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02-04-25_Action with Comments ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA FEBRUARY 4, 2025 ▪ ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting. ▪ REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. ▪ PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions. ▪ ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency. ▪ CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. ▪ SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Natalie Meeks Mayor Pro Tem District 6 Ryan Balius Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Norma Campos Kurtz Council Member District 4 Kristen M. Maahs Council Member District 5 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 February 4, 2025 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 4, 2025 5:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 5:02 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen, Anaheim Christian Reformed Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz PRESENTATION: Recognizing Anaheim High School's Football Team for competing in the CIF Semi-Finals Accepted by Coach Gus Martinez and Anaheim High School’s Football team. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing February 11, 2025, as 2-1-1 OC Day and February 2025, as 2-1-1 OC Month Recognizing February 2025, as Career and Technical Education Month Recognizing February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025, as Black History Month ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Sixteen (16) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported thirteen (13) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. (Total of thirteen (13) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – February 4, 2025 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Maahs shared photographs and highlighted events she attended. She wished everyone who celebrates the Lunar New Year a Happy New Year. Council Member Maahs shared that she has been visiting schools in District 5 including Benito Juarez Elementary, Edison Elementary, Sunkist Elementary, James Guinn Elementary, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Sycamore Junior High, and South Junior High. She stated that it has been a pleasure connecting with students, principals, parent leaders, and volunteers. Council Member Maahs attended the 45th Annual Black History Parade and Festival and stated it was a great day to celebrate the community. She noted the participation of Katella High School students as well as District 5 resident, Shelly Collins. Council Member Maahs also attended the festival, which included community resources like health screenings and information for families. 3 February 4, 2025 Council Member Leon thanked the Orange County Heritage Council for organizing the 45th Annual Black History Parade and Festival. He highlighted the importance of volunteers and organizers in making the event successful. Council Member Leon shared a PowerPoint slide and announced the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit and Expo on March 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the TGR Learning Lab. He shared that registration will be opening soon and updates will be posted on social media. Mayor Aitken shared photographs and highlighted events she attended including the grand opening of Gallery Food and Libations, a new restaurant in District 6 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Club. Mayor Aitken shared that she and Mayor Pro Tem Meeks were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony and she thanked Director of Community Services Sjany Larson-Cash and her team for their hard work in making the Gallery Food and Libations a reality. Mayor Aitken participated in the Disneyland Half Marathon weekend challenge, completing 19.3 miles. She thanked the Disneyland Resort, YMCA, Public Works, Police Department, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, and organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of the marathon and the positive experience for participants. The Disneyland Resort was able to raise $50,000 and the running community contributed $30,000 for the local YMCA. Mayor Aitken along with several Council Members attended the Martin Luther King Day breakfast organized by the Orange County Labor Fed, emphasizing the importance of remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s spirit and passion. Mayor Aitken thanked Congressman Lou Correa for organizing a breakfast to discuss local issues and funding for projects. She was accompanied by Council Members Maahs and Leon and a Whip Representative from Massachusetts. Mayor Aitken highlighted the ongoing efforts to establish the Gypsum Canyon Cemetery, the first Veterans cemetery in Orange County. She expressed gratitude to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the veteran community for their dedicated advocacy and work towards the project. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: None 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:03 p.m. MOTION: NM/CL to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. [Item Nos. 8 and 9: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item Nos. 8 and 9. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION (Recusal): Council Member Leon). Motion carried.] [Item No. 11: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 11. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION: Council Member Balius). Motion carried.] CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Receive and file minutes of the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board meeting of October 16, 2024 (Special Meeting) and the Public Utilities Board meeting of December 18, 2024. 2. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the issuance of a purchase order with Keystone Ridge Designs, Inc., in the amount of $47,844 plus applicable tax and freight, for the purchase of bus shelter seating for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue future as-needed bus shelter seating purchase orders, subject to available budget appropriations. 4 February 4, 2025 3. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498347 with Signature Flooring, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $211,770, for the removal and replacement of carpet at the Anaheim Convention Center for a one year term; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement; and exercise any necessary change orders required to complete the work, in accordance with Request for Bids #9846. 4. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498346 with W.W. Grainger Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 per year, for the purchase of maintenance, repair, and operation supplies, parts, equipment and materials; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute an agreement effective until December 31, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional one year periods. 5. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498336 with BPS Tactical, Inc. for External Load Bearing Vests, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 plus applicable tax for a one year period, with four one-year optional renewal periods not exceeding $65,000 per year, for a total contract amount not to exceed $460,000 plus applicable tax; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, including optional renewals, in accordance with Bid #9822. 6. Approve a post construction Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release with EBS General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $290,000; and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 7. Award a Professional Design Services Agreement to SWA Group, in the amount of $1,390,875, for the La Palma Park and Swan Street Parking Lot Renovation Project; authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; authorize the Director of Community Services to increase the contract amount by up to 10%, if such increase is necessary; and determine that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15306 of Title 14 of California Code of Regulations (Information Collection). 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing persons holding designated positions to execute Emergency Management and Homeland Security Grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance and/or state financial assistance and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-016 [effective for three years following approval]. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute the Standard Assurances Agreement for State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Federal Non-Disaster Grant Programs. Item No. 8: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 8. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION (Recusal): Council Member Leon). Motion carried. 5 February 4, 2025 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Fire Chief or his designee to submit a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) and rescinding Resolution No. 2024-133 [Increase the Fire & Rescue Department budget accordingly, in an amount not to exceed $743,475 for the fiscal year in which grant funds are awarded, if the application is successful; a 10% local match of up to $73,448 will be required]. Item No. 9: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 9. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION (Recusal): Council Member Leon). Motion carried. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 6603 (ADOPTION)AN (UN-CODIFIED) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing the campaign contribution limit for the election cycle commencing January 1, 2025, pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.09.050 [contribution limit $2,700; introduced at the Council meeting of January 28, 2025, Item No. 20]. 11. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of July 16, 2024. Item No. 11: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 11. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION: Council Member Balius). Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period) COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Kurtz requested a report regarding funding provided to agencies and non-profits for training, including the number of people trained and job success rates. ADJOURNMENT: 6:06 p.m. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2025. All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714- 765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, by telephone at (714) 765-5166, or via email to cityclerk@anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 A.M. on the day of the scheduled meeting. 6 February 4, 2025 TRANSLATION SERVICES: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your request at the podium. The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be viewed live on the City’s website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos. POSTING STATEMENT: On January 30, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net.