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05/07/2024ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 7, 2024 The regular meeting of May 7, 2024 was called to order at 4:00 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 May 2, 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 ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION: Mike Robbins read the names of women who died on the streets of Orange County in March 2024. He encouraged the City Council to allow transitional housing for homeless women. Jeannie Robbins spoke on the Grandma's House of Hope's lawsuit against the City. She noted that Grandma's House of Hope is an organization that saves women from the streets. She expressed concern that the City Council opposes this organization because they did not provide enough campaign donations. She noted that Public Information Officer Mike Lyster cited neighborhood impact as the reason to contest this project yet the City Council voted to approve projects that will have a much larger impact on the neighborhoods of Anaheim including Disneyland Forward and Short -Term Rentals. She urged the Council not to appeal the lawsuit. Victoria Michaels, a 29-year Anaheim resident, spoke against Grandma's House of Hope. She encouraged the City Council to vote to appeal the court ruling on transitional support housing operators. She added cities including Anaheim should have the ability to control safety. She noted that she is not against helping people but that neighborhoods will be impacted by parking, noise, and the effects on children. Pat Pebley spoke in opposition to the Grandma's House of Hope court ruling. She advised that at the time the business wanted to house 21 people for homeless and mental health services at the proposed facility and the City Council at the time voted against Grandma's House of Hope. She noted that neighborhoods are oversaturated with transitional homes. She added that elected officials are aware of the needs of the City and its residents. She referenced a quote from the presiding judge and noted the business is not a family home and should not be subject to the same regulations. She encouraged the City Council to appeal the Grandma's House of Hope court ruling and to consider asking other cities if they would like to join in a class action lawsuit against the state. Card #4843 identified herself as Mary Dragieff, an Anaheim resident. She reported she lives next to two group homes one of which is Grandma's House of Hope, and spoke about her first- hand experience on the neighborhood impact of transitional housing. She asked that the recent court ruling be appealed by the city. She expressed support for trapping coyotes due to the high population and risk to pets. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 2 of 30 Kenneth Batiste, an Anaheim resident, remarked that the Grandma's House of Hope ruling is about curtailing homelessness. He noted the City has a responsibility to all its residents. He remarked that an Ombudsman should have been put in place for the homeless shelters. He noted that many unlicensed transition homes house seven (7) people or less and are private businesses filling in a gap in the community. He added any funds spent toward potential litigation could be applied to housing services. He encouraged the City to step up in this area. CLOSED SESSION: At 4:16 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Grandma's House of Hope v. City of Anaheim et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01241823 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case (A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line electronically with the agenda at: neticouncilapendr _ .) At 5:20 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Norma Campos Kurtz, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks. INVOCATION: Venerable Abbot President Bogolle Sumana, Sri Ratana International Buddhist Center FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tern Norma Campos Kurtz PRESENTATIONS: Introduction of new President and CEO of Visit Anaheim Michael Waterman, the new President and CEO of Visit Anaheim, reported he spent 26 years with Marriott. He unveiled his top 3 priorities for Visit Anaheim. He advised that the first includes restoring and elevating the Visit Anaheim brand. He acknowledged that there were mistakes made in the last couple of years. He apologized for those mistakes and assured the City Council they would not happen again. He announced that a new long-term strategic plan will be developed to elevate the visitor experience, quality of life for residents, and most importantly drive incremental revenue for the City. Lastly, he promised that Visit Anaheim would be a better partner, communicator, and collaborator, and would be transparent. He added it is the company's responsibility to ensure that the public is aware of how remarkable Anaheim is to live, work, play, and visit. Recognizing City Employee Retirees with 20+ years of service Mayor Aitken recognized Lieutenant Darrin Lee who served the community as part of the Anaheim Police Department for 23 years and provided a brief overview of his career. She noted he has been honored in his hometown of Chino Hills for his advocacy. She added he has City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 3 of 30 served as the handler for Police Service dog Charlie, a trained therapy dog who comforts Police Department employees during times of need. She also recognized Alison Kott who served as an Assistant City Attorney for 24 years and served as in-house counsel for Anaheim Public Utilities (APU). She highlighted her work on APU's Rates, Rules & Regulations. She presented the proclamations which were accepted by retirees Darrin Lee and Alison Koff. Recognizing Servite High School Boys Soccer Team for winning CIF - Southern Section Division 1 Championship Mayor Aitken congratulated the soccer team for their accomplishment. She noted it is the second championship in the school's history. She presented the proclamation which was accepted by Servite High School Boys Soccer Team. Mayor Aitken added the team went on to win the State Championship. Recognizing Anaheim Police Department for Finishing 7th Place in the 2024 Baker 2 Vegas 2024 Challenge Cup Relay Mayor Aitken recognized the Anaheim Police Department for their 71h place finish out of 234 teams at the Baker 2 Vegas 2024 Challenge Cup Relay. She added the Baker Challenge is a 120-mile relay race through the desert and participating against other law enforcement teams. The proclamation was accepted by Anaheim Police Department's Baker to Vegas Team. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later Recognizing May 18, 2024, as Kids to Parks Day Senior Program Specialist Kayla Saunders at Oak Canyon Nature Center accepted the recognition and thanked the City Council for the recognition. She reported Kids to Parks Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May to connect kids and families to local parks and public lands. She provided a brief overview of Oak Canyon Nature Center's programs including hikes, youth summer camps, and tours. She added the Community Services Department is dedicated to healthy living and encouraged Anaheim's residents to participate in Kids to Parks Day or other community events including the Children's Festival at Pearson Park. She added information on parks and recreation spaces is available at Recognizing May 13 - 19, 2024, as Bike to Work Week Public Works Management Assistant Vanessa Esparza accepted the recognition and presented a brief overview of the events surrounding Bike to Work Week. She noted Bike Month aims to highlight the benefits of cycling as well as motivate individuals to adopt wholesome and eco- conscious mode of transportation. She noted the City is consistently finding ways to promote biking to work and bike safety. She added the community can take part in Bike Month by pledging with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) or joining OCTA Bike Month rally on May 15. Recognizing May 2024, as Mental Health Awareness Month Benefits Manager, Khristin Vargas thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition. She explained mental health is a community concern that affects workplaces, families, and neighborhoods. She noted that with the proclamation, the City commits to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes mental health awareness to promote understanding, empathy, and City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 4 of 30 support. She added the City is dedicated to providing resources, education, and support to its employees. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS fall agenda items, except public hearings): 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 Bass reported that a total of 59 public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. [A final total of 61 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix. Jeanine Robbins reported that she is an original member of the People's Homeless Taskforce which sued the City over the Brown Act violations regarding the sale of Angel's Stadium. She acknowledged that they lost in court, however, she noted that everyone knows that the loss was due to perjury and corruption. She emphasized that they did not lose at all. She confirmed they stopped the sale of Angel Stadium, brought in the State and FBI to investigate, and the former Mayor was forced to resign and was arrested. She reminded the City Council that everyone is still being investigated. She noted that Item No. 03 should have been pulled for discussion. She reported that she compared the calendars of Joe Haupt Disney's lobbyist with those of Mayor Aitken, Council Members Kurtz and Diaz, and Deputy City Manager and Planning Director Ted White and they did not match. She criticized Mayor Aitken and Council Member Rubalcava for their behavior during the Disneyland Forward public hearing. She encouraged the City Council to listen to residents during City Council meetings and all other meetings. Mike Robbins, resident, spoke on the wages of Disney workers and reported that nearly 3 in 10 cast workers are experiencing home insecurity. He reported that 64% of cast members spent nearly half of their paychecks on rent, 33% of cast members experienced housing insecurity in the past year, and 42% of cast members had to miss work for medical treatment because they did not have enough sick leave. He noted that the City Council's support of a company that does not pay a living wage is unfounded and misguided. Georgia Price, resident, requested that the City Council pull Item No. 03 for a rehearing. She advised there was not a fair hearing and the public was deprived of their right to share their views on what was explained to be two separate public hearings and two separate votes but were combined into one. She advised that at the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting the public was informed that the public hearing for the abandonment of three street segments being requested by Disney would be held on April 16th after the public hearing for Disneyland Forward. She referenced the February 27, 2024 meeting where several Council Members requested clarification that it would be two separate hearings. She reported that Planning Commissioner Lucille Kring stated at the start of the Planning Commission hearing that Magic Way is an abandonment and that the Planning Commission has no authority with street abandonments. She noted that many waiting outside left upon hearing Commissioner Kring's comments even before the Planning Commission hearing began. She added that not holding two separate public hearings deprived the public of proper participation. She encouraged the City Council to grant a rehearing. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 5 of 30 Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland Resort, thanked the City Council for their unanimous vote on April 1611 in support of Disneyland Forward. He added that the public feedback affirms the project's mass appeal. He called upon the Council's support in the final steps to approve Disneyland Forward. He noted that he is thrilled for Disneyland Resort and Anaheim's bright future. He thanked the City for partnering with Disney on this project that will impact generations to come. Brandon Treakle, a Disney Cast Member, expressed support for the Disneyland Forward project and noted that the expansion will give Disneyland new and exciting possibilities for guests. Kenneth Batiste reminded the City Council and Cast Members that it was not Disney that raised their wages but the residents of Anaheim who passed Measure L that led to their pay raise. He noted that Measure L money is still tied up in court as Disney continues the legal fight. He expressed disbelief that Visit Anaheim touted transparency when they received $6.5 million of the City's COVID-19 funds and then gave $1.5 million to the Chamber of Commerce. He remarked that Disneyland Forward was already decided due to campaign contributions and inquired how much money Save Our Anaheim Resort (SOAR) has spent on the City Council's votes. Mark Richard Daniels remarked that Anaheim is the perfect Disney partner and conducted one of the greatest public presentations but noted that City staff did the heavy lifting except without the mouse ears and the t-shirts. He questioned how many on the City Council received campaign contributions from Save Our Anaheim Resort (SOAR) and other entities that belong to Disney. He inquired how much money Disney has contributed to Council Member Rubalcava's recall campaign. He encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 and approve the rehearing to evaluate the project further. Wes Jones, a resident, encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 for rehearing because the City Council never read the 17,000-page Environmental Impact Report (EIR) but simply took Disney's word. He referenced his remarks regarding how bad the 1996 resort bond deal was for the City which was discounted by Council Member Faessel and City Manager Vanderpool but noted that they were also big proponents of the sale of Angel Stadium before the FBI intervened. He remarked that he is in favor of Disneyland Forward but thought the City Council should have done a better job in representing the residents' interests. He expressed concern regarding the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) waiver and believes there will be no protection for residents. Stephanie Mercadante reported that at the April 16, 2024 Council meeting, residents were denied adequate time to share their views. She advised that during the February 27th City Council meeting, staff stated that the public hearings for street closures would be separate from the Disneyland Forward public hearing despite expectations that they would appear on the same City Council agenda. She noted that combining the hearings on April 1611, reduced the time permitted to speak about street abandonments and the Disneyland Forward project. She referenced the April 16th meeting and noted that numerous residents ran out of time before completing their thoughts and some residents were denied a reasonable opportunity to speak altogether. She advised that the City did not collect speaker cards until they entered City Hall which forced residents to stand in line for hours for fear of forfeiting their place in line. She admonished the City Council for failing to make accommodations for those with mobility issues. She advised that none of the resident's complaints over the past weeks have been taken seriously or investigated. She admonished Council Member Diaz's dismissal of her complaint against Deputy City Manager Ted White noting that Deputy City Manager White was a man of City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 6 of 30 integrity. She noted she was ashamed to watch while residents implored the City Council for support and understanding on April 16th while Mayor Aitken and Council Member Rubalcava conversed together and posted online. She commented that the City Council is suppressing constituents' right to speak. Lastly, she noted that the City Council were willfully and grossly negligent in their duties during the April 16th vote. Ted Watkins remarked that he has lived in Anaheim since 1971 and at his present address on Walnut Street since 1983 which is right across the street from the Disneyland multistory parking structure. He expressed concern regarding the reconstruction in the area and the resulting vehicle accidents. He expressed belief that the Disneyland Forward project will only make things worse. He encouraged the City Council to consider residents' concerns before finalizing the project. He noted that there will not be enough votes from Disneyland to re-elect Council Members come election time. Vern Nelson encouraged the City Council to pull and approve Item No. 03 for a rehearing on Disneyland Forward. He advised that it is untrue that the public has known about the project since 2021 and noted that most residents never heard of it until a few months ago. He remarked that the City Council has not seen the economic study used to justify the project and that they are acting in blind faith and obedience to Disney. He conceded that it was inevitable that Disneyland Forward would be approved by the City Council. He remarked that he had hoped the City Council would have asked more probing questions and made more demands for the benefit of its residents and its treasury. He noted that public streets such as Magic Way do not be given to Disneyland Forward. He advised that the people of Anaheim need Magic Way for daily travel. He expressed concern that many residents opposing the project were unable to stay after 11:00 p.m. after pro -Disney speakers packed the Council Chambers. He expressed concerns regarding the health impacts of the nightly fireworks and the $30 million Disney is offering for affordable housing. Marc Herbert referenced the City Council meeting on June 27, 2023, where City Manager Vanderpool spoke about the Five -Year Proposed Budget. He pointed out that City Manager Vanderpool spoke at that time about the fact that the City is in a structural deficit and is being nursed along with money from a COVID deficit bond that the City received. He referenced the findings from the Cal State University, Fullerton report only covered the benefits not the cost of Disneyland Forward. He noted that environmental costs, housing costs, or other economic costs were not included as part of their study. He explained that the report was used as the basis to override the EIR which documented that the City was out of compliance in housing and environmental costs. He reported that Anaheim is short 9,000 units in low-income housing. He added individuals working for Disney would be classified as low-income. He advised that hoteliers who are having their Anaheim Tourism Improvement (ATID) funds collected may soon be joining the opposition. Chad Kroeger reported that Disney has perfected the art of governance and living. He encouraged the City Council, on top of approving Disneyland Forward, to hire Disneyland to govern the State of California. Randy Lewis reported he is a resident and lives in the Pepperwood Complex. He encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 for reconsideration. He referenced irregularities within the presentation and during the process based on some that had not been correctly communicated or were flat-out dropped. He reported that during the April 16m public hearing for DisneylandForward, it was revealed that the City had done its traffic count for Magic Way but the information was not made available to the public. He noted that the public had no way of City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 7 of 30 knowing the study existed and was never allowed to review the data. the city of a when we go back and we look at the request for reconsideration. He reported that the City has adopted all Disneyland Forward -provided studies as being true and accurate. He advised that independent appraisals were not ordered or completed by the City in violation of Council Policy 5.5. He referred to Item No. 24 and noted that the City ordered an independent appraisal for a street segment worth only $27,000 but skipped over that obligation for Disneyland Forward. He advised that the City may have engaged in ex-parte communications with the applicant which was not made public. He referenced a letter from Disney to the City Council and noted that there had been no public disclosure of the idea of using ATID funds for affordable housing. He encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 and approve the rehearing. Cynthia Ward remarked that other public speakers have discussed the concerns she raised with Deputy City Manager White. She noted that he lent credibility to her complaints by providing a timeline that confirmed people were left outside for hours without having speaker cards collected. She expressed concern that when Mr. Potrock discussed the use of ATID funds for affordable housing at the April 16th meeting, that subject had not been disclosed on the agenda for discussion which represents a blatant violation of the State's Brown Act. She reported that it also revealed what she believes to be a hidden subsidy buried in the Development Agreement (DA) which, in exchange for the appraised value of the streets, Disney receives the rights to the roadways and exemption from any cost for the East-West connector. She advised that on April 16th, the public learned for the first time that the City Council has been planning to also tap into ATID funds for affordable housing costs. She explained that this leaves the potential for ATID to be tapped out before the East-West connector is approved leaving the project in need of an additional funding source. She further explained that this would be considered a tax exemption for economic development that should trigger California Government Code Section 53083 for the disclosure of subsidies. She advised that none of the agreements approved on April 16' included the documentation to comply with State law in this manner. She encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 and allow the rehearing and reminded them that a consent vote is still a recorded vote to not rehear an issue that was brought forward by constituents. Francisco Rosas reported his comments are for the District 4 representative, Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz. He inquired how much she was paid by SOAR to represent them since she was appointed and not elected by the residents of District 4. He advised that alone should warrant a recusal from voting on Disneyland Forward along with all others under investigation. He cited the treatment City Council gave him, his wife, and District 4 residents as inexcusable, pathetic, and disrespectful. He commented that all residents have a say and their concerns should be heard. He noted that he does not have a r�roblem with Disney expanding to continue their profit but considers residents' concerns. Adriana Perez Rosas expressed concern regarding the treatment the public received at the April 16th meeting. She reported that she had to wait five hours to be heard by the City Council. She expressed concern regarding the egregious contempt and disrespect shown to the residents, homeowners, taxpayers, and residents. She reported that residents were kept outside of the public building and were not given seats for protection from the elements. She noted that the City and City Council did not ensure adherence in support of the elderly and the disabled. She explained that the biggest violation of residents' rights was that the City Council Chamber were packed with protesting Disneyland Forward advocates including hotel owners, restaurant owners, and union members who were not residents of Anaheim. She demanded the City Council pull Item No. 03 and approve a rehearing. She encouraged the City Council to prove that they do not serve Disneyland but the people of Anaheim. She noted that Mayor Pro Tern City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 8 of 30 Kurtz does not represent District 4 and does not represent the people, the neighborhood, their values, and their interests. Sandra Cazares encouraged the City Council to pull Item No. 03 and approve a rehearing. She reported that many of Anaheim's residents are still trying to recover from the pandemic and the ads circulating about Disney providing $30 million for affordable housing is misleading. She advised that affordable housing is not affordable given that a two -bedroom apartment averages $2600 monthly. She acknowledged that things must evolve but there are other things to consider other than Disneyland. She encouraged the City Council to think about the youth and the Anaheim that they will inherit. She noted that the City Council needs to address housing issues, problems with the schools, and the loss of students and teachers, not just making sure Disneyland has a nice place for tourists. Paul Hyek reported that he is going to recommend to the City Council and the County that the County run the homeless shelter program so that there is one set of rules for all the homeless shelters. He encouraged hiring shelter residents to help clean up and run the facility. Ruben Soto reported that he adopted his daughter because he did not want her in the system. He advised that he is homeless. He noted that in April 2017, 5.5 million non -custodial parents owed over $114 billion in past -due child support. He reported that as of March 2019, it is estimated that $10 billion in child support payments go uncollected every year. He noted that he can proudly say that he took care of his daughter even though he was homeless. Reverend Father James Noble commended Mayor Aitken for her patience with public speakers running over time. He expressed concern regarding people with loud speakers outside of Disneyland proclaiming their hate of Christianity. He encouraged the City Council to reach out to the City of Torrance who have adopted an ordinance regarding amplifying sound. He noted it would make residents and visitors very happy. He remarked that the City's homeless issues in the City are abominable. He encouraged the City to implement E-Verify in Anaheim which would allow those who want to be employed to find gainful employment. He announced that the City currently owes him $10,000 per week. He reported that on Palm Sunday at Saddleback Church violated United States Federal law Title 18 Section 13, Number 248, the access to a place of religious worship act with the blessing of Anaheim Police Department. He noted that it is not private property but quasi -public property. He advised that he would be filing a complaint. Matthew Duncan reported that at the last meeting, he mentioned that the wildlife and animal rights organization known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) requested that the California Fish and Game Commission prohibit local governments from contracting with private trappers to trap and kill coyotes on public land. He advised that Torrance, Anaheim, and Rancho Palos Verdes have coyote management plans that are described as barbaric indiscriminate, cruel, dangerous, inhumane, disturbing, and ineffective. He advised that this has exposed an alarming pattern in which the contracted private trapper is effectively allowed to conduct dangerous snaring activities throughout densely populated cities with little to no oversight by the city. He noted that given the harm and ineffectiveness of the lethal removal programs, the only person benefiting is the trapper. Bryan Kaye reported that a gentleman from Anaheim First offered an apology for what happened with the company that he is a part of. He noted that he has not received any apologies from the City or City Council on behalf of the bad behavior of an Anaheim Police Officer. He noted that Council Member Faessel is worse than the officer because he is the authority figure who allows the bad behavior to continue. He encouraged the City Council to City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 9 of 30 treat residents with respect. He noted that residents want to help the City council make wider decisions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aitken shared that she along with Council colleagues and staff had the honor of visiting the City's Sister City of Mito, Japan in late April. This was the City's second delegation visit to Mito in the past 20 years. The trip was made to promote cultural exchange as part of the SO - year Sister City relationship with Mito, and to promote Anaheim as a place to invest and to visit. The trip started in Tokyo where they met with the Japanese Association of Travel Agents, one of the largest booking agencies for trips to Anaheim. From there they went to Mito, where they met with Mayor Yasushi Takahashi and other officials. In Mito, they had the chance to present an investment opportunity and share with them about opportunities available in Anaheim. She shared photographs of the trip including of Mito-Chan, Mito, Japan's mascot. She thanked the delegation from Mito for visiting Anaheim last year and for their amazing hospitality. Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended in Anaheim including the Zion Lutheran Church thrift store ribbon cutting ceremony and stated that Zion Lutheran Church has been active and doing good deeds in Anaheim for over 120 years. She attended the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at La Palma Park and thanked City staff, Anaheim Police Department, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, Anaheim Public Utilities, Community Services, and OCTA for organizing the event. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee for inviting her to the Honda Center on April 8, 2024 for the annual Water Conservation Student Poster Contest and the Anaheim Ducks for hosting the event. She noted that Anaheim students get the opportunity to present their artwork on water conservation. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz requested adjourning the City Council meeting in memory of 63-year District 4 resident Wilma Ellen Ast. Mrs. Ast passed away last month at the age of 104 and leaves behind a total of 34 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great -great grandchildren. She highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended. She noted that District 4 residents and businesses experienced a power outage that lasted several hours. She thanked Anaheim Public Utilities for working to restore power as quickly as possible including providing a generator for a resident who was concerned about not being able to heat her baby's formula. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz visited Tyrol Plaza for their springtime Door Decorating Contest and shared that she was reminded how precious life is and how quickly the community can change. She explained that a murder -suicide occurred ten minutes after she left Tyrol Plaza, and the life of Ana Monterrosa was taken. She noted that Tyrol Plaza residents' resilience and kindness were highlighted in the face of tragedy and commended the community's ability to come together in a time of crisis. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked staff who volunteered to provide services to residents and the hotels and restaurants in the resort area who offered food to the residents. Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of the trip to Mito, Japan. He stated that he, Council colleagues and staff were featured in the newspaper and news. He shared that he visited a Japanese water waste treatment plant and was amazed with how the space and architecture at the plant were optimized. He highlighted a photograph of Anaheim Way, a street in the City of Mito. While touring Mito with Mayor Yasushi Takahashi, he felt welcomed by all residents and delegates. He stated that seeing the American and Japanese flags displayed together gave him hope that one day Republicans and Democrats will shake hands again and work towards a common goal. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 10 of 30 Council Member Faessel shared that he also visited Mito, Japan and through interpreters, discussed potential partnerships between the City of Anaheim and Mito, Japan. He requested adjourning the City Council meeting in memory of Diann Marsh. She led the historic preservation movement in Anaheim in the late 60s and early 70s. Through her efforts, the Carnegie Library and Kramer Building were recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. He also requested adjourning the City Council meeting in memory of Mike Reynolds who worked for Anaheim Public Utilities for 32 years. Council Member Faessel shared that in 1998, Mr. Reynolds recommended that he apply for an opening on the Public Utilities Board and that led to his 20 plus years of volunteer service. He attended the Paseo, Centrica, and Tiendita restaurant ribbon cutting ceremony at Downtown Disney and the Sycamore Junior High School Public Safety Academy graduation. He shared photographs of events he attended including the Rotary Club Balsam -Curtis neighborhood cleanup event. He along with Mayor Aitken, and Congressman Lou Correa attended the Zion Lutheran Church thrift store ribbon cutting ceremony. He also attended the Rio Vista PTA Health Fair. Council Member Faessel stated that he was unable to attend the Anaheim Cinco De Mayo Fiesta because he was visiting with his grandchildren but noted that his Council Aide attended the event. Council Member Leon shared that the community gathered at the 2nd Annual Children's Day Fun Fair at Barton Park. It was a day filled with fun and a lot of resources. He thanked all the amazing partners, volunteers, and vibrant Anaheim community for making the event unforgettable. He thanked Congressman Lou Correa and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk -Silva for attending the event, the District 2 team for their efforts in organizing the event, and Dr. Downing and the Anaheim Elementary School District for all of their support and participation in helping make the event awesome for children in the community. He attended the Southern California Association of Governments 2024 Regional Conference General Assembly in Palm Springs. He connected with local and regional leaders to share and learn from each other regarding the future of mobility, housing, communities, the environment, the economy, and learn valuable information from a panel regarding local transportation in cities across the Southern California Region. He joined Council colleagues and staff in visiting Mito, Japan. They had the opportunity to tour some of Mite's facilities including their new City Hall and met with HIS International Tours which is Japan's second largest travel agency. He shared that he had the opportunity to highlight District 2's Little Arabia as an additional stop for people visiting Anaheim. In collaboration with Supervisors Doug Chaffee and Vicente Sarmiento, he invited everyone to the Gun Buyback event on Saturday, May 11 at Brookhurst Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The program provides a safe and anonymous way for members of the community to surrender firearms that are no longer needed or wanted. In collaboration with Senator Tom Limberg, Council Member Leon invited everyone to the Community Health and Resource Fair on Saturday, June 22 at Loara High School. He stated it is a great opportunity to receive a variety of health screenings and valuable resources from local health agencies. Registration information will be available soon. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of University Veterinary Center and Teaching Hospital (UVC), the District 2 April Business of the Month. UVC provides exceptional care and is dedicated to the well-being of pets. They offer routine checkups and emergency care, and they are always ready to help. He congratulated Koftegi Turkish Gril, the April Restaurant of the Month. Koftegi is located off Brookhurst Street in Little Arabia. The new owners updated the menu with delicious family recipes bringing a taste of Turkey to West Anaheim. Council Member Leon requested adjourning the City Council meeting in memory of Anaheim Union High School District Trustee Anna Piercy. He stated he joined her family and the community in grieving her loss. Anna was an Anaheim Sister City Commissioner, educator, dedicated public servant, and Anaheim City volunteer. Her commitment to the Anaheim Union High School District, City of Anaheim, and Orange County community has City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 11 of 30 touched the lives of countless individuals. He met her when he was a Student Ambassador with the Anaheim Union High School District. Council Member Rubalcava thanked everyone who participated in the public comment process. She highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 3 that she attended including the Storefront Improvement Project $26,000 check presentation for El Polio Fino and Taco Boy. She thanked Economic Development Director Sergio Ramirez and his team for bringing the initiative to Anaheim. She stated the storefront improvements not only help small businesses, but also help beautify the community. She announced that the Anaheim High School Girls Varsity basketball team is headed to the Section 7 tournament in Arizona in early June where the best teams get in front of college coaches. She also recognized Coach Vince Gomez, an Anaheim High School graduate who is a dedicated coach and motivates the athletes to go beyond the Anaheim high school experience. She thanked the sponsors who helped cover all travel expenses including local business owner and Anaheim High School graduate Paul Kott, former Assembly Member and Anaheim Mayor Tom Daly, Anaheim Police Association, and Safeco Protection Services. Council Member Rubalcava announced that District 3 will be providing three $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors in District 3. The scholarship opportunity will be open until May 17th and the winners will be announced on May 30th. She highlighted the End of Watch cycling team who rode in honor of fallen law enforcement officers. The team started in Sacramento at the Peace Officers Memorial and will ride 631 miles to Anaheim. End of Watch partners with the Anaheim Police Survivors and Scholarship Fund in raising funds for families of law enforcement officers killed or who are severely injured in the line of duty. Since 2018, the Anaheim Police Survivors and Scholarship Fund has raised $62,500. She noted that she will be requesting recognition for the team's 631-mile ride as well as fundraising on behalf of the families of fallen officers. Council Member Rubalcava welcomed a new resident to District 3, Skyler Smith. Skyler came into the world about two months ago and she has a beautiful blessing not only to her family but also to the residents of District 3 and Anaheim. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool noted that the Anaheim Police Department has re -opened the front counter at the East substation. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The substation will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and City holidays. Services offered at the east substation include filing police reports, citation signoffs for Anaheim residents, and vacation home checks. City Manager Vanderpool welcomed the newest member of the Anaheim Police Department, Canine Odin. Odin and his handler, Officer Brett Klevos, recently graduated from the K9 Academy and are ready to serve the community. He invited everyone to join the Anaheim Workforce Connection on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for a youth job fair at the Muzeo from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees interested in the career fair are encouraged to dress in interview attire and bring resumes. For information contact the Anaheim Workforce Connection at (714) 765-4350. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:29 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Rubalcava pulling Item No. 15 and Council Member Leon pulling Item No. 17 for separate consideration. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 12 of 30 MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of March 11, 2024, Public Utilities Board meeting of March 27, 2024, and the Senior Citizen Commission meetings of September 21, 2023, November 16, 2023, and January 18, 2024. D116 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Esperanza High School student, Ethan Larsen, as a Division 2 Fine Arts Finalist; Anaheim High School Student, Hector Lopez, as a Division 2 Media Arts Finalist; and Anaheim Ballet Student, Luna Rodriguez for representing Anaheim at the Youth America Grand Prix 25th Anniversary Gala. 3. Deny the request for a rehearing of the City Council's decision related to the public C280 hearing held on April 16, 2024 that concluded with City Council action on April 17, 2024, approving entitlements associated with the Disneyland Forward Project (DEV2021- 00069). D180 4. Ratify an extension of the current agreement with Galls, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $410,000 plus a 20% contingency, to provide uniforms and accessories for the Anaheim Police Department for the period beginning November 1, 2023 through May 7, 2024; award an agreement to Galls, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $961,313.07 plus applicable tax and a 20% contingency, for a one year period; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to exercise up to four one-year optional renewals, subject to available budget appropriations; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the agreement (Bid# 9777). 5. Award a purchase order to ConvergeOne, in the amount of $147,000.74 plus applicable D180 sales tax, for a Dell Storage Area Network solution for the storing of camera surveillance footage at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the purchase order (Bid# 9774). 6. Waive the bidding and publication requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and award an D180 agreement to Siemens Industry, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $77,699.91 plus a 20% contingency, for services related to the Siemens automated HVAC control system at the Anaheim Convention Center for a one year period; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to exercise up to two one-year optional renewals, subject to available budget appropriations; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the agreement. 7 Award a purchase order to Fujitec America, Inc., in the amount of $340,182 plus D180 applicable tax, to replace 286 escalator steps at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the purchase order (Bid# 9781). City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 13 of 30 D180 8. Approve an increase to the current Master Agreement with R.J. Noble Company, in the amount of $367,524 increasing the not to exceed amount to $1,200,000, to ensure sufficient funds throughout the agreement term for as -needed purchase of various asphalt concrete paving materials and dumping of construction debris; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the agreement. D180 9• Approve an increase to the current Master Agreement with Trillium USA Company, LLC, in the amount of $31,662 increasing the not to exceed amount to $91,245, to ensure sufficient funds throughout the agreement term for compressed natural gas fuel; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the agreement. D180 10. Award an agreement to Quinn Company, in an amount not to exceed $59,583.99 plus applicable tax and a 20% contingency, for the purchase of Caterpillar equipment repair parts on an as- needed basis for a one year period; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to exercise up to four one-year optional renewals, subject to available budget appropriations; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the agreement (Bid# 9768). D180 11. Waive the bidding and publication requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and award a purchase order to Econolite Control Products, Inc., in the amount of $86,200, for database analytics software subscription for a software maintenance agreement for the City's current Centracs system and a new Centracs Mobility Module to be used by Public Works Department, Traffic and Transportation Division for a two year subscription; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to exercise annual maintenance and support service renewals, subject to available budget appropriations; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents related to the purchase order and software maintenance agreement. 12. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Asplundh Construction, AGR-14700 LLC, in the amount of $15,707,990.43 plus a 10% contingency, for the Platinum Triangle Electric Line Extension Phase II Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15303(d), and 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 13. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with seven consultants, each in an AGR-14701 amount not to exceed $250,000 per Work Order Package with a total contract amount AGR-14702 not to exceed $500,000 per contract year plus a 15% contingency for as needed extra AGR-14703 services per consultant company, for as -needed grant writing and public outreach AGR-14704 services to support the Design Services Section of the Department of Public Works each for a three year term with two one-year optional renewals; authorize the Director of AGR-14705 Public Works to execute each agreement and to take the necessary actions to AGR-14706 implement and administer the agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do AGR-14707 not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office [Blais & Associates, Inc.; California Consulting, Inc.; Evan Brooks Associates, Inc.; Ardurra Group, Inc.; OKS Associates; Kleinfelder Construction Services, Inc.; and McCormick - Busse, Inc.]. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 14 of 30 AGR-14708 14. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with eight consultants, each in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per Work Order Package with a total contract amount not to AGR-14709 exceed $1,000,000 per contract year plus a 15% contingency for as needed extra AGR-14710 services per consultant company, for as -needed environmental services to support the AGR-14711 Design Services Section of the Department of Public Works for a three year term with AGR-14712 two one-year optional renewals; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the AGR-14713 agreements and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the AGR-14714 agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be AGR-14715 de minimis by the City Attorney's Office [Chambers Group, Inc.; ECORP Consulting, Inc.; FirstCarbon Solutions; Galvin Preservation Associates (GPA) Consulting; GHD, Inc.; Harris & Associates, Inc.; LSA Associates, Inc.; and UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.]. AGR-14716 16. Approve an agreement with Baringa Partners LP, in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 plus a 15% contingency for as -needed extra services, for project management services for implementation of the Energy Trading and Risk Management System Implementation and Integration Project for a 15-month term with two 12-month extension options to complete the services; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute all related documents as necessary and take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement. 18. Approve Amendment No. 5 to Property Operating Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the Muzeo Foundation for the continued operations of the Muzeo, for an AGR-4839.5 initial term of five years with an option to extend by an additional five-year term, and one additional three-year extension, making the Maturity Date June 30, 2037, which coincides with the year-end date of the Operating Agreement, and includes addition of consumer price index increases to the Line of Credit beginning with the second five-year term on July 1, 2029, and clarifies the matching funding sources of the Muzeo for the purpose of meeting the $250,000 matching fundraising requirement; and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the Agreement. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments in, T106 and accepting an assessment engineer's report for, the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District (Fiscal Year 2024-25). RESOLUTION NO. 2024-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments in the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, and setting a time and place for public hearing thereon (Public Hearing scheduled for Council Meeting of June 18, 2024). 20. ORDINANCE NO. 6572 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting amendments to the Disneyland AGR-1516.A Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1(Amendment No. 9 to the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan) C280 (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 2024]. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 15 of 30 ORDINANCE NO. 6573 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting amendments to Chapter 18.114 (Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and amending Ordinance Nos. 5377 and 5378, as previously amended (Amendment No. 9 to the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan) (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 2024]. ORDINANCE NO. _ 6574 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting an amendment to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (Amendment No. 17 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan) (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 2024]. ORDINANCE NO. 6575 _(ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting an amendment to Chapter 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and amending Ordinance Nos. 5453 and 5454, as previously amended (Amendment No. 17 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan) (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 2024]. ORDINANCE NO. _ 6576 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 18.40.080 (Structural Height Limitations -Anaheim Commercial Recreation Area) of Chapter 18.40 (General Development Standards) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 20241. ORDINANCE NO. ^6577 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting the First Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. 96-01 by and between the City of Anaheim and the Walt Disney World Co. (renamed Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. in 2009) and making certain findings related thereto (DEV2021-00069) [considered at the Council meeting of April 16, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 14 and introduced at the conclusion of the Public Hearing on April 17, 2024]. D114 21. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of September 12, 2023 and September 26, 2023. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 16 of 30 BUSINESS CALENDAR: 15. Approve the Animal Care Notice of Intent with the County of Orange, in an estimated AGR-14581.0.9 cost of $5,282,185 plus a 10% contingency, for animal care and shelter services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Deputy City Manager White reported that the item is the annual Notice of Intent between the City of Anaheim and the County of Orange for animal care and shelter services for the Fiscal Year. He advised that the City is eight years into a 10-year contract that will terminate in April 2026 for animal care services. He introduced Mark Dickinson who oversees the contract for the City and Orange County Animal Care Services Director Monica Schmidt. DISCUSSION: Council Member Rubalcava remarked that it seems like a lot of money and understands that the City pays into the contract with other cities. She noted Exhibit B to the agreement includes a description of services provided. She inquired if there was an accounting record of how many of the complaints are attributed to Anaheim residents calling in for services. Director of Orange County Animal Care Monica Schmidt reported that there is an accounting and each quarter the City receives a detailed report of services provided and where those calls for service come from. She advised that the City charges are 100% based on the City's utilization of the services. Council Member Rubalcava inquired if the amount is up to $5.2 million. Deputy City Manager White acknowledged that number is an estimate but there is typically only a small margin of error. He advised that $1.9 million is going towards the shared contribution to the physical building itself. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Ms. Schmidt clarified that the $5.28 million is for the service estimate only. She noted that if it is a $7.7 million total, then the allowance for the building pay -into is the difference between those two numbers. Council Member Rubalcava reported that many residents in District 3 have issues with stray cats and inquired if they were included in animal control services. Ms. Schmidt explained that with animal care they focus on taking in sick, injured, or aggressive cats. She advised that there is not a leash law regarding stray healthy cats like there is for stray healthy dogs. She explained that they would take in any animals that were underaged or a nursing mom with kittens since they are considered at risk. Council Member Rubalcava reported that District 3 residents are finding kittens and are looking to find homes for them. Ms. Schmidt advised that residents could call animal services or bring cats in over the counter as OC Animal Care has a robust fostering program. She noted they have fostered over 3,000 animals with the bulk of them being underaged kittens. Council Member Rubalcava thanked OC Animal Care for their support at Family Mobile Resource Centers by providing free animal tags for dogs or cats and noted it is a hit with residents. Ms. Schmidt reported that as of mid -April over 800 tags have been provided free to community residents needing a tag. Council Member Rubalcava inquired if there were opportunities for food for pets who are being fostered. Ms. Schmidt reported that OC Animal Care has a drive-thru pet pantry on the second Saturday of each month which is primarily funded through donations. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 17 of 30 Council Member Leon requested a brief overview of how the City partners with OC Animal Care and if calls for service were made by Code Enforcement, APD, and Anaheim Fire & Rescue. Ms. Schmidt reported that they all interact with OC Animal Care officers. She explained that once the call for service is made, officers would be dispatched as a priority call for a variety of needs. She explained that good Samaritans will also bring stray pets to the shelter. Council Member Leon inquired if there was information on the OC Animal Care website that could be provided to the public. Ms. Schmidt explained that the City has a dedicated page on its website that redirects them to OC Animal Care for animal -related services along with information. Council Member Faessel inquired if OC Animal Care still has a catch, spay/neuter, and return program. Ms. Schmidt explained that OC Animal Care has been given guidance that it is not legal to operate a Trap -Neuter -Release (TNR) program. She advised that staff is actively monitoring litigation that is happening around the state as well as in San Diego which could have an impact on the understanding of the Penal Code 597. She noted that they are also monitoring legislative efforts that could potentially see a change in the penal code as it sits today. She advised that they are looking for some resolution on the matter. Council Member Diaz requested clarification on the dates of the drive-thru pet pantry. Ms. Schmidt clarified that the drive-thru pet pantry is open on the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin, CA 92782. She reported that last year OC Animal Care gave out over 86 tons of free pet food to feed nearly 9,000 pets in Orange County. She noted that residents do not have to qualify for assistance. MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Animal Care Notice of Intent with the County of Orange, in an estimated cost of $5,282,185 plus a 10% contingency, for animal care and shelter services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, seconded by Council Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. 17. Approve the Energy Storage Agreement, in substantial form, with Roadhouse Energy AGR-14717 Storage, LLC pursuant to which Roadhouse will design, construct, own, operate, and maintain a 300 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (Project) and sell to the City of Anaheim the Project's energy, capacity, resource adequacy, and associated attributes, for an approximate cost of $67,500,000 per year over a twenty-year delivery term; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to (a) execute and deliver the agreement with any de minimis changes that, as determined by the City Attorney's Office, do not materially change the terms and conditions of the agreement; (b) execute and deliver amendments to the Agreement, inclusive of any costs that are contemplated by the agreement, and any documents necessary to carry out the transaction contemplated by the agreement, such as collateral assignment agreements, power scheduling agreements, and scheduling coordinator agreements; and (c) take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee reported that this agreement is for a battery storage resource to help continue the City's transformation towards environmentally friendly power supplies while being mindful of customer bills. He advised that State mandates require that Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) and all other utilities in California supply 60% of their power from renewable energy sources by 2030 and that power supplies be from carbon -free resources by 2045. He explained that solar and wind energy may not be available when it is needed so APU City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 18 of 30 is seeking to include this battery resource to address gaps when there is too much or too little energy to support customers. He further explained that when there is too much energy in the middle of the day from abundant solar, it can be captured and put into the batteries. He noted that when there is insufficient solar energy or wind energy in the evening or when the sun is setting, the battery system can be used to provide its stored power. General Manager Lee reported that a Request for Proposals (RFP) was released in Fall 2023 seeking renewable energy resources and energy storage solutions. He advised that one standalone battery -only proposal was submitted by NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NextEra) which is a direct parent company of Roadhouse Energy Storage, LLC. He reported that an evaluation of the proposal was reviewed by APU staff along with an independent consulting firm to assess operating characteristics, access to transmission lines, and developer experience along with a detailed financial analysis. He advised that NextEra has completed similar battery storage projects for Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Clean Power Alliance. General Manager Lee reported that the proposal is for a developer constructed and maintained 300 Megawatt (MW) battery storage system located in Ontario in San Bernardino County. He explained, for context, that 300 MW is approximately 60% of the City's peak demand during the summer. He reported that the agreement includes performance guarantees since batteries degrade over time, requiring the developer to make improvements to meet the performance guarantees. He noted that safety is a major consideration for this system and the project would be required to meet national fire protection and local building codes. General Manager Lee explained that the battery system would not only meet local needs but also meet the needs of the regional grid managed by the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). He advised that during a Flex -Alert when the system is stressed, when weather conditions reduce solar and wind, or if there is a wildfire affecting transmission lines, battery systems are called upon much like a peaker plant and support the regional grid and avoid rolling blackouts. General Manager Lee reported that APU would recover its costs from corresponding wholesale sales and a reduction in the payments made to be part of the interconnected grid. He advised that the annual cost for the system is $67.5 million and noted that since the batteries do not produce energy, APU would also need to purchase energy when there is an abundance which is estimated at $3.5 million per year for a total of $71 million annually. He clarified that the financial benefits from having access to the wholesale energy market and the reduction in grid charges are estimated at $78 million resulting in a net benefit of $7 million annually. He explained that the $7 million could be used to invest in additional renewable energy projects to meet state compliance requirements. General Manager Lee reported that this is a 20-year agreement with operations expected to start in 2027. He advised that if approved, the developer would initiate engineering designs, procurement, and permitting activities to meet the timeframe. He explained that this battery storage project will provide both local and regional grid support, help the City's transition to more sustainable energy, and help keep customers' rates affordable. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon noted that this project will cost the City $71 million annually and inquired if the City is already spending $78 million somewhere else. General Manager Lee clarified that the $78 million is revenue. He explained that the energy storage City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 19 of 30 would be dispatched as needed as part of the interconnected grid so the City would receive revenue to recoup costs which leads to a net benefit of $7 million. Council Member Leon inquired how APU has budgeted for the costs. General Manager Lee explained that the timeframe is part of APU's Strategic Plan where in 2027, APU currently expends funds annually for currently receiving power from a coal plant in Utah which is tailing off in 2027. He noted that this proposed project fits nicely into the APU portfolio to make up the difference in the energy that can be utilized as part of the battery storage project. In response to Council Member Leon, General Manager Lee confirmed that APU will make updates to the City Council as significant milestones are reached as well as to the Public Utilities Board. Council Member Leon inquired if this would result in any rate hikes for residents. General Manager Lee explained that because it is a net positive variance, this project will help APU maintain rates and avoid any significant rate increases over time. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz inquired if the project was a result of a state mandate. General Manager Lee explained that APU does not have to buy a battery project because of state mandates but the City does have to buy more renewable power which is not always available when customers need it. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz inquired if the State supported its mandate with any funding. General Manager Lee reported that staff has investigated and there may be some grant funds available for the developer who has been asked to tap into all available resources. He explained that even if there were a grant to reduce the cost the City would still come out ahead. MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Energy Storage Agreement, in substantial form, with Roadhouse Energy Storage, LLC pursuant to which Roadhouse will design, construct, own, operate, and maintain a 300 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (Project) and sell to the City of Anaheim the Project's energy, capacity, resource adequacy, and associated attributes, for an approximate cost of $67,500,000 per year over a twenty-year delivery term; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to (a) execute and deliver the agreement with any de minimis changes that, as determined by the City Attorney's Office, do not materially change the terms and conditions of the agreement; (b) execute and deliver amendments to the Agreement, inclusive of any costs that are contemplated by the agreement, and any documents necessary to carry out the transaction contemplated by the agreement, such as collateral assignment agreements, power scheduling agreements, and scheduling coordinator agreements; and (c) take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement, seconded by Council Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. D159 22• Receive a report on City regulations regarding political signs [Informational Item]. Deputy City Manager White reported that at the January 23, 2024, City Council meeting, Council Member Meeks requested an informational item on the City's regulations regarding political signs. He advised that the presentation would provide an overview of the City's regulations governing political signs in the city, as well as describe the City's enforcement tools and practices. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 20 of 30 Deputy City Manager White explained that in order to address potential safety concerns and maintain community aesthetics, the Municipal Code includes regulations that govern the size, location, and duration of political signs on private property and in the public right-of-way. He noted that these provisions aim to strike a balance between safeguarding First Amendment rights and addressing concerns such as safety hazards, visual clutter, and property rights. Deputy City Manager White provided a brief overview of political signage size limits. He reported that the Municipal Code establishes maximum size dimensions of political signs at 32 square feet without the need to obtain a building permit. He advised that most often, the larger signs, often 8 feet by 4 feet, are seen in the form of banners, attached to walls, fences, or small freestanding posts. He noted that the most typical size political sign is the 18" by 24" "Lawn Sign." He reported that larger signs are allowed, however, a building permit would be necessary, and the time and process required to obtain a building permit for a temporary sign is typically prohibitive. Deputy City Manager White provided a brief overview of the placement of political signs. He explained that the Municipal Code also provides specific guidelines regarding the placement of political signs. He reported that at its most basic level, political signs are permitted on private property, and prohibited on public property. He advised that the prohibition of signs on public property is for both safety reasons, namely protecting visual intrusions that can create unsafe conditions for vehicles and pedestrians, as well as preventing visual clutter in the city's rights -of - way, parks, and public spaces. He reported that political signs are permitted on private property if the persons wishing to place political signs on private property have received permission from the property owner and if the political signs comply with size, height, and location requirements related to "Line of Sight Triangles" at street intersections and commercial driveways. He explained that to ensure adequate visibility of on -coming pedestrians, bicyclists, and/or automobiles at street intersections, signs are not permitted within a 25-foot by 25-foot "Line of Sight Triangle". He advised that at the intersection of private driveways and streets, the "Line of Sight Triangle" is 50 feet by 7 feet. He noted that within this triangle, no sign shall be greater than 24 inches high to ensure adequate visibility for automobiles exiting the property. Lastly, he advised that larger signs are allowed on other parts of the property. Deputy City Manager White reported that the Municipal Code prohibits the placement of political signs in the public right-of-way, including public streets, medians, alleys, sidewalks, and trails. He explained that the Municipal Code further prohibits signs from being affixed to any curb, utility or telephone wire, crossbar or pole, lamp post, traffic or parking control devices, hydrant, bridge, tree, bus shelter, or other object located within the public right-of-way. Deputy City Manager White reported that political signs are subject to duration limits to prevent their indefinite display before and after election periods. He explained that signs must be removed within one hundred and twenty (120) days of placement or within thirty (30) days after the election. He advised that City employees are authorized to remove signs from the public right-of-way and/or public property. He noted that enforcement efforts are led by the City's Code Enforcement Division, however, field employees from various departments that encounter signs during their normal course of work also routinely remove unpermitted signs. He advised that Code Enforcement staff also remove the sign(s) from the public right-of-way in response to complaints. He explained that at the time of removal of a sign from the public right-of-way, staff will mark a sign with the date and location of the removal which are then stored at a designated city facility for potential retrieval. He reported that candidates and their representatives may contact Code Enforcement to coordinate the retrieval of signs. He noted that signs that are not City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 21 of 30 picked up during the campaign are stored until 30 days after the election before they are discarded. Deputy City Manager White provided a brief overview of penalty provisions for signs in a public right-of-way. He explained that the Municipal Code includes penalty provisions for violations of the ordinance prohibiting signs in the public right-of-way, including the potential joint civil liability of the person or entity owning the sign and the person or entity responsible for affixing a sign in the public right-of-way for the reasonable cost of removal and storage of the sign(s). He further explained that the Municipal Code also provides for the levy of a fine in an amount as prescribed by State law. He acknowledged that these penalty provisions are rarely enforced but remain on the books to dissuade and prevent any potential egregious violations of the ordinance. Deputy City Manager White reported that enforcement activities related to violations of the sign ordinance on private property are the responsibility of the City's Code Enforcement Division. He explained that enforcement efforts on private property are complaint -based, and staff follows the escalating enforcement protocols provided by the municipal code. He advised that in practice when a complaint is received, code enforcement staff will attempt to contact the property owner and/or property manager to ascertain whether the political signs were authorized by the property owner and determine whether the signs meet the size and location restrictions in the Municipal Code. He advised that if a violation is observed, staff will request that the signs be removed by the property owner/manager. He further advised that if a property owner/manager is not available, staff follows established procedures to notify the property owner of the required action to correct the violation. Deputy City Manager White reported that a review of Chapter 4.04.130 (Prohibition of Signs in Public Right -Of -Way), which was last updated in 1989, revealed some outdated terminology, including references to city departments and positions that no longer exist. He reported that the Municipal Code also provides for a reward system that could result in the payment of fifty ($50) dollars from the City to an individual who provides information resulting in the conviction of any person who violates the provisions contained in this section of the municipal code. He advised that future clean-up of this code section to update terminology and references, and potentially update out-of-date enforcement methods is warranted. Deputy City Manager White reported that staff also reviewed the municipal codes of several Southern California cities related to political sign regulations. He noted that overall, staff found that Anaheim's ordinance is similar to, and in line with, the regulatory framework and approach of a majority of cities in the region. He reported that no significant new tools or policies were identified as part of this review. Deputy City Manager White reported that effective enforcement requires candidate and community cooperation and awareness of political sign regulations. He explained that currently, prospective candidates receive an informational letter discussing political sign placement regulations from the Planning Director. He advised that the City would undertake efforts to educate residents, candidates, and campaigns about the rights and responsibilities regarding political signage through outreach and informational materials. He remarked that by adhering to the provisions of the Anaheim Municipal Code, the City can ensure that political signage continues to play a constructive role in the democratic process while preserving the beauty and orderliness of the City City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 22 of 30 Council Member Meeks expressed appreciation for the information. She noted that she learned new things about political signage. She reported that people blatantly do not comply with the regulations. She advised that as the former Public Works Director, she knew what was meant by the public right-of-way and how to stay in compliance with her signage. She explained that she requested the informational item to better understand what other agencies were doing. She inquired if the dais would like to have a discussion on the enforcement of signage. She expressed interest in making the process more equitable. She expressed support for providing more education for complying with the line of sight and other requirements. Mayor Aitken inquired if Independent Expenditures (IEs) or committees are required to acknowledge that they have received a copy of the regulations. City Clerk Bass responded that she provides information to candidates but not to IEs or committees. Mayor Aitken inquired if the City proactively reaches out to the companies that provide political signage and or major political parties in the county to advise them of the rules or to offer to host staff from Code Enforcement to explain the regulations. Deputy City Manager White reported that staff has not as a past practice. Assistant to the City Manager Brittney Malenofski advised staff will reach out to companies who post signs promoting businesses and services that are out of compliance if they have good contact information, staff will contact the companies, remove all the signs, and issue a notice of violation. She added for political signs, she confirmed staff does not reach out. Council Member Rubalcava inquired about the policy for political signs that are placed on stop signs that do not have the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) required information on them. Deputy City Manager White reported that anything would be removed from the public right-of-way regardless of whether it had FPPC-required information. Council Member Rubalcava inquired if there are City policies that nudge people to comply if there is an FPPC rule violation. City Attorney Fabela reported that there is no infrastructure for the City to follow up on potential FPPC rule violations. He noted that individuals can make complaints directly to the FPPC. Council Member Rubalcava remarked that it would be worthwhile for the City to provide contact information for the FPPC in its political sign regulation materials. Council Member Meeks inquired if there are restrictions for removing non -political signs from the public right-of-way such as a garage sale sign. Assistant to the City Manager Malenofski reported that the Municipal Code designates City staff as those who can place and remove signs in the public right-of-way. She noted that it does not specifically state that a resident cannot remove the sign. Council Member Meeks inquired about restrictions on political signs. Assistant to the City Manager Malenofski explained that it falls under the same portable sign code. Council Member Meeks inquired if there are additional penalties for repeat offenders. Deputy City Manager White explained that those provisions are in the books but are not regularly enforced but noted that it can be difficult to prove who owns the sign. He explained that the political signage happens in a short season and there are practical challenges for effective enforcement. Council Member Meeks recommended that staff update the Municipal Code, review the penalties, and return to the City Council with recommended enforcement and education changes. She noted she would like to see local candidates and committees be made aware of the regulations. She emphasized that education is a key piece to compliance. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 23 of 30 Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz recommended making it easier for residents to submit their complaints during the political season perhaps with something on the City's website. Council Member Leon expressed support for additional education for candidates but is opposed to more code enforcement staff for the short political season. He noted it is not the best use of City resources. Council Member Diaz agreed with Council Member Leon's comments and expressed support for education. He agreed that code enforcement should not be used for this purpose. He noted he does not want to be accused of political persecution. Deputy City Manager White explained that there may be a way to have a multiplier effect by just reminding and educating the City's field staff on their authorization on what they can and cannot remove regarding political signs. Mayor Aitken inquired which other City departments are empowered to remove political signs. Deputy City Manager White explained that all City employees are empowered to do so but in practice it is primarily Utilities, Public Works, along with the Parks Department removing signs. Mayor Aitken agreed that educating City staff would be helpful. Informational item; no formal action taken by the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: C220 23. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CLASS 1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO.2023-00011 PROJECT LOCATION: The approximately 0.81-acre property is located at 2125 - 2129 South Harbor Boulevard, approximately 300 feet south of Orangewood Avenue. REQUEST: The applicant requests a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to permit off -site sales of alcoholic beverages in an existing retail sales -general use that is incidental to and integrated with The Carriage Inn motel, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval requiring a restrictive covenant on the property, and approval of an administrative adjustment for a 5% reduction in Code -required parking spaces. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether to find and determine that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2 (c) and 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval, and an administrative adjustment for a 5% reduction in Code -required parking and making certain findings in connection therewith (PC2024- 002). VOTE: 7-0 (Chairperson Kring and Commissioners Henninger, Castro, Lieberman, Perez, Tran-Martin, and Walker voted yes). (Planning Commission meeting of January 17, 2024) Appealed by: Talab Ibrahim. [Continued from the Council meetings of February 27, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 32 and March 26, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 16; public comment period closed on February 27, 2024]. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 24 of 30 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM denying the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision and approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval, and an administrative adjustment for a reduction in code -required parking and making certain findings in connection therewith (Development Application No. 2023-00011) (2125-2129 South Harbor Boulevard) [includes determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2 (c) and 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations]. Deputy City Manager White reported that this item was originally presented to the City Council at the February 27th meeting on an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to approve entitlements to permit off -site sales of alcoholic beverages in an existing retail use at The Carriage Inn Motel. Deputy City Manager White reported that during the public comment period, the appellant, Talab Ibrahim, stated that the information presented concerning the number of rooms at The Carriage Inn Motel was incorrect. He advised that the City Council subsequently continued the item to allow staff time for additional research and site investigations. He noted that City staff verified that the number of existing motel rooms is 67 rooms which conflicts with the original entitlement of 51 rooms approved for the property. Deputy City Manager White reiterated the project is located at 2125 - 2129 South Harbor Boulevard. He added the property includes the motel, a freestanding accessory commercial building occupied by Adventure Land, and associated parking. He reported that eleven (11) of the rooms were originally approved as 2-bedroom suites located across the 3 floors. He added each bedroom was designed to include a dedicated bedroom, sleeping area, and included an internal connection between the two rooms. He advised that each suite counted as one room for purposes of required parking. He explained that the approved building plans identify a single flat panel exterior door and two windows for each two -bedroom suite. He reported that a second exterior door was added to provide a direct connection to the exterior common hallway which occurred for each of the suites increasing the room count by 11. He noted that this modification likely occurred in the 1990s or early 2000s. He noted the increase was not by construction but rather adding exterior doors to the hallways. Deputy City Manager White reported that the other five rooms came from the conversions of portions of the manager and owner's units as well as storage areas. He reported that the Planning Commission when approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2725, added the condition that outside access to the manager and owner's units be eliminated. He advised that the original floor plan for the manager's unit directly below the first floor also complied with the condition of approval at the time of construction but has since been modified along with several storage areas. Lastly, he reported that a permit for accessibility upgrades to the site was approved in 2015. He noted that other than a re -roof permit in 2012, this was the first permit for work on the motel since the original construction in 1986. Deputy City Manager White explained that due to an increase in parking stall width requirements to meet the accessibility code, it was determined that the site could accommodate 41 stalls after eliminating stalls that were previously striped in the drive aisles and required backup areas. He advised that recently, some of the non -Code compliant stalls have been City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 25 of 30 added back to the site, however, as determined by the Parking Study conducted for the project, peak demand for on -site uses is 38 spaces. Deputy City Manager White reported that the property owner, who is also the owner of The Carriage Inn Motel, has agreed to reduce the number of motel rooms to 51 rooms, consistent with the originally permitted number of rooms, and remedy the work that has been completed without the benefit of City permits. He advised that staff recommends two additional conditions to be added to the project. He reported that Condition No. 30 requires the property to become compliant within 180 days and Condition No. 31 restricts the commencement of the sale of alcohol until the property is returned to 51 rooms with a Code -compliant parking lot. Deputy City Manager White reported that the Planning Commission determined that all the required findings could be made and approved the project with conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Department and the Anaheim Police Department. He advised that the additional recommended conditions of approval in the revised Council resolution will ensure that the property owner conducts the required restoration of the motel back to the originally approved condition within a timely manner and requires that the sale of alcohol shall not commence until that work is completed. He reported that staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Planning Commission approving the project with the findings included in the staff report and draft revised resolution. DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz noted that at the February 27th City Council meeting there were allegations that there were more rooms in operation than originally permitted, which turned out to be correct. He explained that Condition Nos. 30 and 31 require that the owner restore the property to 51 units to be able to sell alcohol. MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.. 2024-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM denying the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision and approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval, and an administrative adjustment for a reduction in code -required parking and making certain findings in connection therewith (Development Application No. 2023-00011) (2125-2129 South Harbor Boulevard) [includes determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2 (c) and 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations], seconded by Council Member Meeks. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz recommended having the property go back to what is permitted, check on that work, and then have them come back for the license. Deputy City Manager White explained that would be the prerogative of the City Council to proceed with that. He explained that the process would be to deny the request and have the applicant reapply. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz confirmed that is how she would prefer the applicant proceed. Mayor Aitken inquired if the current property owner is a long-standing property owner. Deputy City Manager White explained that this was a new property owner who was not aware of the work that was done. He explained that the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) received reflects the 61 rooms accurately so TOT was properly received during this time. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 26 of 30 Mayor Aitken agreed that there was no nefarious activity on behalf of the property owner and simply an oversight by the City. She also agreed that the second modification should be very thoughtfully withheld by the Planning Department until the work has been deemed completed by City staff. She expressed hesitancy about making the applicant restart the process because that would add to the City staffs time and cost. Council Member Rubalcava requested that staff explain the policy for liquor stores within a certain mile radius and how many are within the area of the requested location. Senior Planner Amanda Lauffer reported that the number of licenses is managed through the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Department and advised that the City code does not have a restriction on the number of licenses or a separation between those but is based on population in the census tract. He advised that this census tract would be allowed to have two off -site licenses and there would be four with this license. Council Member Rubalcava inquired about what would be needed for the City to approve the fourth license. Senior Planner Lauffer advised that the City would have to approve the public convenience or necessity. Council Member Rubalcava requested that staff explain the demographics of this community. She commented that the liquor store is likely relying on the surrounding community for business. Deputy City Manager White advised that he does not have community demographic data. He reported that the property owner has conveyed to the City that this is being marketed to the tourist community within the resort area and based on the other products that they sell. He agreed these items would be available to area residents. He reported that there are multi -family residential areas immediately to the west of the property along with single-family neighborhoods. Council Member Rubalcava commented that she is not in favor of adding liquor stores to communities that are already struggling, especially in areas that exceed State -recommended licensing. She requested Police Chief Armendariz to explain why APD approved the additional license. Police Chief Armendariz reported that APD's job is not to provide approvals but to assess and provide recommendations based on the laws. He noted that APD provided additional safety recommendations as conditions of approval. He advised they look at the Reporting District and the number of alcohol sales in the area. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Police Chief Armendariz reported that the average response time for a Priority 3 including a disorderly conduct complaint is 30 to 40 minutes. Council Member Rubalcava advised that she will be maintaining her vote of no on the item because she does not feel it is good for residents of the City who live in impacted communities. In response to Council Member Meeks, Deputy Director of Planning and Building Heather Allen explained that based on the current code requirements the parking for the site is 46 spaces based on 51 rooms and the accessory commercial. She noted the site can accommodate 41 currently sized spaces without spots that are blocking circulation. She noted for the Administrative Adjustment, a parking study was conducted. She noted during peak demand there was a need for 38 spaces. She advised that the condition to restore the parking to this plan which is the approved plan of 2015 will get them to 41 spaces. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 27 of 30 Council Member Meeks inquired if the 46 parking spaces were a requirement when the property was built or based on current requirements. Deputy Director Allen explained that it is based on current requirements. She advised that when the property was built with the variance that was authorized it was 47 parking spaces but based on today's code, they could have 38 but will be utilizing 41. Council Member Meeks expressed concern about the unapproved changes on the site but is willing to not admonish the current owner if it was recently purchased. She expressed concern about the operation and offered a friendly amendment to add a condition that the City inspect the property in two or three years to verify it is being operated in compliance. Council Member Diaz requested clarification from Council Member Meeks if she would recommend two years or three years. Council Member Meeks confirmed three years. AMENDED MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM denying the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision and approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval, and an administrative adjustment for a reduction in code -required parking and making certain findings in connection therewith (Development Application No. 2023-00011) (2125-2129 South Harbor Boulevard) [includes determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2 (c) and 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations], including a condition of approval to inspect the property in three years to ensure compliance, seconded by Council Member Meeks. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon agreed with Council Member Rubalcava's comment and noted that he would be voting no. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz requested clarification on the parking determination. Deputy Director Allen explained that with the original approval, a parking variance established the 47 parking spaces. She advised that the current site plan was from 2015 when the current owner obtained permits to complete Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades. She noted as part of the current application there was a condition on the original project that limited the use of the commercial building to a wig store. She explained that the condition supported the granting of the variance. She further explained that by eliminating that condition, the variance was replaced with what is now on the books as an Administrative Adjustment which allows for a deviation of up to 20% if supported by a study. She noted that the site can support 41 instead of the required 46. She explained that the code requirements have changed over time and the parking for the free-standing store is an accessory retail use which has a smaller parking requirement than a retail store. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz requested confirmation that according to the census tract, this area should only have two liquor stores and this will be the fourth. Deputy City Manager White explained that ABC law only states that the City needs to act on a public necessity and convenience finding. He advised that it is not a prohibition but an additional layer of review. Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz agreed with Council Member Rubalcava and Council Member Leon and noted that she does not think the public needs more convenience in purchasing alcohol in that area so she will be voting no. City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 28 of 30 Council Member Rubalcava requested clarification that voting no means not supporting the denial of the appeal. City Attorney Fabela confirmed that would be correct. Mayor Aitken interjected that if the City Council agrees with the recommendation, then they should vote yes. MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM denying the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision and approving a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2725 to remove a condition of approval, and an administrative adjustment for a reduction in code -required parking and making certain findings in connection therewith (Development Application No. 2023-00011) (2125-2129 South Harbor Boulevard) [includes determination that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2 (c) and 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations] including the condition of approval to inspect the property in three years to ensure compliance, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-3 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Diaz, Faessel, and Meeks; NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz and Council Members Leon and Rubalcava). Motion carried. Pilo 24. Public hearing to consider the proposed vacation/abandonment of Short Street right-of- AGR-14718 way lying northwest of Kellogg Drive southeast of the City boundary and abutting 5055 Short Street (Abandonment No. ABA 2023-00425). RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a segment of Short Street right-of-way lying northwest of Kellogg Drive southeast of the city boundary and abutting 5055 Short Street (Abandonment No. ABA 2023-00425). Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dunbar Holdings Placentia, LLC (Buyer) for the sale of excess right-of-way from the City to buyer; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and all necessary documents, including escrow documents required to close escrow; authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed; authorize the City Clerk to hold the recordation of the Resolution and Quitclaim Deed until authorized to record (total compensation of $27,700 payable to the City of Anaheim for the excess street right-of-way). Public Works Director Rudy Emami reported that on November 28, 2016, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a request to rezone the buyer's property located at 5055 East Short Street from the "T" Transition Zone to the "RS-3" Single Family Residential Zone and approved a parcel map to subdivide the property into four single-family residences lots. He advised that subsequently, the City Council introduced an Ordinance finalizing Reclassification No. 2014-00275, rezoning the buyer's property. He explained that as a condition of approval for Parcel Map 2014-176 and before filling the map in the Office of the Orange County Recorder, the buyer was required to apply for an abandonment of this segment of Short Street, subject to City Council approval, to assemble it with the buyers abutting property. Director Emami reported that this segment of Short Street proposed for abandonment is an unimproved right-of-way lying outside the ultimate. He explained that if vacated, the City would reserve a public utility easement over the entirety of the segment of Short Street right-of-way for City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 29 of 30 the continuity of existing public easements lying within the buyer's abutting property. He advised that based on the foregoing, City staff has determined the right-of-way under consideration for abandonment is therefore considered to be excess right-of-way, unnecessary for present or prospective public street use within the contemplations of Sections 8324 (b) of the Streets and Highways Code. Director Emami reported that an appraisal of the segment of Short Street was conducted by Sharon A. Hennessey, MAI, a duly authorized appraiser retained by the City. He reported the buyer will compensate the City fair market value of the excess street right-of-way for $27,700.00. He noted that at the close of escrow, the payment will be deposited into the City's General Fund. At 8:51 p.m., Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing. Marc Herbert expressed concern that we can always do better with the public hearing process and noted that the City can do better with public engagement. He presented a video on City Council behavior during public comments. He noted that there is an echo and will wait until the issue is corrected to continue. City Attorney Fabela interjected that the City Council could hear Mr. Herbert and nothing was preventing him from continuing with his comments. Stephanie Mercadante noted that the City paid for and provided the appraisal for the item but Disneyland paid and provided the appraisal for the Disneyland Forward project. She inquired about the actual policy on appraisals and encouraged the City to have consistent policies on the appraisals. Wuodarek reported that he studied land law at the University of London. He expressed his belief that it is too early to approve a vacation of public land because the land is very vital and should be utilized for its intended purposes. He encouraged the City Council to vote no on the item. At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing. Council Member Meeks moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a segment of Short Street right-of-way lying northwest of Kellogg Drive southeast of the city boundary and abutting 5055 Short Street (Abandonment No. ABA 2023-00425) and approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dunbar Holdings Placentia, LLC (Buyer) for the sale of excess right-of-way from the City to buyer; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and all necessary documents, including escrow documents required to close escrow; authorize the Mayor to execute the Quitclaim Deed; authorize the City Clerk to hold the recordation of the Resolution and Quitclaim Deed until authorized to record (total compensation of $27,700 payable to the City of Anaheim for the excess street right-of-way), seconded by Council Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela announced that for Closed Session Item No. 1, the City Council voted 7-0 to appeal the judgment issued in the case of Grandma's House of Hope versus the City of Anaheim. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-acienda items): None City Council Minutes of May 7, 2024 Page 30 of 30 COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Mayor Aitken noted that Council Member Rubalcava requested to agendize a recognition for the End of Watch Ride. Council Member Leon requested to agendize a recognition of the Gilbert High School Sports Intervention Program and a request to reschedule the August 6, 2024 City Council meeting to August 13, 2024. Council Member Faessel requested to agendize a recognition for District 5 resident Maryanne Rogers' Centennial Birthday on July 27, 2024. Council Member Rubalcava requested to agendize an update on the Hotel Worker Protection Ordinance regarding implementation and compliance, and a discussion on stronger eviction policies regarding no cause evictions, no cause eviction during school years for families with children, longer notification periods, relocation fees, and the return of security deposits. Council Member Meeks requested a Proclamation for Toastmasters International Week and centennial celebration in August of this year. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:05 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council in memory of Diann Marsh, Michael Thomas Reynolds, Wilma Ellen Ast, Ana Monterrosa, and Anna Piercy. Respe tfully submitted, Th resa ass, C M C City Clerk Susana Barrios From: Stephanie Burglin Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:49 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] City Council Meeting (May 07, 2024) - Item 3 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 afternoon, While I appreciate the opportunity for Public Comments at these Hearings and City Council meetings, it is clear that this Council does not give them any weight. At the April 16 vote, Anaheim residents were denied adequate time to share their views. Despite promises by the Council and legal obligation, the two separate Public Hearings were combined into one. This reduced by half the time permitted to speak about street abandonments and the Disneyland Forward project. Review of the Public Comments portion of the meeting shows numerous residents running out of time prior to completing their thoughts. Moreover, some Anaheim residents opposed to the project and to the closure of Magic Way were denied a reasonable opportunity to speak altogether. The City of Anaheim deviated from its past practices and made it physically impossible for some to retain their places in line to speak during Public Comments. This included, but was not limited to, failing to reserve seating for residents within the Public Notice area, failing to collect Speaker Cards thereby forcing residents to stand in line for hours, and failing to provide accommodations for those with mobility issues. During the hearing, testimony from those opposed to the project was not fairly considered. It was wholly disregarded or, in the case of the resident complaint regarding Deputy City Manager Ted White offering misinformation to the public, dismissed without further examination. For the record, the City is still peddling this misinformation on public sites, intentionally misleading Anaheim residents about Disneyland Forward plans and the closure of Magic Way. Mayor Aitken, your actions on April 16 were unconscionable for a public servant. While one of your constituents was imploring you for support and understanding, you quite literally laughed as you ignored her. Upon the release of the JL Report, you stated, quote: "But now that the report has been concluded and we have an outside source that has looked at us and has documented all of these wrongdoings, I think it is time to look at our election system because the biggest losers in all of this are the people... We're diluting our own residents' vote and our own residents' voices by allowing these actions and lobbyists and these PACs and [independent expenditures] to just go unfettered." Do you see the role you have recently played in diluting your residents' votes and voices? You, as Mayor, led the City Council in suppressing constituent speech. You, along with the other members of the City Council, accepted and adopted all Disneyland Forward -provided studies as being true and accurate. Independent appraisals/studies were not ordered or completed by the City of Anaheim for verification of information, in violation of City Policy (Council Policy 5.5). There is evidence that the City of Anaheim may have engaged in ex parte communication with the applicant. Did you not run on a platform of transparency? The Anaheim City Council was willfully and grossly negligent in their respective duties during the April 16th vote. You acted as uninformed decision -makers, and failed in your duties to fairly represent the people of Anaheim. It is my sincere hope that you rectify this tonight. Sincerely, Stephanie Mercadante Susana Barrios From: Nadia Martinez Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:21:39 PM To: Ashleigh Aitken <AAitken@anaheim.net>; Natalie Rubalcava <NRubalcava@anaheim.net>; Natalie Meeks <NMeeks@anaheim.net>; Carlos A. Leon <CLeon@anaheim.net>; Jose Diaz <JoDiaz@anaheim.net>; Norma C. Kurtz <NKurtz@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net> Cc: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Please pause- vote "not yet" Some people who received this message 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. Good evening. I urge you please reconsider. If you all vote "not today," Disney has to reconsider their contributions, specifically for housing. Please consider the poverty Disney will create in our City. See the disturbing statistics from Disney as an employer linked below. Make them come back to the negotiation table and include ongoing contributions for affordable housing given that this project will significantly increase the need for the already woefully low supply of affordable units since they do not pay living wages to the large majority of their staff. Please pause and make it so that the people who work here can live here, including Disney staff. Working for the Mouse A Survey of Disneyland Resort Employees .ZWWO ECONOMIC u,b, a UEPI Pony m,n�om ert-disneyland-final2 1 Disneyland Resort is one of the most N%cll-kncmvn, popular, and iconic theme parks in the world.' Disneyland Resort's best-knov%,n characters and attractions are woven into America's national cliltnre and rccogriaiz.ed and celebrated around the world. In 2016, 27.2 million pcoplc N•isitcd the Anaahcim, Catifornia theme park. It generated over $3 billion in rc�vnucs for the Wilt Disncti, Compan\ . Walt Disney is often quoted as s,mnu "You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality. " The Walt Disney Company promotes Disneyland Resort as the "happiest place on earth," but for many of the approximately 30,000 people who work there,' it is not the happiest place to work. Disneyland employees report high instances of homelessness, food insecurity, ever -shifting work schedules, extra -long commutes, anal lo\\ ,�.iges. %Vhile there is national attention on the minimum wage and have bell uct:c,_ LJ ]C ,11 efforts to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, more than -X3 `, of Disnc\ hied workers earn less than $15 an hour. Notwithstanding their econoinic h uLiships, more than three-quarters (80`/) of employees say they are "proud of the work I do at the Disneyland Resort." Despite steep increases in the cost of housing and other necessities, Disneyland workers have suffered steady pay cuts and continue to struggle to make ends meet. • The average hourly wage for Disneyland Resort workers in real dollars dropped 15% from 2000 to 2017, from $15.80 to $13.36. • Almost three-quarters (73',',,) say that they do not earn enough money to cover basic expenses c%"cry month_ Disneyland employees worry about keeping a roof over their heads. • Over half (56%) of Disneyland Resort employees report concerns about being evicted from their homes or apartments. • More than one out of ten (11%) Disneyland Resort employees — including 13% of employees with young children — report having been homeless — or not having a place of their own place to sleep — in the past two years. • Over half (52%) of workers who rent their housing are overcrowded - squeezing too many family members, roommates or even multiple families into a unit that is too small to acconaimodate the number of occupants. Many Disneyland workers do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. • More than two-thirds (6$%) of Disneyland Resort workers are food insecure_ • Three-quarters (70" f,) of Disneyland Resort employees with children under 18 are food insecure. Disneyland employees often struggle with erratic work schedules. r Only 28% of Disneyland Resort erttl)10VL'eti rc°port h 3the Sallie schedule every week. R More than half (59%) of Disncyl,ind RCe 0s t of Young children say that their SC11Cd11lc•s at tlit' park m.Ikr it difti, ult to care for their funilics and chil(Iren. • 64'X, of employees report that "the ,rheduling ttfin%- work at the l )isnevland Resort makes it diffICUlt to find a second job. Disneyland parents are among the most negatively impacted by the resort's policies. • Aniong I)isnevland Resort cniplovices xvith children who pay for child care, 80','o say they c:unnot make ends ineet at the end of the month. 79% arc• food insecure, and ,tiny that they are unlikely to be able to pay for housin- that month. Many Disneyland workers can't afford healthcare or dental coverage. 43% of employees report that in the past year they needed, but could not at ord, dental care. • 3 7'%, of parents with young children said that in the past year there were nines when they needed prescription medicine but could not afford it. • 30";, of employees mrolled in the Disneyland Resort's health insurance plan report that tlicy have to lave up other necessities to pay the 1))onthly preitmims. Most Disneyland workers are mature adults and the job is their career and their livelihood. • 59" +,`.'4, of workers are 30 to 54 years old and 18% are 55 and older. • The job at Iisneyland is the printan source of income for 91% of workers, but full-tinic employment is provided to only 54% of workers. Many Disneyland workers live in outlying communities in order to find housing they can afford. • 3l "r', of llisneyland workers spend one or more hours commuting to work compared to only 4 of the total workforce in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. • 4'.' , of -kr,orkcrs hati-c mos-ecl withiit the past two )'ears. 3 Disneyland Workers Experiencing Homelessness Anyone who lives in or has just visited southern California has witnessed the region's profound homelessness crisis. The region has the largest homeless population of any metropolitan area in the county. In 2016, Los Angeles and Orange counties accounted for 9% of all homeless individuals in the United States, even though they account for only 4% of the total population." Low wages together with high housing costs account for much of this tragedy. Unfortunately, a significant number of Disneyland Resort employees fall into this category. More than one out of ten (11%) Disneyland Resort employees report having been homeless — or did not have their own place to live or sleep — in the prcvious t,vo years. Close to half (44%) of employees who have been homeless have been working for Disneyland Resort for at least four years. Among full-time employees, 11% were in this precarious situation compared with 12% of part-time employees, as shown in Exhibit 45. As a noticed resident, please reconsider the terms and ask for ongoing contributions to the Anaheim Housing Trust Fund. Thank you, Jordan Matthews District 4 Resident 4 Susana Barrios From: Abigail Homerding <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:55 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Delay Your Vote on the Disneyland Forward Project 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. Anaheim City Council Anaheim City Council, I am writing to you as a concerned Orange County resident regarding the proposed Disneyland Forward Project. I am deeply troubled by the negative impacts that this project could have on our community and the speed with which the city is moving forward to adopt this project without proper community engagement The expansion of the Disneyland Resort, as outlined in the Disneyland Forward proposal, raises significant concerns about community displacement, traffic congestion, and strain on our public resources I urge you to postpone the vote and ensure a detailed, open process that carefully considers the Project's impact; encourages discussions between city officials, Disney, and the community members; and ensures that the community benefits associated with the project truly meet the proposed benefits are in line with the community's needs for greater affordable housing investments. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your thoughtful consideration and action on behalf of the city. Abigail Homerding San Clemente , California 92673 Susana Barrios From: adriana perez-rosas - Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 9:04 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneyland Forward 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 Council People: My name is Adriana Perez Rosas and I spoke last week at the City Council Meeting regarding Disneyland Forward; I spoke at the meeting and made my feelings very clear.about how I felt about the project, so we do not need to rehash this issue. You are welcome to view my participation at minute 5 with 14 seconds for your viewing pleasure and to think long and hard about this project which we categorically reject. What I want to address here is the egregious contempt and disrespect shown to the residents, homeowners, tax payers and PEOPLE of Anaheim. The Council kept the people of Anaheim outside of the public City of Anaheim building. They did not ensure that we all had seats, and that we were protected from the elements. The City of Anaheim, and the Council, did not ensure ADA adherence in support of the elderly and the disabled. That is just for starters. But was most violatory of all of our rights and freedoms as the people of Anaheim, is that you offensively and disrespectfully PACKED THE HOUSE with pro -Disneyland Forward advocates, who were NOT residents of Anaheim and who had a vested interest; that is, they were not impacted directly, unlike me, by this behemoth that you are contemplating. The pro Disneyland Forward people were hotel owners, restaurant owners, employees of Disneyland, Electrical and Construction industry union members, and a variety of other characters who had nefarious and corrupt interest in this project. I demand that another meeting regarding this issue take place, wherein you show us the proper respect and prove to us that you are indeed PUBLIC SERVANTS, who are here to serve, pardon the redundancy, the PUBLIC. And prove, unlike what you showed in last week's council meeting, that you are not, in fact, corrupt employees of Disneyland, who respond, not to the PEOPLE of Anaheim, but rather, act as the servants, indentured servants, or corrupt and dirty politicians, who are at the beck and call, of a multi billion dollar conglomerate; Disneyland. Further, the woman who represents our District, District 4, whose name I would rather forget, walked out duringvarious interventions, showing disrespect, contempt and vomit -inducing arrogance, She does NOT represent our district; that is, she does not represent our people, our neighborhood, our values, or our interests. Hopefully, she will begone when we next vote. Unless she uses the dirty campaign money that she purportedly received from Disneyland, through their "greasing of the palm" PAC, thereby proving the disgusting corruption and greed which she has been a party to. YOU WILL NOT DISPLACE US. Susana Barrios From: Hi Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 9:40 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Disneylandforward 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 council members, All of you should resign Susana Barrios From: Leslie Arita < noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org > Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:43 AM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Analysis of Disneyland as my Neighbor: 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. Anaheim City Council Anaheim City Council, To: Mayor Aitken and the Anaheim City Council, I am writing to you as a response to the Disneyland forward project. As a concerned resident of Anaheim. Regarding the proposed Disneyland Forward Project, I already am stressed over the trouble that comes with Disney being our neighbor. The negative impacts that this project would have on our community at the speed with which my city officials continue to be perpetrators is moving forward to adopt this project without proper community engagement. Again, emphasis on thee council members. The irony of Disney's targeted audience being children. Their foundational campaigns marketing love and light. As a corporation it is a terrible inconsiderate entity. It has taken its space in history due to the lack of disclosure. Neighbors like myself, are trying to use full rights of our voice. We are more involved than ever. We are present. The expansion of the Disneyland Resort, as outlined in the Disneyland Forward proposal, raises significant concerns about community displacement, traffic congestion, and strain on our public resources. Emphasizing TRAFFIC, and its known, studied symptom being POLLUTION. A CONSIDERATE INTERACTIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CITY ADMIN AND ITS RESIDENTS IS: postpone the vote and ensure a detailed, open process that carefully considers the Project's impact; encourages discussions between city officials, Disney, and the community members; and ensures that the community benefits associated with the project 1 truly meet the proposed benefits are in line with the community's needs for greater affordable housing investments. I look forward to your thoughtful consideration and action on behalf of our city. With intention for wellness, Leslie Arita Leslie Arita Anaheim , California 92806 Susana Barrios From: Jay Ungos <jay@sbdn.info> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:59 AM To: Elaine Thienprasiddhi; Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] re: Letter of Support for DISNEYLANDFORWARD I SBDN-Small Business Diversity Network Attachments: SBDN2024-DISNEYLANDFORWARDsurvey.csv; SBDN2024-LOS- DISNEYLANDFORWARD 4.25.pdf Some people who received this message don't often get email from jay@sbdn.info. 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 of Anaheim, Good morning. My name is Jay Ungos, president of the Small Business Diversity Network and we are reaching out to let you know that we are in full support of DISNEYLANDFORWARD. Please find our attached letter of support. We ran a survey to our small business members and for those who participated in the survey an overwhelming majority of them are in favor and support DISNEYLANDFORWARD. (please find attached results). So on behalf of SBDN and its members we are in full support of DISNEYLANDFORWARD. Thanks again and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach me. Have a great day!! Q All the Best, SMA S BUSIP�ESS DIVERSITY NETWORK Jay Ungos President/Founder Mobile: Email: iay .sbdn.info Website www.sbdn.info Digital Business Card: 1 SCAN QR Code or Text "SBDN" to 866-756-7236 This e-mail may contain data that is confidential, proprietary or non-public personal information, as that term is defined in the Gramm -Leach -Bliley Act (collectively, Confidential Information). 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V E C E C N aN CD N VCU m W C df (6 UCO aO J m 6 N O ' MNU` C� ll U p LVWO X p3� mO C CI-Q N m e 6LL Ua I- O m Lz0LCL W U)U)HU) >x CL w 0 U) N N M O N CC O > N> "OYM p 2 N W O Tm c OT N E C W O .N E> cE Y 0 O JNm2m E (D LU L L O Y OC7 ON Z p 20 Q 2 O LLEM M6EJ C n 6 CO = C> n O N pNNO O 6 > S WE O' O E 6C E 6) Np LC C LU NE p N t6 0- J QCL, N N N N N N N Um(7UU N N N N N N N N N N NN N N N UU UUmmQW N N N N N N N N N CL N mYILZ2(/1Z N N N N N N N ZY N N O N 6) 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N N N N N N N a d' 7 7 7 N:!t 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N NNNQ :!t N 7 7 N O c0 N N O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N O N N N N N O N N 0000 0 0 0 N N N N N N N 7 0 N N N O N O O N N N N S B D N 04/25/2024 Anaheim Mayor Ashley Aitken Anaheim City Council Anaheim City Hall 200 South Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council, On behalf of the Small Business Diversity Network, we are writing you to give our full support for the DISNEYLANDFORWARD initiative. As a non-profit who is deeply invested in supporting the underserved small business community, we recognize the tremendous potential DISNEYLANDFORWARD has in creating a positive impact and fostering new opportunities for the small businesses in Anaheim. DISNEYLANDFORWARD represents a significant investment in the Anaheim community, with a minimum commitment of $1.9 billion over the next decade. This initiative not only promises to bring exciting new lands, attractions, and entertainment to the Disneyland Resort but also presents an invaluable opportunity for local businesses to expand and flourish. As advocates for the underserved small businesses, we understand the profound impact initiatives like DISNEYLANDFORWARD can have on creating economic opportunities and leveling the playing field for all entrepreneurs and small businesses in Anaheim. It's essential to understand that DISNEYLANDFORWARD isn'tjust about Disney - it's about supporting the entire ecosystem of small businesses that rely on tourism in Anaheim and beyond. By investing in the resort's expansion and development, Disney is also investing in the success of small businesses like those we represent, which provide goods and services to the park, visitors, and residents. The economic ripple effects of the Disneyland Resort extend far beyond Anaheim, benefitting countless small businesses across the state that contribute to the vibrancy of their communities. Furthermore, the Disneyland Resort's commitment to career training and job skill development for nearly 10,000 Anaheim residents yearly demonstrates its dedication to empowering communities and fostering long-term economic sustainability. By providing access to training and employment opportunities, Disney is helping to build a stronger, more resilient workforce that will benefit small businesses and communities. We urge the Anaheim City Council to support the DISNEYLANDFORWARD initiative. By embracing �4 this visionary project, you will affirm your commitment to economic growth, job creation, and community development, ensuring a brighter future for all small businesses in Anaheim and Orange County. Sincerely, Jay Ungos-President DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. f I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name (ZI C_ Zip 1 7�O Signature aw DisneyI r � -[,rn Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. 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Print Nan1'� r W -PR I ✓A Zip l k b o T P :f Signature DisneylanaVarw-avd Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward, DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name/%%1/d/�+L A6w/t �✓/�U,Y��Zip!Zi8o3 Signat Fq�,, r Yva rd Dear Mayor Aitken and City Counci, Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improveAr is flow and pedestrian safety in addition toll million towards park improvements, amenities, and .pbterstjally new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope4yt�i. will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print,14arne,_ �_4k�/Y __. Zip + �� Signature _ DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to, $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, ,nc. -)otentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name _4ur4 l� Y `�Q/ 1� �1l Zip —lL O 0,� Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print NdWe Ckiia u Lu Zi 2 Vo5 Sign�tui � DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name ! L�iL'� fir` anC�e2 Zip Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. ,_ 1VZr 4J /12 r G.0111 Print Name Zip Sigrl D isin e � ai,, ndiForward C4a,ar Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As z n Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and -)otentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. M Print Name / / ' �il�� Zip /MA �� Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve. traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8;milli6raftowards park improvements, amenities, anti potea j+ new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope -you will support DisneylandForward which will R directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name �CAnd ✓CA I { lVi� Zip Sigmature ._ 4 r NONE- ti lH DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flowa4nd pedestrian safety in addition to $8 mill4 hon�v`ark improvements, amenities, and potential w arks throughout Anaheim. I hope you, will support DisneylandForward which will directly ben fit r sdents and our city for generations to come. ��I `S i O �% ` Print Name _ J D Zip / � b Signature NO=- Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Nam Signature 7 DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 milli, arils park improvements, amenities, and potentially:n*w parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you Mil support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. =r Print Name��y�t�r� Zip `d l Signature RNEEE_ DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print N s signatL r e DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward, DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8#960 new construction jobs 4584 new jobs during operation $202 minion in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Narr,' Zip?2s Signati-romm-_ D) Is' nQand For Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towaKds paA improvements, amenities, and potentially new parrs throughout Anaheim. I hope you will su`pperiJ., neylandForward which will c ` directly benefit'residents and our city for generations to come. // W LPrint Name �V�t qU� Zip fag Signature Disneyiand'Forwsrei Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new. parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefitAsidents and our city for generations to come. Print Name M�b4 Zip Signature Signature DisneylandFoviyuaFfd, Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will supportylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name "'V �+" —Zip Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse she City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 90 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name Signature Tim �sneY 1 ndForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 t't'1illicn in additional tax revenue r'or the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million j commitment to fund affordable housing projects in I Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylalidFoftard which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Nam Signature 7 DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8.r�iftn towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directlybenefit residents and our city for generations to come. Pr1rit- C Signatu DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, i urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name S�0 i Zip��Fd� Signatur — Disney�',I and Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward, DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: $,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. y Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name T�/11�1% %1`-� Zip Signature _EEEE_ Disneyia ne Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 miflian in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8,Milliop tgVards park improvements, amenities, !'J _ and po�rt_i11ew parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you, "N' A'support DisneylandForward which will directly,benef4t residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name M� axie_ l Zip I Z " S Signature.' Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and )_)otentially new parks throughout Anaheim. 1 hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directljr �)2nefit residents and our city for generations to come_ Print Name 4 } Zipi VA Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForkXIr ould contribute $85 million to improve traf ie flow,,�nd pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potenti;Wy new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you aw4111LIpport DisneylandForward which will directly benekfit;resfdents and our city for generatiorys to come. .A11L /�+Co a Print Name _ _ Zip Signature __ DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million: .y prds park improvements, amenities, and potentiafly new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Pr,n Sign Nam V Zip atur DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name v Zip 1 V J Signature Disneylan6, i1 Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name �ly� ZiO c 2,"__! Signature Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name 1 fr� �e'Z Zip n Signature Disneyland[ opwar Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million tovvys park improvements, amenities, and .potentiallyrn' w parks thrqughout Anaheim. I hope yoDisneylandForward which will directly benefit reside; ., s and our city for generations to come. Print Name � Zip Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come Print Name Signature �L Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandF©rwgrc would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially nQ�rv't ks throughout Anaheim, I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. print Name ZiP V¢p, Signature Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 81960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name L I � y��.d �' l �{ _as � y� lZip q�<xa, nv Signature EEEE_ j,b DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $S milliop towards park improvements, amenities, and potentiaffy'new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you-Iw4l support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print NanneR_t�,1 T. CCkZ�" V %� -ip Signature D is ney and Fovv-,;Ta Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve trafficflow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 milliorj. `yards park improvements, amenities, and potenfi# new parks throughout Anaheim. I hop`e*you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name Zi b Signature Disneyland"' t°ams Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support` DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. `N U/ Zipqaffl-,io Print Name Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name_ u — Zip I Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 81960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print -Name L � re M Zip 2�7 Signature 4 Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, x and potentially new p- rks throughout Anaheim. R a+ I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefiresiJnts and our city for generations y .':;'to come. ell Print Nam d ZiPew �- ✓� " 'rF3 0 Signature k2 DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City`s general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City`s history. 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According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 mflflon in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. i hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. AAd4,.,rr, .� �„ w Print Name � /�► w%h�� Zip Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. 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I hope you will supp'o 'CbisneylandForward which will directly bengfit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name Zi Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. 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According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition 4 to $8 million towardt park improvements, amenities, and potentially Qevrrs throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Prini Sign r Disr eyikanForward .4' Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. 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I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Sign DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: s,960 new construction jobs 4584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Pnnr Jame ;5 TF-V E 45a, Z i P _z 8 4 _9- DisneylandForward Gear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million tow; park improvements, amenities, and poteritia4ly na`�v)"arks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will Support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name Signature J D ey'� a r�i cTarward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. 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DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disnef p onward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. 'DAN1EL � �tjzY Gb L l Print Name _ ZI, ( Z?— V 5 Signature Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. j�f i S it r'�G � ve Z 7 Print Name C h _ Zip qZeGc— Signature Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. 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I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Namet1 -i- _ Zip F_ Signature Disneyland Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. 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According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 90 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million I commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name Signatur Disneyland r�crki Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, cileate thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flov� and pedestrian safety in addition L to $8 rnilliod4wards park improvements, amenities, and potentially pew parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name /Y)&ve' Y , 51*0 Zip g6v6 Signature �isneyl2, d1,-:;;orwarcI Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flopedestrian safety in addition to $8 million-,t_wa'rdi ark improvements, amenities, and potenCia w arks throughout Anaheim. I hope you wsll support DisneylandForward which will "* directly benefitdWents and our city for generations to come. a Prl f Wme Zip 6 �isneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in -he fiest 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name `A Zip Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone —the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition w to $8 milliogtq ard� park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name' % ZipG Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition y r to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. �� i Print fume _f ��31 Y' r Zip 1J, Signature Disneyla nd Forward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Couri,.6 Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Print Name r�f�/_S- Zip Sionoloro DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members. As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 million towards park improvements, amenities, and potentially new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Pant Name / V � -Zipz Signature DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,584 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 millj6N-.&vvards park improvements, amenities, and potentially,new parks throughout Anaheim. I hope you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit' residents and our city for generations to come_ Print Na Signatur Zip IM2— t DisneylandForward Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support DisneylandForward. DisneylandForward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this would include: 8,960 new construction jobs 4,554 new jobs during operation $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone DisneylandForward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone --- the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. DisneylandForward would contribute $85 million to improve trafficrflpw and pedestrian safety in addition to $8 millioriaOw;prds park improvements, amenities, and potentially'nery parks throughout Anaheim. I hr.-Pe you will support DisneylandForward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Lcrtn'� Gk Zip92 �01 Print Name signatur G Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Dulce Lara Anaheim, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Jeff Hall Anaheim, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Briana Foster Anaheim, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Kaitlin Elias Anaheim California Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:15:38 Pacific Daylight Time Subject: Fwd: Disneyland forward approval Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:23:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: Chris Marsh To: Andreasen, Serenity, Nocella, Carrie, Darnell, Karalee, Soto, Serene, Bachmann , Janice (Sindoni) CC: Hayley Hodges, Stella Vaso, Tom Ross This Message is From an External Sender Caution: Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Resident support ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Grace Young Date: Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 2:18PM Subject: Disneyland forward approval To: <publiccomment@anaheim.net> Cc: Chris Marsh To the Anaheim City council, I am writing to urge the Anaheim City Council to APPROVE the Disneyland Forward project. After reviewing multiple meetings and reading related materials, I believe the project will bring significant jobs and revenue to the city of Anaheim for the next few decades by: 1-helping to pay for Anaheim police/safety 2-helping to resolve homelessness in the City 3-making the resort area a continued world class entertainment venue attracting visitors from the US and international. 4-major selling point for convention groups to come to Anaheim 5-will help keep our property taxes and utilities much less expensive than neighboring cities. 6-maintain a beautiful landscaped and safe resort area for residents and visitors 7-will work to minimize traffic impacts by building additional parking structures, walkways and pedestrian bridges. I have been a resident of Anaheim for over 30 years, Disney has been a great neighbor. Thank you for your time and consideration. Grace Young Resident cit of Anaheim, 92802 I am not an employee of Disney S B D N 04/25/2024 Anaheim Mayor Ashley Aitken Anaheim City Council Anaheim City Hall 200 South Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council, On behalf of the Small Business Diversity Network, we are writing you to give our full support for the DISNEYLANDFORWARD initiative. As a non-profit who is deeply invested in supporting the underserved small business community, we recognize the tremendous potential DISNEYLANDFORWARD has in creating a positive impact and fostering new opportunities for the small businesses in Anaheim. DISNEYLANDFORWARD represents a significant investment in the Anaheim community, with a minimum commitment of $1.9 billion over the next decade. This initiative not only promises to bring exciting new lands, attractions, and entertainment to the Disneyland Resort but also presents an invaluable opportunity for local businesses to expand and flourish. As advocates for the underserved small businesses, we understand the profound impact initiatives like DISNEYLANDFORWARD can have on creating economic opportunities and leveling the playing field for all entrepreneurs and small businesses in Anaheim. It's essential to understand that DISNEYLANDFORWARD isn'tjust about Disney - it's about supporting the entire ecosystem of small businesses that rely on tourism in Anaheim and beyond. By investing in the resort's expansion and development, Disney is also investing in the success of small businesses like those we represent, which provide goods and services to the park, visitors, and residents. The economic ripple effects of the Disneyland Resort extend far beyond Anaheim, benefitting countless small businesses across the state that contribute to the vibrancy of their communities. Furthermore, the Disneyland Resort's commitment to career training and job skill development for nearly 10,000 Anaheim residents yearly demonstrates its dedication to empowering communities and fostering long-term economic sustainability. By providing access to training and employment opportunities, Disney is helping to build a stronger, more resilient workforce that will benefit small businesses and communities. We urge the Anaheim City Council to support the DISNEYLANDFORWARD initiative. By embracing �4 this visionary project, you will affirm your commitment to economic growth, job creation, and community development, ensuring a brighter future for all small businesses in Anaheim and Orange County. Sincerely, Jay Ungos-President Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Ana Collado Long Beach, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Angelica Ramirez San Diego, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Austin Chow Cerritos, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Colin Boyle Sacramento, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Diana Palatto Riverside, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Doug Hoover Hacienda Heights, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Kensuke Ishizaki Ontario, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Luis Garcia Lake Elsinore, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Ryan Schubert San Francisco, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Steven Leandres Modesto, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Arthur Travesio Aliso Viejo, California Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: As an Anaheim resident, I urge you to support Disneyland Forward. Disneyland Forward will pave the way for Disney to meaningfully invest in the community for decades, create thousands of jobs for local residents, and infuse the City's general fund with millions in additional tax revenue every year; with no public subsidy. According to experts, this includes: • 8,960 new construction jobs • 4,584 new jobs during operation • $202 million in additional tax revenue for the city in the first 10 years alone Disneyland Forward also contains a $30 million commitment to fund affordable housing projects in Anaheim within the first five years alone — the first and largest investment in affordable housing for a non-residential project in the City's history. Disneyland Forward would contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety throughout Anaheim — and pave the way for a long -desired pedestrian signal and crosswalk on Walnut Street, enhancing pedestrian access to Magic Way. I hope you will support Disneyland Forward which will directly benefit residents and our city for generations to come. Sincerely, Kelly McClenon Fullerton, California Anaheim Police Association 3156 E. La Palma Avenue, Ste. B I Anaheim, California 92806 Telephone: (714) 635-0272 April 15, 2024 Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and City Council Members Anaheim City Hall 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 Dear Mayor Aitken and City Council Members: On behalf of the Anaheim Police Association, we emphatically express our unwavering support for the DisneylandForward initiative, highlighting its paramount importance in ensuring public safetywithin our community. We wholeheartedly endorse Disneyland Forward for its potential to significantly enhance public safety and uplift the well-being of our residents. This groundbreaking project presents a unique opportunity to fortify our city by bolstering essential services, addressing crucial needs such as affordable housing, and fostering a sense of security for all. The projected $202 million in add itionaItax revenue over the first decade alone, stemming from DisneylandForward, carries immense promise in providing critical support forvital city services. These funds will play a pivotal role in empowering first responders to safeguard the well-being of both visitors and residents of Anaheim, reinforcing the foundation of public safety within our community. We strongly urge the Anaheim City Council to wholeheartedly approve the Disneyland Forward initiative, recognizing the myriad benefits it brings to our community, especially in terms of bolstering public safety and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Re ards, Jose Duran President Anaheim Police Association Susana Barrios From: Joseph Sanchez Sent: Monday, May 6, 2024 8:38 AM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public comment for may 7th meeting 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. Thank you for taking the time to read my comment, I just wanted to preface this with that I am a cast member and have been for over 10 years. I want to speak on how easy it is for Disney to get what they want, I understand that they've been working on this for a few years now but I find it oddly alarming and hypocritical that Disney is able to push their plan with almost zero resistance. Meanwhile, we cast members have to fight to get better contracts or go to court and make disney follow the law via measure L. I'm neither for or against disney forward, I just wanted to give some food for thought. Thank you, Joseph Sanchez Susana Barrios From: Stephanie Burglin - Sent: Monday, May 6, 2024 11:48 PM To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net>; Ashleigh Aitken <AAitken@anaheim.net>; Norma C. Kurtz <NKurtz@anaheim.net>; Jose Diaz <JoDiaz@anaheim.net>; Carlos A. Leon <CLeon@anaheim.net>; Natalie Rubalcava <NRubalcava@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Natalie Meeks <NMeeks@anaheim.net>; Nam Bartash <NBartash@anaheim.net>; Berenice Ballinas <BBallinas@anaheim.net>; Nadia Villafana <NVillafana@anaheim.net>; Kylie Allison <KAIlison@anaheim.net>; Maria Moreno <MMoreno@anaheim.net>; Valeria Sandoval <VSandoval@anaheim.net>; Cameron Wessel <CWessel@anaheim.net>; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Petition Against the Proposed Closure of Magic Way Some people who received this message 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. Good evening, As previously stated on the record, there are existing petitions opposing the closure of Magic Way. For your review and consideration ahead of tomorrow's meeting, as well as for the public record, the results of those petitions (through 05/06/2024) are attached here. Please note that the online petition remains open and is still gaining signatures. Sincerely, Stephanie Mercadate Anaheim Resident On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 2:44 PM Stephanie Burglin Good afternoon, wrote: Ahead of this evening's meeting, and because I have only received one confirmation of receipt to date, I am resending this packet to you all on behalf of the signatories. As previously stated on the record, there are existing petitions opposing the closure of Magic Way. For your review and consideration, as well as for the public record, the results of those petitions (through 04/12/2024) are attached here. Please note that the online petition remains open and is now at 524 signatures. Sincerely, Stephanie Mercadante Anaheim Resident On Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 7:02 PM Stephanie Burglin Good evening, wrote: As previously stated on the record, there are existing petitions opposing the closure of Magic Way. For your review and consideration, as well as for the public record, the results of those petitions are attached here. Additionally, I would like to request confirmation of receipt on your end. Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Stephanie Mercadante Anaheim Resident Submission of Signatures on Petition Opposing the Closure of Magic Way in DisneylandForward Expansion Project May 06, 2024 975 RESIDENTS OPPOSE MAGIC WAY CLOSURE For the past few months, efforts to circulate a petition in -person, and online, yielded 421 signatures in -person and 554 online, for a total of 975 opposing the closure of Magic Way, as proposed in the EIR 352 for the DisneylandForward expansion. The results of the in -person and online petitions are attached to this message as a PDF, and the online petition can be viewed, along with comments, at: https: //www. change. org/p/save-our-anahei m-streets-from-di sneylandforward-sign-thi s-petition. We are sure that Disney will submit some form of "community support" to counter this argument. We respectfully request that you look at the origins of that communication and compare participants with those opposing the action, to determine who best represents the views of your Anaheim constituents. All of the signatures on the hard -copy petition are Anaheim residents. Most signatures were collected within blocks of the Resort, and the last few pages were those who attended the Open House at DTCC on April 1 oth. The Open House attendees signed the petition on their way out of the event, after hearing the "outreach" of your professional staff and Disney's consultants. Contrast that with the support for Disney. Comments during the EIR review period, which ended October 30, 2023, were sent from literally around the world. Most comments were form -letters sent by clicking a button on Disney's website. The "community support" lacks any evidence that supporters were fully informed regarding the negative impacts the City Council appears ready to overlook with the approval of the Finding of Fact and Statement of Overriding Consideration. Ask yourselves which of these lists represents the voters who will remember this vote and hold you accountable for the impacts to our community. We respectfully request that you please enter this information into the Public Record regarding opposition to the City of Anaheim's abandonment and closure of Magic Way as proposed by DisneylandForward EIR 352, scheduled for possible discussion and reconsideration by the Anaheim City Council on May 07, 2024. USE OF TAXPAYER -FUNDED RESOURCES TO PROMOTE MISINFORMATION UPON WHICH THE PUBLIC AND/OR OFFICIALS MUST RELY FOR THE DECISION -MAKING PROCESS Our own City staff have used taxpayer -funded resources to put out promotional materials that blatantly misinform the people of Anaheim about the "benefits" of closing Magic Way. Promotional materials, including the City website invitation to the April loth Open House, continue to claim a benefit of not paying for maintenance of the street once it is closed. The maintenance of Magic Way is ALREADY AN OBLIGATION OF DISNEY! Magic Way, Clementine, and Street Hotel Circle are all well within the boundaries of the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, meaning that the property owner with frontage along the street pays for the upgraded maintenance of the landscaping, lighting, etc. for those streets. In each case of the streets being abandoned by Anaheim, they are already surrounded by, and maintenance funded by, Disney. City staff and City Council should have immediately known the claim of benefit to be false. The ARMD's budget and purpose are reviewed annually in an open meeting of the City Council (see June 2023 meeting for most recent discussion). A phone call with Rudy Emami and Ted White on Monday, April 8, 2024, confirmed this information, that maintenance for Magic Way and the other streets being considered for abandonment is covered by the ARMD. Additionally, Mr Emami was unable to find documentation that Magic Way had been repaved in known history, and he shared that a review of the condition of the street showed it would not require repair for many years. Yet, TWO DAYS later, at the April loth Open House, Ted White told another constituent the benefit of closing Magic Way was to relieve the public from the burden of maintaining the street. Disney's "public outreach" shared the closure of Magic Way as a "possibility" or "option," while claiming it was at the request of local residents. Disney has distributed materials to local residents continuing to present the closure of Magic Way as "optional." Yet, at the City Council workshop, City staff informed the Council that the closure of Magic Way was essential to Disney's plans. Disney misrepresented the closure of Magic Way as the request of local residents; Neither Disney nor the City of Anaheim have been able to produce evidence that local residents want Magic Way closed. Indeed, the street that is the focus for traffic calming requests is Walnut Street. Given that Disney claims "very few" drivers use Magic Way from Walnut Street, the closure of Magic Way is unlikely to alleviate traffic on Walnut Street. Ironically, it is Disney's delivery traffic on the southern end of Walnut Street that appears to cause much of the difficulty, as semi -trucks make multi -point turns that block the entire street in both directions in order to access the one delivery driveway used for the entire block of Disney services within the Walnut/Magic Way/Disneyland Drive/Katella block. That disruption will only become worse when the one driveway must also accept increased deliveries for a new theme park. NONE of this conflict was recorded in the recent EIR 352, or the Gibson Traffic studies. What is Disney's true purpose in throwing taxpayers off the street our bonds paid to relocate in Disney's last expansion? Disney admits they do not have a clear plan to develop the real estate around Magic Way. In fact, they are not building on the land at all, as they have agreed to maintain pedestrian access, access for emergency vehicles, and access for their own guests at the eastern end of the street to enter the parking structure. This land is not needed as the only way to squeeze in a new hotel, or other permanent, profitable use of benefit to Disney and the City of Anaheim. No, it appears there is a conflict point where pedestrian traffic has been crossing Magic Way at street level, mid -block, and not using the pedestrian bridge on the eastern end of Magic Way. It appears to be cheaper for Disney to buy the block and cut off local traffic than build another pedestrian bridge to keep their own patrons safe. So, the people of Anaheim are to have our commutes destroyed so Disney can save money? Who does our City Council really represent? Closure of Magic Way pushes local traffic into other residential areas not equipped for the additional vehicles; There is every reason to believe traffic will NOT tum onto Ball Road to access the freeway, as claimed in the Gibson traffic reports, but will instead remain on Walnut Street, north of Ball Road, to access the 5 freeway at Lincoln/Manchester. During the April loth Open House, Raphael Cobian entered a conversation on this subject with several residents and Gibson engineers. Cobian claimed that the presence of Betsy Ross Elementary School at the north end of Walnut Street acts as a deterrent to cut -through traffic, as the drop-off and pick-up times make navigating the roadway difficult. A) Does Mr. Cobian truly wish to go on record representing the City of Anaheim using school children as a traffic calming measure? B) Residents on Walnut Street do not agree with Mr. Cobian, as interviews with them reveal great difficulty in getting out of their driveways, due to cut -through traffic that they fear will get worse when Magic Way is closed. C) During that conversation, Mr. Cobian also claimed the City is already working with the residents of Walnut Street north of Ball Road, but one resident repeated that a traffic study by the city showed no evidence that traffic calming was required for the roadway, and the residents were left with the impression nothing would be done. If this is not true, Mr. Cobian needs to improve his public outreach abilities. Note that if residents' fears come true and the closure of Magic Way results in negative impacts to other residential areas, Disney will not be responsible for resolving the conflict, nor will Gibson Consulting. The people of Anaheim will be left to either fund mitigation measures or live with the impacts to quality of life. The Anaheim City Council has another chance to make the right decision on May 07th Allow the lives of your constituents to be interrupted, with unknown, unstudied consequences that Disney will not be accountable for after these agreements are signed. Or demand that the obvious deficiencies in these agreements be corrected before you move forward with the agreements. A small delay to work on behalf of those you represent does no harm to Disney, who admits they have no solid plan in place, and do not have construction crews on stand-by. Please do right by the people of Anaheim. Reconsider and reverse the decision of the April 16' vote and remove the Magic Way closure from discussion. Disney can build another bridge for their credit-card wielding patrons. Respectfully, Hard -copy signature collectors: Resident: Anaheim, CA 92802) Anaheim, CA 92802) aheim, CA 92802) The following pages include signatures from both our online petition and our physical petition. These counts are true and accurate through May 06, 2024. Additional signatures are still being collected, so this PDF will be updated at a future date to present comprehensive totals. For your reference, the next page shows the online petition, "Save Our Anaheim Streets from DisneylandForward! - Sign This Petition." This has been included so you can see exactly what was shared and what people voluntarily signed their respective names to. ` ! - b : - 49 - \\\\ \\ \\\\\ ) l2, - _ 7 }{t The next several pages contain the current signatures from the online petition. Name City State Postal Code Country Signed On Save Magic Way US 1/3/2024 Stephanie Mercadante Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/3/2024 Michael Price Orange CA 92867 US 1/3/2024 Georgia Price Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/3/2024 Jeanine Robbins Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/3/2024 Audrey Harcourt Garden Grove CA 92840 US 1/3/2024 Marylee Montano Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/3/2024 S. Y. Clevenger Los Angeles CA 90189 US 1/4/2024 Veronica Gonzalez Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/4/2024 Jeffrey Lynch Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/4/2024 Debra Basco Orange CA 92867 US 1/4/2024 Johanna Patlan Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/4/2024 Mercedes Van Wyk Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/4/2024 Jennifer Maddron Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/4/2024 Shawnna McClendon Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/4/2024 Lori Jones Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/4/2024 Marissa Corrales Orange CA 92869 US 1/4/2024 Diane Fussell Anaheim CA 92825 US 1/4/2024 Emma Martinez Orange CA 92865 US 1/4/2024 Veronica Sanchez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/4/2024 Richard Castillo Westminster CA 92683 US 1/4/2024 Kathy Cruz Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/4/2024 Haydee Berber Los Angeles CA 90003 US 1/4/2024 Dagmara Almand Sherman Oaks CA 91403 US 1/4/2024 Alvina Skipps Los Angeles CA 90003 US 1/4/2024 Angela Aziz Fountain Valley CA 92708 US 1/4/2024 Marina Chirco Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/4/2024 Roger Gresham Los Angeles CA 90047 US 1/4/2024 Cathy Duerr Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/4/2024 Berenice Torres Long Beach CA 90805 US 1/4/2024 Donald Tuleja Santa Ana CA 92704 US 1/4/2024 Francisco Rivera Martinez Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/4/2024 Teresa Kilbourne Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/4/2024 Steve White Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/4/2024 Sandra Abbruzzese Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/5/2024 Lisa McMath-Akers Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/5/2024 Kristen King Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/5/2024 Rhondee Rivera Santa Ana CA 92712 US 1/5/2024 Kat Bui Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/5/2024 Christine McKinney Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/5/2024 OC Vaulting Costa Mesa CA 92626 US 1/5/2024 Joe Chaikin Riverside CA 92503 US 1/5/2024 Robyn Brown Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/5/2024 Susan Stoltz Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/5/2024 Katherine Otts Ivenice 34285 US 1/5/2024 Walter Morales ICentreville 1 20121 US 1/5/2024 Antonio Leon Galloway 43119 US 1/5/2024 Kristina Nguyen Garden Grove CA 92840 US 1/5/2024 hyuncha Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/5/2024 Josh Standiford Lake Zurich 60047 US 1/5/2024 Vern Nelson Huntington Beach CA 92647 US 1/5/2024 jill angelichio charlotte 28204 US 1/5/2024 andreshernandez Brooklyn 11236 US 1/5/2024 Kerwin Duerr Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/5/2024 Anayeli Cruz -Sanchez Los Angeles 90096 US 1/5/2024 Jess Castro Corona CA 92879 US 1/6/2024 Adrian Garcia Reno 95823 US 1/6/2024 Jose Cortes Gonzales US 1/6/2024 Robert Hernandez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/6/2024 Leandro Vicente Chesterfield 23236 US 1/6/2024 Sarah Duerr Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/6/2024 Garrett hager Martinsville 24112 US 1/6/2024 Linda Lehnkering Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/6/2024 Hana Castillo Brookfield 53045 US 1/6/2024 Azael Galindo Greenville 75402 US 1/6/2024 Adam Kaluba Burleson 76028 US 1/6/2024 ROCHELLE TRENT Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/7/2024 Joseph Olsen Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/7/2024 Joali Rosario Haverhill 1830 US 1/7/2024 Alejandra Rodriguez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/7/2024 Charlene Velasquez Los Angeles CA 90059 US 1/7/2024 Michael robbins Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/7/2024 Fuck PETA durrrkolex 88888 US 1/7/2024 nae nae williams Caledonia 49316 US 1/7/2024 niyah darren Marietta 30008 US 1/7/2024 Jonah Martinez Garden Grove CA 92840 US 1/7/2024 Carmen Rios Miami 33139 US 1/8/2024 Rebecca Kovacs -Stein Buena Park CA 90620 US 1/8/2024 Olive Kirsh Cedar Park 78613 US 1/8/2024 Alana Preziosi Swedesboro 8085 US 1/8/2024 David Cobos Oxford 27565 US 1/8/2024 John Armstrong Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/8/2024 jackie anderson Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/8/2024 Mary Ahmadi Noor 10118 US 1/8/2024 Hawa K US 1/8/2024 Marilyn Hall Florence 85132 US 1/8/2024 garret gao Kirkland 98034 US 1/8/2024 Kenneth Warfield Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/8/2024 Jonathan Maddron Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/8/2024 Mark Daniels Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/8/2024 Deon La Boy Hominy 74035 US 1/8/2024 KATHY CHANCE Buena Park CA 90620 US 1/9/2024 Kenneth Evans IRockland IMA 1 23701 US 1/9/2024 Jay Wang Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/9/2024 DOROTHY FREDETTE Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/9/2024 Denise Barnes Cypress CA 92804 US 1/9/2024 Nicole Schnarrenberger Columbiana 44408 US 1/9/2024 Rose Marie Atwood Aberdeen SD 57401 US 1/9/2024 Julie Guthrie Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/9/2024 Linda Yasin Passaic 7055 US 1/9/2024 Isis Felton Philadelphia 19124 US 1/9/2024 Lydi-Ann Gitschlag Unityville 17774 US 1/9/2024 Joanne Abuqartoumy Huntington Beach CA 92648 US 1/9/2024 Aiyanna Brown Los Angeles 90059 US 1/9/2024 Lydia stelmar Lakewood CA 90713 US 1/9/2024 Jack MacDonald -Hilton Worcester 1609 US 1/9/2024 June Willis dallas 30157 US 1/10/2024 Angeles Arzate Marietta 30066 US 1/10/2024 Virginia Baptista Fresno CA 93722 US 1/10/2024 Marsela Kalbaj brooklyn 11221 US 1/10/2024 John Murdock Placentia CA 92870 US 1/10/2024 pat davis Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/10/2024 Lyn Jensen Carson CA 90745 US 1/10/2024 Sheetal Shah Anaheim CA 92808 US 1/11/2024 Vera Lewis Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/13/2024 Randall Lewis Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/13/2024 Oholiab Ermias Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/14/2024 Jennifer Reveles Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/15/2024 Tony Reveles Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/15/2024 Paula Villafuerte Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/15/2024 Gladys Mendoza Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/15/2024 Jenn Chapman Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/15/2024 My Tran Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/15/2024 Araceli Palacios Whittier CA 90604 US 1/15/2024 Jean -Paul Houlette Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/15/2024 Aidan Tran Tustin CA 92780 US 1/18/2024 Maritza Bermudez Fontana CA 92337 US 1/19/2024 ALMA PAREDES Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/22/2024 Maggie Romero Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/22/2024 Martin Barrios naheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Darrell Neft Costa Mesa CA 92626 US 1/22/2024 Gillian Rowe Garden Grove CA 92843 US 1/22/2024 Andrea Olivares Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Joseph Felix Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Jose Gomez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Nicholas Gumina Los Angeles CA 90039 US 1/22/2024 Jonathan Guerrero Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Katie Troup Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/22/2024 Caroline Betancourt jAnaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Elissa Saucedo jAnaheim I CA I 92806 US 11/22/2024 Sebastian Medina Garden Grove CA 92843 US 1/22/2024 Jason Vega Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/22/2024 Matthew Ramirez Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/22/2024 Elena Trujillo Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/22/2024 Sherwin Rodriguez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Brenda Chavez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Daisy Avalos Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Alkaid Ramirez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 George Menjivar Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Christian Oliva Christian oliva Glendale CA 91205 US 1/22/2024 Karissa Casas North Hollywood CA 91601 US 1/22/2024 Jorge Gomez Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/22/2024 Luis Estevez Oakland CA 94610 US 1/22/2024 Etzael Ochoa Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Zaira Arias Brea CA 92821 US 1/22/2024 Goliath Gaddy La Habra CA 90631 US 1/22/2024 Armando Robles Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Johanna Perez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Kevin Hobby Corona CA 92882 US 1/22/2024 Athenas Guerra Irvine CA 92617 US 1/22/2024 Anthony Elizondo Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/22/2024 Brenda Moron Santa Ana CA 92704 US 1/22/2024 Stephanie R Los Angeles CA 90004 US 1/22/2024 Faith Rodriguez Riverside CA 92506 US 1/22/2024 Laura Ponce Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/22/2024 Alexander Lee Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/22/2024 Wendy Kubiak Los Angeles CA 90023 US 1/22/2024 Indalecio Torres Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Cecilia Flores Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Saul Rivera Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/22/2024 Mauricio Villasenor Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/22/2024 Yaquelin Castro Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/22/2024 Angel Peralta Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/22/2024 Jazzie Jeff Orange CA 92865 US 1/22/2024 Anthony Ortiz Garden Grove CA 92840 US 1/23/2024 Samaa Flores Los Angeles CA 90059 US 1/23/2024 Nancy Nunez Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/23/2024 Anthony Briones Anaheim CA 92808 US 1/23/2024 Wendy Rojas Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/23/2024 Aimee Pereyra La puente CA 93013 US 1/23/2024 Cynthia Reynoso Fountain Valley CA 92708 US 1/23/2024 Xally Salgado US 1/23/2024 Rodolfo Aguilar Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 EberSanchez Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 Ailene Ortiz Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/23/2024 Monica Ramos jorange CA 92868 US 1/23/2024 Cristian Mosqueda jAnaheim I CA I 92804 US 1/23/2024 Andy Acosta Orange CA 92867 US 1/23/2024 Rya Jean Castillo Irvine CA 92620 US 1/23/2024 Amber Quijada Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/23/2024 Alejandra Perez Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/23/2024 Norma Mejia Los Angeles CA 90040 US 1/23/2024 Jasmine Hodges Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/23/2024 Karlee Cruz Riverside CA 92503 US 1/23/2024 Jersey Mackelrath Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/23/2024 Malique Guinn Los Angeles CA 90018 US 1/23/2024 Vanasa Bowden Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/23/2024 Andres Espinoza Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 Delora Wang Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 Bruce German Irvine CA 92618 US 1/23/2024 Priscilla Ward Anaheim CA 92807 US 1/23/2024 Richard Salazar Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/23/2024 Emily Fuentes Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/23/2024 Kathy Nguyen Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 Jazmin Guerrero Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/23/2024 Zulma Alvarez Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/23/2024 Alejandra Anguiano Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/23/2024 Alejandro Wences Oakland CA 94607 US 1/23/2024 William Schneider Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/23/2024 Metzli reyes San Diego CA 92114 US 1/23/2024 Cesar Rodriguez Garden Grove CA 92843 US 1/23/2024 Alissa Espiritu Garden Grove CA 92841 US 1/23/2024 MICHAELTREGONING Ottawa 61350 US 1/24/2024 Donna Ayala Anaheim CA 92805 US 1/24/2024 Jenna Crutchfield Denver CO 80237 US 1/24/2024 MB Kharrubi Aurora 80011 US 1/24/2024 Annette Martinez Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/24/2024 Pretche Bugaday Trece Martires City 1611 Philippines 1/24/2024 Ralph Orozco Los Angeles CA 90002 US 1/24/2024 jazmin martinez Anaheim CA 92804 US 1/24/2024 Joshua Curphey Peterborough PE7 US 1/24/2024 Monica Luarca Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/24/2024 Alaina Griffith Boulder 80304 US 1/24/2024 Kyra Withycombe Worthington 47471 US 1/25/2024 Edith Hartmann 92503 US 1/25/2024 Gryphin Plemenos Deptford 8096 US 1/25/2024 Maribel Negrete Plano 75075 US 1/26/2024 Elizabeth Morales Rialto 92376 US 1/26/2024 Angelika Aguilera Forest Park 30297 US 1/26/2024 Starr Kosi Houston 77036 US 1/26/2024 Jonathan Salazar Los Angeles CA 90003 US 1/26/2024 Michael Wang Newark CA 94560 US 1/27/2024 Isa Waegner jAnaheim CA 92804 US 1/27/2024 Timalyn Rudd jAnaheim I CA I 92802 US I 1/27/2024 Victoria Bharier Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/28/2024 Jimmy Pena Anaheim CA 92806 US 1/28/2024 Richard Le Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/28/2024 Stephen Lann 5163 Australia 1/29/2024 Sheryl Robinson none CA 91763 US 1/29/2024 Richard Wollenhaupt Garden Grove CA 92840 US 1/30/2024 Raymond Maxwell Anaheim CA 92802 US 1/30/2024 Jazmin Arro Anaheim CA 92801 US 1/30/2024 Donald Scott CA 93475 US 1/30/2024 rick verga Sael Beach 90740 US 1/31/2024 DeAnna Schaefer Palmer 99645 US 1/31/2024 grayson kelly King of Prussia 19406 US 1/31/2024 Leonard Bailey Willard 44890 US 1/31/2024 William Peterson Ankeny 50023 US 1/31/2024 Vivianna Cornejo Santa Ana CA 92705 US 2/2/2024 Marie Arendt Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/2/2024 Omar Ballon Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/2/2024 Khalil Rapisura Loma Linda CA 92354 US 2/2/2024 Sarah Taito Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/5/2024 Jerome Taito Anaheim CA 92801 US 2/5/2024 Gloria Smith Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/5/2024 Erika Silver Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/5/2024 Scott Hadley Huntington Beach CA 92646 US 2/6/2024 Carolyn Mottram Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/6/2024 Michael Araujo Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/7/2024 John Mcbeath Palos verdes estates CA 90274 US 2/7/2024 Kelly McBeath Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/7/2024 Rosa Valencia Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/7/2024 Robin Martin Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/7/2024 M. McDonald Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/7/2024 Lina Toyos Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/8/2024 Andrew Talbott Anaheim CA 92806 US 2/8/2024 Omar Rahman La Mirada CA 90638-3405 US 2/8/2024 Bryan Obi Carrollton TX 75007 US 2/8/2024 Citlalli Molina Garden Grove CA 91331 US 2/9/2024 Christina Serrato Riverside CA 92503 US 2/9/2024 Erika Rikhiram Clermont 34711 US 2/9/2024 Kaye Roye Portland 4756 US 2/9/2024 Alondra Gonzalez Philadelphia 19111 US 2/9/2024 Miguel Serrato Riverside CA 92507 US 2/9/2024 Zyare Martin McKeesport PA 15132 US 2/10/2024 Omar Gaspar Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/16/2024 Kaley Mooney Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/19/2024 Daniel Eubanks Spokane 99079 Netherlands 2/19/2024 Catherine Campbell Riverside CA 92507 US 2/20/2024 Carol Koppenheffer jAnaheim CA 92804 US 2/20/2024 Florentino Julian St. Michael I Fresno I CA I 93710 US 1 2/20/2024 Amairani Beltran Guaymas 95864 Mexico 2/20/2024 Ivonne Ayala Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/20/2024 Irma Gudino Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/20/2024 Ayden Hernandez Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/20/2024 TM L Fresno CA 93726 US 2/20/2024 Robert Melgosa Anahein CA 92802 US 2/20/2024 Deborah Acevedo Los Angeles CA 90002 US 2/21/2024 Terry S Trautloff Fullerton CA 92833 US 2/21/2024 Taylor Tice Los Angeles CA 90040 US 2/21/2024 Jasmine Acevedo Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/21/2024 Rene Garcia Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/21/2024 Leila Brown Ontario CA 91764 US 2/21/2024 Isaiah Saucedi Santa Ana CA 92704 US 2/22/2024 Sandy Ridout Huntington Beach CA 92647 US 2/22/2024 Joseph Diaz Santa Ana CA 92707 US 2/22/2024 Khristyna Garcia Garden Grove CA 92840 US 2/22/2024 Brenda Pacheco Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/22/2024 Janeane Bolton Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/23/2024 Diane Streich Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/23/2024 Cristina Moreno Garden Grove CA 92840 US 2/23/2024 Kimberly Landron Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/23/2024 Salina Boyles San Pedro CA 90731 US 2/23/2024 Karen McDonald Gardena CA 90248 US 2/23/2024 Linda Streich Buena Park CA 90621 US 2/23/2024 Kelly New Orange CA 92865 US 2/23/2024 Nam Ngo Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/23/2024 Alvonica Jackson Washington DC 20009 US 2/23/2024 Dorothy Landron San Pedro CA 90731 US 2/24/2024 Teresa Agustin Anaheim CA 92802 US 2/24/2024 Susanna Ruggieri Gainesville FL 32606 US 2/24/2024 Jacqueline Robledo Anaheim CA 92801 US 2/25/2024 Raymond Varela Santa Ana CA 92712 US 2/25/2024 Hulda Zuniga Gardena CA 90248 US 2/25/2024 Robin Rose Anaheim CA 92807 US 2/25/2024 Florence Rini Cypress CA 90630 US 2/25/2024 Rick Leerhuber ANAHEIM CA 92802 US 2/25/2024 Dale Vornholt Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/25/2024 Margaret Durand Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/26/2024 Samuel Noh Anaheim CA 92804 US 2/26/2024 Rochelle Hawks Westminster CA 92683 US 2/26/2024 Jeanette Righele Santa Ana CA 92705 US 2/26/2024 Carolina Mendez Anaheim CA 92801 US 2/27/2024 Aidee Maldonado Santa Ana CA 92704 US 2/28/2024 Laurel Hochschild Anaheim CA 92805 US 2/29/2024 Juliana Mayorga Westminster CA 92683 US 3/1/2024 Hery Ponce lWestminster CA 92683 US 3/1/2024 Alejandro Cortes jAnaheim I CA I 92805 US I3/3/2024 Amalia Gudino Anaheim CA 92804 US 3/3/2024 Nova Hunley US 3/5/2024 giovanni ricci Somerville MA 2143 US 3/5/2024 Sarah Alexander Cincinnati OH 45243 US 3/5/2024 Yeordana Espinoza Anaheim CA 92804 US 3/5/2024 Christina Tran Garden Grove CA 92840 US 3/5/2024 Lena Guzman Anaheim CA 92804 US 3/5/2024 Roger Guzman Anaheim CA 92804 US 3/5/2024 gerardo quintero Las Vegas NV 89119 US 3/5/2024 Dekor troy Wilmington DE 19801 US 3/6/2024 xiaoou cao Irving TX 75063 US 3/6/2024 Jan Esquivel anaheim CA 92805 US 3/6/2024 Martin Alvarez Anaheim CA 92804 US 3/6/2024 Mya V Brookfield WI 53005 US 3/6/2024 Tamra Coleck US 3/7/2024 Rex Rosal Jacksonville FL 32244 US 3/7/2024 Catherine Marston Helena MT 59601 US 3/7/2024 Cristina Alvarenga Long Beach CA 90813 US 3/8/2024 Pamela Holbert Tucson AZ 85711 US 3/8/2024 jamal howard Los Angeles CA 90014 US 3/8/2024 Heather Isaac Vista 92084 US 3/8/2024 London Turner Garland TX 75040 US 3/8/2024 Isaiah Torres San Bernardino CA 92404 US 3/8/2024 Wendy Contreras Riverside CA 92509 US 3/9/2024 Daniel O. 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Most of these signatures were collected by going door to door in the areas immediately surrounding Magic Way. Additional signatures were collected at the recent DisneylandForward Open House event. OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY A Petition of Anaheim Residents WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S): In the proposed Disneyland expansion, as stated through DisneylandForward, there is an intended permanent closure of Magic Way to all vehicular traffic. WE THE RESIDENTS OBJECT TO THE CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY AND/OR ANY OTHER STREET. AGREED UPON BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY A Petition of Anaheim Residents WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S): In the proposed Disneyland expansion, as stated through DisneylandForward, there is an intended permanent closure of Magic Way to all vehicular traffic. WE THE RESIDENTS OBJECT TO THE CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY AND/OR ANY OTHER STREET. AGREED UPON BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY A Petition of Anaheim Residents WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S) In the proposed Disneyland expansion, as ,tatccl through Disneyland Forward, there is an intended permanent closure of Magic Wi,, to all vehicular traffic. WE THE RESIDENTS OBJECT TO THE CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY AND/OR ANY OTHER STREET. AGREED UPON BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CLOSURE MAGIC WAY A Petition of Anaheim Residents 1�4AU OF11 F � o WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S): In the proposed Disneyland expansion, as stated through DisneylandForward, there is an intended permanent closure of Magic Way to all vehicular traffic. WE THE RESIDENTS OBJECT TO THE CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY AND/OR ANY OTHER STREET. AGREED UPON BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: Print Full Name Address Signature 04 UAW Nkl G f`t U i t�'Z ROgak? AL- BOF L4C) C„s �!' i. i . ��"� ,� . �.. __ l rem. Print Full Narne 1, Address Si j LILLI�C, Ro S /a FRIG C—`° ck t V dl ` l�cn Cs�r�da ell '4K 14-1 Z12 r' �4h F r t'N t to.c(, E Y ♦1 M Xa R \q- Print full Name :lddic-oti Signature 1 ••1M1�1,'IH�I, L % � I 1 1. L` -7 GL4 r lr - �!0` D Zoo vi V I(,24- ��' ALAIs 'P-b Kk( To Print Full Name I Address I Si �-''b t%f �C17.4wC/ e lGl��/Zr%� L B€ KIIi l 11 A C tj e [ sv --' OBJECTION TO PROPOSED CLOSURE ' OF MAGIC WAY A Petition of Anaheim Residents WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S): In the proposed Disneyland expansion, as stated through DisneylandForward, there is an intended permanent closure of Magic Way to all vehicular traffic. WE THE RESIDENTS OBJECT TO THE CLOSURE OF MAGIC WAY AND/OR ANY OTHER STREET. AGREED UPON BY THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: Print Full Name 114 t tit � r D u Address Signature Susana Barrios From: Angeles Ochoa Carmona <aochoa@occord.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:35 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Council Meeting 5/7 Public Comment Attachments: Anaheim City Council 5_7_24 Public Comment - Google Docs.pdf You don't often get email from aochoa@occord.org. 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. Good evening, Attached you can find my public comment for the Council Meeting tonight. Best, Angeles Ochoa Carmona Digital Organizer OCCVRD BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER aochoaCa)occord.org www.occord.org 1505 E 17th St, Suite 122, Santa Ana, CA 92705 1 Good evening Councilmembers and City Mayor, My name is Angeles Ochoa and I am the Digital Organizer with Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD). I am writing to express my profound disappointment in the recent decision to approve the Disneyland Forward project on April 16th. I strongly believe that this decision must be appealed due to the circumstances surrounding it, which did not uphold a fair and transparent democratic process. Additionally, I want to stress the importance of a rehearing. Many residents remain opposed to this proposal due to the lack of sufficient information and their awareness of the numerous negative impacts it will have on their community. Unfortunately, on the day of the vote, the public comment section was influenced by Disney lobbyists, who arrived at City Hall well before 3 pm. Their early arrival effectively blocked many residents from entering the City Council Chambers, where they hoped to voice their concerns. The logistics of the public comment process were also marred by confusion and discouragement. City Hall staff made it difficult for residents to obtain speaker cards, and police presence around City Hall was unnecessarily hostile towards community members who showed up to express their views —unlike the treatment towards Disney lobbyists who were even escorted by the police. 15 community residents organized by OCCORD, many of whom reside on Walnut St, a community who is being displaced due to redevelopment projects such as Disneyland Forward, showed up to voice their opposition. Only ONE of them was able to give public comment, as many were placed at the end of the queue, only to be called close to 11 pm, when they had already left. Unlike Disney lobbyists and business owners, these residents do not have the privilege to stay late hours at City Hall. It's concerning how the queue system worked that night, as numerous individuals who arrived after our community residents and submitted public comment cards were called before them, which didn't seem fair at all. It is particularly disheartening to note the overwhelming support for the Disneyland Forward Proposal from business owners and middle-class residents, while working-class residents, who will be most affected by the project's problems, weren't heard that night. The subsequent 7-0 vote in favor of the project by the City Council does not accurately reflect the sentiments of the Anaheim working class community. Had the vote been based on transparent and fair public comment, it would have been evident that the majority of actual Anaheim residents present were against making a decision that night, in contrast to the paid Disney lobbyists who advocated for approval. I urge you, as our elected representatives, to appeal the vote on the Disneyland Forward project and to ensure that the voices of all Anaheim residents are heard and considered in future deliberations. Sincerely, Angeles Ochoa Susana Barrios From: A Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 12:50 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Walk out by city emplloyees 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. I met and helped get Ashleigh aighton in person. A walk out is going to be organized by the city. The people demand answers now! Susana Barrios From: jodiemosley Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 11:29 AM To: Public Comment; Council Subject: [EXTERNAL] West Anaheim district 1 neglection 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. While Disneyland is quite important, it is only fair to say west Anaheim is completely neglected, and 39 Commons was never completed, so moving on to other plans and districts development seem a bit premature. May I add that we have waited for decades and decades for change? Please, for heavens sake, finish what you start in district 1. Sincerely, DISTRICT 1 Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:44 PM To: David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; CBS 2; 'Lan Nguyen'; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; KTLA 5 News; 'PIO Department'; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Gabriela Mafi'; 'Walter Muneton'; "'FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; "'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM—; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov Cc: response@ocgov.com; response@ocgov.com; Don Barnes Subject: [EXTERNAL] SB 224 (Portantino, 2021), the Mental Health Instruction Expansion Plan. SB: screentime, SCR 73 Blue light. Attachments: Education Code 51925 Mental Health Instruction.pdf 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. 04-17-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. To whom it may concern. SB 224 (Portantino, 2021), the Mental Health Instruction Expansion Plan starting in July 2024 for 7th -12 grade. Governor Newsom Unveils New Plan to Transform Kids' Mental Health Published: Aug 18, 2022 In significant overhaul of state's mental health system, Governor's plan increases access to mental health services for all Californians ages 0-25 Master Plan for Kids' Mental Health invests $4.7 billion to reimagine mental health and substance use services, adds 40,000 new mental health workers FRESNO - With kids across California headed back to school, Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled California's Master Plan for Kids' Mental Health to ensure all California kids, parents and communities have increased access to mental health and substance use services. https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/08/18/governor-newsom-unveils-new-plan-to-transform-kids- mental-health/ Governor Newsom Proclaims Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 Published: Apr 30, 2023 SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2023, as "Children's Mental Health Awareness Week." https://www.gov.ca.gov12023/04/30/governor-newsom-proclaims-childrens-mental-health- awareness-week-2023/ Review health education content standards and instructional materials, if offered, to determine alignment with mental health education requirements per Ed. Code 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements (External Link). o Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non- profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build their capacity for providing skill -based mental health education that is trauma - informed and affirming for students. Comprehensive health education can advance the physical, mental, and social emotional well-being of students. While Mental, Emotional, Social Health education is included as one of the six standalone content areas, it also links to other content in health education as a part of substance use prevention, healthy eating and physical activity, healthy relationships and body image, violence prevention, personal health, and seeking health services. Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: Educators, Students Can Lead on Social Media Reform 2 NEA President Becky Pringle and the former Facebook data scientist met recently to talk about how educators, students, and parents can band together to demand change from social media companies. https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all- news-articles/facebook-whistIebIowe r-frances-haugen-educators-students-can- lead-social-media-reform APA report calls on social media companies to take responsibility to protect youth. The developers must address the dangers inherent in these platforms and make their products safe for youth." APA has issued a new report as a follow-up to its 2023 health advisory focusing on social media design features and functions built into these platforms that are inherently unsafe for youth.2 days ago The deficiency from awareness legislation of screentime usages to SCR 73 blue light 2019 creating mental health, sleep deprivation, myopia, work hazards from not screen filter standard. To flawed laws to address greater oversight with school districts standards social medial to narrow consumption and was awareness to bring reform over the wellbeing from screentime, Esports which not a sports ending in schools. By Thank You Craig A. Durfey 3 Education Code 51925: Mental Health Instruction Expansion Education Plan California Department of Education Office of School -Based Health Programs Please note. This plan includes references to statutes and best practices. This Plan itself is non -binding and does not have the effect of law. Instead, any legal obligations are set forth in the applicable statutes. The California Department of Education ("CDE') recommends that readers contact their legal counsel with questions regarding the application of law to a particular set of facts. Senate Bill (SB) 224 (External Link) was signed into law in October 2021 and was enacted in an effort to "ensure to that all California pupils in grades 1 to 12, inclusive, have the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive mental health education." As part of SB 244, California Education Code Section 51925 was codified and states that "[e]ach school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school shall include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of [Article 6- Mandatory Mental Health Education].... This instruction shall include all of the following: • Reasonably designed instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health. • Defining signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges. Depending on pupil age and developmental level, this may include defining conditions such as depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety, including post -traumatic stress disorder. • Elucidating the evidence -based services and supports that effectively help individuals manage mental health challenges. • Promoting mental health wellness and protective factors, which include positive development, social and cultural connectedness and supportive relationships, resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a positive school and home environment in which pupils feel comfortable. • The ability to identify warning signs of common mental health problems in order to promote awareness and early intervention so that pupils know to take action before a situation turns into a crisis. This shall include instruction on both of the following: o How to seek and find assistance from professionals and services within the school district that includes, but is not limited to, school counselors with a pupil personnel services credential, school psychologists, and school social workers, and in the community for themselves and others. o Evidence -based and culturally responsive practices that are proven to help overcome mental health challenges. • The connection and importance of mental health to overall health and academic success and to co-occurring conditions, such as chronic physical conditions, chemical dependence, and substance abuse. • Awareness and appreciation about the prevalence of mental health challenges across all populations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, including the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture on the experience and treatment of mental health challenges. • Stigma surrounding mental health challenges and what can be done to overcome stigma, increase awareness, and promote acceptance. This shall include, to the extent possible, classroom presentations of narratives by trained peers and other individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and how they coped with their situations, including how they sought help and acceptance." This Mental Health Education Expansion Plan, created per California Education Code 51929, aims to help LEAs: Understand that mental health education is a universal support and a part of California Health Education Identify resources to analyze, expand, and enhance current mental health education efforts, including scope and sequence, instructional strategies, instructional materials, and professional development opportunities - Make a plan to enhance and expand their mental health education to address the well-being of students in an effort to ensure all students thrive in a safe and supportive learning environment. Background: According to CaliforniaHealthEducation.org (developed by the Orange County Office of Education in partnership with the CDE)1: The youth mental health crisis was intensified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Academy of Pediatrics (APA) declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health, noting that "emotional and behavioral health challenges were of growing concern before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the public health emergency has only exacerbated these challenges." Additionally, in December 2021, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory highlighting the urgent need to address 'The Budget Act of 2017 (Assembly Bill 97) allocated funds to provide professional development and resources for the implementation of the new Health Education Framework. The CDE selected the Orange County Department of Education to facilitate the California Health Education Framework Rollout Project. Additional information may be found here: About the Project - (California Health Education). the nation's youth mental health crisis, calling our obligation not just medical, but moral. In addition to traditional medical model interventions, increasing mental health literacy among students is critical to building knowledge and skills that protect their health and support them in developing lifelong health enhancing behaviors. Mental health education is one of the best ways to increase awareness and encourage self-help seeking behavior, while simultaneously reducing the stigma associated with mental health challenges. Since students spend more hours at school than at home, the California public education system is the most efficient and effective setting for providing this education to all youth. Schools are, indeed, ideally positioned to provide not only mental health support, but also education. For more information, please visit the CA Health Education Framework's Mental Health Education web page. Call to Action: What Can LEAs Do? Ways LEAs can move to action include the following: o Assess if and how your schools are providing mental health education as a universal support for students (for example, as part of a health education course or integrated in other subjects). Pertinent inquiry may include: o How is health content integrated into and/or taught in the classrooms, including mental health education? Who has access to the education (grade levels or student groups) and when (during the school year, summer school, or online independent study)? -Use data and engage members of the school community, including students, educators, parents/guardians, and community partners to determine the instructional delivery mode12 (External Link) that best meets the needs of students. o Review health education content standards and instructional materials, if offered, to determine alignment with mental health education requirements per Ed. Code 51925 (External Link) and other health education reauirements (External Link). o Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build their capacity for providing skill -based mental health education that is trauma - informed and affirming for students. o Evaluate your current efforts and create a plan to expand student access to mental health education in coordination with other frameworks and initiatives, including Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) (External Link), 2 as provided by CaliforniaHealthEducation.org 3 Community Schools, California's Multi -Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and others. Mental Health Education is Part of California Health Education: The Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (External Link) provides guidance on the essential skills and knowledge that students should have at each grade level. Local educators are encouraged to apply these standards when developing curricular and instructional strategies for health education and other interdisciplinary subjects to ensure high quality health education that promotes health literacy3 (External Link). According to the 2019 Health Education Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (External Link), which is guided by the health education standards, health literate students can understand basic health information, directions, and services needed to make informed personal health decisions which may also contribute to healthier communities. Health -literate and health -informed students are: • Critical thinkers and problem solvers when confronting health issues • Self -directed learners who have the competence and skills to use basic health information and services in health -enhancing ways • Effective communicators who organize and convey beliefs, ideas, and information about health issues, translating their knowledge to applied practices • Responsible and productive citizens who help ensure that their community is kept healthy, safe, and secure For more information, please see the CA Health Education's Health Literacy PDF. 3 provided by CaliforniaHealthEducation.org C! According to Cal iforniaHealthEducation.o content areas4: Nutrition and Growth, Injury Prevention PhysiraE Activty Development, and and Safety Sexual Health California Health Education includes six 1 e 41cchol,-obacco, Mental, Personal .and and Other Drugs Emotional, and Community Social Health Health Comprehensive health education can advance the physical, mental, and social emotional well-being of students. While Mental, Emotional, Social Health education is included as one of the six standalone content areas, it also links to other content in health education as a part of substance use prevention, healthy eating and physical activity, healthy relationships and body image, violence prevention, personal health, and seeking health services. The table below 5 summarizes the minimum recommended grade -level assignments for each of the six content areas. Mental, Emotional, and Social Health standards are included in Kindergarten, Grades 2, 3, and 6, Middle, and High School. Nutrition and Grade -Level Physical Emphasis Activitv Kindergarten Yes Grade 1 N/A Grade 2 Yes Grade 3 N/A Grade 4 Yes Grade 5 Yes Grade 6 N/A Grades 7 and 8 Yes High School (Grades 9 Yes Through 12) � Alcohol, Tobacco, Mental, Personal Injury and Emotional, and Growth and Sexual Prevention Other and Social Community Development Health and Safetv Drucis Health , Health Yes I N/A I Yes I Yes I Yes I Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 4 Standards - (California Health Education) 5 Developed by the Orange County Department of Education in partnership with the California Department of Education 5 In connection with the above -referenced six content areas, CaliforniaHealthEducation.org describes Eight Overarching Health Education Content Standards which outline the skills and knowledge students can acquire to be health literate. These are: Standard 1: Essential Concepts Standard 2: Analyzing Health Influences Standard 3: Accessing Valid Health Information Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication Standard 5: Decision Making Standard 6: Goal Setting Standard 7: Practicing Health -Enhancing Behaviors Standard 8: Health Promotion The model below provided by CalfiorniaHealth Education.org communicates how health literacy can advance through these eight overarching content standards: California Health Education Standards M 13 lni Cc n Act �•1 I nfi Ana Essej Teaching these Eight Overarching Health Education Content Standards may advance the knowledge and skills of students and hopefully build their Social Emotional Learnin Core (SEL) Competencies6 (External Link) 6 as developed by Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning (CASEL). 11 Health Education Standards SEL Competencies Standard 1: Essential Concepts All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health Standard 2: Analyzing Health Influences Self -Awareness, Social Awareness, Decision Makin Standard 3: Accessing Valid Health Information Decision Making Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication Relationship Skills, Decision Makin Standard 5: Decision Making Decision Makin Standard 6: Goal Setting Self -Management Standard 7: Practicing Health -Enhancing Behaviors Self -Management Standard 8: Health Promotion Self -Awareness, Social Awareness Available Resources Resources which may assist LEAs in analyzing, expanding, and enhancing their current mental health education efforts, including scope and sequence, instructional strategies, instructional materials, and professional development to build educator capacity include, but are not limited to the following: Quick Links to the Health Education Content Standards and Framework - Health Education Content Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (External Link) - Health Education Framework for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (External Link) California Health Education Educator Guides Includes a summary of the essential concepts (standard 1) for each content area, standard guides for teaching each skill (standards 2-8), and skill posters with model skill cues. - Grades K-3 Educator Booklet (External Link) F - Grades 4-6 Educator Booklet (External Link) - Middle School Educator Booklet (External Link) - Hiah School Educator Booklet (External Link) Professional learning for educators teaching mental health education based on the 2019 CA Health Education Framework guidance. - Online Self -Paced Mental Emotional and Social Health Education Course Modules' (External Link) cover the following learning objectives: o Identify strategies, practices, and frameworks for creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments o Describe the purpose of the California Health Education Standards and how they advance health literacy o Explore current Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Education information and resources o Examine how to utilize Framework guidance, instructional models, and tools to teach skill -based Mental, Emotional, and Social Health Education Health Education Instructional Materials Evaluation Toolkit (External Link) This toolkit may assist LEAs in their evaluation and adoption of instructional materials that align with the 2008 Health Education Standards, 2019 Health Education Curriculum Framework, and current California Education Code and State statutes. Mental Health Education Instructional Materials Assessment Tools: Per Cal iforniaHealth Education.org, these tools are fillable forms for educators assess curriculum, supplemental materials, and other instructional materials used for the purpose of teaching mental health education to middle or high school students for alignment with SB 224 Mental Health requirements. - Grade 7-8: Mental Health Education Instructional Materials Assessment Tool (External Link) - Grade 9-12: Mental Health Education Instructional Materials Assessment Tool (External Link) No cost resources and instructional materials Can be found under the Educator Tab on the Cal iforniaHealthEducation. ora website. As developed by the Orange County Office of Education and adapted as an online course by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. E: Next Steps: The CDE will continue to collaborate with partners, including the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association's Curricular and Improvement Support Committee (CISC) Health Education Subcommittee, county offices of education, public health, and non-profit organizations to share opportunities for professional learning, as well as disseminate resources and tools that support high quality, skill -based mental health education to helps all students achieve mental health literacy. Check back for professional development opportunities and updates as this work continues to develop. California Department of Education, Revised 3/25/2024 W Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:20 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; response@ocgov.com; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; 'GGEA President'; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Teri Rocco'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM-; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; Aimee.Anspach@asm.ca.gov; julia.kingsley@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; 'Nick Dibs'; melissa.white@sen.ca.gov Cc: 'GGEA President'; GGDPIO@GGCITY.ORG; 'George Brietigam' Subject: [EXTERNAL] Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent's consent before theyjoin a platform. 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. 04-25-24 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To whom it may concern. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent's consent before they join a platform. The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who are under 14. Companies that fail to do so could be sued on behalf of the child who creates an account on the platform. The minor could be awarded up to $10,000 in damages, according to the bill. Companies found to be in violation of the law would also be liable for up to $50,000 per violation, as well as attorney's fees and court costs. "Ultimately, [we're] trying to help parents navigate this very difficult terrain that we have now with raising kids, and so I appreciate the work that's been put in," DeSantis said in remarks during the bill -signing ceremony. DeSantis previously vetoed a more restrictive version of the bill that would have banned social media accounts for kids under 16. That bill also required Florida residents to submit an ID or other identifying materials in order to join social media. HB3, which is slated to take effect in January 2025, comes as efforts to regulate social media continue to ramp up across the U.S. amid concerns from some parents that the platforms don't do enough to keep their kids safe online. In December, more than 200 organizations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to schedule a vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which seeks to create liability, or a "duty of care," for apps and online platforms that recommend content to minors that can negatively affect their mental health. In January, lawmakers grilled CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety. The tech executives reaffirmed their commitment to child safety, and pointed to various tools they offer as examples of how they are proactive about preventing exploitation online. Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and other advocates of the new law argue that social media use can harm children's mental health and can lead to sexual predators communicating with minors. "None of us can afford to be on the sidelines when it comes to social media," Renner said in remarks made at the bill signing. Several states that have enacted similar laws to limit teen social media — including Ohio and Arkansas — have been challenged by NetChoice LLC, a coalition of social media platforms whose members include Meta, Google and X, among others. z CULTURE & TRENDS TikTok creators react to Biden signing ban -or -sell law: 'We don't want a TikTok ban' Florida's law is also expected to face legal challenges over claims that it violates the First Amendment. "We're disappointed to see Gov. DeSantis sign onto this route," Carl Szabo, vice president and general counsel for NetChoice, said in an email statement, calling the law "unconstitutional." "There are better ways to keep Floridians, their families and their data safe and secure online without violating their freedoms." Both DeSantis and Renner alluded in their remarks to the potential legal hurdles ahead. "You will not find a line in this bill that addresses good speech or bad speech because that would violate the First Amendment," Renner said. "We've not addressed that at all. What we have addressed is the addictive features that are at the heart of why children stay on these platforms for hours and hours on end." He specifically called out NetChoice, saying, "We're going to beat them, and we're never ever going to stop." DeSantis argued the bill is constitutionally sound. "Any time I see a bill, if I don't think it's constitutional, I veto it," he said. He described the bill as "a fair application of the law and Constitution." 3 Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 2:49 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; SENATO R.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; CBS 2; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; KTLA 5 News; 'PIO Department'; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Gabriela Mafi'; 'Walter Muneton'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM-; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Don Barnes; ABC7 General Release; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; sbe@cde.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; 'Nick Dibs'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; Public Comment; 'PIO Department'; 'Public Records Request'; 'PIO Department'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; Don Barnes; 'Dina N u en'; 'Gabriela Mafi'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Apple shareholders want the company to keep children away from screens. Good. 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. 04-18-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govi nfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27. pdf To whom it may concern. Below is just of many examples of how screentime creates harm from over recommended time usage to bring addictions then mental illness. By Editorial BoardJanuary 14, 2018 TWO MAJOR shareholders of Apple have called on the company to take the lead in countering the harm that excessive screen time can do to children. Mounting evidence about the long-term physical and mental effectscaused by overuse of the iPhone and other devices hasn't been enough to get the industry to take the matter seriously. So let's hope the stir created by these shareholders — including their warning about the company's financial health being linked to the well-being of its young customers — prods not just Apple but also other tech and social media companies to figure out effective ways to work with parents in curtailing abuse. An open letter to Apple's board of directors this month from Jana Partners and the California State Teachers' Retirement System, which together control $2 billion worth of Apple stock, summarized scientific research showing the negative consequences to young people from the ubiquitous presence of tech devices and social media. Among the troubling effects cited in studies: decrease in the ability to focus on educational tasks, difficulty with social interactions, loss of empathy, links to stress, and higher risks of depression and suicide. Without question, there are many benefits to devices such as smartphones and tablets. They engage, entertain and educate in new and accessible ways. Mastering technology is key to living in an ever -changing world, and parents rightly worry about their children lagging behind. Unplugging completely is not an option. What, though, is the right balance? And who should be most responsible for the amount of screen time children are exposed to? Do makers of the devices need to do more to build in protections? Or do parents need just to do their job in setting limits for their children? ADVERTISING The Jan. 6 letter from the Apple shareholders offered thoughtful suggestions, including creating a committee of child -development experts to study the issue and developing better ways for parents to limit screen time. Parents, of course, are the ones who have to establish and enforce parameters; they would do well to reflect on the fact that two of the biggest tech figures in recent history — Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs — strictly limited the technology use of their own children. That Silicon Valley moguls understand 2 better than the general public the addictive powers of smartphones and social media — particularly on young brains — gives them added responsibility to take the lead in coming up with solutions. Good then that Apple, responding to the shareholders, said it is working on new tools and features to strengthen existing controls. And it's worth noting that Facebook is overhauling its news feed in a way that may lower engagement — even though it could hurt the company's bottom line. These are promising signs that tech companies are beginning to engage with the social problems their inventions have spawned. NOW WILL WE END CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COUNTRY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE SOLD A SERIOUS FALSE EXPECTATION TO MAKE EDUCATION BETTER AS WELL ARE PERSONAL, BUSHINESS LIVES TO ONLY FIND OUT WHAT STEVE JOBS AND BILL GATES NEW THAT IT WAS FROM CALIF DEPT OF EDUCATION SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE NEWSLETTER JAN,19 VOLUME 19 Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens The Greater Good Magazine.org article Is Screen Time Toxic for Teenagers? cites studies that have shown that smartphone and social media overuse can be toxic for teens. In a related article, Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens, the magazine expands on this topic and asserts that by understanding the reasons why and what it is about smartphones and social media that may be hurtful, teens can be better assisted in using their devices safely. Research reveals three ways the use of technology can be harmful to teens that may be surprising. The antidote, the article asserts, is the real -life social connection. NOT MEETING THE CURRENT U.S. FEDERAL PRACTICE The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A.... "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." WHAT MORE PROOF DO WE NEED LETS MAKE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL,PETITION ASKING FOR CHANGE AS WELL AS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE TO PREVENT OVER USE OF SCREEN TIME TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TO SHIFT TO MORE READING BOOKS, SERVICE THERAPY DOGS TO TEACH EMPATHY, HOPE SQUAD,STRIDER BIKE RIDING UNDER FIVE THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL,ARTS. THANK YOU CRAIG A. DURFEY 3 Share this post: Categories All Posts AB 442 LETS AMEND FOR CHILD AB BLOG U.S. CONGRESS CA BLOG STATE LEGISLATION 2019 CA STATE LEGISLATION HUMAN CONNECTION WELLNESS Recent Posts The Emotional Impact of Cellphones on Students Studies reveal Sep 16, 2019 WAIT UNTIL EIGHTH GRADE SMARTPHONE !! Sep 16, 2019 State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Free Project School Sep 2, 2019 CA STATE 2019 LEGISLATION BLOG OPPOSE OR SUPPORT LEGISLATION. LETS CONSIDER THE OPTION TO AMEND AS A THIRD CHOICE WHEN A NEEDS A LITTLE TWEEKING !!! All Posts Apple shareholders want the company to keep children away July 7, 20191AB 442 LETS AMEND FOR CHILD AB, BLOG U.S. CONGRESS, CA BLOG STATE LEGISLATION 2019, CA STATE LEGISLATION Apple shareholders want the company to keep children away from screens. Good. By Editorial BoardJanuary 14, 2018 TWO MAJOR shareholders of Apple have called on the company to take the lead in countering the harm that excessive screen time can do to children. Mounting evidence about the long-term physical and mental effectscaused by overuse of the iPhone and other devices hasn't been enough to get the industry to take the matter seriously. So let's hope the stir created by these shareholders — including their warning about the company's financial health being linked to the well-being of its young customers — prods not just Apple but also other tech and social media companies to figure out effective ways to work with parents in curtailing abuse. 4 An open letter to Apple's board of directors this month from Jana Partners and the California State Teachers' Retirement System, which together control $2 billion worth of Apple stock, summarized scientific research showing the negative consequences to young people from the ubiquitous presence of tech devices and social media. Among the troubling effects cited in studies: decrease in the ability to focus on educational tasks, difficulty with social interactions, loss of empathy, links to stress, and higher risks of depression and suicide. Without question, there are many benefits to devices such as smartphones and tablets. They engage, entertain and educate in new and accessible ways. Mastering technology is key to living in an ever -changing world, and parents rightly worry about their children lagging behind. Unplugging completely is not an option. What, though, is the right balance? And who should be most responsible for the amount of screen time children are exposed to? Do makers of the devices need to do more to build in protections? Or do parents need just to do their job in setting limits for their children? The Jan. 6 letter from the Apple shareholders offered thoughtful suggestions, including creating a committee of child -development experts to study the issue and developing better ways for parents to limit screen time. Parents, of course, are the ones who have to establish and enforce parameters; they would do well to reflect on the fact that two of the biggest tech figures in recent history — Bill Gates and the late Steve Jobs — strictly limited the technology use of their own children. That Silicon Valley moguls understand better than the general public the addictive powers of smartphones and social media — particularly on young brains — gives them added responsibility to take the lead in coming up with solutions. Good then that Apple, responding to the shareholders, said it is working on new tools and features to strengthen existing controls. And it's worth noting that Facebook is overhauling its news feed in a way that may lower engagement — even though it could hurt the company's bottom line. These are promising signs that tech companies are beginning to engage with the social problems their inventions have spawned. NOW WILL WE END CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COUNTRY FROM SOCIAL MEDIA WE WERE SOLD A SERIOUS FALSE EXPECTATION TO MAKE EDUCATION BETTER AS WELL ARE PERSONAL, BUSHINESS LIVES TO ONLY FIND OUT WHAT STEVE JOBS AND BILL GATES NEW THAT IT WAS FROM CALIF DEPT OF EDUCATION SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING INITIATIVE NEWSLETTER JAN,19 VOLUME 19 Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens The Greater Good Magazine.org article Is Screen Time Toxic for Teenagers? cites studies that have shown that smartphone and social media overuse can be toxic for teens. In a related article, Three Risks of too Much Screen Time for Teens, the magazine expands on this topic and asserts that by 5 understanding the reasons why and what it is about smartphones and social media that may be hurtful, teens can be better assisted in using their devices safely. Research reveals three ways the use of technology can be harmful to teens that may be surprising. The antidote, the article asserts, is the real -life social connection. NOT MEETING THE CURRENT U.S. FEDERAL PRACTICE The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A.... "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." WHAT MORE PROOF DO WE NEED LETS MAKE PHONE CALLS, EMAIL,PETITION ASKING FOR CHANGE AS WELL AS SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY TO INSURE COMPLIANCE TO PREVENT OVER USE OF SCREEN TIME TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TO SHIFT TO MORE READING BOOKS, SERVICE THERAPY DOGS TO TEACH EMPATHY, HOPE SQUAD,STRIDER BIKE RIDING UNDER FIVE THE SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL,ARTS. THANK YOU CRAIG A. DURFEY Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 9:10 AM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; CBS 2; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Teri Rocco'; "FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM "; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; Debbie.Look@asm.ca.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; Brian.Anderson@asm.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Melinda Gates: I spent my career in technology. I wasn't prepared /social media screentime screentime with unfiltered Blue Light CA State SCR 73 2019. 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. 04-28-24 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To Whom it may concern. Below is a news report article how social media impacts behaviors children to much screentime with unfiltered Blue Light CA State SCR 73 2019. Perspective by Melinda GatesAugust 24, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. (Courtesy of the Gates Archive) When my youngest child was born in 2002, the flip phone was still the coolest piece of tech you could get. Now I'm told that all three of my children are part of what demographers are calling iGen. spent my career at Microsoft trying to imagine what technology could do, and still wasn't prepared for smartphones and social media. Like many parents with children my kids' age, I didn't understand how they would transform the way my kids grew up — and the way I wanted to parent. I'm still trying to catch up. The pace of change is what amazes me the most. The challenges my younger daughter will be facing when she starts high school in the fall are light-years away from what my elder daughter, who's now in college, experienced in 2010. My younger daughter's friends live a lot of their lives through filters on Instagram and Snapchat, two apps that didn't even exist when my elder daughter was dipping a toe in social media. Teens say they're addicted to technology. Here's how parents can help, But I am optimistic about what smartphones and social media can do for people. I am thrilled to see kids learning on smartphones, doctors using apps to diagnose diseases and marginalized groups such as gay and lesbian students finding support they never had before through social networks. Still, as a mother who wants to make sure her children are safe and happy, I worry. And think back to how I might have done things differently. Parents should decide for themselves what works for their family, but I probably would have waited longer before putting a computer in my children's pockets. Phones and apps aren't good or bad by themselves, but for adolescents who don't yet have the emotional tools to navigate life's complications and confusions, they can exacerbate the difficulties of growing up: learning how to be kind, coping with feelings of exclusion, taking advantage of freedom while exercising self-control. It's more important than ever to teach empathy from the very beginning, because our kids are going to need it. For other parents trying to decide how to do their job in a way that feels right despite the bewildering array of changes brought on by smartphones and social media, I want to share some of the resources that have helped me and my friends. Hopefully, these tips can spark conversation and help parents become resources for each other. A new French labour law gives employees the 'right to switch off' from email, smartphones and other electronic leashes to preserve off -hours and holiday time. (Video: Reuters) • Learn about the issue: This month, the Atlantic ran a long story called i°Have Im rt hones Ce9tr vefy " The headline is a little dire, but then again, so is what's reported in the article. It makes a strong case linking smartphones and social media to emotional distress. For example, eighth -graders who use social media more than 10 hours a week are 56 percent more likely to say they're unhappy than peers who use it less. A lot of the same issues are raised in the documentary Screenagers, whose producers encourage community groups to host screenings. Many parents have told me they like the film because it provides plenty of practical tips.[How to protect kids online; Apps and tactics used by experts and • Unplug: One of my favorite things you can do is plan a ." It's not complicated. It's exactly what it says: an hour around a table without anything that has an on or off switch. has provided great resources and is turning this simple concept into a movement. We don't allow cellphones at the dinner table, and in my experience, they're right when they promise "amazing conversation." • Have Tough Conversations: One of the things that's likely to come up in conversation with your kids is the Netflix show 1113 Reasons Why." The hype may have subsided a little bit since the beginning of the summer, but it's still a hot topic. Every parent has to decide for themselves whether they will let their children watch and, if so, under what conditions. and rr-.. are some excellent resources from the jeep-oundation to help you make these decisions and talk with your kids about the show, suicide, and what to do if they need help. And I always make sure to tell people about Crisis Text Line, an amazing crisis counseling service that provides free, 24/7 support and resources via text message. • Advocate for your kids: With my oldest daughter in college and my son entering his last year of high school, I've started thinking about how smartphones and social media change the dynamics of college campuses. Many colleges simply don't have the resources available to cope with the mental health needs of their students. Read this to find out more so that you can make sure your kids have the support they need. • Make a Plan: Lastly, I highly encourage you to try out the American Academy of Pediatrics' . This site walks you step-by-step through a process of being intentional about how your family consumes media. The great thing is that it's not one size fits all. It helps you build a unique plan for your family. The Internet is a wonderful thing. It gives kids the freedom to move around in a big world, to experiment, to connect with others. As a parent, though, 1 know that 3 I am responsible for making sure that my kids are ready for all that freedom — and that they know how to keep themselves safe. Here's to staying on top of all the changes social media is bringing to our kids' lives, so that we can continue to guide and support them in this fast -changing world. Melinda Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist. She is co-chair of the Hill & Melinda Gates Foundation. 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More reading: 10 ways to foster kindness and empathy in kids Why you can't teach a 6-year-old to be grateful for a great life We're the first generation of parents in the age of iEverything 4 Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 1:44 PM To: diego.castro@schoolcounselor-ca.org; Public Comment; Pam Haddad; TGOODBRAND@CITYOFIRVINE.ORG; ggpdpio@ggcity.org; Debbie.Look@asm.ca.gov; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; Marshall.Kirkland@asm.ca.gov; riana.king@asm.ca.gov; Brian.Anderson@asm.ca.gov; Tabatha.Vogelsang@asm.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting kids online 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. ------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig A Durfey Date: Wed, May 1, 2024 at 1:38 PM Subject: WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting kids online To: Craig Durfey senator. umberg(a)senate.ca.gov <senator.umberg(cbsenate.ca.gov>, senator. nguyen _ senate.ca.gov <senator.nguyen _ senate.ca.gov>, SEDN.committee(o)senate.ca.gov<SEDN.committeeCa)senate.ca.gov>, SE NATO R.GONZALEZC�senate. ca. gov <SENATO R. 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Very informative Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting kids online more reason to bring reform social media for children. https://www.youtube.com/live/5gXUa_IsBpA WATCH LIVE: Senate Judiciary hearing on protecting kids online Stream your PBS favorites with the PBS app: https://to.pbs.org/2Jb8twGFind more from PBS NewsHour at https://www.pbs.org/newshourSubscribe to our YouTube cha... www.Voutube.com Thank You Craig Durfey Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra i Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 9:28 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; assemblymember.quirk- silva@assembly.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; 'GGEA President'; CBS 2; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Teri Rocco'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM-; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Don Barnes; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; = patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; Aimee.Anspach@asm.ca.gov; julia.kingsley@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; 'Nick Dibs'; 'Supervisor Doug Chaffee'; CBS 2; 'communityrelations'; comments@buenapark.com.; communications@cde.ca.gov; eric.levitt@cityoffullerton.com; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; response@ocgov.com; lucindaw@cityoffullerton.com; fredjung@cityoffullerton.com; shana.charles@cityoffullerton.com; ahmad.zahra@cityoffullerton.com Subject: [EXTERNAL] Press Release Screentime will CA State enact awareness and SCR 73 Blue light 2019 with article called I Changed My Mind About Kids and Phones. I Hope Everyone Else Does, Too. 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. 04-23-24 PRESS RELEASE. (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.aovinfo.aov/content/aka/CREC-2003-03-27/odf/CREC-2003-03-27.odf To Whom it may concern. Important to note the growing epidemic number of children impacted with social media, our State has yet addressed this crisis because they haven't awoken to what is known medically or schools. CA State enacted SB 224 year 2021-2022 to teach (b) For the foregoing reasons, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this measure to ensure that all California pupils in grades 1 to 12, inclusive, have the opportunity to benefit from a comprehensive mental health education grade Mental Health https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB224 AB- 638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. (2021 -2022) https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB224 . SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; and WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long-term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415-455 nanometers; and: News story describes of the State of UT efforts with a campaign awareness about social media since CA has yet again recognized the harm from screentime. THE lack of awareness Sorley needed the State of Utah has a social media awareness campaign. Recent academic research and a report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy have tied social media use to declines in mental health for teens, and Cox said there is a "causal link" between the two. On the issue of kids, smartphones, and social media, a vibe shift is happening, and it's happening on the left, right, and in the center. Here's a survey of recent anti -phone discourse on the topic in politics and culture in recent weeks and months: The TikTok "ban" (don't call it that) garnered bipartisan support in the House, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making it illegal for people under 14 to have social media accounts in Florida. 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build; This education code provides the opportunity for local Collaborate with your county office of education with various experience hopefully will review what has been published to address gaps from algorithm creating dopamine addictions from to long usages from screen time. Review health education content standards and instructional materials, if offered, to determine alignment with mental health education requirements per Ed. Code 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements (External Link). o Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build; their capacity for providing skill -based mental health education that is trauma informed and affirming for students. o Evaluate your current efforts and create a plan to expand student access to mental health education in coordination with other frameworks and initiatives, including Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) (External Link), https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/Laces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB224 #SaveTheKids packs Snow Canyon High: 'Most important app for your child is you' 3 ST. GEORGE — "How social media is destroying our kids" was the topic presented during an event attended by more than 1,000 Thursday night, where an internet crusader offered parents a lifeline to guard children against social media's culture of perfection, and to empower parents in the battle to save their children from social engineering. ( The presentation was based on the premise that smart phones, too much screen time and social media's negative effects are the underlying link to the epidemic rise in teen depression and anxiety, eating disorders, self -harming, thoughts of suicide and suicide itself.) https://archives.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2018/09/14/cgb-savethekids- packs-snow-canyon-high-most-important-app-for-your-child-is-you/#.Xb9rXj N Kh PY Utah governor unveils education campaign warning of social media. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is launching a public information campaign "unmasking" the threat social media use may pose to teenagers, and Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future. Recent academic research and a report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy have tied social media use to declines in mental health for teens, and Cox said there is a "causal link" between the two. "We care about our kids in Utah, and I know that's true across the nation. This is a huge issue that continues to grow," the governor said while unveiling the campaign at the state Capitol on Thursday. "This is not a conservative issue, it's not a liberal issue. It's an American issue. It's a parent issue." https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post- 1 /f/utah-governor-unveils-education-campaign-warning-of-social-media-2 AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs.(2021- 2022) AB 638, Quirk -Silva. Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, establishes the continuously appropriated Mental Health Services Fund to fund various county mental health programs and requires counties to spend those funds on mental health services, as specified. The MHSA requires counties to establish a program designed to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling and authorizes counties to use funds designated for prevention and early intervention to broaden the provision of those community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities. https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biiINavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=202120220AB638 And: I Changed My Mind About Kids and Phones. I Hope Everyone Else Does, Too. 4 On the issue of kids, smartphones, and social media, a vibe shift is happening, and it's happening on the left, right, and in the center. Here's a survey of recent anti -phone discourse on the topic in politics and culture in recent weeks and months: The TikTok "ban" (don't call it that) garnered bipartisan support in the House, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making it illegal for people under 14 to have social media accounts in Florida. "People are so unwilling to blame iPhones as one of the main culprits in a variety of social ills but graphs like [these] are revealing. It's obviously the phones," zillennial writer Magdalene Taylor tweeted, semi -virally, attaching that infamous "teens today aren't hanging out" graph. Hosts of two podcasts enjoyed by Very Online left-ish millennials, TrueAnon and Time to Say Goodbye, devoted episodes to making freewheeling arguments against the use of social media by kids. (Tyler Austin Harper, a professor at Bates who has written for Slate, even suggested on the latter show that smartphones should be made illegal for use by people under 18. Tyler! A take!) A trend piece in the Daily Beast uncovered interviewees from Gen Z who said that when they had kids, they certainly wouldn't be letting them be "raised by" iPads. "Get offline. It is not alcohol, it is not porn, it is not weed, it is not blah blah, it is being online. Get offline," wrote a Reddit user on Not so long ago, the default position, if one were an internet-savvy older person beginning to feel queasy when noticing groups of kids bent over their phones, was to say to oneself, "Well, that's life; once, Socrates feared print's effect on memory, and now, fear this." One definitely didn't say out loud, online, "The kids shouldn't have phones," unless one were writing for the Atlantic. A weary "it has always been thus" pose toward the topic was in order —television, Walkmans, rock music, the youths are always up to something the adults think is stupid. Some of the resistance to wagging a finger at kids and phones was a totally fair allergy to generational analysis; another part of it was probably self-defense. "Some of us really don't like our screen time habits criticized," Taylor wrote in a follow- up Substack analyzing the replies to her recent "it's the phones" provocation on X. "Others may think they appear smarter by highlighting other issues, that they can see above the fray and observe the macro trends that are really shaping our lives, not that stupid anti -phone rhetoric we hear from the Boomers." It's not the phones; it's the lack of third spaces, the omnipresent car culture, the inequality. That defensive pose? I know it well, because I was adept at it —in 2019 1 described concern over teens and social media as "alarmist." Things are different in 2024. Yes, we have new data on the shape of the mental -health crisis among teens, and especially teenage girls, and how it's worsened since phones got front -facing cameras and platforms became dominant. But the biggest shift doesn't come from looking at new data; it's from experience. More and more people have a boomer 5 relative who was radicalized on Facebook, a grandma who won't look up from her phone during family visits, or a Gen X partner adept at the art of phubbing. We, who are supposed to enjoy grown -adult levels of impulse control, have had trouble sleeping due to doomscrolling, spent Zoom meetings looking at Instagram, or gotten into weird fights with strangers on Reddit that derailed us emotionally for far too long. We, ourselves, with our developed brains, have felt like flies on sticky paper when it comes to social media; of course, children, still forming their selves and navigating the pitfalls of pre -adulthood, may be affected by it too. "Kids probably shouldn't have smartphones" has lost its generational sting. It has come to look more and more like common sense. Into this apparently promising moment comes social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Its compact thesis: We've overprotected kids IRL and under protected them online. In the book's first chapters, Haidt rearticulates a very familiar set of arguments about American kids' lack of physical freedom. Playgrounds used to be more dangerous! Kids used to roam the woods! Why is everyone always at scheduled activities run by adults? ! The kids never get a bruise or bump, and how will they learn to self -regulate this way? None of this will be new to anyone who's kept up with popular parenting books in the past few decades. Haidt's innovation lies in connecting this now -well -articulated picture of overprotected childhood with what happens when those same kids get on phones. The Anxious Generation, he hopes, will be part of a larger collective movement, one he is actively trying to incite by publishing a companion website full of evidence, discussion guides, and sample petitions, and funding billboards and public art in major cities. On his Substack, he wrote recently: "By the end of 2025, we will roll back the phone -based childhood." 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The measure would also encourage opportunities to be provided for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. Bill Text - ACR- 265 California Computer Science Education Month. 6 Designates the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science Education Month and encourages schools, teachers, researchers, universities, business leaders, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting -edge professional development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science education. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 2017201BOACR265_Assembly Floor Analysis (1).pdf 1) California Computer Science Education Month highlights the crucial role that computer science plays in transforming our society, and also highlights how computer science enables innovation and creates economic opportunities. 2) Computing technology is an integral part of modern culture, and is transforming how people interact with each other and the world around them.3) Computer science builds students' computational, critical thinking, and deeper learning skills, which enables them to understand and create, and not simply use, the next generation of technological tools 201720180ACR265_Senate Floor Analyses (2).pdf SUPPORT: (Verified 8/21/18) Council for a Strong America Microsoft TechNet Please not description in this bill about the risk with screentime with blue light and those support this harm. Thank You Craig A. Durfey Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 4:38 PM To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Public Records Request; Assemblymember Davies; Teresa Pomeroy; Public Comment; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; 'GGEA President'; 'PIO Department'; Gabriela Mafi; Walter Muneton; sbe@cde.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Read this: As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state 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. As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state IQ scores are falling in the US and one expert said technology could be to blame. The average IQ score in the US is now 98 down from 100, but some states how outranked others in intelligence. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380029/average-iq-score-states- us.html?ito=email_share_article-top Most Read Articles: The ruins that could prove the Bible was TRUE: Stretch of wall in ancient Jerusalem vindicates the holy book's account, archaeologists claim https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13378663/ruins-Jerusalem-prove-Bible- wall.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380029/average-iq-score-states- us.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles Everything we know about Apple's new'iPhone Flip'- as well as its plan for a foldable Pad https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380303/apple-foldable-iphone-functions- features.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra i Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 11:31 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; CBS 2; 'PIO Department'; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Ryan Durfey'; 'Dina Nguyen'; Don Barnes; -FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; Debbie.Look@asm.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Utah governor unveils education campaign warning of social media dangers, promises litigation 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. 04-19-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To Whom it may concern. Utah governor unveils education campaign warning of social media dangers, promises Litigation SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is launching a public information campaign "unmasking" the threat social media use may pose to teenagers, and Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future. Recent academic research and a report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy have tied social media use to declines in mental health for teens, and Cox said there is a "causal link" between the two. "We care about our kids in Utah, and I know that's true across the nation. This is a huge issue that continues to grow," the governor said while unveiling the campaign at the state Capitol on Thursday. "This is not a conservative issue, it's not a liberal issue. It's an American issue. It's a parent issue." Using $500,000 allocated by the Utah Legislature earlier this year and $750,000 from the Department of Commerce's fund for education campaigns, the state will air a pair of 30- second television spots now through next spring. The ads feature teens wearing rubber masks to show the "brave faces" many put on to hide the adverse impacts of social media use. Report ad A government website provides research on social media and advice for parents who are navigating social media use with their children. "This campaign is going to help our parents understand what's behind these masks that these kids are wearing," said Aimee Winder Newton, senior adviser to the governor and director of the Office of Families. "We need parents to understand that this is something that their kids are struggling with;" she continued. "But the biggest thing that we want, too, is to emphasize human connection. You see, at the end of the video, the parent taking the phone (and) putting their arm around the child. We want to emphasize human connection as a piece of that, that we all should do a better job putting our phones down and connecting with each other." Cox stressed that social media has noted benefits and the goal of the campaign is to educate and assist parents, not prevent social media use entirely. That's the expressed purpose of a pair of first -in -the -nation social media regulations the governor signed into law this spring. One law requires social media companies to net parental consent before allowing minors on their platforms, verify the ages of all users in the state and treat minor accounts differently from adult accounts by limiting their appearance in search results, enabling parental controls for their children's accounts and preventing the collection of minors' data or targeting advertising toward them. Another law makes it easier for parents to sue companies over alleged harms their children suffer as a result of using social media, and prohibits algorithms or other features that a company knows to cause a minor to become addicted to social media. Gov. Spencer Cox announces the launch of a new public awareness campaign urging parents to learn about the harms social media has on youth at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on Thursday. (Photo: Laura Seitz, Deseret News) "We're not trying to completely remove social media from our kids' lives. We're trying to teach them healthy habits," Cox said. Lawmakers could have prevented youth from using social media entirely — and considered banning kids under the age of 16 from signing up — but instead opted for regulations that make it easier for parents without eliminating the benefits for some kids, the governor added. A vast majority of youth aged 13-17 use at least one social media platform, and a survey of eighth and 10th graders found that the average time spent on social media is 3.5 hours a day. Teens are regularly exposed to hateful content on social media, and social media is also linked to problems with sleep and attention. We want to emphasize human connection as apiece of that, that we all should do abetter job putting our phones down and connecting with each other. —Aimee Winder Newton Cox said he often hears criticism that social media wouldn't be as big of a problem if parents "just did a better job;' but said, "This is incredibly difficult, as a parent of a 16- year-old." "This is the challenge of our time," he said. "Even parents who are doing everything right are seeing incredible damage." But regulations and information campaigns aren't the only strategies the governor has to help kids. Cox has repeatedly promised to sue social media companies over the alleged harm their platforms have done to kids, likening them to the tobacco companies that misled consumers about lung cancer and other risks of smoking. He said to expect more lawsuits against companies, after the state filed a motion last week to compel TikTok to comply with subpoenas issued earlier this year, but hasn't said which platforms the state plans to target or when those suits will be ready. "Yes, there will be," he said, when asked about additional lawsuits. "Now, obviously, we're in the early processes of information gathering, but I feel very confident and I can't say more than that:' Photos Show All 8 Photos Related stories • Utah governor questions TikTok's credibility as state presses for subpoena responses • Social media restrictions for teens signed into law by Utah governor • 'We are literally killina our kids with this stuff': Cox says he'll sian anv social media reaulations https://www.ksi.com/article/5O701650/utah-governor-unveils-education-campaign- warning-of-social-media-dangers-promises-litigation- ?utm_source=email_share&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news&utm_content=polit ics AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs.(2021- 2022) This bill would amend the MHSA by including in the prevention and early intervention services authorized to be provided, prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs 5 relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. By authorizing a new use for continuously appropriated funds, this bill would make an appropriation. The bill would state the finding and declaration of the Legislature that this change is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the MHSA. https://IeAinfo.leAislature.ca.Aov/faces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB638 Funding can apply to awareness from Prop 63 funds as grant Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:37 PM To: Nick Dibs; Teresa Pomeroy; Pam Haddad; Public Comment; communityrelations; Public Records Request; CITY COUNCIL; Theresa Bass; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; COB -Response; ocbe@ocde.us; cindyt@ggcity.org; George Brietigam; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Assemblymember Davies; Alfonso.Alvarez@sausd.us; alejandro.cardenas@mail.house.gov; alexis.hamel@mail.house.gov; ABC7 General Release; PVazquez@StantonCA.Gov; Kim Nguyen; 'GGEA President'; ABC7 General Release; sbe@cde.ca.gov; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Stephanie Klopfenstein; KTLA 5 News; "'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM"'; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Don Barnes; CBS 2; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; Craig Durfey; Christopher Aguilera; JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov; Joyce Rivero Subject: [EXTERNAL] New York City mayor declares social media an 'environmental toxin' 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. 05-01-2024 Craig Durfey To whom it may concern. New York City is classifying social media as a "public health hazard," Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday during his State of the City address. - https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-york-city-mayor- eric-adams-declares-social/story?id=106647634 New York City mayor declares social media an 'environmental toxin' New York City is classifying social media as a "public health hazard," Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday during his State of the City address. i abcnews.go.com Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 1:18 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; 'Kim Nguyen'; response@ocgov.com; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; alejandro.cardenas@mail.house.gov; alexis.hamel@mail.house.gov; Public Comment; publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Brian.Anderson@asm.ca.gov; Tabatha.Vogelsang@asm.ca.gov; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; marshall.kirkland@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov Cc: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; response@ocgov.com; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; 'GGEA President; ocbe@ocde.us; sbe@cde.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC RECORD ACT FOR Al DOCUMENTS USAGE OF Al EFFECT MENTAL HEALTH TO BRAIN DEVELOPMENT K-12. 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. 04-28-24 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govi nfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27. pdf California Department of Education 1430 N Street Sacramento, CA 95814-5901 Phone Numbers General: 916-319-0800 Dear [custodian of records]: am requesting access to records in possession or control of the CA State Board of education for the purposes of inspection and copying pursuant to the California Public Records Act, California Government Code § 7920.000 et seq. (11CPRA11), and Article 1, § 3(b) of the California Constitution. 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If 1 can provide any clarification that will help expedite your attention to my request, please contact me at [provide phone or email address], pursuant to Government Code § 2 7922.600. 1 ask that you notify me of any duplication costs exceeding $xx before you duplicate the records so that I may decide which records I want copied. 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements (External Link). o Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build; their capacity for providing skill -based mental health education that is trauma informed and affirming for students. o Evaluate your current efforts and create a plan to expand student access to mental health education in coordination with other frameworks and initiatives, including Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) (External Link), https://leg info. legislature.ca.gov/faces/bilINavClient.xhtml?biIl_id=202120220SB224 Thank you for your timely attention to this matter. Sincerely, Craig Durfey 3 Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 11:51 AM To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Teresa Pomeroy; Public Records Request; Assemblymember Davies; Public Comment; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Christopher Aguilera; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; COB_Response; kim.constantine@fountainvalley.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] Why more when we have not address social media harm yet now Al in California's classrooms requires innovative leadership - from The Desert Sun 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. From Craig Durfey To whom it may concern Addressing Al in California's classrooms requires innovative leadership Stephen Aguilar and Morgan Polikoff underscore how California can best position itself to harness Al's potential. 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This rush is leading to increase risk more mental health issues then why are permitting at under 18 years old the development of the brain is active we need to wait until after high school. 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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. 04-19-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/contentlpkglCREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To whom it may concern. 'All That Scrolling': How Screen Time Impacts Students What do we know about the effect of screen time and social media on mental health and learning, and what can educators do to help? Skip Navigation MENU d. 1 Top of Form Bottom of Form • ALL NEWS & ARTICLES TOPICS NEA TODAY MAGAZINES HomeNEA TodayAll News & Articles NEA NEWS 'All That Scrolling': How Screen Time Impacts Students What do we know about the effect of screen time and social media on mental health and learning, and what can educators do to help? 3 By: Tim Walker, Senior Writer Published: September 30, 2021 SHARE KEY TAKEAWAYS 1- Students' recreational screen time has likely increased substantially during the COVID pandemic. 2. Despite correlational evidence pointing to adverse effects, more research needs to be conducted to determine the causal effect of digital media on anxiety and depression. 3. Many educators, however, see the effect on their students. In addition to communicating with parents about their children's online habits, they are determined to model responsible and educational use of technology in their classrooms. Social media's impact on the mental health of teenagers was in the news again recently with some disturbing findings concerning Instagram's younger users. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the immensely popular Facebook-owned platform surveyed users in 2020 and found that teenage girls were being harmed by their heavy Instagram use. According to internal findings, "thirty-two percent of teen girls said that when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse." The report concluded that "we make body image issues worse for one in three teen girls." That social media can be a magnet for social pressure, anxiety and bullying is no secret, but Facebook's acknowledgment that one its platforms was toxic for many teenagers is bringing new scrutiny to the often oversized presence of social media - and screen time in general - in young people's lives. In response, TikTok rolled out new mental health resources for its usera�, a move experts called welcome but overdue. Screen time consists of wide-ranging content, although social media - Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok especially - takes up a significantly large share of young people's time online. in 2019, Common Sense Media found that 8- to 12-year olds spend an average of almost five hours a day looking at screens on smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and TVs. For older kids, ages 13 to 17, that number climbed to 7 hours and 22 minutes. 5 ownershipSmartp,hone ownership has risen drarr even, among the youngest tweens. i(Smar-tphone age, CENSUS 48-MM, 11% 10 11 12 13 14 1 w! r ILE I►IrxMt% 6 The social isolation brought on by the COVID pandemic in 2020-21 has stoked considerable worry among educators and parents that the consequences of excessive screen may be magnified as the school year begins. "I do think they'll be more attached this school year," says Shannon Guevarez, a fourth - grade teacher at South Hanover Elementary School, in Hershey, Pa. "My students are just automatically drawn to screens. It's worrisome, because we really don't know what the long-term impact is going to be. Their brains are still developing." SOCIAL COMPARISON AND PRESSURE We all feel it —that small rush or mini -high every time our phone emits that familiar 'ding' to alert us to a new text or a Facebook or Instagram post. That hit of dopamine in the releases feel -good chemicals into your body, which reinforces the behavior. Eventually, this pattern can create an addiction. Like most addictions, it can be difficult to get through a day without feeding the habit. Adults usually have the cognitive and behavioral skills to manage or curb the effects of pervasive use of phones or other digital devices. For teenagers and younger kids, however, it's a different story. Their brains are, as Guevarez said, works -in -progress. Developmentally, many don't have the tools to prevent the potential downsides of too much screen time. Sam Ball is a math teacher in Winston-Salem, N.C. Now in his seventh year in the classroom, Ball is concerned about the effects of excessive screen time he sees in his students. "Many of them stay up very late, scrolling through their phones. They can get very stressed and very sleep -deprived. The addiction to the 'ding' - it's very powerful." Teacher Sam Ball believes some of his students are sleep -deprived because of their late -night social media use. Very powerful and very unique to this generation of young people, says Karla Freeman, a high school teacher in neighboring Davie County. "Kids probably see their parents or other adults being able to manage and strike a balance. But older generations can't relate ... as well because it's been in teenagers' lives so much. They didn't go through that." While some children cope fine and manage the high and lows of social media interaction, many others are prone to the anxiety, stress, and depression that can, according to some surveys, stem from screen time. "It's all that scrolling. Social media is a highlight reel for these kids," says Dr. Pamela Hurst -Della Pietra, president of Children and Screens,. an organization that analyzes digital media's impact on child development. "Social comparison, the pressure, the fear of missing out takes a hit on their self-esteem about their lives, their bodies, and their relationships." If young people balanced their use of social media with plenty of socializing in person, experts agree, the effects for some wouldn't be so severe. During most of the pandemic, this opportunity was curtailed significantly, and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok likely became even more embedded in their daily lives. 9 Fl`�m ou n t ot 1) a 1 y, S c r o c, ri U c� (A ot 'Inc lud i ng fo r sc hut W. 1 hours, 41 min,it s 1 f1011f S Six months into the pandemic, the Child Mind Institute and the California Partners Project conducted in-depth interviews with 46 high school students in California to gauge how they were coping with this social disruption. Specific questions centered around internet use, sleep, exercise, and their prevailing moods. The results were released in a 2020 report called Are the Kids Alright? The pandemic underscored the extent to which many teens' online life is their actua/life, the report concluded. 10 "Teens check their apps for any new 'news' and then find themselves mindlessly scrolling, no longer engaged, but unable and unwilling to stop," the authors wrote. Still, the report also found that, "even as they say they suffer headaches, poor sleep, and exhaustion, teens feel the consequences of being 'addicted' to their phones and social media as too mild to matter or warrant a change in behavior." A BRIDGE TO INTERACTION Young people's more benign view of their digital media habits was also reflected in a 2019 Common Sense Media survey, which found teens are more likely to see social media as "a good thing in their emotional lives." It's important to remember that during quarantine, screens were "an essential bridge to interaction," says Janine Domingues, a clinical psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. "Social media was their outlet. This was how they stayed connected to friends." 11 According to a 2019 Common Sense Media survey, teenagers are more likely to say that social media has a positive effect on how they feel. Carrie Suchy, a psychologist at the Franklin -Pierce School District in Washington, agrees. and cautions that, due to a lack of comprehensive research, there is still much we do not know. "While there are correlations of concern - increased depression and anxiety, for example - there is really no causa/evidence that social media and screen time negatively impacts teenagers," Suchy explains. "Also, what we tend to see is that among the group where 12 there is a correlation, these young people are also likely to seek resources and advice through these same online channels." The question then is: Are young people spending more time on screens because they are depressed or are they depressed because they are spending too much time on screens? "We really don't have the answer yet," Suchy says. "But time will tell." 'I CAN'T MITIGATE THEIR USE' Suchy also points out that most of the existing research is focused on recreational screen time and less on educational screen time. Still, the role for schools and educators is clear. 13 School psychologist Carrie Suchy "We can't pretend that these devices and platforms don't exist. They're not going away. So we should continue to teach students how to use the Internet responsibly," says Suchy. 14 The reality is that this technology is and will be an integral part of students' lives. And while the use of, for example, smartphones in the classroom is still generally prohibited, or at least restricted to a few key tasks, teachers regularly use screens in other forms. While many experts, educators, and parents want to discourage excessive media use by students, technology is a useful tool in the classroom —when it's interactive and truly educational, says Sam Ball. "As much as I'm concerned about my students' excessive use of online media, I can't mitigate their use, at least not by myself," he explains. "What I can do is leverage their interest into a more educational and beneficial purpose." And while monitoring and curbing their students' digital media consumption is not the responsibility of educators, Janine Domingues says, open lines of communication with parents are critical. "Teachers are going to see how their students have been affected as the school year begins," she explains. "So there is a role to play in keeping parents informed and working with them. It has to be a collaboration." Educators can play an important role in preventing digital media from overtaking child development, says Hurst -Della Pietra and educators should encourage students to express their anxiety. "Screens are not good coping mechanisms, and students' ability to express themselves openly can be hampered. So listening to their concerns can really help students," she says. It's just as important, Hurst -Della Pietra adds, to continue to raise parents' awareness about the implications of excessive screen time. A BALANCING ACT Given that students are so attached to digital media, Shannon Guevarez doesn't hesitate to impose a moderate "no screen" rule in her fourth -grade classroom. During academic free time in her class, Guevarez steers students away from the computer. "I will take that choice away because they need a break from screens," she says. "They can read, color, or draw. Do something else." Guevarez also has conversations with her students about screen time and what rules, if any, they abide by. 15 Guevarez believes that the constant flood of new platforms and devices marketed to school districts is feeding the perception among students that technology should rule their lives —inside and outside the classroom. "Just because it's new and cool, doesn't mean you need to implement it in your classroom," she says. "Using technology is a balancing act and teachers have to be intentional and deliberate in exploring how these technologies help students learn." Karla Freeman agrees. "We wouldn't be doing our jobs as educators if we just decided to arbitrarily scale back the use of screens in the classroom. Technology is a beautiful supplemental tool. It shouldn't rule us in society, and that's how it should be modeled by us to our students. Otherwise, if they think it's the be-all and end-all for learning, then they'll think it should be the be-all and end-all in their lives." 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It's a good balance. 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. 05-04-2024 Craig Durfey To whom it may concern. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: We allow our kids screen time at home, and they go to a tech -free school. It's a good balance. - https://www.msn.com/en- us/lifestyle/parenting/we-allow-our-kids-screen-time-at-home-and-they-go-to-a-tech -free-school-it-s- a-good-balance/ar- AA1 of PPd?ocid=socialshare&pc=dcts&cvid=920162d720c840af9249eaa4aeadc822&ei=75 Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:20 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; 'Walter Muneton'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Public Records Request'; ocbe@ocde.us; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; —FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; "'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM—; 'Teri Rocco'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; Don Barnes; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov Cc: David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; cindyt@ggcity.org; 'stephaniek'; board@orangeusd.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] U.S. Senate hearing Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, apologized to families who said their children were harmed by social media use during a heated hearing 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. 05-01-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govi nfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27. pdf To whom it may concern. A series of reported news story about the U.S. Senate hearing Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Meta, apologized to families who said their children were harmed by social media use during a heated hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The links below will offer provide opportunity to review what has shown to be harmful social media. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-zuckerberg-apologizes-parents-victims-on I ine- exploitation-senate-hearing/ https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/mark-zuckerberg-apologizes-parents-kids-exploited- senate-hearinq-1235893220/ https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/instagram-pedophile-network-child-pornography- researchers-1235635743/ https://p2a.co/R5ftVT?p2asource=commonsense&j=9641170&sfmc_sub=188281075&1=4 953159_HTM L&u=234732743&mid=6409703&jb=16003&utm_source=advocacy_KOSACO PPADayofAction_CTA_20240430&utm_medium=email&fbclid=lwZXhObgNhZWOCMTEAAR 3aDpE8EpHLdM9JK7BAA-QIMz- RsPig 1 IA2rVm4OPD729ckkFshXNEbnwg_aem_AYJPVFwh9p161i4ds7k_7XQSPPJ3K- 8oBMBLs7T1 Qg18Keng19Kd2VNh4wMmZVRViTkt4MguQxsf-HgkXtDr9iZw https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1409 https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/social-media-ceos-face-grilling-senators-child- safety/story?id=106825984 https://blogging.godaddy.com/blog/cee88b07-fd42-4fe7-807c- 7f461 e2bf9d7/posts/de21 adf8-311 e-4993-9592-01780bb70a 1 a https://abcnews.Ao.com/US/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-declares- social/storv?id=106647634 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Since+the+Senate+Judiciary+Committee %E2%80%99s+hearing +on+kids%E2%80%99+online+safety+in+February+2023%2C These series URL offer the will to bring awareness as reform for children safety with CA State education code we now more than ever to bring reform with social media has on children health mental wellness. 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build; This education code provides the opportunity for local Collaborate with your county office of education with various experience hopefully will review what has been published to address gaps from algorithm creating dopamine addictions from too long usages from screen time. Review health education content standards and instructional materials, if offered, to determine alignment with mental health education requirements per Ed. Code 51925 (External Link) and other health education requirements (External Link). o Collaborate with your county office of education, community -based and non-profit organizations, and local health department to provide professional learning for health teachers and other educators teaching mental health education to build; their capacity for providing skill -based mental health education that is trauma informed and affirming for students. o Evaluate your current efforts and create a plan to expand student access to mental health education in coordination with other frameworks and initiatives, including Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) (External Link), https:/iieginto.iegisiature.ca.gov/faces/biliNavCiient.xhtmi?biii_id=202120220SB224 Thank You Craig A. Durfey 3 Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 7:48 AM To: COB_Response; GGEA President; Gabriela Mafi; PIO Department; Public Comment; Public Records Request; Teri Rocco; Walter Muneton; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; ocbe@ocde.us Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Apple investors Pressure Apple over size psychological risk of screen time 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. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Craig Durfey Date: Fri, Apr 19, 2024 at 7:45 AM Subject: Apple investors Pressure Apple over size psychological risk of screen time To: Craig Durfey<alejandro.cardenas(@mail.house.gov>, Jim Tortolano <kim.vandermeulenCcbmaiL.house.gov>, ADAM.BOMAN(EbASM.CA.GOV <ADAM.BOMANCcbasm.ca.gov>,<SEDN.committeeC«bsenate.ca.gov>, <SHEA.Committee0bsenate.ca.9ov>, Nick Dibs < >, Christopher Aguilera <Christopher.Aguilera _ asm.ca.gov> https://www.forbes.com/sites/aticegwatton/20l 8/01 /O9/investors-pressure-apple-over-psychological- risks-of-screen-time-for-kids/?sh=462d3bb238df Sent from my iPhone Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 7:54 PM To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Public Records Request; Assemblymember Davies; Teresa Pomeroy; Craig Durfey; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Public Comment; Maureen Blackmun; CITY COUNCIL; ggales@cityofirvine.org; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; PVazquez@StantonCA.Gov; rosie.rosales@sausd.us; tpetropulos@cityofirvine.org; Devon Atkinson; Malibu Blue; Pam Haddad; ABC7 General Release; press@Itg.ca.gov; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; Lan Nguyen; 'GGEA President'; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; superintendent@lausd.net; Stephanie Klopfenstein; ggales@cityofirvine.org; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; Public Comment; CITY COUNCIL; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov;julia.wick@latimes.com; communityrelations; KTLA 5 News; FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; farrahkhan@cityofirvine.org; adriana.olson@sausd.us; Don Barnes; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; sbe@cde.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Senators try to add kids online safety bills to FAA act 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. -05-05-2024 Craig Durfey To whom it may concern. This a major step towards brings wellness standards that social media usage screentime ect. https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4639679-senators-try-to-add-kids-online-safety-bills-to-faa-act/ Senators try to add kids online safety bills to FAA act Senators are trying to add bills that are aimed at boosting kids online safety into a must -pass Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization act. Two bills aimed at increasing safety of ... thehill.com Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 4:38 PM To: sbe@cde.ca.gov; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; response@ocgov.com; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; assemblymember.quirk- silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; 'Walter Muneton'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Public Records Request'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; ocbe@ocde.us; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; Don Barnes; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; 'Maureen Blackmun'; M 'Jim Tortolano'; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Aimee.Anspach@asm.ca.gov; julia.kingsley@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; 'Nick Dibs'; Brian.Anderson@asm.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Screen Strong Families Facebook where parents write seeking advice three of their kids (ages 6-13) have unfettered access to video games, including very violent ones 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. (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To whom it may concern How do you deal with close family who have totally lax (non-existent) technology rules? My brother & sister in law parents their kids VERY differently from my husband and I. All three of their kids (ages 6-13) have unfettered access to video games, including very violent ones. Two of the kids actually have projectors in their rooms specifically for playing Fortnite and will hole up in their rooms for hours on end playing video games in the dark. None of the kids have any interests or activities because they are so addicted. The oldest (13) is basically flunking out of school. The youngest one is on an iPad nonstop. We have always had a somewhat strained relationship with them but in recent years their kids have become SO, so difficult to be around that it is making us want to avoid family gatherings altogether. The kids are all so rude, disrespectful, mean and just truly unpleasant to be around. A few weeks back we tried going on a hike as a family and their kids complained, cried, and threw EPIC tantrums (ages 6-13) the ENTIRE time (2+ hrs) because they were having withdrawals from their devices. They were actually teasing each other about it --even the kids know they cannot function in real life without screens. By some miracle they do not have phones yet but I know it is just a matter of time. It all makes me so, so sad. Anyway, my kids are very close to their grandparents and the cousins live very close by so it's extremely difficult to set boundaries and avoid them. My mother-in-law loves getting everyone together. The older my kids get the harder it is becoming. I come from a very small family myself -- am an only child and both my parents passed, so our only family is on my husband's side. I think my husband sees the get togethers as necessary to make his mom happy and not cause drama or "break up the family" and I was ok with that when they were younger but the older they get the worse of an influence they are on our kids. Has anyone else dealt with similar family dynamics? How do you handle it? https://www.facebook.com/groups/screenstrongfamilies/?multi_permalinks=10809779296 56675%2C1080593713028430%2C1080631793024622%2C1079709149783553%2C10796 22919792176%2C1079594066461728%2C1078684899885978%2C1078466356574499%2 C1078654946555640%2C1078522179902250&notif_id=1713872364855873&notif_t=group _highlights&ref=notif Herse a good example from a mother of three children who over usage has created a serious harm to their development. Thank You 2 Craig Durfey Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 8:05 PM To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; ABC7 General Release; 'GGEA President'; "'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM" ; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; Teri Rocco; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; Public Comment; Public Records Request; FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; Public Comment; Walter Muneton; Teri Rocco; Dina Nguyen; Lan Nguyen; Bob Harden; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Assemblymember Davies; assemblymember.muratsuchi@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.friedman@assembly.ca.gov; ocbe@ocde.us; FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; forrester_betty@lacoe.edu Subject: [EXTERNAL] EXCLUSIVE As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state 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. As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state IQ scores are falling in the US and one expert said technology could be to blame. The average IQ score in the US is now 98 down from 100, but some states how outranked others in intelligence. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380029/average-iq-score-states- us.html?ito=email_share_article-top Most Read Articles: The ruins that could prove the Bible was TRUE: Stretch of wall in ancient Jerusalem vindicates the holy book's account, archaeologists claim https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13378663/ruins-Jerusalem-prove-Bible- wall.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles As research warns IQ is falling for first time EVER.... our map reveals average scores in every US state https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380029/average-iq-score-states- us.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles Everything we know about Apple's new'iPhone Flip'- as well as its plan for a foldable Pad https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13380303/apple-foldable-iphone-functions- features.html?ito=email_share_article-topmost-read-articles Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 3:44 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; CBS 2; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Walter Muneton'; 'Dina Nguyen'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; Don Barnes; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; kristene.mapile@asm.ca.gov; Debbie.Look@asm.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; forrester_betty@lacoe.edu; 'Supervisor Doug Chaffee' Subject: [EXTERNAL] Social Media Activist Social Media Activist Collin Kartchner Speak Dangers of early Screen Time Video ,is on a mission to save the kids. That starts with exposing the dirty underbelly of social media how it increases anxiety for children ... 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. 04-20-24 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To Whom it may Concern. Please review many articles, videos from this link to CAN FLIP PHONES END OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION? KARTCHNER Collin Kartchner is on a mission to save the kids. That starts with exposing the dirty underbelly of social media and how it increases anxiety for children and parents alike. and htti3s:i huahsonoaw.comik828/news/collin-kartchneri and Social Media Activist Social Media Activist Collin Kartchner Speak Collin Kartchner is on a mission to save the kids. That starts with exposing the dirty underbelly of social media and how it increases anxiety for children and parents alike. ST. GEORGE — "How social media is destroying our kids" was the topic presented during an event attended by more than 1,000 Thursday night, where an internet crusader offered parents a lifeline to guard children against social media's culture of perfection, and to empower parents in the battle to save their children from social engineering. The event, which took place in a packed auditorium at Snow Canyon High School, featured Collin Kartchner and Katey MacPherson of #SaveTheKids, an organization created to save children and teens from the destructive impact that social media can have on their self-esteem and mental health, while helping parents to reconnect with their kids. The links above with bring a series of then a time Social Media Activist Social Media Activist Collin Kartchner Speak was addressing the epidemic crisis by raising awareness his presentation where he was then spot on and now can we mirror today the impact it had then ?. He since passed away however his message continue on with our current epidemic that we hear and read. Thank You Craig A Durfey 2 Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 1:01 AM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; 'GGEA President; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; 'Walter Muneton'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; 'Public Records Request'; "'FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; ocbe@ocde.us; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Teri Rocco'; "'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM—; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; ABC7 General Release; sbe@cde.ca.gov; Don Barnes; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; 'Gabriela Mafi'; 'GGEA President'; KCAL 9; 'Maureen Blackmun' Cc: Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; 'Nick Dibs' Subject: [EXTERNAL] Protect Young Eyes web links to their sight with a news letter Information below with links recommend this website children educational about social media prevention.. 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. 05-03-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS CRAIG A. DURFEY FO ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. S FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM https://www.govi nfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To Whom it may concern. Information below with links recommend this website children educational about social media prevention. https://protectyoungeyes.com/ https://endsexualexploitation.org/device-protection-bill/ https://endsexualexploitation.org/ https://protectyoungeyes.com/request-internet-safety-digital-citizenship-presentation/ The PYE Download: May 2, 2024 Hello! Every three weeks or so, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non -profits is motivating. The latest news: Schools, Phones, and Parents. A school in CO tried to ban phones, but parents said no. A middle school in Connecticut did the same and has seen incidents decrease, including smoking, fights, and shorter bathroom breaks. We believe devices = distraction. Please visit phonefreeschools.com anytime for the research! Teen Girls Confront Deepfakes. Brave 10th-grade girls, victims of male peers creating AI - generated, explicit content with their photos, are fighting back with legislation in NY. We love seeing teens fight for change. Please visit our Deepfakes post for protection tips. Snapchat's Solar System Causes Teen Stress. Snap's "solar system" ranks friends based on interaction. Isaac from PYE spoke to teens at his church and it's still causing them friend drama. Snapchat is toxic to some teen brains. Please use it cautiously (PYE guide). The Anxious Generation is #1 ! Author and professor Jon Haidt is creating massive waves with his four norms, brilliantly explained in his NY Times best-selling book. We applaud and support his work! Read it today. We've said it for years: #delayistheway! President Biden Signed a Law Banning TikTok. Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, intends to fight in the courts. Regardless of the legal outcome, TikTok (PYE thoughts) is too addictive for some brains. 2 Meta allows CSAM on Instagram. Yes, you read that correctly. Instagram recently started warning accounts < age 18 if nudity is detected in direct messages. But kids can still send the message. In other words, Meta admits it knows when kids are sending illegal content and allows it. NCOSE Released the 2024 Dirty Dozen List! This year's list of 12 contains some big names, including Reddit, Apple, and Spotify. Learn more: Dirty Dozen List 2024 Selena Gomez Takes a Break. In a recent interview, Selena, with more Instagram followers than any woman (429M), has been off the platform for four years. "I felt like it was the most rewarding gift I gave myself." Troubling Data from the UK. A survey of 2,480 parents with kids ages 3-17 revealed 30% of 5-7 year -olds are on TikTok, and 25% of 3-4 year -olds have a smartphone. We are floored. The US Supreme Court Upheld a Key Law. The Texas age verification bill, HB1181, was appealed to the Supreme Court and denied, allowing the bill to stand. This is a massive win against large porn sites that must age -verify visitors or suffer financial penalties. Bravo to Senator Paxton and her team. Explicit "Al Girlfriend" Ads are on Facebook and Instagram. WIRED first reported that Meta hosts over 16,000 ads promoting explicit "digital relationships." Parents, please be aware that kids logged into these platforms might find these ads. Be curiously involved in all social media. What PYE is up to: Legislation/Policy: Along with NCOSE, Senator Todd Weiler, and Representative Susan Pulsipher, the Child Device Protection Bill was signed into law in Utah! This common- sense legislation requires device manufacturers to automatically enable their filters when a child activates a device. We're close to passing the same bill in Alabama and Arizona. Yes! Global: Doug is creating a "train the trainer" program for pastors and youth leaders in Kenya. We are thrilled by this opportunity so that they can help children in their communities be safer online. We've launched tech support! Our private community, The Table, has big improvements, including quick tech support and our first mini -certification. Are you interested in becoming PYE Certified in Pornography Education? Become a PYE member today and enjoy a 7-day free trial. Let's work together! We transform digital culture when we visit your community. We've done hundreds just this school year! Can we equip your school, church, or company? 3 "Doug was amazing with every level of attendee and so easy to work with. Very skilled and personable. PYE exceeded our expectations in every way! We hope to offer this to our community again next year." - St. Cyril of Alexandria School Winding down for the summer! Here's where we speak over the next month (PYE Master Calendar). May 6, Sacred Heart Parish School, CA May 6, Endeavor Elementary School, MI May 7-8, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, MN May 9, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, MI May 13-15, the PYE Team is getting together in Michigan! May 20-21, Lutheran Pastors' Conference, MI May 21, Panel discussion with Bark Technologies, MI June 2, Berkley Hills Church, MI Email Michele right here to schedule for 2024-2025! A note from Chris: It's not their fault. We did this. This is one of the most important mindsets we teach in our parent presentations. Did you know the word "empathy" wasn't added to English until 1909? It's still "new" to US. "Feeling into"another person's situation is a special, rare ability. But essential for parenting. "It's not their fault." This doesn't mean there aren't consequences for digital mistakes. What kind of parent would we be if we didn't remove the device, delete Snapchat, or make a change after we allowed the digital harm to occur? That's right - after WE allowed the digital harm to occur. It's on us. "It's not their fault" is a position of parental empathy, knowing that we've pitted our children against the most brilliant software engineers on earth. We've dropped young, amazing brains into god -like technology and act surprised when children, with children's brains, inside of places crafted for adults, make decisions like children. The 14-year-old version of you would have done the exact same things. "It's not your fault" is a statement for US, not them. It sets us up with the right mindset, allowing us to approach our children with grace and truth. 4 Parenting with you, Chris & PYE #delayistheway facebookinstagramx-twitter 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205 Unsubscribe - Preferences Thank You Craig Durfey Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:52 AM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; response@ocgov.com; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; 'Walter Muneton'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Theresa Bass; 'Gabriela Mafi'; KTLA 5 News; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM-; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; FirstDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; ocbe@ocde.us;julia.kingsley@asm.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; KCAL 9; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov Cc: ABC7 General Release; press@Itg.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Variety : Instagram Algorithms Connect 'Vast' Network of Pedophiles Seeking Child Pornography, According to Researchers. 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. 05-01-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. 7/Ddf/CREC-2003-03-27. To whom it may concern. Variety: Instagram Algorithms Connect 'Vast' Network of Pedophiles Seeking Child Pornography, According to Researchers Instagram Algorithms Connect 'Vast' Network of Pedophiles Seeking Child Pornography, According to Researchers Parent company Meta says it has established task force to combat the problems. "Child exploitation is a horrific crime. We work aggressively to fight it on and off our platforms, and to support law enforcement in its efforts to arrest and prosecute the criminals behind it," the rep said in a statement. "Predators constantly change their tactics in their pursuit to harm children, and that's why we have strict policies and technology to prevent them from finding or interacting with teens on our apps and hire specialist teams who focus on understanding their evolving behaviors so we can eliminate abusive networks." Between 2020 and 2022, according to Meta, its policy enforcement teams "dismantled 27 abusive networks" and in January 2023 disabled more than 490,000 accounts for violating child -safety policies. As of the fourth quarter of 2022, Meta's technology removed more than 34 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content from Facebook and Instagram, more than 98% of which was detected before it was reported by users, the company said. According to the Journal's report, "Technical and legal hurdles make determining the full scale of the [pedophile] network [on Instagram] hard for anyone outside Meta to measure precisely." The article cited the Stanford Internet Observatory research team's identification of 405 sellers of what the researchers deemed "self -generated" child -sex material (accounts purportedly run by children themselves) using hashtags associated with underage sex. The WSJ story also cited data compiled via network mapping software Maltego that found 112 of those accounts collectively had 22,000 unique followers. The Journal's report noted that Instagram accounts that offer to sell illicit sex material "generally don't publish it openly" and that such accounts often link to "off -platform content trading sites." Researchers found that Instagram enabled people to search "explicit hashtags such as #pedowhore and #preteensex" and then connected them to accounts that used the terms to advertise child -sex material for sale, according to the report. Per the Journal, test accounts set up by researchers that viewed a single such account "were immediately hit with 'suggested for you' recommendations of purported child -sex -content sellers and buyers, as well as accounts linking to off -platform content trading sites. Following just a handful of these recommendations was enough to flood a test account with content that sexualizes children." In addition, certain Instagram accounts "invite buyers to commission specific acts," with some "menus" listing prices for videos of children harming themselves or "imagery of the z minor performing sexual acts with animals," according to the Journal report, citing the findings of Stanford Internet Observatory researchers. "At the right price, children are available for in -person 'meet ups,"' the Journal reported. Among other internet platforms, Snapchat and TikTok do not appear to facilitate networks of pedophiles seeking child -abuse content in the way that Instagram has, according to the Journal report. On Twitter, the Stanford Internet Observatory team identified 128 accounts offering to sell child -sex -abuse content; according to the researchers, Twitter didn't recommend such accounts to the same degree as Instagram and Twitter also removed such accounts "far more quickly," the Journal reported. (An emailed request for comment to Twitter's press account resulted in an autoreply with a poop emoji.) 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Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts/, more than 200 organizations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, 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. 04-23-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To whom it may concern. Recently book published title The Anxious Generation How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. By Jonathan Haidt. Screen time is the amount of time spent using a device with a screen such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video game console. The concept is under significant research with related concepts in digital media use and mental health. Studies show that screen time directly impacts child development, and mental and physical health. The positive or negative health effects of screen time are influenced by levels and content of exposure. To prevent harmful exposure to screen time, some government. how does screen time affect your health - Search (bing.com) as well CA SCR 73 Blue light 2019 causing mental Illness, sleep deprivation, myopia. The State of California has yet recognized the harm below represents In December, more than 200 organizations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D- N.Y., to schedule a vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which seeks to create liability, or a "duty of care," for apps and online platforms that recommend content to minors that can negatively affect their mental health. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts. March 25, 2024, 12:18 PM PDT By Kalhan Rosenblatt Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent's consent before they join a platform. The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who are under 14. Companies that fail to do so could be sued on behalf of the child who creates an account on the platform. The minor could be awarded up to $10,000 in damages, according to the bill. Companies found to be in violation of the law would also be liable for up to $50,000 per violation, as well as attorney's fees and court costs. "Ultimately, [we're] trying to help parents navigate this very difficult terrain that we have now with raising kids, and so I appreciate the work that's been put in," DeSantis said in remarks during the bill -signing ceremony. 2 DeSantis previously vetoed a more restrictive version of the bill that would have banned social media accounts for kids under 16. That bill also required Florida residents to submit an ID or other identifying materials in order to join social media. HB3, which is slated to take effect in January 2025, comes as efforts to regulate social media continue to ramp up across the U.S. amid concerns from some parents that the platforms don't do enough to keep their kids safe online. In December, more than 200 organizations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to schedule a vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which seeks to create liability, or a "duty of care," for apps and online platforms that recommend content to minors that can negatively affect their mental health. In January, lawmakers grilled CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety. The tech executives reaffirmed their commitment to child safety, and pointed to various tools they offer as examples of how they are proactive about preventing exploitation online. Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and other advocates of the new law argue that social media use can harm children's mental health and can lead to sexual predators communicating with minors. "None of us can afford to be on the sidelines when it comes to social media," Renner said in remarks made at the bill signing. Several states that have enacted similar laws to limit teen social media — including Ohio and Arkansas — have been challenged by Net Choice LLC, a coalition of social media platforms whose members include Meta, Google and X, among others. TECH NEWS Meta is putting Al front and center in its apps, and some users are annoyed. Florida's law is also expected to face legal challenges over claims that it violates the First Amendment. "We're disappointed to see Gov. DeSantis sign onto this route," Carl Szabo, vice president and general counsel for Net Choice, said in an email statement, calling the law "unconstitutional." "There are better ways to keep Floridians, their families and their data safe and secure online without violating their freedoms." Both DeSantis and Renner alluded in their remarks to the potential legal hurdles ahead. "You will not find a line in this bill that addresses good speech or bad speech because that would violate the First Amendment," Renner said. "We've not addressed that at all. 3 What we have addressed is the addictive features that are at the heart of why children stay on these platforms for hours and hours on end." He specifically called out Net Choice, saying, "We're going to beat them, and we're never ever going to stop." DeSantis argued the bill is constitutionally sound. "Any time I see a bill, if I don't think it's constitutional, I veto it," he said. He described the bill as "a fair application of the law and Constitution." And: I Changed My Mind About Kids and Phones. I Hope Everyone Else Does, Too. On the issue of kids, smartphones, and social media, a vibe shift is happening, and it's happening on the left, right, and in the center. Here's a survey of recent anti -phone discourse on the topic in politics and culture in recent weeks and months: The TikTok "ban" (don't call it that) garnered bipartisan support in the House, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making it illegal for people under 14 to have social media accounts in Florida. "People are so unwilling to blame iPhones as one of the main culprits in a variety of social ills but graphs like [these] are revealing. It's obviously the phones," zillennial writer Magdalene Taylor tweeted, semi -virally, attaching that infamous "teens today aren't hanging out" graph. Hosts of two podcasts enjoyed by Very Online left-ish millennials, TrueAnon and Time to Say Goodbye, devoted episodes to making freewheeling arguments against the use of social media by kids. (Tyler Austin Harper, a professor at Bates who has written for Slate, even suggested on the latter show that smartphones should be made illegal for use by people under 18. Tyler! A take!) A trend piece in the Daily Beast uncovered interviewees from Gen Z who said that when they had kids, they certainly wouldn't be letting them be "raised by" iPads. "Get offline. It is not alcohol, it is not porn, it is not weed, it is not blah blah, it is being online. Get offline," wrote a Reddit user on Not so long ago, the default position, if one were an internet-savvy older person beginning to feel queasy when noticing groups of kids bent over their phones, was to say to oneself, "Well, that's life; once, Socrates feared print's effect on memory, and now, 1 fear this." One definitely didn't say out loud, online, "The kids shouldn't have phones," unless one were writing for the Atlantic. A weary "it has always been thus" pose toward the topic was in order —television, Walkmans, rock music, the youths are always up to something the adults think is stupid. Some of the resistance to wagging a finger at kids and phones was a totally fair allergy to generational analysis; another part of it was probably self-defense. 4 "Some of us really don't like our screen time habits criticized," Taylor wrote in a follow- up Substack analyzing the replies to her recent "it's the phones" provocation on X. "Others may think they appear smarter by highlighting other issues, that they can see above the fray and observe the macro trends that are really shaping our lives, not that stupid anti -phone rhetoric we hear from the Boomers." It's not the phones; it's the lack of third spaces, the omnipresent car culture, the inequality. That defensive pose? I know it well, because I was adept at it —in 2019 1 described concern over teens and social media as "alarmist." Things are different in 2024. Yes, we have new data on the shape of the mental -health crisis among teens, and especially teenage girls, and how it's worsened since phones got front -facing cameras and platforms became dominant. But the biggest shift doesn't come from looking at new data; it's from experience. More and more people have a boomer relative who was radicalized on Facebook, a grandma who won't look up from her phone during family visits, or a Gen X partner adept at the art of phubbing. We, who are supposed to enjoy grown -adult levels of impulse control, have had trouble sleeping due to doomscrolling, spent Zoom meetings looking at Instagram, or gotten into weird fights with strangers on Reddit that derailed us emotionally for far too long. We, ourselves, with our developed brains, have felt like flies on sticky paper when it comes to social media; of course, children, still forming their selves and navigating the pitfalls of pre -adulthood, may be affected by it too. "Kids probably shouldn't have smartphones" has lost its generational sting. It has come to look more and more like common sense. Into this apparently promising moment comes social psychologist Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Its compact thesis: We've overprotected kids IRL and under protected them online. In the book's first chapters, Haidt rearticulates a very familiar set of arguments about American kids' lack of physical freedom. Playgrounds used to be more dangerous! Kids used to roam the woods! Why is everyone always at scheduled activities run by adults?! The kids never get a bruise or bump, and how will they learn to self -regulate this way? None of this will be new to anyone who's kept up with popular parenting books in the past few decades. Haidt's innovation lies in connecting this now -well -articulated picture of overprotected childhood with what happens when those same kids get on phones. The Anxious Generation, he hopes, will be part of a larger collective movement, one he is actively trying to incite by publishing a companion website full of evidence, discussion guides, and sample petitions, and funding billboards and public art in major cities. On his Substack, he wrote recently: "By the end of 2025, we will roll back the phone -based childhood." 5 "President John F. Kennedy said technology 'has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man.' Yet swayed by digital -age myths, we are providing our children with remarkably little guidance on their use of technology. Request letter of support since it takes a village to save a child. Quotations by John F. Kennedy, "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 04-12-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf To whom it may concern. Calling for reintroduce language to address flaws education in order awareness will change to address social media addiction. Top of Form AB-2408 Social media platform: child users: add iction.(2021-2022) Text_ Votes _History_Bill Analysis_Today's Law As Amended_` Compare Versions -Status -Comments To Author Bottom of Form Top of Form SHARE THIS.am. Date Published: 06/30/2022 09:00 PM BILL START Bottom of Form AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 309 2022 AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 209 2022 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 049 2022 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 24, 2022 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2021-2022 REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL N Introduced by Assembly Members Cunningham and Wicks February 17, 2022 An act toted add Section ''�f 17052 to the Civil Business and Professions Code, relating to social media platforms. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 2408, as amended, Cunningham. Social media platform: child users: addiction. Existing law, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, prohibits a business from selling the personal information of a consumer if the business has actual knowledge that the consumer is less than 16 years of age, unless the consumer, in the case of a consumer at least 13 years of age and less than 16 years of age, or the consumer's parent or guardian, in the case of a consumer who is less than 13 years of age, has affirmatively authorized the sale of the consumer's personal information. i..Y.• ��.//. M. MVFJ, NMi M.JV •V• M.• ..., M.' VVVMJ•V..YM FV M..V r..Y• N' F..Y.• ��M.. .i caordinary re or er skill in the N+�gemen�heir�Nper}c� property or person. Existing law, the Unfair Practices Act, makes certain business practices unlawful and regulates various businesses to, among other things, preserve and regulate competition, prohibit unfair trade practices, and regulate advertising. This bill, the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act, would specify that prohibit a social media platform, as defined, is also responsible esNeNsible for an ■N..■.A/ AAcasmoned to another by their want of ordinary care or skill On the ni nt of their property or person, and would specify, for a social medial platform, that ccskill"narycare includes' s us any design, feature, ce from using a design, feature, or affordance that the platform knew, or by the exercise of reasonable care should have known, causes a child user, as defined, to become addicted to 3 the platform. The act would authorize a public prosecuto-r the Attorney General or a district attorney, county counsel, or city attorney to bring an action to recover or obtain certain relief, including a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation, per bbera�i and um amount of damages to be awarded of the class aura c ass action. The hill would also see .ity a momumum amount of damages to be awarded per member of the class On any class action that s not brought by a public prosecutor $250,000 for a knowing and willful violation, and an award of litigation costs and attorneys' fees. The bill would provide that a social media platform is not subject to a civil penalty if it demonstrates that it met certain requirements, and would exempt a social media platform that is controlled by a business entity that generated less than $10070007000 in gross revenue during the preceding calendar year or whose primary function is to allow users to play video games. DIGEST KEY Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no BILL TEXT i i: I =1 ;J X01;j, =1101 ik i: I =-t r_r i =1101 aa_1 Iq I i1e] :7 ► I Fill I147 =1 ► F_« r_F,4147,11OW &T SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the Social Media Platform Duty to Children Act. SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) California should take reasonable, proportional, and effective steps to ensure that its children are not harmed by addictions of any kind. (b) A broad diversity of psychologists and psychiatrists in the field of addiction, as well as scientists, doctors, and other researchers, acknowledge the existence of social media addiction. (1) Research using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, a widely used measure of social media platform addiction, has found that social media platform addiction has a prevalence across the general population of about 5 percent. (2) In people who become addicted, the brain's reward system is more active when using social media than it is in the brains of people who are not addicted. The result, according to health experts and researchers, is compulsive and excessive social media use. (c) There is growing evidence that social media platform addiction is a particular problem, particularly among adolescent children. 4 (1) The largest social media platform company in the world's own secret internal research validates both the existence of social media addiction in children and that social media addiction hurts children. As an example, in September 2021, The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles referred to as "The Facebook Files." Those articles, citing a trove of internal documents obtained from Frances Haugen, a whistleblower, demonstrated the extent to which Facebook knew that its platforms cause significant harm to users, especially children. (2) More specifically, as revealed by Haugen's sworn testimony before Congress and the accompanying secret research she revealed to The Wall Street Journal, "Facebook has studied a pattern that they call problematic use, what we might more commonly call addiction. It has a very high bar for what it believes [problematic use] is. It [means] you self -identify that you don't have control over your usage and that it is materially harming your health, your schoolwork or your physical health." ... "Facebook's internal research is aware that there are a variety of problems facing children on Instagram, they know that severe harm is happening to children." (3) During whistleblower Haugen's sworn testimony to Congress, she revealed that, when it comes to meeting the platform's addiction -like definition of "problematic use": "Five to six percent of 14 year olds have the self-awareness to admit both those questions" that qualify a child as having problematic use. (4) Five to six percent of Instagram's child users is millions of children, certainly many thousands of which reside in California. (d) Social media platform addiction is more acute in girls than boys. (1) Girls experience a higher prevalence of social media addiction than boys. (2) Girls who admit to excessive social media platform use are two to three times more likely to report being depressed than girls who use social media platforms lightly. (3) A March 2020 presentation posted by Facebook researchers to Facebook's internal message board reported that 1166% of teen girls on IG experience negative social comparison (compared to 40% of teen boys)" and that 11[a]spects of Instagram exacerbate each other to create a perfect storm." (e) The business models of some social media platform companies financially motivate them to deploy design features that increase the likelihood of addiction among all users, including children. (1) Instead of charging to sign up, social media platforms earn "substantially all" of their revenue through advertising. 5 (2) The more time users engage with the platform, the more ads users see, and the more valuable the advertising becomes. (3) In this regard, addicted consumers are particularly profitable because their consumption behavior goes beyond normal engagement levels. (4) For these profit -driven reasons, social media platform companies intentionally invent, design, and deploy features that are intended to make it hard for users to stop using the platform, including deploying techniques used in gambling and techniques that mask or avoid cues that might prompt a user to stop using. (f) Companies that market high -volume addictive products, including tobacco, have a special incentive to addict young, potentially lifelong, consumers. (g) Adolescent children are at far greater risk than adults to becoming addicted to social media platforms. (1) Adolescent children exhibit higher levels of stress and an increased proclivity toward taking risks. (2) During adolescence, children's reward systems develop much faster, while their self-control systems, which are not fully developed until 21 years of age, lag behind. For this reason, rates of behavioral addictions are elevated in adolescence as compared to adulthood. (3) Social media platform companies can use the data they collect on children to determine which children are most likely to be vulnerable to a given ad, thereby exacerbating the risks of addiction. (4) As compared to adults, children are more susceptible to the pressures and influence of advertisements, less likely to recognize paid -for content, and less likely to understand how data is used for these purposes. (h) Because their brains are still developing, children are at far greater risk of being harmed by social media platform addiction than adults. Addiction adversely influences the development of judgment, attention, and memory in the brain. (1) Higher daily rates of checking social media platforms have been linked to a reduction in the volume of brain tissue that controls memory, emotions, speech, decisionmaking, and self-control. (2) For this reason, reduction in this kind of brain tissue is in turn correlated with higher impulsivity, something with which children and adolescents are already susceptible by dint of their youth. (3) Several studies have found links between spending time on social media platforms and rates of suicide and depression among teens. (4) Numerous studies show that reducing social media platform use results in mental health benefits. 6 (5) Social media platform addiction can create a vicious cycle for shy and lonely youth. Discomfort with real -life interactions leads to internet interactions, isolation from real -world interaction causes loneliness, loneliness combined with social phobia motivate additional engagement online. (i) When social media platform companies create, design, implement, or maintain features for users, including child users, on their social media platforms that the company knows or should know are addictive to children, they should be held liable for the harms that result. (j) Other addictions, including gambling addictions, have had a demonstrable negative effect on state economies. (k) California has a compelling interest in protecting the mental health of its children from social media platform addiction that is foreseeable for, at a minimum, all of the following reasons: (1) To prevent needless suffering to California children and their families. (2) To ensure the capacity of all its children to fulfill their potential and to reach normal goals for social and educational achievement to the benefit of all Californians. (3) To prevent the costs of treating mental health harms to children from being incurred by and shifted to California families, businesses, insurers, schools, and mental health professionals. 3.SectieN 1714 of the Civil Cade ikded to reac�r 1714. for the their but for 7 not to by result of their willful acts, also 0 n the management an occasioned of their another or want except of ordinary care or so far as the lat skill has7willfully by property person, ht the i thems The design, or distribution, want of ordinarycare, or marketing of forearms and j on ammunition is not from the duty to that is by t exempt The liability use ordinary On these care and skill as defined required by the Title section. Compensatory is extent Relief. the intent of the Legislature to cases the on holdings in as (b)lt Vesely v. Sager of 971) 5 f.3d 153, Bernhard abrogate v. 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Section 17052 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read; 17052. 11 (a) A social media platform shall not use a design, feature, or affordance that the platform knew, or which by the exercise of reasonable care should have known, causes child users to become addicted to the platform, (b) Actions for relief pursuant to this section may be prosecuted exclusively by the Attorney General or by a district attorney, county counsel, or city attorney, as described in Section 17204. (c) In addition to any other relief available pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200), including relief or penalties available under Sections 17204 and 17206, any person who has violated subdivision (a) may be liable for an additional civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per violation for a knowing and willful violation, and an award of litigation costs and attorneys' fees, (d) A social media platform shall not be subject to a civil penalty under this section or Section 17206 for violating subdivision (a) if the platform, as an affirmative defense, demonstrates it did both of the following; (1) Instituted and maintained a program of at least quarterly audits of its practices, designs, features, and affordances to detect practices or features that have the potential to cause or contribute to the addiction of child users, (2) Corrected, within 30 days of the completion of an audit described in paragraph (1), any practice, design, feature, or affordance discovered by the audit to present more than a de minimis risk of violating this subdivision, (e) The provisions of this section are cumulative to any other duties or obligations imposed under other law, (f) This section shall not be construed to impose liability for a social media platform for any of the following; (1) Content that is generated by a user of the service, or uploaded to or shared on the service by a user of the service, that may be encountered by another user, or other users, of the service, (2) Passively displaying content that is created entirely by third parties, (3) Information or content for which the social media platform was not, in whole or in part, responsible for creating or developing, (4) Any conduct by a social media platform involving child users that would otherwise be protected by Section 230 of Title 47 of the United States Code, or by application of case law interpreting the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or Section 2 of Article I of the California Constitution, (g) This section shall not be construed to negate or limit a cause of action that may have existed or exists against a social media platform under the law as it existed before the effective date of this section and nothing in the 12 legislative history of Assembly Bill 2408 (Cunningham and Wicks) of the Legislative Session 2022 shall be used or be admissible as evidence of legislative intent for any claim or cause of action not brought under this section, (h) The provisions of this section are severable. If any provision of this subdivision or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, (i) A waiver of this section is unenforceable as void against public policy, (j) For purposes of this section, the following shall apply; (1) "Addicted" means to knowingly or negligently cause addiction through any act or omission or any combination of acts or omissions, (2) "Addiction" means use of one or more social media platforms that does both of the following; (A) Indicates preoccupation or obsession with, or withdrawal or difficulty to cease or reduce use of, a social media platform despite the user's desire to cease or reduce that use, (B) Causes physical, mental, emotional, developmental, or material harms to the user, (3) "Child user" means a person who uses a social media platform and is younger than 18 years of age, (4) (A) "Content" means statements or comments made by users and media that are created, posted, shared, or otherwise interacted with by users on an internet-based service or application, (B) "Content" does not include media put online exclusively for the purpose of cloud storage, transmitting documents, or file collaboration, (5) "Social media platform" means a public or semipublic internet-based service or application that has users in California and that meets all of the following criteria; (A) A substantial function of the service or application is to connect users in order to allow users to interact socially with each other within the service or application, (B) A service or application that provides email or direct messaging services shall not be considered to meet this criterion on the basis of that function alone, (C) The service or application allows users to do all of the following; (i) Construct a public or semipublic profile for purposes of signing into and using the service, (ii) Populate a list of other users with whom an individual shares a social connection within the system, 13 (iii) Create or post content viewable by other users, including, but not limited to, on message boards, in chat rooms, or through a landing page or main feed that presents the user with content generated by other users, (6) "Public or semipublic internet-based service or application" excludes a service or application used to facilitate communication within a business or enterprise among employees or affiliates of the business or enterprise, provided that access to the service or application is restricted to employees or affiliates of the business or enterprise using the service or application, (k) This section does not apply to; (1) A social media platform that is controlled by a business entity that generated less than one hundred million dollars ($100, 000, 000) in gross revenue during the preceding calendar year, (2) A social media platform whose primary function is to allow users to play video games, Bill Text - AB-2408 Social media platform: child users: addiction. (ca The bill represents language key points demonstrates that a lack of education standards precludes any reel reform. Thank You Craig A Durfey 14 Susana Barrios From: Craig A Durfey Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 1:02 AM To: admin@voiceofoc.org; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net>; Teresa Pomeroy <teresap@ggcity.org>; Gabriela Mafi <gmafi@ggusd.us>; PIO Department <pio_department@ggusd.us>; COB_Response <response@ocgov.com>; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Craig A Durfey Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: 0 Meta Knowingly Allows Kids to Send Illegal Content 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. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Protect Young Eyes <chris _protectyoungeyes.com> Date: Thu, May 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM Subject: • Meta Knowingly Allows Kids to Send Illegal Content To: The PYE Download - May 2, 2024. Tech News, Trends, and Resources for Families. The PYE Download: May 2, 2024 1 Hello! Every three weeks or so, we share the latest digital news that impacts your family, update you on what the Protect Young Eyes team is up to, and end with a quick note from Chris. We hope our research helps you feel informed and confident, and that our work with schools, churches, and non -profits is motivating. The latest news: • Schools, Phones, and Parents. A school in CO tried to ban phones, but parents said no. A middle school in Connecticut did the same and has seen incidents decrease, including smoking, fights, and shorter bathroom breaks. We believe devices = distraction. Please visit phonefreeschools.com anytime for the research! • Teen Girls Confront Deepfakes. Brave 1 Oth-grade girls, victims of male peers creating AI -generated, explicit content with their photos, are fighting back with legislation in NY. We love seeing teens fight for change. Please visit our Deepfakes post for protection tips. • Snapchat's Solar System Causes Teen Stress. Snap's "solar system" ranks friends based on interaction. Isaac from PYE spoke to teens at his church and it's still causing them friend drama. Snapchat is toxic to some teen brains. Please use it cautiously (PYE guide). • The Anxious Generation is #11 Author and professor Jon Haidt is creating massive waves with his four norms, brilliantly explained in his NY Times best-selling book. We applaud and support his work! Read it today. We've said it for years: #delayistheway! • President Biden Signed a Law Banning TikTok. Shou Chew, TikTok CEO, intends to fight in the courts. Regardless of the legal outcome, TikTok (PYE thoughts) is too addictive for some brains. • Meta allows CSAM on Instagram. Yes, you read that correctly. Instagram recently started warning accounts < age 18 if nudity is detected in direct messages. But kids can still send the message. In other words, Meta admits it knows when kids are sending illegal content and allows it. • NCOSE Released the 2024 Dirty Dozen List! This year's list of 12 contains some big names, including Reddit, Apple, and Spotify. Learn more: Dirty Dozen List 2024 • Selena Gomez Takes a Break. In a recent interview, Selena, with more Instagram followers than any woman (429M), has been off the platform for four years. "I felt like it was the most rewarding gift I gave myself." • Troubling Data from the UK. A survey of 2,480 parents with kids ages 3-17 revealed 30% of 5-7 year -olds are on TikTok, and 25% of 3-4 year -olds have a smartphone. We are floored. N • The US Supreme Court Upheld a Key Law. The Texas age verification bill, HB1 181, was appealed to the Supreme Court and denied, allowing the bill to stand. This is a massive win against large porn sites that must age - verify visitors or suffer financial penalties. Bravo to Senator Paxton and her team. • Explicit "Al Girlfriend" Ads are on Facebook and Instagram. WIRED first reported that Meta hosts over 16,000 ads promoting explicit "digital relationships." Parents, please be aware that kids logged into these platforms might find these ads. Be curiously involved in all social media. What PYE is up to: Legislation/Policy: Along with NCOSE, Senator Todd Weiler, and Representative Susan Pulsipher, the Child Device Protection Bill was signed into law in Utah! This common-sense legislation requires device manufacturers to automatically enable their filters when a child activates a device. We're close to passing the same bill in Alabama and Arizona. Yes! Global: Doug is creating a "train the trainer' program for pastors and youth leaders in Kenya. We are thrilled by this opportunity so that they can help children in their communities be safer online. We've launched tech support! Our private community, The Table, has big improvements, including quick tech support and our first mini -certification. Are you interested in becoming PYE Certified in Pornography Education? Become a PYE member today and enjoy a 7-day free trial. 3 Let's work together! We transform digital culture when we visit your community. We've done hundreds just this school year! Can we equip your school, church, or company? "Doug was amazing with every level of attendee and so easy to work with. Very skilled and personable. PYE exceeded our expectations in every way! We hope to offer this to our community again next year." - St. Cyril of Alexandria School Winding down for the summer! Here's where we speak over the next month (PYE Master Calendar). • May 6, Sacred Heart Parish School, CA • May 6, Endeavor Elementary School, MI • May 7-8, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, MN • May 9, Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, MI • May 13-15, the PYE Team is getting together in Michigan! • May 20-21, Lutheran Pastors' Conference, MI • May 21, Panel discussion with Bark Technologies, MI • June 2, Berkley Hills Church, MI • Email Michele right here to schedule for 2024-2025! A note from Chris: It's not their fault. We did this. This is one of the most important mindsets we teach in our parent presentations. Did you know the word "empathy" wasn't added to English until 1909? It's stil "new" to us. "Feeling into"another person's situation is a special, rare ability. But essential for parenting. "It's not their fault." This doesn't mean there aren't consequences for digital mistakes. What kind of parent would we be if we didn't remove the device, delete Snapchat, or make a change after we allowed the digital harm to occur? That's right - after WE allowed the digital harm to occur. It's on us. "It's not their fault" is a position of parental empathy, knowing that we've pitted our children against the most brilliant software engineers on earth. We've dropped young, amazing brains into god -like technology and act surprised when 4 children, with children's brains, inside of places crafted for adults, make decisions like children. The 14-year-old version of you would have done the exact same things. "It's not your fault" is a statement for US, not them. It sets us up with the right mindset, allowing us to approach our children with grace and truth. 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Murray Dowey took his own life aged 16 in December last year after becoming victim to sextortion by a man posing as a teenage girl online https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13372111 /blackmailed-online-explicit-pictures-life-victims- sextortion-survived-parent-read.html?ito=email_share_article-image-share Most Read Articles DEAR JANE: My boss's WIFE sent me the most passive aggressive email - and I have NO idea how to respond without getting fired https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13370651/DEAR-JANE-boss-WIFE-passive-aggressive-email- fired. htmPerna il_share_article-image-share most -read -articles Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals the ultimate secrets to 'perfect' oral health - as he details the EIGHT - MINUTE hygiene routine he does every morning https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13368245/bryan-johnson-biohacker-oral-health-hygiene- routine.html?email_share_article-image-share most -read -articles Mysterious viral song that baffled the internet for years is finally identified - and its origins are more bizarre than anyone could have imagined https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13368709/song-baffled -intern et -yea rs-identified- watzatsong.html?email_share_article-image-share most -read -articles Susana Barrios From: d u rfeycra ig Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:38 PM To: hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; SENATO R.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV; Assemblymember.Davies @assembly.ca.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; assemblymember.quirk-silva@assembly.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; 'GGEA President'; CBS 2; 'Lan Nguyen'; Public Comment; Theresa Bass; KTLA 5 News; 'PIO Department'; 'Teri Rocco'; 'Gabriela Mafi'; 'Walter Muneton'; "FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM-; assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Dina Nguyen'; Don Barnes; Joyce.Rivero@ocgov.com; ABC7 General Release; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; 'Public Records Request'; sbe@cde.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; assemblymember.friedman@assembly.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; 'Maureen Blackmun'; ocbe@ocde.us; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; 'Nick Dibs'; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov; 'Jim Tortolano'; Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; lara.flynn@asm.ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov; patty.rodgers@asm.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids. Will busy parents comply? 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. 04-18-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. To whom it my concern. Screentime needs awareness to bring about change as we now can see how reduction usage screentime based medical with publication can assist with schools educator training will have an impact as well label social media device to age brain development lessen cognitive development risk. World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids. Will busy parents comply? The World Health Organization issued new guidelines on screen time Wednesday for infants and children under 5. (iStockphoto)By Craig Timberg andRachel SiegelApril 24 The World Health Organization issued strict new guidelines Wednesday on one of the most anxiety -producing issues of 21st century family life: How much should parents resort to videos and online games to entertain, educate or simply distract their young children? The answer, according to WHO, is never for children in their first year of life and rarely in their second. Those aged 2 to 4, the international health agency said, should spend no more than an hour a day in front of a screen. The WHO drew on emerging — but as yet unsettled — science about the risks screens pose to the development of young minds at a time when surveys show children are spending increasing amounts of time watching smartphones and other mobile devices. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 05-06-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkq/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf CA State Assembly CA State Senate To whom it may concern. Utah's New Law Restricting Social Media Use for Minors Isn't Clear on Enforcement. MARCH 25, 2023 3:48 PM EDT Utah just passed legislation that is set to limit minors' social media use and require parental permission for kids to use platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, but there's no clear plan on how it would be enforced. Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed two bills into effect Thursday that prevent children from using social media from 10:30 P.M. to 6:30 A.M., require age verification to join social media and offer the opportunity to sue companies on behalf of children who can claim they were harmed by social media.Both laws are collectively known as the Social Media Regulation Act, and are set to take effect on March 1, 2024. The legislation also seeks to limit children's exposure to addictive features on social media and targeted advertising that could cause damage. "I think we need to do something," Cox said. "These are first -of -their -kind bills in the United States. That's huge." But the bills, SB152 and HB311, face backlash from opponents over concerns that it violates teens' privacy and freedom of speech. "These types of laws are imperfect and maybe they're not respecting the rights of minors, but maybe they will help build societal inertia and get these out -of -control companies to be better," says Jennifer Grygiel, a communications professor at Syracuse University who researches social media. Social media companies across the web generally adhere to a 13 and up policy, meaning they ask users to confirm that they're at least 13 years old before enrolling to use the site —but there are plenty of ways to get around the age requirement that clever kids have been using for years. "Young people will find workarounds. They'll figure it out," Grygiel says. Parents have long worried that the rise in teen social media use not only impacts mental health, but also puts kids at risk of cyberbullying, online grooming and exposure to graphic content, hate speech and misinformation. Some companies, like TikTok, have been listening. Amid controversy over the app's data privacy, it rolled out measures that limit screen time and reduce features like direct messaging, for minors' accounts, z However, research has shown how easy it is for kids to bypass age requirements on social media. Measures like asking for identification with date of birth can be bypassed if minors use someone else's ID; kids can link their accounts to someone else's who's registered as an adult and get access that way. Major social media companies have yet to announce plans to challenge the laws, but legal experts anticipate legal battles over the next year. Critics point out that giving parents access to their children's posts and messages can severely limit their privacy and be unsafe for children in abusive situations or endanger LGBTQ youth. Some also suggest that requiring users to share more personal data to verify their identities is hypocritical to protecting children from exploitative advertising. Parents and educators realize that kids can still log onto the app, but many believe that laws like Utah's and initiatives like the ones TikTok just rolled out encourage teens to be more intentional about social media use and perhaps limit it. "Up until the last couple of years, these platforms have had unfettered access to children," Grygiel says. "Maybe it's a signal to these companies to increase corporate social responsibility." "if they are not effectively running their companies, society will continue to pass more and more laws to the point where it becomes difficult for them to do business," Grygiel adds. Other mostly Republican -led states —Arkansas, Texas, Ohio, Louisiana and New Jersey — are following in Utah's steps, trying to pass similar legislation that would put pressure on social media giants to limit minors' access. Like other advocates of the measures, Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that wants technology to be more child -friendly, says that they encourage other states to "hold social media companies accountable to ensure kids across the country are protected online." htips:iitime.com/6266100iutah_teens_soc ai_media_iawsi 3