking for housing do not have telephones. He reported a homeless friend, Judy Stanford, was recently struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident and she had been bullied by shelters for 30 years. He encouraged better use of nursing students or interns in City shelters. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 3 of 16 Rev. Fr. James Noble requested clarification on the public comment process. In response to Rev. Fr. James Noble's inquiry, Mayor Aitken clarified all residents only get one three -minute window for public comments, whether it is on an Agenda item or general comments. Rev. Fr. James Noble stated he would return during the general comment portion. Vern Nelson noted Item No. 05 ties into Disneyland Forward. He stated that $2 million seems like a lot of money for a pedestrian study by Kittleson & Associates. He reported many residents do not trust Kittleson & Associates due to its recent traffic count on Magic Way conducted over days of poor weather producing deceptive results beneficial to The Walt Disney Company. He reported the People's Homeless Task Force has recently been protesting along Magic Way and the study is not even close to their observations of the volume of non -Disneyland local traffic on the street. He added the selection of the Disney -approved Kittleson & Associates extends the City's bad image from the years of former Mayor Harry Sidhu where there was no separation of special interests and the City. He decried the possible need to lay off teachers and declining school enrollment in the City due to the long-standing lack of affordable housing through decades' worth of Council failures and the current Council's failure to even consider an inclusionary housing ordinance. He stated Disney would be paying much less than the value it would receive through Disneyland Forward and added the process is too rushed. He stated many residents love Disneyland, but they love Anaheim more. He invited the Council Members and staff to his concert on Saturday. Richard P. Castro expressed concerns over an incident in Anaheim Hills on March 2"d with the Anaheim Police Department (APD) around a multi -car collision involving a mentally ill individual who left his car, caused damage in the area, and assaulted him. He reported the APD refused to write up the assault he suffered and encouraged him to merely trade information with the other drivers and clear the roadway. He added the APD officers did not file an accident report and one involved driver is now denying the accident ever happened leading to difficulties with his insurer. He reported an APD officer did not file a complaint form he filled out until he returned to the station and insisted it be filed. He added he has not been contacted by an APD investigator. He encouraged Council Member Meeks to follow through on this matter as a District 6 resident. He stated the APD has been told by Chief of Police Rick Armendariz not to file accident reports unless there is an injury. Mayor Aitken requested Chief Armendariz follow up with Mr. Castro. Mike Robbins stated housing is a human right and expressed his concerns over the City's lack of affordable housing. He added Disneyland Forward will bring economic benefit to the City but noted Disney has not lived up to its housing obligations since 1998. He stated this critical issue impacts the foundation of the community. He questioned the value of 13,000 new jobs if the employees cannot afford a home. He stated a new expansion without addressing the affordable housing crisis is of grave concern. He expressed concerns over the failure to recognize the interconnectedness of the City and Disney by omitting affordable housing, doing a disservice to the community. He encouraged the Council to ignore the special interests and fight for affordable housing and accountability for Disney's past obligations before even looking at the future. Jeanine Robbins stated the only way to solve homelessness is to house people but previous Council's and the current Council ignore that. She decried the City's lack of a housing mandate. She noted there have been no meetings and updates from the City's Housing Element Update Committee since September 2021, adding since -disgraced former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Todd Ament is still listed as a Committee member as is sitting Council Member City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 4 of 16 Rubalcava. She stated if Disney pays its employees so little, that they require public subsidies such as food stamps, then it is not a job creator but subsidizing off the public. She noted Disney defaulted on multiple points of its 1996 agreement with the City including not meeting affordable housing demands and hotel construction mandates, robbing the City of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). She chastised the City for not enforcing the 1996 agreement and all of the woes it has caused and/or exacerbated for Anaheim including decreased student enrollment and teacher layoffs. She decried Disney for not providing its employees with proper wages and encouraged the Council Members to speak to protesting Disneyland employees before voting on Disneyland Forward. G. Price expressed concerns about the public hearing on street abandonments relative to the Disneyland Forward project. She reported confusion in documentation sent to residents which did not mention the abandonment of streets and only cited "Amendment 9" without any direct means of correlating it Disneyland Forward. She cited many ways residents are being deceived in the public hearing notice through its Amendment 9 terminology by quoting its direct language about Magic Way and Disneyland Drive not included in the public notice. She questioned why the street abandonment hearing was happening after the Disneyland Forward hearing. She questioned why the Council would be voting on Item No. 05 to study pedestrian bridges if the project has not yet been officially approved. Aaron Leal, Outreach and Advocacy Manager for Alzheimer's Orange County, cautioned dementia is a public health crisis, robbing residents of their memories and minds and devastating family members. He reported that 164,000 Orange County residents suffer from dementia and added it is the third -leading cause of death in Orange County. He promoted the organization's work to combat illness and support caregivers. He encouraged residents to participate in their March for Alzheimer's on March 23rd at Angel Stadium and thanked Mayor Aitken and other Council Members who have registered for the event. Mark Richard Daniels commended the demolition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel earlier that day and the ongoing beautification of Beach Boulevard, highlighting the efforts of Mayor Aitken. He stated homelessness and affordable housing are the greatest challenges for the Council along with food insecurity and mental health issues. He encouraged pursuing more federal assistance, stating the matter is too big for Anaheim to handle alone. In reference to Item No. 05, he questioned spending $2 million to study a pedestrian bridge for an unapproved project. Stephanie Mercadante reported on the Disneyland Hotel's delivery process wreaking havoc on Walnut Street despite the terms of the agreement as an example of why the public does not trust studies about Resort expansion. She questioned how this could go unflagged if the traffic studies were truly accurate. She noted how Hermosa Village residents already struggle to exit their driveways and how taxpayers fund frequent road repairs caused by overweight Disney delivery trucks using Walnut Street when they should not be. She noted this issue — unidentified in the project — as being just one among many other conflicts in encouraging the Council to slow down the Disneyland Forward process so it can be done correctly. She questioned if the Council Members fully understand everything included in Disneyland Forward and how it impacts residents. Mirvette Judeh reported on the conflicts in her native Palestine. She read a resolution calling for a peaceful solution recently passed by the Anaheim Democrats Club and encouraged the Council to consider a similar resolution as home to a large Middle Eastern population. Rev. Fr. James Noble prayed in Hebrew to relate to victims in Palestine who have experienced family loss. He reported an incident with his third wife where he was prevented from seeing her even though he is a clergy member, and it is a civil penalty for every time he was blocked — directing the fact to City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 5of16 City Attorney Robert Fabela. He criticized the APD for threatening him with trespassing charges. He reported Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) representatives told him complaining about the APD is a mental health issue. He expressed hopes Chief Armendariz is investigating the APD keeping him out of the hospital. He accused the APD of not returning all of his confiscated property. He stated his previous wife died because the APD refused a dispatch an office. Marc Herbert read from the Disneyland Forward Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which acknowledges the project does not align with the General Plan's focus on affordable housing as the population increase would outpace the housing demand. He added the EIR addresses projections and not the Housing Element. He questioned if Disneyland Forward can be approved while the City is already out of compliance with State housing laws, and does not align with the City's General Plan. He questioned how the recent court ruling for the plaintiffs in Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v City of Beverly Hills will impact Anaheim which also severely lacks affordable housing. He noted Anaheim's Housing Element Update Committee has not met for two and a half years even though the Housing Element's sixth cycle continues. He noted Council Member Rubalcava and a convicted felon in Mr. Ament are both still listed as being Committee members. He theorized the third draft of the City's Housing Element has not yet been approved because there has not been sufficient public participation to meet State guidelines. Matthew Duncan encouraged the City to adjust its coyote management plan after learning recently the City has updated its "Living with Coyotes" website. He reported Vern Nelson wrote a good piece on him for his blog and coyote advocates Statewide have reached out to him. He reported the City's website coyote section has been reduced to four sentences. He questioned if any of the revised verbiage also means the City has changed its contracted trapper. Cecil Jordan Corkern stated there will always be trouble with Disney and encouraged parents to avoid its classic films due to their subliminal pornography. He encouraged everyone to accept Jesus Christ. He stated he could not go to Disneyland due to his conspiracy reports and encouraged the Council to read his reports. Cynthia Ward stated there is not much time until the City votes on the Disneyland Forward project. She noted Disney's public engagement efforts are very light on facts with many noncommittal words such as would and could. She reported residents saw no details until 3,000 pages were submitted to the Planning Commission three days before its public meeting on the matter. She stated the Development Agreement has language prohibiting a future Gate Tax, adding this line deserves its own Agenda item instead of being buried in a lengthy document. She lauded the work of the Council to date to combat the cloud of corruption over the City and encouraged them to discuss the provision with staff — offering the Council the benefit of the doubt that they were unaware of the clause. She noted the appraisal for the City streets has not been made public, adding this sort of action was part of the crux of the problem with the rescinded Angel Stadium sale under former Mayor Sidhu. She added the $40 million is being earmarked to mitigate Disney's traffic impacts as opposed to Disney paying for the streets. She questioned what the vague East-West Connector in the Agreement would be and noted the Resort is already connected to the stadiums by a street the City plans to abandon, and it will not be done in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Pro Tern Campos Kurtz highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 4. She shared that sisters Mariam and Angela El Haj opened the IHOP on Harbor Boulevard across from Disneyland in 1994 and it is the best performing IHOP in the United States. They opened their second IHOP in 2004 on Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard and most recently they opened Calaca Mamas City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 6 of 16 Cantina. Calaca Mamas is a homage to a culture that they love, and they pride themselves on supporting local growers and farmers and only source sustainable seafood, grass-fed meats, and free-range chicken. She noted that parking is free with validation. She attended the community meeting at Tyrol Plaza on the corner of Vermont Avenue and State College Boulevard. The residents at Tyrol Plaza are happy that the encampments at Boysen Park are gone and that the City is increasing services to seniors across the City. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz attended the Spring Resource Fair at Olive Street Elementary School and thanked the Anaheim Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Services, and Economic Development Departments. She noted that Economic Development staff were able to provide information to residents regarding how to start their own business. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked businesses who helped make the Anaheim Elementary School District event a success including La Casa Garcia for providing burritos, Raising Canes for providing lemonade and gift certificates for the kids, and Joe's Italian Ice for providing ice cream. She thanked Police Chief Armendariz for taking the time to greet two little kids as he was leaving a meeting. Their parents were astounded that Anaheim's Police Chief would take the time to speak to tourists. The tourists also mentioned that is the reception they received during their three-day visit to the City of Anaheim from City employees and residents. Council Member Faessel highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended including the 5tn Annual Family YMCA Gala. He noted that the YMCA in Anaheim is over 100 years old. The Anaheim Family YMCA recognized Mr. Paul Kott for supporting the Anaheim Family YMCA for over 60 years. He shared that Sycamore Junior High School received a $15,000 grant from Anaheim Public Utilities through the Sustainable Schools Award program. He displayed a photograph with Principal Nancy Cortez and shared that Sycamore Junior High School is in District 5 and the school was recently rebuilt. Council Member Faessel and a few City Council Members attended the 49' Annual Americana Awards hosted by the Cypress College Foundation. The event recognized Anaheim volunteers. He shared that he and his wife Susan have participated for a couple of decades, and they earned their medallions in 2016. He shared that he along with Council colleagues and 150 children from Lincoln School attended an event to celebrate Chef Bruno Serato's 10 millionth meal served to children. Approximately 8,000 meals are served a week to Anaheim children. Chef Bruno also celebrated receiving his President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Council Member Faessel stated he attended the Anaheim Lodge Motel demolition and noted this is the third motel demolition in just a few years. Council Member Leon shared that on April 6, 2024 there will be a park cleanup event at Modjeska Park, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and he encouraged everyone to register at loveanaheim.org. On April 27, 2024, his office is hosting the 2nd Annual Children's Day Fun Fair. The event will be held at Barton Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. He thanked Mayor Aitken and Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz for meeting with him and stakeholders and businesses in Little Arabia, as it was a great opportunity for important feedback on the recommendations from the Brookhurst Corridor Study. He shared that the Little Arabia freeway signs are making their way through the Caltrans process, drafts of renderings were received for the street banners that will be hung in the next few weeks, and a discussion of potentially requesting state and federal funds to improve the area and the corridor for everyone. Council Member Leon attended the Loara Little League home opener and stated it was great to hang out with future Major League Baseball all-stars and their parents. He thanked all the parents and volunteers who made it all happen. He participated in the Read Across America Week and was able to reconnect with his former third and fourth -grade teachers at Maxwell Elementary School. He shared that the elementary school displayed photographs of him as a student there. He thanked all teachers and educators for all they do. Council Member Leon attended Dale Junior High School for Career Day and congratulated Mrs. Urguidez and Mr. Gaudette for celebrating 30 years of teaching. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of Angelo's Burgers, the February Restaurant of the Month. The restaurant is located off Ball Road and Brookhurst Street. He City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 7 of 16 encouraged everyone to support local restaurants and shared that Angelo's Burgers has a great variety of different meals. For the February Business of the Month, he recognized Brizuela's Bakery. Brizuela's is located off Katella Avenue and Euclid Street and is owned by a family who has been there for several years and whose kids attended Loara High School. The March Business of the Month is Al Tayebat Market. Al Tayebat has been serving the Little Arabia community since 1983 and was one of the first businesses in Little Arabia. Al Tayebat means "the tasty and delicious" in Arabic and the specialty market is a one -stop shop for quality goods from Middle Eastern cultures. The market was opened by Mohammad Sammy Khouraki and his wife. Their legacy continues with their sons and their commitment to providing top notch products at unbeatable prices. The market is located off Brookhurst Street and Ball Road, and he encouraged everyone to visit the market. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Orange County Women in Leadership Summit she co -hosted on International Women's Day. She had the opportunity to interview Cathryn Rivera, Appointments Secretary for the State of California, who is responsible for appointing people to very important Boards and Commissions. She noted that Mayor Aitken served on the Orange County Fair and Events Center Board for several years and was appointed by former Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil Rogers. She thanked Council Member Meeks and Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz for attending the event along with City staff from Public Utilities, Fire, and Community Services. She shared that the improvements at Little People's Park in District 3 continue, and a design workshop was hosted at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School for future playground development, and thanked Community Services Director Sjany Larson -Cash, Neighborhood Services, and Jose Jimenez for engaging students in the design process. One of her neighbors was in attendance and requested wheelchair -accessible opportunities at the playground. Council Member Rubalcava mentioned that Westmont Elementary School currently has wheelchair - accessible equipment. District 3 hosted a Mobile Family Resource Center at Sage Park and thanked Neighborhood Services for their assistance. The Mobile Family Resource Center is instrumental in bringing resources to underserved neighborhoods. She thanked Anaheim Fire, Public Utilities, Public Works, and all the non -profits who participated to engage directly with residents to provide resources including fresh food, milk, and vegetables. Council Member Rubalcava stated that one of her initiatives as a Council Member is to ensure that youth are provided with various opportunities. She shared a photo with a student from Savanna High School who asked for an interview. Council Member Rubalcava was able to provide her with information on what she does as a Council Member, what inspired her to run for public office, and what has been the most fulfilling part of her role. She stated it was an honor to participate in that interview. She highlighted local artist Carla Roque for some of the murals that she has created across District 3 and at Anaheim Elementary School District schools. Ms. Roque provides engaging experiences for students during the after -school program to create lasting inspiration for students. Mayor Aitken visited the elementary school with the first mural in District 3, and now Ms. Roque has started her second mural at Westmont Elementary School which is also in District 3. Council Member Rubalcava recognized Dr. Yadira Moreno, an Anaheim High School graduate, who is one of the administrators for the Anaheim Elementary School District who commissioned all the murals to ensure that students have access to art. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she and Council Member Leon had the opportunity to visit AltaMed which is a local medical provider that serves the predominantly Latino communities in Anaheim Districts 2, 3, and 4 as well as across Orange County. The CEO was present at the grand opening and provided an overview of the different services they offer. She participated in the Read Across America Week at Vibrant Minds Charter School located in District 3. She had the opportunity to read to a sixth -grade class and the students were engaged and asked good questions. Her student host did a fantastic job giving her a tour of the school. In recognition of Women's History Month, Council Member Rubalcava recognized Planning Commissioner Michelle Lieberman, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Carlotta Clark, Community Services Board Member Shandra Barrera, Housing and Community Development Commissioner Cassandra Perez, and Senior Citizen Commissioner Kandee Beas. She City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 8 of 16 highlighted local artists in the area that are working to combat graffiti in District 3. She shared that she is working with Police Chief Armendariz and City Manager Vanderpool to focus on making sure neighborhoods are clean regardless of where they are located. The neighbors on Pauline Street and Sycamore Street decided to put up murals in the area which have beautified the community and prevented some of the graffiti from coming back. Council Member Rubalcava invited residents to the Anaheim Family YMCA and City Church Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23'd at noon at the Anaheim Family YMCA Community Complex. She thanked the Public Utilities, Police, and Community Services Departments for their participation. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Congressman Lou Correa for obtaining a congressional grant to help with gang intervention efforts. The grant has been awarded to Neutral Grounds, a local non-profit in the area that will be focusing on Anaheim and Santa Ana, the two largest cities in the County of Orange. Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Al Summit hosted by the Anaheim Union High School District where they gathered educators, business leaders, and leaders from the tech industry from around the country. It was a wonderful program by the Chan Zuckerberg Foundation to focus on how Al and that type of emergent technology can be integrated into schools. She thanked Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Michael Matsuda for the invitation and Council Member Leon for joining her. She had the opportunity to attend the annual South by Southwest festival, where the United States Conference of Mayors co -hosted the Mayors' Summit and mayors participated in panel discussions regarding how cities can use Al and emergent technologies. She stated she was proud of Anaheim Public Utilities because a lot of the suggestions and programs discussed have already been implemented by Anaheim. Mayor Aitken thanked Convention Center Deputy Director Mindy Abel for hosting her at the Natural Products Expo at the Convention Center. On day one there were 30,000 People in attendance with 40,000 people coming to the later days. Mayor Aitken had the opportunity to attend Read Across America Day at Jefferson Elementary School. She read a book called Sophia Valdez, Future Prez to a sixth -grade class. It was a book about a girl who goes to City Hall to change her community and the illustration of City Hall in the book looks just like Anaheim City Hall. She also got a chance to read to one of the second -grade Korean immersion classes and she received a warm welcome. She attended the 51 Annual Family YMCA Gala honoring Mr. Paul Kott for supporting the Anaheim Family YMCA for over 60 years. She attended the 4911 Annual Americana Awards hosted by the Cypress College Foundation honoring Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney for their work with Green Bird and bringing that wonderful litter prevention program to Anaheim and Person of the Year Bobbie Stovall. She attended the Caterina's Club event celebrating Chef Bruno Serato's 10 millionth meal served and she stated that as a former Board Member, she is very proud of the organization. She thanked the City Council Members for joining her. Mayor Aitken attended the Anaheim Lodge Motel demolition. She stated the demolition highlights the commitment started with Council Member Diaz in District 1 as well as the City's commitment to try to revitalize and deliver on promises made to West Anaheim for investment and change to that community. She thanked Housing and Community Development Director Grace Ruiz- Stepter and staff for securing the funding and making programs in the area happen. Mayor Aitken asked the community to nominate individuals who volunteer, embody the Anaheim way, and are deserving of City game and event tickets. Anaheim has amazing volunteers and nominations could be for a PTA mom or dad that are active at a school, a docent at the Mother Colony House, or self - nominations are welcomed as well. Please visit Anaheim.net/mayor to submit a nomination. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool thanked Mayor Aitken, Council Members, and staff for a successful day and demolition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel. He thanked Congressman Lou Correa for securing $5 million in funds for improvements on Beach Boulevard, Center of Hope for permanent supportive City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 9 of 16 housing, OC River Walk, Store One, and a $2 million Public Works federal grant for transportation. City Manager Vanderpool invited everyone to an Anaheim Public Utilities Resource Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Savanna High School. There will be electric vehicle test drives, kitchen organics pail giveaways, document shredding, and more. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will be fun for the whole family. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:49 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz pulling Item Nos. 04 and 05 for further discussion. Council Member Diaz reported his recusal for Item No. 09 due to a conflict of interest as his employer is the City of Orange. In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiries, City Attorney Fabela clarified because Item No. 09 is remaining on the Consent Calendar the Council can have a single vote with the note Council Member Diaz is recusing himself from the item and they do not have to conduct a separate vote. 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 Council Member, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks). (Item No. 09 ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Diaz)). Motion carried. B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meetings of January 8, 2024 and February 12, 2024, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of January 24, 2024. 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Canyon High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the D116 CIF -Southern Section Division 4AA Championship; California Highway Patrol Officer Ray Payton's retirement; and Anaheim High School Student, Lilyana Balderas for winning CIF - Southern Section Masters Champion and placing in the State Championships for wrestling. 3. Approve the final submission of the regional Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention D155 Program grant application and attachments to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness; authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to modify the application and attachments as needed, provided that any such modifications do not materially change the purpose or scope of the submission; if awarded. increase the Housing and Community Development Department's revenue and expenditures budget accordingly to commensurate with the grant award; and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to accept the grant, execute required grant documents, and take the necessary actions to implement grant activities. D180 6. Waive the bidding and publication requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and award a purchase order to SITE Intelligence Group, in the amount of $178,500 plus applicable tax (to be reimbursed by the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program), for a two year database analytics software subscription; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the purchase order. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 10 of 16 AGR-14600 7. Approve Professional Services Agreement with 14 consultants, each in an amount not to AGR-14601 exceed $400,000 per Work Order Package with a total contract amount not to exceed AGR-14602 $1,000,000 per contract year per consultant, for on -call materials testing, deputy inspection, and environmental engineering and science services to support the Construction Services AGR-14603 Division of the Public Works Department each for a two year term, with the City's option to AGR-14604 extend the agreement for two additional two-year terms, through 2030; authorize the Director AGR-14605 of Public Works to execute the agreements and to take the necessary actions to implement AGR-1460 and administer the agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially AGR-14607 change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as long as such changes are determined AGR-14608 to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office [C.E.M. Lab, ENGEO Incorporated, G3 Quality, AGR-14609 Inc., Geo-Advantec, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., GMU Geotechnical, Inc., Group Delta AGR-14610 Consultants, Inc., Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc., Ninyo & Moore AGR-14611 Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants, Smith -Emery Laboratories, Inc., Tetra AGR-14612 Tech BAS, Inc., Converse Consultants, and Twining, Inc.]. AGR-14613 8. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreements (i) with Los Altos I, L.P., in the acquisition AGR-14614 payment amount of $372,100, for the purchase of real property at 1201 N. Magnolia Avenue AGR-14615 for a Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement and (ii) with Community SeniorServ, Inc., in the acquisition payment amount of $205,000 for the purchase of real property at 1200 N. Knollwood Circle for a Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement for the Knollwood Circle Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to accept City Deed Nos. 12775 and 12776 (APN 070-781-03, ACQ 2022-01394) located at 1201 N. Magnolia Avenue and City Deed Nos. 12773 and 12774 (APN 070-791-15, ACQ 2023-01494) located at 1200 N. Knollwood Circle conveying to the City certain real property interests granted in conjunction with the project pursuant to Resolution No. 2021- 042; and authorize the City Clerk to attest and cause said Deeds to be recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder. 9. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with the City of Orange for the funding, design, and construction of the Orangewood Avenue Bridge Widening over the Santa Ana AGR-10938.1 River and a new City of Orange water main from State College Boulevard to Eckhoff Street; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the amendment and related documents and to take to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the amended agreement; and increase the Department of Public Works Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue and expenditure budget by $3,096,673 to reflect the additional funding contribution from the City of Orange. Item No. 09 Council Member Diaz reported a conflict of interest as his employer is the City of Orange and recused himself from the item. ROLL CALL VOTE. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0, ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Diaz)). Motion carried. 10. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement of Tract No. 19153 with Anaheim Real Estate Partners, LLC for a proposed mixed -use development (ocV!BE), subdivision boundary AGR-14616 is located by State Route 57 (SR-57) to the west, Santa Ana River and the City of Orange to the east, Union Pacific Railroad to the north, and Katella Avenue to the south. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 11 of 16 11. Approve the Site License Agreement for Telecommunications Facilities Mounted on City AGR-14617 Facilities between T-Mobile West, LLC, which authorizes T-Mobile to continue to maintain and operate the existing interior 126 Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and 15 exterior rooftop Antennas at the Anaheim Convention Center (Convention Center) to provide cellular service coverage; pay to the City a monthly fee, in the amount $19,033.29 (with an annual increase and potential increases for additional approved antennas or space), with an initial term of ten years with up to two automatic successive five-year renewals; and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department to execute related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 12. Approve Amendments to Temporary Employment Services with four temporary employment service agencies to increase the not to exceed amount from $125,000 to $275,000 per AGR-14207.1 contract year for each agreement to provide contract labor services for the Cleaner Set -Up AGR-14210.1 Worker position at the Anaheim Convention Center, on a non-exclusive basis, with no AGR-14211.1 guarantee as to the number of times personnel will be requested or the number of hours that AGR-14212.1 may be needed, to supplement the Convention Center's existing labor force; and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department to execute the amendments and related documents and take the necessary actions implement and administer the amended agreements [Cloud Personnel LLC (first amendment); Health Advocates Network, Inc. (second amendment); Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. (first amendment); and S4 Global Solutions LLC dba Hospitality Services Group (first amendment)]. 13. Approve Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim AGR-14618 Workforce Development Board, and individually with four America's Job Center of California AGR-14618.0.1 partners to outline the expectations and participation level of each partner in the operations of AGR-14618.0.2 the local one -stop delivery system for the term beginning on July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025; AGR-14618.0.3 and authorize the Mayor and the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute and administer the MOUs and any corresponding license agreements on behalf of the City [State of California Employment Development Department Wagner-Peyser and Unemployment Insurance (EDD), the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA), and North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE)]. 14. Approve the Canine Transfer Release and Agreement to Indemnify, Defend, and Hold Harmless with Officer Brett Klevos, in the amount of $1.00, authorizing the transfer of AGR-14619 ownership of retired Police Service Dog "Leo," and authorize the Chief of Police to execute and implement the agreement. 15. Approve and authorize the Police Chief, or designee, to accept a donation from the Friends of D160 the Anaheim Police K9 Association, in the amount of $12,500, towards the purchase of a new Police K9. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 12 of 16 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE AGR-14620 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or designee ("Director") to accept all grants from KABOOM! on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the installation and maintenance of playground equipment at Little People's Park, authorizing the director to execute all required grant documents and amending the budget accordingly [City contribution of $8,500 plus additional funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for equipment upgrades]. Approve and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the Community Partner Agreement with KABOOM! and act as the agent of the city on all matters concerning the grant programs and accept future stipends and funds received from KABOOM! for maintenance of the playground equipment at Little People's Park. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6569 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 1.01.389 of Title 1 (Administration) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to make M142 it unlawful for any person to threaten, follow, intimidate, obstruct, or impede any Community Preservation Officer engaged in the performance of his or her respective duties, job description, and/or enforcement authority as provided in the Anaheim Municipal Code; and to authorize Community Preservation Officers to ask persons who are violating provisions of the Code or State law for their identification, as allowed by law, in order to facilitate the enforcement of the Code and State law (includes determination that the proposed amendments are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) [introduced at the Council meeting of February 27, 2024, Item No 27]. ORDINANCE NO. 6570 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.04 (Single -Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zone); 18.14 (Public and Special -Purpose Zones); 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44 (Signs); 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening); 18.52 (Housing Incentives); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; Adjustment No. 7 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards; and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it will not have a significant effect on the environment (Development Application No. 2023-00047) (Annual Code Update) [introduced at the Council meeting of February 27, 2024, Item No 27]. C280 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6571 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (DEV2019-00161) (125 EAST BALL ROAD) (reclassify APN 234-161-04 from the "I" Industrial Zone to the "C-G" General Commercial Zone) [introduced at the Council meeting of February 27, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 31]. D114 19. Approve minutes of City Council meeting of August 15, 2023 and August 29, 2023. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 13 of 16 BUSINESS CALENDAR: T108 4. Approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Reports for Marketing and Transportation Component Funds. DISCUSSION: Principal Transportation Planner Joe Alcock reported the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) was established by the Council in 2010 to promote local tourism and conventions along with supporting transportation improvements in the Resort area and Platinum Triangle. He added it is a 2% assessment, mirroring the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), and is used to support ATID-eligible expenditures. Principal Transportation Planner Alcock reported the establishing Ordinance specifies that 75% of the revenues are to support tourism and the convention industry with the remaining 25% going towards transportation improvements in the Resort area. He noted that ATID operates under general oversight by the City Council -approved management plan. He reported the agreement mandates the marketing funds must be managed and administrated by a contracted entity, such as Visit Anaheim. He added the transportation component is managed by a three -member committee with representatives from the City, the Resort's largest hotelier (Disney), and a Visit Anaheim recommended appointee. He reported that the Department of Public Works staffs the City's committee seat. Principal Transportation Planner Alcock reported both the transportation and marketing groups are required to submit Annual Reports which are subsequently approved by the City Council. He added Visit Anaheim representatives were available to answer questions regarding the marketing component. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiries, Principal Transportation Planner Alcock clarified the attachment in the back half of the report details where the transportation funds went. He added the transportation component report reports on eight active projects. He clarified the funds must go to transportation projects within ATID's boundaries which includes portions of the Platinum Triangle. He confirmed this area includes Angel Stadium and the Honda Center. He added the only active project in the report is an ongoing study to look at connecting the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) to the Resort which was funded with the transportation funds. In response to Council Member Meeks' inquiry, Executive Director of Convention, Sports and Entertainment Tom Morton confirmed working groups have been established to look at tourist and event opportunities around the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics. He added there is a substantial need for Anaheim hotel rooms for both events. Council Member Leon requested additional information on how the Visit Anaheim Board is selected. Visit Anaheim Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Christina Dawson clarified the Visit Anaheim Board's designated seats are based upon the largest -collecting ATID properties as well as the City of Garden Grove. She added Executive Director of the Department of Convention, Sports and Entertainment Tom Morton and City Manager Vanderpool serve as Anaheim's representatives. She added several seats are annually elected positions. She added the elected positions generally go to people within the industry who are placed on the ballot by a nominating committee. She reported the Board meets every other month while the Executive Committee meets monthly. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 14 of 16 In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Ms. Dawson clarified Visit Anaheim has an internal accounting team tabulating its expenditures and then reports them back to the City. She stated the funds are managed by Visit Anaheim's Board of Directors. In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Ms. Dawson confirmed the Sports Commission is a separate Board and Visit Anaheim is considering how this group will continue in the future. She clarified the sports group has participation from several entities including the Honda Center, adding it all evolved from Visit Anaheim's Sports Anaheim initiative. In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Ms. Dawson stated Visit Anaheim's communications team does social media research to identify top influencers with whom Visit Anaheim will contract to experience the attraction or event first-hand and report about it. She stated these top influences come from many different places and, although she could not quantify the number, assured the Council some of them are local to Anaheim. In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Ms. Dawson confirmed Visit Anaheim had an ending net balance of about $9 million in the Annual Report but added it has not been audited. She added Visit Anaheim does perform monthly audits so the number would be accurate for June 2023. She confirmed the total revenue for Fiscal Year 2022/23 is about $24.6 million. She confirmed the approved budget for FY 2023/24 is about $27.4 million. Council Member Leon requested clarification on what "business intelligence" is. Ms. Dawson clarified business intelligence refers to obtaining industry data such as tourism economics to help identify trends impacting the area. She added this information is shared with all Visit Anaheim partners. She stated the increase in the business intelligence expense is engaging in more platforms to specifically track visitor economic impact. In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Ms. Dawson confirmed Visit Anaheim has reserve funds. She reported of funds available, $11 million has already been contracted for buydown on the Anaheim Convention Center for future groups. She added she has conducted research with peer organizations and many of them have reserve funds to sustain their organization for about six months based on lessons learned from the pandemic and other recent economic downturns. She added Visit Anaheim's sustainability reserve is about $9 million. She added other reserved Board -designated funds are for industry -hosted events such as the United States Travel Association's International Pow Wow (IPW) which is coming to Anaheim in 2030. She clarified Visit Anaheim has a single reserve fund combining all of these subtotals and the fund's contents are allocated by the Board. She stated there has always been a reserve, even before the pandemic, but it has been small and they are hoping to receive approval to increase it. She confirmed there are currently at least $11 million in emergency reserve funds. Executive Director Morton clarified several travel industry terms cited by Ms. Dawson including occupancy percentage, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). MOTION: Council Member Meeks moved to approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Reports for Marketing and Transportation Component Funds , seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 15 of 16 5. Approve an agreement with Kittelson & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $1,560,808 plus a 10% contingency for as -needed extras services, for consultant services for the AGR-14599 evaluation of pedestrian circulation improvement options in the Anaheim Resort; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and authorize the Director of Finance to increase the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget by $1,900,000 to provide Anaheim Tourism Improvement District transportation funding for the evaluation of pedestrian circulation improvement options in the Anaheim Resort. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz's inquiries, Director of Public Works Rudy Emami confirmed the money for this item is not coming from the General Fund. He confirmed the funds are coming from the ATID transportation budget. He confirmed the Study would look at pedestrian circulation in the Resort. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz inquired if the funding includes the bridge proposed in the Disneyland Forward project. Director Emami clarified the Study will look at pedestrian circulation as a whole, inclusive of a proposed bridge connecting Disney's east transportation hub to the theme park. He added it will also look at pedestrian bridges across Disney Way, Katella Avenue, and Harbor Boulevard. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz's inquiry, Director Emami clarified the $1.9 million would also look at the concept, cover outreach, and take the project to the point where the City would be prepared to conduct the environmental study, and final construction. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz's inquiry, Director Emami confirmed the Study is also looking at easy methods of access for all businesses along Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve an agreement with Kittelson & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $1,560,808 plus a 10% contingency for as -needed extras services, for consultant services for the evaluation of pedestrian circulation improvement options in the Anaheim Resort; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and authorize the Director of Finance to increase the Public Works Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget by $1,900,000 to provide Anaheim Tourism Improvement District transportation funding for the evaluation of pedestrian circulation improvement options in the Anaheim Resort, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS fnon-agenda items): None COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Faessel recognized City Clerk Theresa Bass for doing a phenomenal job. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz requested an update on when the discussion regarding the ongoing funding of the Anaheim Housing Trust with ATID funds will be agendized. City Manager Vanderpool responded that staff has retained outside counsel and the item will be agendized in the next 30 days. City Council Minutes of March 19, 2024 Page 16 of 16 Council Member Meeks shared that Miles Chamley-Watson who trains at the Orange County Fencing Center in the City of Anaheim has qualified for the Paris Olympics. She requested recognition or an event for Olympians who live or train in Anaheim who have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Council Member Leon requested a recognition for the Servite High School Soccer Team for winning the CIF -Southern Section Division 1 Championships. Council Member Rubalcava requested an update on the Street Racing Task Force. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council. ctfully submitted, Th resa Bass, CIVIC Cite Clerk Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:05 AM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Monday, March 4, 2024 3:34 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. �F' Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Andrew Lam Monterey Park, CA, 91754 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:25 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 3:09 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. 06, ' Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Mark Villa Anaheim, Ca, 92807 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:50 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Saturday, March 2, 2024 10:10 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Andre Hoss Irvine, CA, 92618 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 4:24 PM To: Public Comment Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 3:48 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, i Shannon Anaheim, CA, 92807 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:51 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 5:02 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Kyleigh Johnson Anaheim, CA, 92805 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 7:29 AM To: Public Comment Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter Get Outlook for iOS From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, March 8, 2024 3:38:20 AM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. DisneylandForward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Alex Villa naheim, Ca, 92807 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:23 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2024 12:17 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Chris Lilley Ca, 84546 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 8:15 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 5:01 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, i hak Ok Westminster, California, 92683 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 6:43 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter From: Anaheim Resident <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 6:14 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter 161 The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Councilmembers Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. 1 Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Nayda Macias Fontana, Ca, 92336 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 3:28 PM To: Craig A Durfey; ABC7 General Release; GGEA President; George Brietigam; ggpdpio@ggcity.org; Don Barnes; TIPS@NBCUNI.COM; KTLA 5 News; CBS 2; COB_Response; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; ocbe@ocde.us; KCAL 9; FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; Public Comment; publicworks@ggcity.org; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Walter Muneton; Dina Nguyen; Nick Dibs; Lan Nguyen; Jeffrey Layland; Bob Harden; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; senator.min@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.ALLEN@SENATE.CA.GOV; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] AB-272 Pupils: use of smartphones.(2019-2020) press release 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. 03-16-2024. Craig Press release, Schools in large numbers haven't grasped mental health negative impact with social media with cell phones such as AB 272 year 2019.AS WELL blue light harm CA SCR 73 2019. (a) There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by pupils at elementary and secondary schools during the schoolday interferes with the educational mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low -achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide. (b) In September 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all primary and middle schools in order to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development. Below will be the Assembly Bill with other supportive where schools in the USA are moving towards educating parents with students education, bullying, suicides, fights ect. AB-272 Pupils: use of smartphones. (2019-2020) Assembly Bill No. 272 CHAPTER 42 An act to add Section 48901.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupils. [ Approved by Governor July 01, 2019. Filed with Secretary of State July 01, 2019. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 272, Muratsuchi. Pupils: use of smartphones. Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district or its designee to regulate the possession or use of any electronic signaling device that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including, but not limited to, paging and signaling equipment, by pupils of the school district while the pupils are on campus, attending school -sponsored activities, or under the supervision or control of school district employees. This bill would explicitly authorize the governing body of a school district, a county office of education, or a charter school to adopt a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones while the pupils are at a schoolsite or while the pupils are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of that school district, county office of education, or charter school. The bill would, however, specify circumstances in which a pupil could not be prohibited from possessing or using a smartphone. DIGEST KEY Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: no Local Program: no BILL TEXT THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by pupils at elementary and secondary schools during the schoolday interferes with the educational mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low -achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide. (b) In September 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all primary and middle schools in order to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development. (c) The London School of Economics and Political Science published a May 2015 study that found that test scores improved significantly at schools that banned mobile phone use, and that the most significant gains in pupil performance were made by the most disadvantaged and underachieving pupils. The study concluded that "schools could significantly reduce the education achievement gap by prohibiting mobile phone use in schools." (d) Dr. Jean Twenge, who is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, published a book in 2017 entitled "iGen," which presents evidence of an increase in depression and suicide among American teenagers that may be caused by increased mobile device screen time and social media use. According to Dr. Twenge, 8th grade pupils who spend 10 or more hours per week on social media are 56 percent more likely to describe themselves as unhappy than those who devote less time to social media. Moreover, teenagers who spend three hours per day or more on electronic devices are 35 percent more likely to demonstrate risk factors for suicide, such as suicidal ideation, and teenagers who spend five or more hours per day on their devices are 71 percent more likely to demonstrate a risk factor for suicide. SEC. 2. Section 48901.7 is added to the Education Code, to read: 48901.7. (a) The governing body of a school district, a county office of education, or a charter school may adopt a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones while the pupils are at a schoolsite or while the pupils are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of that school district, county office of education, or charter school. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a pupil shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a smartphone under any of the following circumstances: (1) In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger. (2) When a teacher or administrator of the school district, county office of education, or charter school grants permission to a pupil to possess or use a smartphone, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator. (3) When a licensed physician and surgeon determines that the possession or use of a smartphone is necessary for the health or well-being of the pupil. (4) When the possession or use of a smartphone is required in a pupil's individualized education program. AND H https:,[/socialemotionall2aws.com/blog-post-1/f/richardson-isd-mayplace-new-restriction-on-secondary student-cel "In an effort to curb this trend, a new electronic device policy has been enacted for the 2022-2023 school year," the release said. Students will no longer be able to use their phones in classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms or on the school buS.Aug 24, 2022 Ringgold School District bans cell phone use in hopes of reducing fights, cyberbullying Ringgold School District bans cell phone use in hopes cyberbullying of reducing fights, By Erika Stanish August 24, 2022 / 7:16 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh NEW EAGLE, Pa. (KDKA) - A new school policy in Washington County is taking cell phones out of the classroom. Ringgold School District has introduced a new policy prohibiting students from using cell phones while at school or on district property in hopes to reduce fights and cyberbullying. In a release, the district said its school police department documented 56 criminal incidents last school year where students used their cell phones to plan fights, harass other students and vandalize school property. The district also said that communication between students on phones included planning "vaping gatherings" in school bathrooms and other criminal mischief. "In an effort to curb this trend, a new electronic device policy has been enacted for the 2022-2023 school year," the release said. Students will no longer be able to use their phones in classrooms, locker rooms, bathrooms or on the school bus. According to the district website, "The Board prohibits use of electronic devices by students during the school day in district buildings; on district property; on district buses and vehicles; and during the time students are under the supervision of the district." Some parents said they agree with the new policy. "The kids go to school to learn so they don't need that distraction," said Emmogene Walker, a grandparent to a student in a neighboring district. "They need the book learning. The education. They need to be able to concentrate on that." Others said they worry what could happen without cell phones in an emergency situation. https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburah/news/ringaoId-school-district-cell-phone-use-ban/ 2. There is a new policy regarding cell phone/smart phone /electronic device usage within the Ringgold School District that is being enacted for the 2022-23 school year. Recent national statistics show that approximately 20% of cyberbullying incidents occur over cell phones during the school day, as do the orchestration of fights. As many of you know, the Ringgold School District was not exempt from these kinds of occurrences last year. The Ringgold Police Department documented 56 criminal incidents in the last school year where students used cell phone communication with fellow students to plan fights, harass other students, coordinate vaping "gatherings" in school bathrooms, vandalize property and commit other criminal mischief. In an effort to curb this trend, a new electronic device policy has been enacted for the 2022-2023 school year https://www.rinagoid.org/cros/lib/PA01916235/Centricity/Domain/4/22- 23%20Welcome%20Back%20Letter%20from%20Superintendent.pdf 2. There is a new policy regarding cell phone/smart phone /electronic device usage within the Ringgold School District that is being enacted for the 2022-23 school year. Recent national statistics show that approximately 20% of cyberbullying incidents occur over cell phones during the school day, as do the orchestration of fights. As many of you know, the Ringgold School District was not exempt from these kinds of occurrences last year. The Ringgold Police Department documented 56 criminal incidents in the last school year where students used cell phone communication with fellow students to plan fights, harass other students, coordinate vaping "gatherings" in school bathrooms, vandalize property and commit other criminal mischief. In an effort to curb this trend, a new electronic device policy has been enacted for the 2022-2023 school year How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time Most teens at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don't have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious. Half of parents say they have looked through their teen's phone From our research The share of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 who say they often or sometimes feel peaceful when they don't have their smartohone with them. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/03/11 /how -teens -and -parents -approach -screen -time/ Susana Barrios ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Pew Research Center: Internet, Science and Technology <info@pewresearch.org> Date: Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 12:42 PM Subject: Teens, parents and screen time To: <cadurfe Pew Research Center March 14, 2024 Internet, Science & Tech A monthly digest of the Center's latest research on how the internet, science and technology are impacting society - Subscribe T Teens' and parents' experiences with screen time 1 Most teenagers at least sometimes feel happy and peaceful when they don't have their phone, but 44% say this makes them anxious, according to a survey the Center conducted of both teens and parents. Meanwhile, half of parents say they have looked through their teen's smartphone. How U.S. adults use TikTok About half of all U.S. adults who use TikTok have never posted a video themselves. And the top 25% of U.S. adults on the site by posting volume produce 98% of all publicly accessible videos from this group. Users who have posted videos are generally more active on the platform than non -posters. • A declining share of adults, and few teens, support a U.S. TikTok ban N Majorities in most countries surveyed say social media is good for democracy Across 27 countries surveyed, people generally see social media as more of a good than bad thing for democracy. In 20 of these countries, in fact, majorities say social media has benefited democracy in their nation. While assessments are especially positive in Nigeria and Mexico, just 34% of U.S. adults say it has had a positive effect on democracy. Germans stand out for their comparatively light use of social media 3 A r :MPIC How Americans view weight -loss drugs and their potential impact on obesity in the U.S. About three-quarters of Americans say they have heard a lot or a little about Ozempic, Wegovy and other similar drugs that are being used for weight loss. Among those familiar with these drugs, 53% think they are good options to lose weight for people with obesity or a weight -related health condition. 1 4 Views of the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines Just 20% of the public views the coronavirus as a major threat to the health of the U.S. population, and only 10% are very concerned about getting a serious case themselves. In addition, a relatively small share of U.S. adults (28%) say they've received an updated COVID-19 vaccine since last fall. Republicans' views of climate change and energy issues Many Americans find value in getting news on social media, but concerns about inaccuracy have risen Media mentions Teens feel happy and peaceful without their phone, Pew study finds The Today Show Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds The Associated Press Parents have a problem with screen time, too, teens say The Washington Post Here's What Americans Think of Weight Loss Drugs 5 Irk From our research 72% The share of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 who say they often or sometimes feel peaceful when they don't have their smartphone with them. SUPPORT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Good decisions demand good data. Please support Pew Research Center with a contribution on the Center's behalf to our parent organization, The Pew Charitable Trusts. Newsletter preferences Facebook View in browser Twitter Unsubscribe I nstagram Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank. As a neutral source of data and analysis, Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. 6 © 2024 Pew Research Center Susana Barrios From: Kathy Chance Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:26 PM To: Public Comment Cc: Kathy Chance Subject: [EXTERNAL] Increase PARKING FINES You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important 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. Parking fines are way too liberal in Anaheim. It is my understanding that a parking infraction is a mere $49. 1 urge the Anaheim City Council to increase the parking infraction cost to at least $100, and, if parked in an emergency zone, $500 per infraction with a Tow on the second offense. The City of Anaheim has been way too lenient on habitual criminals, and it is now time to not only INCREASE Fines, but hold these individuals accountable with jail time. WE ARE TIRED OF APARTMENT DWELLERS, from both West Anaheim and Buena Park, namely between Fremont and Knott on W Ball Rd, parking not only in Red Emergency Vehicle Parking lanes, but in our tract in front of our homes. Oftentimes, these apartment dwellers park in front of the ADA ramps along S Fremont, and the off -hoot streets such as Stadco, Bouquet. It needs to STOP, and we need parking enforcement like yesterday! Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:40 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter 16, The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park 1 square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Julien Chassagne Ladera Ranch, CA, 92694-0884 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Bob Olea Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:23 PM To: Ashleigh Aitken; Norma C. Kurtz; Natalie Meeks; Stephen Faessel; Jim Vanderpool; Theresa Bass; Mike Lyster; Carlos A. Leon; Berenice Ballinas; Natalie Rubalcava; Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] appears similar to someone who previously sent you email, but may not be that person. Learn why this could be a risk at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderidentification ] 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. Good evening. I think it's time to have public participation on zoom. Santa Ana done it Sent from my iPhone Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:54 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Resolution passed by Anaheim Dem Club. From: mirvette Judeh Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:14 PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Cc: Arab American Civic Council <rashad@aaciviccouncil.org>; Rashad Aldabbagh Amin Nash <amin@aaciviccouncil.org>; Basha Jamil <bjamil@cair.com>; Hussam Ayloush <hayloush@cair.com>; Lulu Hammad Vern Nelson Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Resolution passed by Anaheim Dem Club. You don't often get email from Learn why this is important 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. Dear City Clerk Teresa Bass, Here is the resolution I was trying to read during public comment on March 19, 2024. Please see it below so council can have the full resolution. Thank you in advance A Call for Immediate and Permanent Cease-fire in Gaza and Provision of Humanitarian Aid WHEREAS we recognize the Holocaust, Nakba and forced displacement of peoples with ties to the Holy Land and attempts to erase their histories; the 17-year closure of Gaza which continues, Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel which resulted in the killing of 1200 Israelis, Israel's four previous bombardments of Gaza and "Dahiva Doctrine" of disproportionate response in civilian areas, and we witness cycles of dehumanization, violence and trauma, that the ICJ ruled on January 26th that Israel has committed plausible acts of genocide, since ruling Israel has killed over 3500 Palestinians; and WHEREAS since October 7, with over 34,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza, 40% of them children; 2 million of the 2.2M population made homeless; 90% facing death by disease, injury, or starvation, 50% imminently so with Israel continuing to attack and block delivery of food, water, fuel, electricity, and medicine, an active ethnic cleansing in progress for which the U.S. and Californians will be culpable for having provided the right-wing government of Israel with billions of dollars in unconditional military aid and weapons made by California -based companies; and with the Biden administration, despite outcry from 700+ staffers and appointees, violating its own stated policy to protect civilians from war crimes and vetoing numerous resolutions at the U.N. for humanitarian cease-fire; and WHEREAS hostilities in the region have fueled a rise in bigotry and hate crimes against Palestinian, Muslim, Jewish, and Arab residents in California and the U.S.; and the ongoing mass violence in Gaza has garnered Israel widespread condemnation internationally, and outraged many U.S. voters; and related hostilities are being escalated in other countries in the region, making us all increasingly unsafe; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Anaheim Democrats Club calls upon President Biden, Vice - President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senate, our Congressional members, and leaders to do everything in their power to bring about an immediate and sustainable cease-fire, let all humanitarian aid into Gaza and safe release of hostages and illegally detained minors and prisoners on both sides in Gaza and Occupied Palestine; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we urge policymakers and the White House to condition U.S. military assistance to Israel on preservation of Palestinian human rights; to redirect many billions of dollars of overall U.S. military aid toward humanitarian aid, life -affirming services, education, healthcare and diplomacy both here and abroad; and to press all parties to create a framework for a lasting peace that gives all in Israel/Palestine equal citizenship rights and human rights, fosters people's self-determination, state -hood, democratic participation and economic opportunity; addresses unjust displacements and strives to interrupt and reverse this cycle of violence, mass human suffering and traumatization Mirvette Judeh Arab American Caucus SoCal Ceasfire Coalition Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:48 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Oil Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park 1 square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Joe Scholz Huntington Beach, California, 92646 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:24 AM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park 1 square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Angelica Farias MMMMFullerton, CCA, 92833 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil Susana Barrios From: Theresa Bass Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:25 AM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward Support Letter 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. .�; ` Disneyland Forward Support Letter The Hon. Ashleigh Aitken and Hon. Councilmembers City of Anaheim Anaheim City Hall 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., MS 162 Anaheim, CA 92805 aaitken@anaheim.net Jdiaz@anaheim.net Cleon@anaheim.net Nrubalcava@anaheim.net Nkurtz@anaheim.net Sfaessel@anaheim.net Nmeeks@anaheim.net Honorable Mayor Aitken and City Councilmembers: I'm writing to express my support for Disneyland Forward and to encourage Anaheim's City Council to certify the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest for decades, and to create thousands of jobs for local residents and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year. With Disneyland Forward, Disney is proposing to build only on land already owned or controlled by Disney. Disney is not asking for taxpayer subsidies or asking to add any additional theme park 1 square footage or hotel rooms beyond what the City already has approved. Based on my review, Disney is just asking to spread the previously approved square footage and hotel rooms around Disney properties in a way that makes sense for today's market demand. The Draft SEIR reviews the key components under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including traffic, noise, aesthetics (lighting), air quality and cumulative impacts among others. After an exhaustive study by third -party independent experts, it is clear that after many years of planning, review and analysis, it is time to certify the EIR and approve the Disneyland Forward Project. Sincerely, Christine Avelar Anaheim, CA, 92805 cc: Anaheim Planning Commission Elaine Thienprasiddhi, City of Anaheim Principal Planner Theresa Bass, Anaheim City Clerk pil