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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024
The regular meeting of June 18, 2024 was called to order at 2:03 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 June 13, 2024.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Norma Campos Kurtz,
Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Stephen Faessel, and
Natalie Meeks.
City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City
Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION: None
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that a total of four (4) public comments were received
electronically prior to Closed Session. [A final total of five (5) public comments were received
electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix.
CLOSED SESSION: At 2:04 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
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
3. 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:
At 3:33 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.
WORKSHOP: Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget (Public Utilities, Public Works,
Planning & Building, Economic Development, Housing & Community
Development, and Convention, Sports, & Entertainment)
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Public Utilities
Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) General Manager Dukku Lee reported APU's core services include
providing high -quality water and electricity to the City's residents and businesses as a community -
owned utility. He noted APU focuses on safety, reliability, affordability, risk mitigation, community
engagement, and sustainability, managed by 353 full-time staff with 39 full-time equivalent (FTE)
worth of part-time staff. He added APU is not proposing any additional staff for Fiscal Year (FY)
2024/25 in its proposed budget of $728.6 million, 99.7% of which comes from Enterprise Funds as
opposed to the General Fund.
General Manager Lee reported the largest part of APU's budget goes towards wholesale purchasing
of power and water with the prices for each rising recently. He added APU looks for operational
efficiencies and financial strategies such as refinancing opportunities to limit impacts on customer
bills. He noted there is a significant decline in the Capital Improvements portion of the budget
proposal due to several large multi -year projects encumbered in prior years and are carried over. He
added APU's debt service and labor costs only account for 12% of the proposed FY 2024/25 budget,
noting APU's debt level is in the lower third of comparable utilities.
General Manager Lee reported the proposed Capital Improvement Program budget of $118 million
represents new expenditures for infrastructure, with $88 million going towards electric projects and
$30 million for water projects. He noted APU utilizes analytics and asset management tools to
prioritize investments in a wide range of electric and water systems.
General Manager Lee presented the Administration & Risk Services budget noting the division
accesses funds from federal, State, Housing & Community Development, and the City's bill
assistance program. He noted APU was able to provide $4.1 million to over 29,000 households in
need through financial assistance programs. He reported the Call Center responds to 500 to 1,000
phone calls, emails, Anaheim Anytime service requests, and chats per day in English, Spanish, and
other languages. He lauded the utility's 88% service effectiveness rating from customers. He
highlighted APU's safety priorities and noted in 2023, APU received national safety awards for
Electric Operations, Lenain Treatment Plant, and Canyon Power Plant.
General Manager Lee reported APU's Water Services are responsible for providing wholesale water
supplies, water quality compliance, delivery to customers, and maintenance of fire hydrants and water
pressure to support Anaheim Fire & Rescue. He noted investment in infrastructure is critical to
providing high quality service. He added APU ranks among the top quartile of water providers in the
nation for water main breaks, averaging 3 per 100 miles compared to the national average of 14 per
100 miles. He contributed their success to timely replacements, leak detection, surveys, and
maintenance programs.
General Manager Lee reported that Electric Services focuses on safely delivering power to customers
with the understanding that lighting in the community improves quality of life. He noted having well -
trained employees and outage management systems limit the duration of power outages to
customers. He highlighted APU's improved street light repair timeline from an average of a week to
1.5 days. He added there are delays when wire theft and vandalism occur. To prevent future thefts
and vandalism, he reported APU has partnered with Anaheim Police to add cameras and support
investigations into copper theft.
General Manager Lee reported Financial & Energy Resources Management Services focuses on
fiscal health by managing the debt portfolio, ensuring sufficient liquidity to respond to unforeseen
expenses, and complying with State mandates for increasingly renewable power supplies. He noted
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APU has been transitioning its power supplies and is on track to achieve 60% renewables by 2030
and carbon -free by 2045. He reported APU has acquired new solar, small hydro, and battery storage
projects, and financed existing landfill gas projects to reduce costs. To address supply chain
management, he noted that APU has been working on collaborative solutions to partner with other
utilities to increase buying power.
General Manager Lee reported that the General Services Division administers efficiency rebates,
including the Dusk to Dawn lights programs, shade trees, home and business efficiency surveys, and
electrification programs. He added that APU will be conducting more outreach to promote income -
qualified weatherization services to assist customers in making older buildings more efficient. He
noted that APU has participated in or hosted over 80 community meetings and events to assist
customers with their utility needs. He highlighted APU's emergency bill assistance program to assist
customers experiencing short-term hardships. He added the General Services Division also manages
the student education programs including field trips and poster contests for elementary students and
career readiness opportunities such as mentoring, scholarships, and internships for junior high and
high school students.
General Manager Lee presented the current year highlights including the addition of new cameras
and weather stations for Anaheim Fire & Rescue and grid operators to improve situation awareness
to enhance wildfire mitigation efforts. He noted that APU has installed treatment systems to restore
access to approximately 70% of groundwater capacity. He also highlighted facility tours provided to
students to learn how water and power are delivered. He noted that APU held its first sustainable
home awards, with 500 residents submitting surveys and nine (9) receiving enhanced efficiency
measures.
General Manager Lee outlined the proposed year highlights including a plan review process for the
Sustainability Education Center which is set to begin construction for mid-2025. He highlighted
projects currently under construction including undergrounding projects on Beach and
Cerritos/Nutwood, and a wildfire project under review by FEMA for a grant application to help offset
costs. He noted infrastructure hardening including the installation of tamper -proof covers and bolts to
address wire theft. He added APU plans to upgrade substations and invest in new water
infrastructure to improve physical security and maintain service reliability.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon expressed his appreciation for the APU team and the year-
round assistance provided to residents and businesses.
Council Member Diaz reported additional regulations are coming to the water and electrical industries
and will increase the costs of water and electricity purchased by the City along with increasing the
cost of capital investments. He commended APU for providing a discount to military veterans and
noted that the undergrounding work being conducted along the Beach Boulevard corridor is
necessary but expensive. He commended APU for their services while keeping costs lower than
those in neighboring communities. He stated APU's work is miraculous.
Council Member Rubalcava stated APU is the City's greatest asset. She lauded the digital
infrastructure, adding Anaheim's utility is vastly ahead of its peers around the County, region, and
State.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked APU for its work and echoed Council Member Diaz's comments about
how Anaheim residents pay such low electric and water rates compared to others in Orange County,
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In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiries, General Manager Lee reported the difference
between APU and Southern California Edison's (SCE) rates is about 40% for residential customers
while slightly less for commercial customers. He added APU focuses on maintaining affordable rates
for its customers. He clarified Anaheim residents pay about 40% less than SCE customers and not
40% of what SCE customers pay.
Public Works Department
Director of Public Works Rudy Emami reported that the Public Works department is dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life for residents, provides comprehensive services to meet the City's
complex infrastructure needs, and serves as a resource to City Departments to ensure service to the
community. He highlighted the department's core mission of planning, building, and preserving the
community now and for the future. He noted the Department plans improvements to enhance
roadways, storm drain, and sewer capacity, and promote alternative modes of mobility. In order to
maximize those efforts, he noted that the Department seeks grant funds to maximize local efforts and
engages contractors to build infrastructure.
Director Emami reported that the proposed budget includes 243 full-time employees (FTE) with part-
time staff accounting for 53 FTEs with a proposed addition of two Street Maintenance Workers in the
Sanitation Division to support the City's Homeless System of Care Program. He stated the proposed
budget for Public Works is $281 million,12% of the total City budget, and 7% of the City's General
Fund. He noted significant funding sources for the Department include restricted funds, such as
Sanitation, Transportation, and Internal Services funds for fleet and facility maintenance.
Director Emami outlined the Department's proposed FY 2024/25 budget by division. He reported of
the Department's $196 million operating budget, 86% is spent on operations including the contract
costs for solid waste services and fleet and facility services. He noted the Capital Improvements
budget is decreasing by 42% due to the timing of multi -year projects. He added the bulk of the
operating budget is spent on the "Other Operating" category which includes sanitation fees, other
contracts, and Intergovernmental Services charges. He noted labor makes up 22% of Capital Outlay
and Debt Services make up the remaining 16%.
Director Emami presented the Administration and Financial Services Division which provides planning
and management of the Department, budgeting, accounting, and administrative support services,
including Engineering Records and Commuter Services. He highlighted the Engineering Services
Division which includes Design, Development Services, Right -of -Way Construction, Permits, and
Traffic & Transportation. He reported the Public Works Operations performs residential street and
sidewalk maintenance, sanitation services, right-of-way and street tree maintenance, sign
maintenance, street sweeping, traffic systems maintenance, and administers the Anaheim Resort
Maintenance District.
Director Emami reported the Fleet & Facility Services Division maintains and repairs automotive and
other equipment, in addition to, providing safe and structurally sound buildings and grounds. He
noted that the Fleet Services team is nationally ranked among the top in the industry. He added they
plan to replace 143 vehicles in the upcoming year, with over 1,300 vehicles and equipment serviced
annually. He added the Facility Services team has been diligently focusing on roof improvements to
preserve the infrastructure of over 200 facilities.
Director Emami presented the Construction Services Division which inspects and surveys all Capital
Improvement projects, inspects privately funded right-of-way improvements, and manages contracts
for all capital projects to ensure contract compliance.
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Director Emami highlighted various projects including the design plans to expand and modernize Fire
Station 4. He noted road rehabilitations have improved the City's Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
score, which has been critical to obtain Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) funding. He
added construction is anticipated to begin in the fall for Harbor Boulevard from Ball Road to South
Street. He noted that the City is in the final stages of reviewing a Relinquishment Agreement with
Caltrans on the relinquishment of Beach Boulevard from the southern City limit to the north to
advance the City's goal of improving Beach Boulevard. He added infrastructure improvements for the
Platinum Triangle continue with construction of the Orangewood Avenue Widening improvements
from State College Boulevard to the Santa Ana River expected to conclude in the summer.
Director Emami summarized the findings of a Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey which resulted
in speed limit reduction on 169 segments, with 158 segments remaining the same. He added as staff
is implementing the changes, they will look for opportunities to incorporate other safety improvements
such as replacing street signs, restriping lane lines, and applying pavement marking for critical bicycle
conflict funds. He noted the updates will be achieved by reprioritizing funds from other department
programs.
Director Emami highlighted the Neighborhood Capital Improvement Program which continues to
focus on the community by investing on arterial roadways. He added that 2024 marked the
completion of the Amboy Neighborhood in Districts 3 and 4 and looking ahead the focus will be on
the Beth Jackson Neighborhood in District 5.
Director Emami reported that the Department has added additional staff to the HALO program to
enhance the longstanding street sweeping and weed abatement programs. He added, in
collaboration with Caltrans, the City successfully conducted litter collection, community engagement,
and education to enhance the beauty of Anaheim's streets and highways. As a result, the initiatives
have facilitated the removal of over 400 tons of debris.
Director Emami concluded the presentation by highlighting Public Works' vital role in maintaining the
infrastructure and services the community relies on. He reported that through outreach efforts, the
Department aims to showcase the impact on the community and engage with residents to cultivate a
shared sense of pride and responsibility. He noted the Department has participated in over 80 public
outreach events and community meetings.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel thanked Director Emami and his team, commending
roadway and sidewalk improvements while remaining highly cost-conscious amidst the rising costs of
asphalt and other raw materials.
Council Member Leon thanked the Public Works staff for its recent work resolving issues with
Republic Services' trash collection and street maintenance.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Director Emami confirmed Public Works is looking at
supplemental funding to continue the Clean California Program after the State stops providing
funding.
Council Member Leon noted some areas in District 2 have heavily utilized the Clean California
Program, including the intersection of Brookhurst Street and La Palma Avenue. He lauded the
responsiveness of Director Emami and the department.
Council Member Diaz remarked on how many things Public Works is responsible for while going
unnoticed by the masses, ranging from storm drains, to traffic lights, landscaping, overseeing the
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trash collection contract, and sewers. He added Public Works is also performing miracles while Gas
Tax revenues from the State are decrease.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Director Emami confirmed the City is on a five-
year cycle from tree trimming. He clarified there is a separate program if any trees are blocking street
sweeper clearances. He added five years is an industry standard when the trimming is only for the
health of the tree. He added switching to a three-year cycle would be a policy decision, noting it
would be above standards. He estimated it would cost an additional $1.5 million annually to move
from a five-year cycle to a three-year cycle. He confirmed the $1.5 million cost would be Citywide.
Council Member Rubalcava stated she was interested in continuing the discussion with Director
Emami on updating the cycle.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Director Emami confirmed the City can invest in stop
signs with flashing lights but cautioned staff is limited in its funds and would have to prioritize its
investments be they in bike lanes, traffic calming, or stop lights.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Emami clarified the widening of Lincoln
Avenue is part of the Master Plan for arterials funded through grant money from the OCTA which has
existed since the 1950s. He stated the City is adding two automobile lanes to Lincoln Avenue and is
not adding bicycle lanes.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Emami clarified staff can analyze the
costs involved with improving the stop signs with flashing lights, adding it would depend on the
number of signs involved. He encouraged caution in selecting the sign locations, adding many stop
signs exist in neighborhoods that used to have comparable flashing stop signs in the past only to
have the signs fought by residents because the lights are visible from inside their houses and
distracting.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked Director Emami for adding three stop signs to District 3 but
stated ones with flashing lights would have been better than the often -ignored signs the City installed
with flags.
Director Emami clarified the flags are temporary and limited to six months and are meant to bring
awareness to a new stop sign. He added Public Works can absorb the cost of installing flashing lights
on those handful of signs but cautioned adding them Citywide would involve some budgetary study.
Council Member Rubalcava expressed support for having flashing lights on all new stop signs moving
forward and exploring adding them as needed to existing stop signs around the City. She noted the
City of Tustin and the City of Orange have flashing lights on most of their stop signs and added it
makes a significant awareness difference.
Council Member Meeks commended the core services provided by Public Works and APU, making a
daily difference in people's lives. She noted the Anaheim Police Department (APD) and Anaheim Fire
& Rescue (AF&R) are also core services but cannot get to where they are needed without Public
Works and APU. She encouraged continued focus on the Republic Services contract to ensure they
are improving services to meet residential needs.
Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated she is disappointed to see a decrease in the Capital Improvement
budget signifying there are no new projects to replace the ones whose payments are expiring. She
thanked the Public Works staff for meeting many infrastructural needs and being quickly responsive
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to residential concerns even while working on major projects. She added Public Works' public
outreach efforts go above and beyond expectations.
Planning and Building Department
Deputy Director of Planning and Building Heather Allen reported the Department has three core
services — Planning, Building, and Community Preservation & Licensing. She explained that Planning
Services provides information and assistance to property developers and business owners; supports
the Planning Commission; processes discretionary and regulatory application; maintains and
implements the City's General Plan and Zoning Code; participates in regional planning activities;
facilitates growth and expansion of businesses and housing; and, administers the City's historic
preservation programs. She reported Building Services ensures high standards of safety and service
by reviewing plans, issuing permits, and performing inspections for new construction and
improvements to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Additionally, she detailed the core
services for Community Preservation & Licensing Services including safeguarding the public to
maintain a high quality of life through Code Enforcement, issuance of business licenses, and
collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT). She added the division also includes the Quality
Rental Quality Housing Program and Graffiti removal and animal care contracts.
Deputy Director Allen reported the Department has 86 full-time staff with a request for six more in the
proposed budget for Building and Community Preservation, and 26.9 FTE's worth of part-time staff.
She added to supplement City staff positions, the Department also relies on specialized consultants
as needed.
Deputy Director Allen presented the Department's $34.9 million budget, 1.5% of the total City budget,
and 6.4% of the General Fund. She added the Department is predominantly supported by the
General Fund and collects fees for services such as building permits and discretionary and regulatory
permits.
Deputy Director Allen summarized the changes to the proposed budget including changes to existing
salaries, benefits, and intergovernmental charges, addition of staffing, and previously approved
increased cost of Animal Care Services. She noted that labor is the primary expense for the
Department, consuming 57% of the budget, followed by other operating expenses accounting for
40%.
Deputy Director Allen outlined the Administration Division's budget of $1.1 million, or 3% of the
Department's budget. She added the division provides leadership on the implementation of the goals
and priorities of the City Council and City Manager, and includes budget oversight, administrative
support, and internal services.
Deputy Director Allen reported the Planning Services' budget is $7.2 million, or 21 % of the
Department's, with no significant changes proposed. She provided performance highlights including
the 8,750 customer served, over 650 administrative reviews, completion of approximately 3,750 plan
checks, and presenting 29 projects to the Planning Commission.
Deputy Director Allen presented the Building Services' $8.2 million budget which reflects the addition
of three full-time staff offset by a reduction for the use of outside consultant. She highlighted the
divisions issuance of 6,340 building permits, over 7,500 plan checks, and 41,300 building inspections
which represent three quarters of a billion dollars in construction valuation and investment.
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Deputy Director Allen presented the Community Preservation and Licensing $18.3 million budget
which represents 52% of the Department's budget. She added the proposed budget reflects the
addition of three full-time Code Enforcement officers as well as an increase in the contractual Animal
Care Services. She reported highlights include over 7,500 Code Enforcement cases and 11,300
Anaheim Anytime requests, removal of 2.5 million square feet of graffiti, 21,000 parking citations
issued, and 16,000 business licenses.
Deputy Director Allen shared project highlights including the implementation of the OCVIBE project
surrounding the Honda Center and ARTIC. She noted that the project recently broke ground on
roadway improvements and building permits were issued to begin the first phase of vertical
development. She added that an application for an amendment to the project to add additional
dwelling units in lieu of office space.
Deputy Director Allen reported that the Disneyland Forward project proposal included a $1.9 billion
investment from Disney over the next ten years. She added the Planning and Building Divisions will
be integral in the implementation of the project in addition to current efforts to review construction
plans and provide inspections for ongoing maintenance and improvement projects in the existing
Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney areas.
Deputy Director Allen noted as part of continued efforts to facilitate housing and innovative service
delivery, the Department continues to improve and implement ADUHeim, a program to assist
residential property owners to construct Accessory Dwelling Units in their backyards through the use
of pre -approved plans. She noted the first permit issued under the program completed construction
and received all final approvals for occupancy.
Deputy Director Allen reported with the proposed additional Code Enforcement staff in the budget,
the Community and Preservation Licensing Division will re -focus on the Quality Rental Housing
Program which focuses to proactively address the quality of life of tenants in blighted, run-down, and
poorly managed multi -family projects and motels. She added it is one of the City's key tools to help
maintain the large number of older rental units in the City. She concluded with highlighting Code
Enforcement's continued efforts to partner with OC Health to confront illegal street vending. She
added enforcement efforts occur every night during the week and at the City's large event centers
and The Anaheim Resort. She highlighted the City Council's recent approval of an ordinance to
address challenges with enforcing unpermitted street vendors. She added Code Enforcement will
continue to seek additional effective enforcement strategies including issuing a Request for Proposals
(RFP) to provide additional enforcement support at event centers and launching a bike patrol in The
Resort district.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel expressed concerns that the City's Development Fees are
lower than other surrounding cities and recommended a study, noting they have not been updated
since 2018. He stated Anaheim is under -market which may be good for developers but also leaves
money on the table for the City.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz commended the increase in Code Enforcement Officers, noting how critical
their role is in older run-down neighborhoods rife with neglected properties. She encouraged looking
deeper into the Animal Control services being provided by the County, adding she often hears
complaints from residents about ineffective County assistance. She thanked Deputy Director Allen for
all of her department's work, particularly with its parking enforcement removing illegally parked
vehicles from already cramped residential neighborhood streets.
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Council Member Leon noted he regularly interacts with Planning and Building staff relative to graffiti
removal and Code Enforcement, commending their work. He called for increased Quality Rental
Housing Program funding once the Lease Payment Measurement Revenue (LPMR) bonds are paid
off.
Council Member Diaz stated there are overwhelming State regulations on planning and building but
the City's department is working hard to expedite projects. He echoed Council Member Leon's
comments on the Quality Rental Housing Program's effectiveness, adding he has seen landlords
change behaviors in response to it. He stated code enforcement is essential and noted how beneficial
the commercial corridor program has been for the quality of life in Anaheim. He encouraged further
increases to the Planning and Building budget.
Council Member Rubalcava reported hearing negative feedback from businesses about dealing with
the Planning and Building Department's consultants. She cautioned that she would focus on those
consultants when the contracts are presented for City Council approval. She echoed her peers'
support of the Quality Rental Housing Program, noting how it is helping blighted District 3 properties
and lamenting she hasn't involved code enforcement more frequently. She encouraged better
identifying underutilized commercial properties in commercial corridors. She thanked staff for both
increasing enforcement and also for working with the City Council on the street vending issues.
Mayor Aitken thanked General Manager Lee, Director Emami, and Deputy Director Allen along with
their departments.
Economic Develooment Deoartment
Director of Economic Development Sergio Ramirez reported the goal of the Department is to attract
investment, generate revenue, and propel the City forward as a business and economic hub where
the community can thrive. He outlined the Department's core services including facilitating business
growth and retention efforts, creating a welcoming environment for industries of all types, and aligning
business growth with community needs.
Director Ramirez reported that in FY 2024/25, the Department is not recommending any changes to
the current staff of 10 full-time employees. He presented the Department's proposed $45.6 million
budget, 2% of the total Citywide budget, and does not include funding from the General Fund. He
noted the funding consists of 74% of Private Purpose Trust Funds, 11 % of Special Revenue Funds,
and 15% of Other General, Purpose Funds. He reported a $12 million reduction in the proposed
budget due to expenditures related to environmental remediation efforts at the 39 Commons site at
Beach and Lincoln. He added as the Davis Mud Pit was remediated, the Department is exploring an
opportunity that would entail removing all the fill from the other pits in the landfill.
Director Ramirez reported that of the proposed budget, 5% is allocated toward Labor, 57% for
operating costs, and 38% for debt service of the former Redevelopment Agency. He noted the
Department is comprised of three Divisions: Administration, Business Development, and Property
Development.
Director Ramirez presented the Administration Division, which is responsible for operations,
Successor Agency budget administration, contract management, accounts payable, and
interdepartmental coordination. He added the Division's budget is approximately $2.25 million. He
presented the Business Development Division, which is responsible for business assistance,
marketing and promotion, facilitating entitlements, and other small business areas of service. He
noted the Business Development Division's proposed budget is $4 million. He presented the Property
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Development Division's $4.78 million budget to facilitate and promote private real estate
development, encourage repurposing of deteriorated properties, and sale of Successor Agency
property to further the goals of the City. He outlined the Successor Agency Obligations are dedicated
to the repayment of obligations put in place during the period of redevelopment. He reported that for
FY 2024/25, $33 million will be paid in debt service of the former Redevelopment Agency, which will
be paid from State Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPs).
Director Ramirez presented Property Development Division project highlights including continued pre -
development of Phase 1 of the 39 Commons project including continued remediation, design of
Phase 1 retail plan, Continued Disposition of Successor Agency sites including a property on
Vermont and Anaheim Boulevard which was sold to Caterina's Club for their headquarters, a short
term lease with JR Tires, and issuance of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the nine (9) acre site
at Anaheim and Ball. He added the Department hosted several business trade presentations
highlighting the investment and revitalization taking place in Anaheim.
Director Ramirez presented the Business Development Division project highlights including the Biz
Dev Team business development education for the City's existing small businesses and aspiring
entrepreneurs. He added programs such as Emprendedor@s, SBDC Eats, and Brick by Brick
graduated over 75 business owners. He noted one of the directives from the City's Strategic Plan
included the desire for International Business Attraction. He highlighted the City's participation in a
trade mission to South Korea and were included in the Sister City Trip to Mito, Japan where the City
presented opportunities for Japanese businesses in the Anaheim Canyon. He noted the Department
has hosted business community meetings in each Council District and thanked the participating City
Departments for their assistance.
Director Ramirez presented project highlights for Commercial Corridor Revitalizations to attract new
investments in the community. He highlighted the Rebuild Beach efforts to bring transformative
change to Beach Boulevard, the establishment of the Little Arabia District and Corridor Study, and the
Anaheim Canyon, and Center City.
Director Ramirez highlighted the Storefront Improvement Program which revitalizes commercial
corridors with new paint, signage and landscaping, and hope and inspiration to businesses and
property owners. He acknowledged the efforts of the Department over the past year.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Rubalcava expressed her pleasure about how businesses in her
district were able to take advantage of the fagade improvement program, acknowledging she did not
originally support the program but now sees its benefit.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Ramirez provided an update on City
facility modifications allowing JR's Wheels & Tires to remain in business while its Lincoln Avenue
property is improved. He acknowledged, while initially skeptical, that he has learned a lesson by how
the project is proceeding to the businesses' benefit.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked Director Ramirez for working with the business owner.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked Director Ramirez for his work with Center City parking solutions
least harmful to the local quality of life including signage and acquiring additional parking areas.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Ramirez clarified the Department has
established a marking campaign in the Orange County Business Journal and other publications
calling for transformational business partners. He added the Department has also worked heavily with
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its partners at the Small Business Development Council (SBDC) to provide access to capital and
education. Business Development Manager Shant Boodanian added the Department has also
launched a series of district outreach meetings and has been utilizing its business database as an
outreach source. He noted every Anaheim business received an email about the Storefront
Improvement Program, and that it was oversubscribed within two days.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Ramirez clarified the Department's
focus on marketing and promotion is stakeholder engagement with the brokerage community in the
Anaheim Canyon. He reported brokerages will often try to fill vacancies with the easiest option,
adding it is often a logistics business. He added the Department is marketing Anaheim Canyon as a
destination in an effort to attract some different businesses and bringing high -paying jobs. He added
vacancies in Anaheim Canyon present a lot of business development potential that people are
unaware of and that the Department will be pushing the area as part of its FY 2024/25 efforts.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Director Ramirez reported that staff is working
with the Housing and Community Development Department staff to obtain some Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to help establish a revolving loan fund to provide working
capital for small businesses in either difficult times or an expansion mode.
Council Member Leon thanked the Economic Development team for their efforts in Little Arabia. He
expressed his strong support of the Storefront Improvement Program.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Director Ramirez reported the Storefront
Improvement Program was new last year and a lot of lessons were learned. He clarified the FY
2024/25 budget reflects the carry-over of the FY 2023/24 funds to implement the program for the 41
approved businesses. He added staff will be looking for a new allocation for FY 2025/26. He noted
different applicants are at different stages of the process with their improvements and some were
"Phase Three" applicants who were approved later from a waiting list as some applicants fell off. He
reported there were over 200 applications for the 41 awards demonstrating the first -year program's
popularity with allocations ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz expressed her strong support for the Storefront Improvement Program and
thanked Director Ramirez for his creativity in reaching out to agencies such as SBDC to bring start-up
and small business training to Anaheim residents. She noted the events were very well -attended. She
commended the Economic Development team for its ability to multi -task and seamlessly work
simultaneously on Beach Boulevard, Little Arabia, Anaheim Canyon, and in other areas with a team
of only 10 full-time staffers.
Council Member Diaz noted this is the City's newest department and is a classic example of investing
to generate revenues. He added business attraction is essential and commended City Manager Jim
Vanderpool for his suggestion to create a department dedicated to attracting businesses. He stated
that it promotes investment in the City, including international sources, and creating tax revenues. He
lauded the department's role in the 39 Commons development, including handling the problematic
Davis Mud Pit. He noted how lessons learned through the Rebuild Beach Project are being applied to
the other commercial corridor projects. He added that few projects benefit the City more than the
Storefront Improvement Program.
Council Member Diaz requested Director Ramirez continue to look into empty buildings, noting they
are a magnet for illegal activities. He also requested continued funding for the Storefront
Improvement Program, stating it is essential.
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Housina and Community Develoment Department
Housing and Community Development Director Grace Ruiz-Stepter stated the Department's mission
is to serve as a catalyst to create equitable and vibrant neighborhoods by leveraging local, State, and
federal resources. She reported the Department's core work includes the administration of community
support programs Workforce Development and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program Neighborhood revitalization, including the development of quality affordable housing and
efforts to repurpose nuisance motel properties and management of the Anaheim System of Care to
address homelessness.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported for FY 2024/25, the proposed staffing level is 81 Full -Time and 8.70
Part -Time FTEs. She added this is an increase of one full-time position to be assigned to Homeless
Services and paid for by the City's General Fund.
Director Ruiz-Stepter presented the Department's $215.9 million budget, which is 9% of the City's
overall budget. She noted in previous fiscal years, the Department was wholly funded by State and
Federal grants, however, in the upcoming fiscal year, 11 % or $24 million is attributed to the General
Fund. She added the General Fund allocation consists of grants awarded to the City and
subsequently transferred to the Department for oversight to support ongoing operations of Anaheim's
325-bed shelter and $1.2 million to support four (4) positions assigned to the homeless management
unit that oversees the City's homeless management unit.
Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified the budget is down from last year partly because the 25% reduction in
Administrative costs as a result of reallocated staff time and not a reduction of personnel. She noted
the 21% reduction in the Workforce Development budget is due to a reduction in State grants and
reported the 22% drop in Homeless Services and grants is directly related to the expiration of several
pandemic -related grants.
Director Ruiz-Stepter noted that 90% of the department's budget is used for operating expenses,
including the City's programs for the homeless and affordable housing with just 10% accounting for
labor, capital outlays related to the Store One Project, and debt service.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported the Workforce Development division is staffed by 12 full-time
employees with a total proposed budget of $5.1 million, of which $3.2 million is used for job seekers
and businesses alike. She added a key determinant for funding for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is the local unemployment rate, which is low at 4%, resulting in
lower funding. She noted the City also expects to receive a much smaller allocation from the
CaliforniansforAll Youth Job Corps program.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported the Anaheim Housing Authority budget includes over $113 million for
Section 8 rental assistance payments which are paid directly to landlords and $35 million to support
ongoing efforts to build more affordable housing units. She added funds dedicated to development
support activities such as the acquisition of opportunity sites, site preparation work inclusive of
environment clean up, and the provision of financial assistance to developers in the form of loans.
She noted there is a 40% decrease in the Anaheim Housing Authority's capital outlay budget
because anticipated Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds will not be released to the City until
its Housing Element is approved.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported a $45.2 million budget for the Homeless Services and Grants division
for FY 2024/25. She reported the team manages a variety of grants which often cross over multiple
fiscal years. She explained grants often phase out or expire making federal entitlement programs,
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homeless assistance grants, and opioid settlement funds, special one-time funding She noted the
homeless initiatives budget experienced a 21 % reduction or $11 million, due to a fluctuation in grants
as some expire and are replaced by new sources.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported the Department's FY 2023/24 highlights including its extensive
outreach efforts to make the community better aware of what the City offers for homeless and rental
assistance. She noted staff also participated in 80 workforce development -related events such as job
fairs and networking events and enrolling 230 youth in the Youth Corp employment program. She
noted this year is the 50'h anniversary of CDBGs and the City is currently allocated just over $4 million
to support critical City partners and organizations. She highlighted the 39,000 persons who were
assisted with case management, home repair assistance, and affordable housing services.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported under homeless initiatives the Department effectively administered $40
million in local, State, and Federal funds to support community initiatives and recently secured $22
million in additional new grant funds. She highlighted the City's growing partnership with CalOptima
and the Street Medicine Program beginning in August 2024. She added the City has assisted over
6,200 households with rental subsidies, including Section 8 vouchers.
Director Ruiz-Stepter stated the Department is particularly proud of its contributions to the Rebuild
Beach efforts and the demolition of blighted motels to clear the way for mixed -income residential
developments. She noted staff will continue to advance this initiative with the acquisition of the
Rainbow Inn Motel. She mentioned in the upcoming fiscal year, an application for tax credits for the
development of an intergenerational affordable apartment community will be submitted to the State
and if awarded, construction will begin in early 2025. She reported on the department's completed
affordable housing work with the Miraflores Apartments, homeless sheltering through the Center of
Hope, and motel conversions including Studio 6 and Tampico Motel.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel thanked Director Ruiz-Stepter for staff's work with the
Tampico Motel conversion and all of the department's other efforts for District 5 and beyond.
Council Member Diaz stated the passionate people who run the department are the best part. He
clarified that the affordable housing the City aims to build includes high -quality facilities blended
seamlessly into neighborhoods alongside for -profit housing, unlike what is seen in places like the City
of New York. He stated that affordable developments are no different from housing. He expressed his
support of the department and expressed concerns about some of the funding losses.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked Director Ruiz-Stepter for helping residents of District 3. She
stated she would like to see the Housing Trust included in the budget if it is not already, lauding first-
time home buyer programs. She called for increasing the funding for housing, suggesting increased
parking assessments and Gate Taxes as potential sources of additional revenue. She added the
Housing Element not yet being certified is a State issue out of the City's control.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported staff is working on the Housing Trust with the structure still to come
before the Council for approval. She added her understanding is the initial funding will come from the
Disneyland Forward community benefit package with staff actively working on a recurring source of
funding to augment the initial funding. She noted the affordable housing landscape is challenging with
most of the funding coming from State and federal sources. She added staff actively works with home
builders to incentivize them around down payment assistance programs in their new developments.
Council Member Rubalcava requested Director Ruiz-Stepter keep a close eye on Be Well Orange
County and City Net to ensure the City is receiving the benefits it is paying for with tax -payer funds.
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She added these are big budget items and she is currently unimpressed by the work of those
organizations. She noted her goal is to keep the third -party contractors accountable.
Council Member Leon commended the creativity of Director Ruiz-Stepter, Deputy Director Sandra
Lozeau, and staff for their homeless work and encouraged them to bring ideas to the Council to help
facilitate necessary action and assistance.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported on how a team crossing many City departments works extensively on
homeless issues through frequent meetings to ensure efforts are not being duplicated. She noted that
Anaheim Police Chief Rick Armendariz is actively involved along with many HALO officers. She
added staff is having many ongoing promising conversations about handling the homeless issue. She
stated proposals will come forward to the Council soon.
Council Member Leon recognized the Department's efforts to address homelessness. He echoed
Council Member Diaz's comments commending the Department's services and the high quality of
workmanship in City -managed affordable housing units.
Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz echoed Council Member Rubalcava's critique of Be Well and City Net and
called for oversight to ensure service worthy of the City's large expenditures. She thanked Director
Ruiz-Stepter for the work of the Department, particularly in relation to victims of no -cause evictions.
She reported the Department's staff has never declined to meet with residents and expressed her
appreciation.
In response to Council Member Meeks' inquiries, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported staff intends to
present an operational plan for the Street Medicine Program to the Council. She added
interdepartmental and stakeholder meetings are ongoing working towards a final plan for Council
approval. She confirmed a hotline and triage system is still in the works. She clarified a difference
between street medicine and the existing outreach teams is an intention for the former to be proactive
and have a primary care physician already in place for each homeless resident whereas the outreach
teams will continue to work more reactively.
Council Member Meeks stated homeownership programs are a significant priority for her. She added
home ownership is a way to break the cycle of poverty with a long-term solution instead of a band -aid
the City has to pay for in perpetuity.
Director Ruiz-Stepter agreed and added that reason is part of why the future Beach Boulevard
housing developments will be designed for mixed -income levels including an ownership component.
She added this will be the City's first attempt at this sort of model. She added her staff is also working
with Director of Economic Development Ramirez to implement the blended model in development at
the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and Ball Road.
Council Member Meeks also called for methods of increasing home ownership in existing
neighborhoods in addition to these new planned developments.
Convention.. Sports, and Entertainment Department
Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment Tom Morton reported the department
budget is an Enterprise Fund responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Anaheim
Convention Center and administering agreements for Angel Stadium, the Honda Center, the City
National Grove, the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), Visit Anaheim, and
the Sportstown Homeowner's Association. He added the proposed budget includes 86 Full -Time
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employees and 204.89 Part -Time FTEs.
Executive Director Morton reported the proposed FY 2024/25 operating budget totals $95.1 million
with no direct General Fund dollars. He added operation of the Anaheim Convention Center is 66% of
the department's overall budget with 25% going to Visit Anaheim via a pass -through from the
Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID). He reported 32% of their funding goes to labor with
most of it being event -driven part-time staff at the Anaheim Convention Center in particular. He added
this figure is an increase due to higher event activity anticipated in FY 2024/25. He noted the
Anaheim Convention Center has received numerous awards for its operation including the 2024
Exhibitor Magazine Venue of Excellence for the fifth year in a row. He highlighted various shows
hosted at the Convention Center including the NAMM shows, Natural Products Expo West, IME
West, VidCon, and the Helicopter Expo.
Executive Director Morton reported Visit Anaheim, the City's contracted marketing organization,
receives approximately 25% of the budget via pass -through funding from the ATID. The proposed FY
2024/25 includes an increase correlated to increases in estimated Transient Occupancy Taxes
(TOT).
Executive Director Morton reported the Stadium Operations budget for FY 2024/25 is $3.2 million, an
increase of $193,000 from FY 2023/24. He noted the increase is related to Property Insurance
Premiums. He highlighted the stadium's increased attendance in 2023, with 2.7 million fans visiting
compared to 2.5 million. Staff anticipates increased attendance in 2024.
Executive Director Morton reported that Arena Operations proposed budget is $513,638 comprised of
labor allocations and overhead costs. He noted that in 2024, the Honda Center projects to host over
130 events, concerts, and shows with an estimated attendance of over 1 million individuals. He
added OCVIBE is currently in phase one of construction and Olympic volleyball is anticipated in 2028.
He reported the Grove Operations proposed budget is $16,243 with 137 expected events during the
calendar year.
Executive Director Morton provided background information on ARTIC which opened in 2014. He
added in 2018, the City partnered with ATCM, a subsidiary of H&S Ventures, to provide day-to-day
management and cover any operating losses up to $2.5 million per operating year. He noted that if
operations generate a profit, the City receives 60% of the proceeds. He reported that FY 2024/25 will
be the final year of ARTIC land acquisition payments after which Public Works will have additional M2
grant funds for other projects. He concluded by highlighting capital projects for the coming fiscal year
including mechanical system replacements, vertical transportation improvements, lighting and door
access, roofing repairs, and parking garage repairs.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Executive Director Morton reported
Anaheim Convention Center events typically generate around $30 million annually in TOT. He
confirmed Visit Anaheim's proposed budget is slightly over $23 million. He confirmed it is a slight
increase from last year due to a projected increase in TOT. He added, that if TOT projections were to
decrease in any given year, the Visit Anaheim projected budget would similarly shrink.
Council Member Leon requested a comparison of operating costs at the City National Grove versus
at other City properties.
Executive Director Morton reported the operating costs for City National Grove are significantly less
than other facilities because there are few allocated costs, the nature of the City's revenue -based
agreement for the facility, and it is smaller in physical size.
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In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Executive Director Morton clarified Visit
Anaheim receives 75% of the 2% ATID assessment. He added this sum is estimated at slightly over
$23 million for FY 2024/25. He confirmed this is an anticipated increase of 3% from FY 2023/24. He
reported Visit Anaheim uses its budget to fund its operation, including both administration and
marketing of the destination. He confirmed Visit Anaheim works in conjunction with the Department to
bring conventions and other events to Anaheim, functioning as the sales arm of Convention Center
operations. He confirmed larger conventions and trade shows are typically booked 3-5 years in
advance.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Executive Director Morton reported the City's
hotels are busiest around periods of activity at the Convention Center and/or when children are out of
school and become Disneyland tourists. He added the volume of larger convention attendees can
drive up hotel rates and generate more TOT. He noted when there are events in town, there are
impacts on the compressions which drives rates higher.
Council Member Rubalcava explained she wanted to ensure that Visit Anaheim is utilizing the funds
to market the City more effectively.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Executive Director Morton noted he is an ex
officio member of Visit Anaheim's Board of Directors and reported Visit Anaheim is hyper -focused on
spending its money to generate revenue.
Council Member Rubalcava requested additional line item budget data on how Visit Anaheim uses its
funding and details on its outreach efforts. She added Visit Anaheim likely has ample reserve funds
which could assist in buying down conventions.
Executive Director Morton noted Visit Anaheim's reserve funding is due to something not moving as
quickly as possible and will be used very quickly.
Mayor Aitken opened public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP:
Cecil Jordan Corkern noted he had received the budget information. He added he misses the time
when he used to do the budget presentations for Star Wars. He added he was embarrassed by the
final product when it opened because there were pornographic Stormtroopers. He added the
Anaheim Police Department is interested in the details of his reports.
Marc Herbert reported Council Member Meeks' call to spread out affordable housing units throughout
the City has an issue in her district due to fire hazards as noted in the Housing Element. He added
this should also apply to market rate units but noted it is not mentioned in the Housing Element. He
inquired if the increase in Visit Anaheim's administrative costs is due to now having to produce State -
suggested audits. He requested information on the progress of the audit. He noted the City will have
an oversight board made up of people who did not previously enforce having audits. He noted the
City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers have more than doubled at the lower
three income tiers since the last housing cycle, adding the City produced substantially less than its
numbers in the fifth cycle.
Mark Richard Daniels stated the City can come a long way from his childhood with the ongoing
improvements along Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. He remarked that sensing the potential
from things like undergrounding Beach Boulevard utilities gives a sense of renewal. He stated the
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City should have taken Beach Boulevard back from Caltrans years ago but did not have district
leadership until recently. He suggested a community meeting to highlight the progress on Beach
Boulevard.
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported no electronic public comments were received on the Workshop.
INVOCATION: Chaplain Nathan Zug, Anaheim Police and Fire
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz
Council Member Diaz thanked the country and its people for realizing political and economic
freedoms.
PRESENTATION:
Recognizing the Patel Family for 50 years of Business in the Anaheim Resort
Area
Mayor Aitken reported Bharat Patel's father, Puru, bought his first hotel in the mid-1970s and the
family has continued to operate hotels in the City while also working with civic organizations like the
Anaheim Community Foundation. She thanked Mr. Patel and his family for their 50 years of business
and hospitality in the City.
Bharat Patel and his family accepted the recognition. He provided a history of his father's business
and their business's growth in Anaheim. He introduced the members of his family and thanked the
Council for the recognition.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing June 20, 2024, as World Refugee Day
Nahla Kayali, Founder and Director of the non-profit Access California Services, accepted the
recognition and thanked the Council. She reported she and her family were once Palestinian
refugees finding their way to Syria. She stated refugees bring many resources to society and are
assets to it. She reported refugees never ask her for charity but rather ask for a job allowing them to
add to the fabric of the United States. She added refugees do not end up homeless because they
become contributing citizens deserving of being honored. She invited everyone to Access California
Service's refugee celebration on Thursday, June 20'. She thanked Council Member Diaz in advance
for attending the celebration and sharing his story.
Mayor Aitken stated Ms. Kayali is a gem and that the community is lucky to have her.
At 5:46 p.m., Mayor Aitken called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority in joint session with the
City Council.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Bass announced that Consent Calendar Item No. 21 was withdrawn from the agenda by
staff and will be brought back at a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS all a enda items except ublic hearin s : 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.
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City Clerk Bass reported that a total of 28 public comments were received electronically prior to 12:00
p.m. [A final total of 33 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council,
and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix.
R. Joshua Collins thanked Council Members Meeks, Rubalcava, and Diaz for fighting for affordable
housing. He reported working with homeless residents who sometimes have difficulty finding shelter
through City Net and called for the City to add walk-in shelters. He suggested having shelters be
walk-in one day a week if it cannot happen full-time. He inquired what is being done to ensure there
will not be a repeat of the APD's killing of Brandon Lopez, lamenting both the loss of a father of four.
He referenced the City's court cost of $6 million which he noted could have been used to help
homeless individuals.
Linda Barnett, Chair of the Community Services Board, stated she is available to answer questions
the Council may have about how CDBGs are awarded for Item No. 08. She lamented how so many
great projects by Anaheim's Community Service Department go unreported in the media unlike the
coverage of other municipalities.
Mike Robbins thanked Council Member Rubalcava for acknowledging that the resort industry can
contribute more to the City's budget. He lamented the rise in homelessness, adding the money City
Net and the Salvation Army receive from Anaheim could build 500 apartments for the homeless. He
referenced a quote by Judge Carter regarding a lack of oversight to providers. He aired a grievance
about the length of the meetings.
Paul Sanford, Chief Executive Officer of Wincome Hospitality, operator of the Westin Anaheim Resort
and Anaheim Hotel, expressed his support for Item No. 35. He thanked Executive Director of
Convention, Sports and Entertain Tom Morton and new Visit Anaheim CEO Mike Waterman. He
stated an advisory committee over the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) should not
have any policy -making authority but will help the community better understand ATID while providing
oversight. He thanked the Council for increasing transparency, adding ATID is important to continuing
the City's needed convention business.
Alejandro Lupercio, Vice President for Social Services for Meals on Wheels of Orange County,
thanked the Council for its support of at -risk older adults in Anaheim. He reported that Meals on
Wheels has partnered with the City for decades through the long-standing lunch program at the
Brookhurst Community Center. He noted they are the largest non-profit headquartered in Anaheim
and service the entire County. He reported on all of the work they do to assist homeless residents,
those at risk of institutional living, and those in affordable living communities. He expressed concerns
that federal services for older Americans will be reduced and offered his organization's services as an
advisor to the City's Senior Commission. He thanked Mayor Aitken and Council Member Leon for
their recent visit to their adult daycare center and for assisting with meal distribution. He concluded
his comments by inviting the Council Members to take a tour of their commercial kitchen.
Nahla Kayali expressed her support for Item No. 08 for CDBG funding for non -profits to support their
work. She noted Access California Services has been receiving critical CDBG funding for 20 years.
She thanked the Council for their continuous support on behalf of the individuals who have received
their services.
Dr. Cynthia Smith, Program Director at Creative Identity, which provides therapy for adults with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, thanked the Council for the CDBG funding in Item No. 08.
She thanked the Council for all other non -profits receiving similar funding. She reported on all
Creative Identity does to support Anaheim residents with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and
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other disabilities through fine arts, community engagement, and skill -building. She added many have
been able to sell their artwork at the Muzeo Museum, Farmer's Market, and other venues.
Mark Richard Daniels noted how Anaheim has always had resilient residents since its founding in
1857 who went from knowing nothing about grapes to creating great vineyards. He added people and
not corporations have built Anaheim yet they fail in caring for the homeless. He reported he is
contemplating running for Council in District 1 because they need people who will be concerned
about everyday residents struggling to survive.
Gerald Dankner commended how polite and courteous City workers are in his interactions. He
decried the loud noises in the street. He reported Orange County has strict standards around decibel
counts but, citing chapters of the Anaheim Municipal Code, noted Anaheim's noise policies are few
and vague. He reported discrepancies among APD officers over items such as distance for the
legality of noise from a vehicle. He added at his advanced age noise can be very bothersome. He
requested a study of noise levels and an exploration of possible solutions by looking at other cities.
Jesus M. Delgadillo reported he moved to Anaheim 25 years ago after his daughter married a
resident. He reported the tax bill for his recent home sale is very high unless he had chosen to live in
a less expensive home. He noted previously taxes from a previous home would carry over, however,
the taxes did not carry over to his current home. He stated he is 91 years old. He asked if the Council
could do anything about his taxes.
Mayor Aitken noted they have Mr. Delgadillo's contact information and will attempt to connect
him to some Orange County staffers who work with Property Tax issues and rollovers.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, City Clerk Bass confirmed staff has Mr. Delgadillo's phone
number and address.
Michael Flores, speaking on behalf of his grandmother, Maria Flores, thanked Council Member Leon
for acting on a recent issue with her landlord who had not been responding to issues leading to a
burst pipe. He reported Council Member Leon connected them to Code Enforcement who was on site
the next morning and found a resolution.
Ruben Greg Soto quoted sins from the Bible that he has been experiencing from others. He stated he
has been kicked out of many places and started going to a new church where they do not understand
the Bible. He reported he is no longer going to play nice with the APD and is still looking to find the
person who assaulted him.
Elia Renteria reported someone used a knife to slash and remove a gay rights flag in her community.
She expressed pride in how it rallied her neighborhood together. She added she and her husband
bought 10 gay pride flags and shared them with neighbors and expressed the wonderful feeling of
seeing her neighbors put them up. She noted the irony of how the perpetrator meant to intimidate her
neighborhood but only made it stronger and more united against hate. She added the pride flags
have swelled to adjacent blocks, eventually creating media buzz, including the Los Angeles Times.
She added this episode speaks to the importance of community. She also thanked the APD for taking
quick action after the initial incident.
Mayor Aitken thanked Ms. Renteria for her efforts.
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Guadalupe Hernandez (translation: Spanish) stated she lives in District 2 and thanked Council
Member Leon for all of the work he has been doing in her neighborhood, including a recent resource
fair. She also thanked APU General Manager Lee for all of his good work adding street lighting.
Susana Galan (translation: Spanish) stated she is a community leader who lives in District 3 in an
aging 12-unit complex with very small units. She added the owner is making units even smaller but
charging more for rent. She questioned if the owner even had a permit or was using legal materials
meeting coded standards in another development nearby. She added elder residents have gone
weeks without hot water. She reported that Code Enforcement staff told her the residents must report
their concerns to their landlord and not her as a neighbor. She added residents are concerned about
contacting their landlords out of fear of retaliation. She decried not receiving assistance from the City.
Mayor Aitken requested the translator obtain Ms. Galan's address so staff could follow up
about the conditions.
City Manager Vanderpool added Ginny Mercado from his office is present and available to
assist Ms. Galan.
Father Noble thanked the Council for its patience with another public commenter for many years. He
spoke of his service to the Catholic Church. He decried his past mistreatment by the APD and
incidents of battery. He added the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department (AF&R) blocked him from
medically necessary treatment. He added his property has been burgled multiple times and there is
not yet a police report. He reported Captain Young is currently researching his problems. He added
the APD was recently more interested in interviewing him extensively than dealing with the drug
problem he came to report. He expressed his frustration with the situation and how he often has
cause to return.
Matthew Duncan reported Orange County has not had a coyote with rabies for over 12 years while
the number Statewide over that span is one with the exception being in 2015 in Calaveras County.
He added the odds of an Orange County resident encountering a rabid coyote are small. He told a
2021 story about Anaheim residents removing coyote pups from their den with this reckless human
action leading to the eventual death of the puppies by Orange County Animal Care.
Andre Abrantes, Director of Social Services for the Salvation Army of Orange County, shared multiple
success stories of past residents of their homeless shelter in Anaheim who had their lives
transformed. He thanked the Council.
Ben Hurst, Director of the Salvation Army's Center of Hope, reported they recently served their
1,500th homeless resident in Anaheim. He reported on community leaders from around Southern
California who have toured the facility as a model, including a recent delegation from South Korea
who were touring the City of Los Angeles and redirected to Anaheim. He reported the Center of
Hope's success rate has more than tripled since its opening, housing a total of 346 homeless
residents over that span.
Marc Herbert noted the City Hall Wi-Fi password must be requested but there is no notice of whom to
ask for it. He added he is awaiting an apology from a month ago. He reported the Los Angeles Times
published an article about the legal issues surrounding Angel Stadium. He added he sent information
about the article to the author before sending it to the Council because the City's public engagement
has been lacking. He reported telling the author there has never been an appraisal of the stadium. He
noted how a condition assessment report was requested by the Council at the November 15, 2022,
Council Meeting but has yet to be released to the public with no indication it has even been started.
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He reported on discrepancies presented during Council meetings in recent years about how much an
affordable housing unit costs, including leveraged funds.
Tim Schindler referenced previous comments noting there is no outcry over burning the American
flag. He decried wasting APD resources on a supposed hate crime. He decried what students at
Anaheim High School do to vandalize his neighborhood and questioned if it is a hate crime. He
mocked UNITEHERE Local 11's claims the City is broken. He stated he is tired of outside interest
groups, ranging from labor groups to Save Our Anaheim Resorts (SOAR), wasting money on things
like Measure A or the recent recall attempt of Council Member Rubalcava. He decried how only 23%
of his District 3 residents voted in the recall. He acknowledged The Walt Disney Company has helped
the City but lamented the company has treated its employees poorly.
Olivia Hurtado reported she has lived at Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park for 13 years and decried
the escalating prices since John Saunders bought the park. She called for residential protections.
She reported community advocate Lupe Ramirez has relocated to Colorado and added she would
like to pick up where she left off and learn who to contact.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Leon invited everyone to the upcoming Community Health and Resource Fair his
office is hosting in collaboration with Senator Umberg's Office. The event is on Saturday, June 22
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Loara High School. To register, call 714-558-3785, or visit Senator
Umberg's website at https:Hsd34.senate.ca.gov. The event will be a great opportunity to take
advantage of a variety of health screening booths, featuring local health agencies. Resources and
services will be provided to support everyone's health and wellness goals. Council Member Leon
congratulated Granny's Donuts, the June Business of the Month. He stated that Granny's Donuts is a
staple for the District 2 community. The family -owned business has been serving sweetness for over
30 years, bringing smiles, crafting delicious donuts, and the owners are committed to quality,
creativity, and customer satisfaction. Granny's Donuts exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship that
enriches the local economy and brings joy to neighborhoods. Council Member Leon recommended
visiting Granny's Donuts at 100 South Brookhurst Street. Council Member Leon congratulated Forn Al
Hara, the June Restaurant of the Month. Forn Al Hara has been a part of the community for decades
and they are known for their dough which is prepared daily, fresh ingredients, and top-notch
exceptional service. Their commitment to serving authentic Lebanese cuisine prepared with passion
and care has delighted the palates of the community and many visitors and has also offered a cultural
journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean. He congratulated the business owner and his team
for their tireless work and amazing food and invited everyone to visit Forn Al Hara at 512 South
Brookhurst Street.
Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of Tacos Mateo, a new immigrant -owned
restaurant in District 1 located at 3414 W. Ball Road. He shared that the food portions are big, and
the service and prices are amazing. The restaurant hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day. He
asked everyone to support local businesses in the community.
Council Member Faessel highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended including
representing the City of Anaheim during a South Korea business delegation visit. The delegation
visited many Anaheim locations but the most notable was the Anaheim Canyon business area. The
delegation was pleased with potential business sites. He shared that he, Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz, and
Council Member Leon attended Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris
Downing's retirement ceremony. Dr. Downing has 35 years of education experience in Southern
California, starting at the Los Angeles Unified School District and six years with the Anaheim
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Elementary School District. He will be missed as he has been instrumental in several key projects in
Anaheim elementary schools. Council Member Faessel noted that the City of Anaheim has had a
great partnership with the Elementary School District, and he hopes that can continue with the new
Superintendent, Jesus "Jesse" Chavarria. He requested welcoming Superintendent Chavarria at a
future Council meeting.
Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events that took place in District
3. She noted the Juneteenth Festival was celebrated on June 15 at Pearson Park in District 3. She
noted that the Orange County Heritage Council's President and Executive Director attended the event
as well as many vendors, the Fire Chief, Council Member Leon, a City of Fullerton Council Member,
as well as many families. She noted that sponsors are needed for the event next year. Council
Member Rubalcava shared an incident that occurred in District 3; the pride flag of District 3 residents,
Jake Nolan and Jon Barrett was torn down and ripped apart as it flew outside of their home. The
incident is being investigated by Anaheim Police as a potential hate crime. She stated that Anaheim
is a City that prides itself on diversity. Hurtful, hateful behavior is never acceptable, and it has no
place in District 3 or anywhere in Anaheim. She was proud and grateful to see residents come
together to celebrate Pride and to support neighbors after a disappointing act. She mentioned that the
Chief of Police has been very involved in the incident and is working with Crime Prevention Specialist
Rocio Burress to organize a community walk. Council Member Rubalcava shared a video of their flag
flying when it was replaced.
Mayor Aitken shared that the Orange County Transportation Authority is developing the 2024 OC
Transit Vision Master Plan, which is a 30-year plan for enhancing and expanding public transit in
Orange County. She asked residents, community groups, and neighborhood organizations to share
the information by taking a quick survey, or attending an upcoming community Zoom webinar on
Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. More information is available at https://octa.net. She
stated that Anaheim is the second largest user of public transportation, and she asked residents to
provide opinions, insight, and information as part of the survey to enhance OCTA service in Anaheim.
City Manager Vanderpool shared that on June 4, 2024, Anaheim Fire and Rescue participated in a
drowning prevention story time at Anaheim's Sunkist Branch Library's Stay & Play program. Anaheim
firefighters read Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim and gave out Water Watcher Kits, water safety
items, and fire hats to families in attendance. This is a great example of staff maximizing resources
for the community. On June 13, 2024, Anaheim police officers participated in a fundraiser that
benefited Special Olympics Southern California. It was hosted by BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse,
located at 8188 East Santa Ana Canyon Road. Officers acted as hosts, waiters, and food servers for
citizens who dined at the restaurant. This was a great way for the officers to engage with members of
their community. As a result, more than $2,000 was raised to help the Special Olympics organization.
He thanked Chief Armendariz and members of his team for making Anaheim proud. Anaheim's
Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4th. The event will kick off with
the early morning Anaheim Firecracker 5K/1 OK run/walk, followed by the Yankee Doodle Dog Show
at Canyon High School. The day will continue at 1:00 p.m. with the Fourth of July Patriotic Parade
which will make its way along Santa Ana Canyon Road with a number of City departments and
community parade entries. Following the parade, festivities will move on to Peralta Park beginning at
5:00 p.m. with food, festivities, entertainment, culminating with a fireworks spectacular at 9:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit https:Hanaheim.neVfourthofjjuly. The City Clerk's Office will be
hosting a Passport Day on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown
Anaheim Community Center. No appointment is necessary, and passport photos will be available on-
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site. Visit https:Hanaheim.net/passports for more information or call the Office of the City Clerk at
(714) 765-5166.
2024 Fourth of July Operational Plan
Fire Chief Russell noted that he and Fire Marshal Young would be presenting the 2024 Fourth of July
Operational Plan. He explained that City staff participated in a series of meetings to develop an
operational plan to mitigate potential impacts to the community. The plan establishes a strategy for all
communications, emergency response, and enforcement within the City regarding both safe and
sane and illegal fireworks. As the Independence Day holiday becomes more prevalent across the
County, associated injuries, calls for service, and enforcement costs increase. Planning efforts for
2024 focus on education of the public and confiscation of any fireworks used prior to the Fourth of
July, with departmental coordination beginning in May. The goal of this proactive approach is to
prevent risk to the public before it becomes an emergency. Citywide communication efforts for the
Fourth of July started in early June and will continue through the holiday. He referenced a PowerPoint
slide and noted that messaging includes language on strict enforcement for using illegal fireworks.
The language is displayed at fireworks stands, posted on social media, and on the City's website at
https:Hanaheim.net/fireworks. Yard signs are also available for residents to share this educational
message with their neighbors. Digital message boards will be placed on the City's arteries identifying
the fireworks reporting hotline, that safe and sane fireworks are only allowed on the Fourth of July,
and that all fireworks are prohibited in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area of the City, which is the
area within the City of Anaheim located east of the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) and south of the
Riverside Freeway (SR-91). Both Anaheim Police and Anaheim Fire and Rescue will increase staffing
leading up to the holiday, including dispatch personnel. In addition to augmented staffing, the City will
deploy enforcement teams to provide a presence in the community on the Fourth of July acting as a
visible deterrent for illegal fireworks use and to issue citations as necessary. The teams of 16
personnel from Fire and Rescue, Police, Code Enforcement, and Park Rangers will utilize real time
heat maps to outline fireworks calls geographically for teams to maximize patrolling resources. Fire
Chief Russell stated that it is nearly impossible to respond to each and every firework related call or
complaint but making staff's presence known around the City throughout the week prior to the holiday
will help deter the use of illegal fireworks and will also help to ensure the appropriate use of safe and
sane fireworks. An increase in fireworks use has been experienced over the last few years
countywide, and cities have been trying to address the associated enforcement needed in a focused
and efficient manner. Should residents witness the use of illegal fireworks, please call the non -
emergency phone number at (714) 765-1900 and report the address so teams can respond
appropriately. As in prior years, staff will provide a detailed report to the City Council after the Fourth
of July holiday with critical statistics and assessment of the Operational Plan.
Mayor Aitken stated that sometimes a couple of weeks before and after the holiday, people are either
setting off safe and sane or illegal fireworks in the community. She asked if there is a County program
or enforcement measures that help address illegal fireworks.
Fire Chief Russell stated that the City of Anaheim does more than a lot of cities in Orange County,
including the unincorporated areas. Most agencies respond to service calls that are reported related
to fireworks, but they do not patrol neighborhoods to deter the use of illegal fireworks or to issue
citations.
Mayor Aitken stated that she appreciates the effort of adding the non -emergency phone number on
signs throughout the City, and especially having signs to remind everyone in District 6 that even the
safe and sane fireworks are not allowed because of the wildfire hazard area. She recommended that
the information be posted on social media.
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Council Member Leon requested handouts, brochures, or yard signs that can be distributed to the
community at the upcoming Health and Resource Fair.
Council Member Meeks asked when safe and sane fireworks will go on sale.
Fire Marshal Young stated that safe and sane fireworks will go on sale June 28.
Council Member Meeks stated that there is a sign at Santa Ana Canyon and Imperial Highway
advertising that Canyon High School will be selling safe and sane fireworks as a fundraiser. She
stated that having a sign advertising the sale of fireworks in an area where fireworks are prohibited
could be confusing to the community.
Fire Chief Russell stated that staff would look into that.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked Fire Chief Russell, Code Enforcement, and the Police Department for
their efforts in mitigating the Fourth of July impacts on residents which includes noise from illegal
fireworks.
Fire Chief Russell stated that staff will continue to do what they can.
Mayor Aitken asked if the PowerPoint slide could be shared so that she and Council Members could
post the slide on their social media sites.
Fire Chief Russell responded affirmatively.
At 7:15 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing
Authority agenda, reconvening at 7:19 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member
Rubalcava pulling Item No. 27, Council Member Leon pulling Item Nos. 8 and 26, and Mayor Pro Tern
Kurtz pulling Item Nos. 5 and 32 for separate consideration.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and
adopt the balance of the consent calendar except Item No. 25 as presented, in accordance with
reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by
Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz,
Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. [Item No. 25 — Council
Member Diaz noted a conflict and his recusal on the item. MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved
to approve Item No. 25, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0; ABSENT — 1
(Council Member Diaz). Motion carried. ]
D116 6. Approve recognitions recognizing the City of Anaheim's 2024 Employee VIPs and the
Anaheim Police Department for their leadership and participation in the 2024 Gun Buyback
event.
D116 7. Receive and file the list of Professional Service Agreements executed by the City Manager in
May 2024.
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D180 9. Authorize an increase of $260,000 to the current master agreement with Turbo Data Systems,
Inc, from an amount not to exceed $273,615 to $533,615, to accommodate the increase in
required services for the agreement ending August 31, 2024, approve future annual master
agreements in the amount of $600,000, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements.
D180 10. Award agreements to Galls, LLC and Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., in a combined amount not
to exceed $501,872 plus applicable tax and a 20% contingency, to provide uniforms,
accessories and boots for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department for a one year term with
four one-year optional renewals, subject to available budget appropriations; ratify a two month
extension to the current agreement with Galls, LLC to provide uniforms and accessories for
the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee,
to exercise the renewal options and execute the necessary documents related to the
agreements.
D180 11. Award a purchase order to DirectGov Source Inc., in the amount of $180,239.70 plus
applicable sales tax, for the purchase of 40mm launchers and accessories for the Police
Department; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the necessary
documents related to the purchase order.
D180 12. Accept the bids from H&H Auto Parts Wholesale and Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc., in a
combined amount of $92,612.93 plus applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, for the
purchase of as -needed automotive batteries for a one year period with up to four one-year
optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewals in accordance
with Bid #9793.
D180 13. Accept the bid from Autolift Services, Inc., in the amount of $26,615 plus 20% contingency, to
perform annual preventative maintenance, certification, and as -needed repairs on various lifts
and conveying equipment utilized by Public Works for a one year period with up to four one-
year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewals in
accordance with Bid# 9794.
D180 14 Accept the bid from Bender Ready Mix, Inc., in the amount of $252,260 plus applicable sales
tax and a 20% contingency, to provide as needed ready mix concrete and delivery services for
the Public Works Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewals in accordance with Bid #9783.
15. Determine the proposal submitted by Henkels & McCoy West, LLC is the most advantageous
AGR-14835 to the City; award the Design -Build Agreement to Henkels & McCoy West, LLC, in the amount
of $36,114,627 plus a 10% contingency, for the Underground Reliability Improvement Project;
authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and related documents and
to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; authorize de
minimis changes to the agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions
of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; authorize the Finance Director
to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public
Contract Code Section 22300; and increase Anaheim Public Utilities' Fiscal Year 2023/24
Electric Capital Improvement Program budget by $36,114,627; and determine that the project
and any related construction activities associated therewith are exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c) and (d), and
15303(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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AGR-1483616. Approve Cooperative Agreement 12-0862, in substantial form, with Caltrans, in the amount of
$345,000, for Project Initiation Document for the northbound SR-57/Katella Ave off -ramp
improvements associated with the ocV!BE development project; authorize the Director of
Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the agreement, including any extensions; and authorize de minimis
changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as
determined by the City Attorney's Office.
AGR-14837 17. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with three consultants, each in the amount not to
exceed $250,000 per Work Order Package with a total contract amount not to exceed
AGR-14838 $1,000,000 per contract year per consultant company plus a 15% contingency for as needed
AGR-14839 extra services, for as -needed real property appraisal 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 Public Works to execute the agreements and to
take the necessary actions to implement and administer the 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 de minimis by the City Attorney's Office
(Hennessey & Hennessey LLC; Stephen G. White, MAI; and Hendrickson Appraisal
Company, Inc.).
18. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with eight consultants, each in the amount not to
AGR-14840 exceed $250,000 per Work Order Package with a total contract amount not to $1,000,000 per
AGR-14841 contract year per consultant company plus a 15% contingency for as needed extra services,
AGR-14842 for as -needed pavement reports and design and potholing services to support the Design
Services Section of the Department of Public Works each for a three-year term with two one-
AGR-14843 year optional renewals: authorize the Director of Public Works to execute each agreement and
AGR-14844 to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements; and authorize de
AGR-14845 minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements,
AGR-14846 so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office
AGR-14847 (LaBelle Marvin, Inc.; GMU Geotechnical, Inc.; Geo-Advantec, Inc.; Nichols Consulting
Engineers, Chtd.; Group Delta Consultants, Inc.; Leighton Consulting, Inc.; AZTEC
Engineering Group, Inc.; and Kana Subsurface Engineering).
19.
Approve a Master Agreement with five contractors and such other contractors pre -qualified by
AGR-14848
the City in the future during the term of the Master Agreement, each in an amount not to
AGR-14849
exceed $200,000 per Work Order Package, with a limit per contractor of $1,000,000 in total
AGR-14850
awards during each fiscal year of the agreement term, for Pavement Delineation Maintenance,
AGR-14851
Construction, Assessment, and Immediate Response for a two year term with up to two
additional two-year terms; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreements
AGR-14852
and to take the necessary actions implement and administer the agreements; authorize de
minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Master
Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and determine that the projects to be
performed under the Master Agreement shall be categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301 and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations (Interstate Striping, Inc.; J&S Striping Co, Inc.; Online Striping Services; Superior
Pavement Markings, Inc.; and WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba PCI).
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AGR-14853 20. Approve a Master Agreement with twelve contractors and such other contractors pre -qualified
AGR-14854 by the City in the future during the term of the Master Agreement, in an amount not to exceed
AGR-14855 $750,000 per Work Order Package, with a limit per contractor of $2,000,000 in total awards
AGR-14856 during each fiscal year of the agreement term, for Sewer, Storm Drain, and Pump Station
Maintenance, Construction, and Immediate Response for a one year term with up to two
AGR-14857 additional two year terms; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreements
AGR-14858 and to take the necessary actions implement and administer the agreements; authorize de
AGR-14859 minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Master
AGR-14860 Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and determine that the projects to be
AGR-14861 performed under the Master Agreement shall be categorically exempt under the California
AGR-14862 Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301 and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations (Big Ben, Inc.; Downstream Services, Inc.; Grbcon, Inc.; Innerline Engineering,
AGR-14863 Inc.; Houalla Enterprises Ltd. dba Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.; Mike Prlich &
AGR-14864 Sons, Inc.; N2W Engineering, Inc.; Panico Excavation, Inc.; Paulus Engineering, Inc.;
Ramona, Inc.; Sancon Technologies, Inc.; and Vicon Enterprise, Inc.).
D150 21. Approve a Master Agreement, in substantial form, with twelve contractors and such other pre -
qualified contractors as may be pre -qualified during the term of the Master Agreement, each in
an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per work order package or request, for Emergency
Response Services for Park Facility Improvements, Maintenance, Demolition, Repair,
Replacement and Emergency Response Services for a five year term with two two-year
optional extensions; authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute
the agreements; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and
conditions of the agreements, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and determine that
the projects to be performed under the Master Agreement shall be categorically exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations (Academy Electric Inc., Carmody Construction
Company, Elegant Construction Inc., Evolution Landscaping Inc., Excel Paving Company,
Hardy & Harper Inc., Horizons Construction Company International Inc., Leighton Consulting
Inc., Los Angeles Engineering Inc., New Dimensions General Construction, Pacific Play
Systems Inc., and RAMCO General Engineering Contractors).
Item No. 21 withdrawn by staff.
22. Approve an agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
AGR-14865 $475,000, for the collection, storage, and release of abandoned property for a one year term
with up to three one-year optional renewals for a total contract amount of $2,000,000, and
authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
AGR-14866 23• Approve agreements with three consultants, each in a total contract amount not to exceed
AGR-14867 $600,000, for public safety testing providers each for a three year term with two one-year
optional renewals; authorize the Human Resources Director, or designee, to execute the
AGR-14868 agreements, renewal options, and related documents and to take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the agreements [Cooperative Personnel Services, a California Joint
Powers Authority, dba CPS HR Consulting; Industrial/Organizational Solutions Inc., dba 1/0
Solutions, IOS; and Jack Clancy Associates].
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AGR-14869 24. Approve a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Agreement (Occupational Training) with
AGR-14870 Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. dba Concorde Career College, in an amount not to exceed
AGR-14871 $75,000, for the provision of occupational skills training, for a two year term expiring on June
30, 2026; authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute and the
AGR-14880 Workforce Development Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement. Approve
CaIWORKs Vocational Training Program Vendor Agreements (Occupational Training) for the
provision of occupational skills training each for a two year term expiring on June 30, 2026,
and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute and the
Workforce Development Manager, or designee, to administer the agreements with the
following contractors and their respective amounts: Brownson Technical School, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $100,000; Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. dba Concorde Career
College and KD Education, LLC dba Healthstaff Training Institute each in an amount not to
exceed $150,000.
25. Approve Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the Anaheim Housing Authority to
AGR-14834.0.1 transfer $3,000,000 of City of Anaheim Neighborhood Reserve funds to assist with the
acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel, located at 831 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the
Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute and administer the
agreement (related to Housing Authority Item No. 04).
Council Member Diaz recused himself from Item No. 25 due to a real property interest as his
residence is within 500 feet of the subject property.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve Item No. 25, seconded by Council
Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz,
Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks; ABSTAIN (recusal): Council Member Diaz). Motion
carried.
28. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Security Land & Right of Way Services,
AGR-14872 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for professional property management services to
support current and future economic development needs for a two year term with two two-year
optional renewals for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, and authorize the City
Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AGR-14873 CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Housing
and Community Development, or designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the
City of Anaheim to California Volunteers for the Youth Service Corps Initiative, and accepting
such grant funds on behalf of the City of Anaheim and determining that these actions are
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Sections
15061(b)(3) and 15306 [grant funds in the amount of $1,822,753].
Increase the Housing and Community Development's Workforce Development Grants Fund
budget in the amount of $1,822,753.
30. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
AGR-13684.3 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving an Amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of Orange extending the contract term for one year and the acceptance of funding on
behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), and
authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute all required documents [ grant funds
in the amount of $295,233].
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Pilo 31. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to consider to vacate certain public streets,
highways and easements (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-00390) [five excess segments of
public access and street right-of-way lying west of Anaheim Boulevard lying directly south of
Midway Drive and adjacent to 200 West Midway Drive; public hearing scheduled for July 23,
2024].
33. ORDINANCE NO. _____6581 __ (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
M142 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 14.40 of Title 14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code
relating to speed limits on city streets (introduced at the Council meeting of June 11, 2024,
Item No. 12).
34. ORDINANCE NO. 6582 _ (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AGR-6523 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Ordinance No. 6186 and with mutual consent canceling
Development Agreement No. 2010-00002 by and between the City of Anaheim and The Irvine
Land Company LLC and The Irvine Company LLC and determining that this ordinance is
exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because it will
not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment
[introduced at the Council meeting of June 11, 2024, Public Hearing Item No. 17].
BUSINESS CALENDAR:
5. Receive and file the Budget, Investment, and Technology Commission's recommendation
B105 letter dated June 3, 2024 regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25 proposed budget.
DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz's inquiry, Mayor Aitken confirmed there will be an
opportunity to speak with a representative from the Budget, Information, and Technology Commission
during Public Hearing Item No. 38.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz moved to receive and file the Budget, Investment, and Technology
Commission's recommendation letter dated June 3, 2024 regarding the Fiscal Year 2024/25
proposed budget, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion
carried.
8. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for federal Community Development
D155 Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) funds totaling
$9,422,112; and designate the Director of the Housing & Community Development
Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related
to the administration, management, and implementation of the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA programs; and further authorize the Director, or designee, to reallocate funds to
eligible activities as necessary to address the greatest need.
Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development Sandra Lozeau reported the item is to
approve the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for a number of federal grants awarded by the U.S.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) totaling over $9.4 million to be administered
by the Housing and Community Development staff. She added the funds are aimed at revitalizing
neighborhoods, addressing affordable housing needs, economic development, and improving
community services. She noted the City is considered an entitlement community that develops its
own program and funding priorities. She reported the City receives funds from four different HUD
grant programs. She added HUD requires grant recipients to develop and adopt a Five -Year
Consolidated Plan identifying needs and goals, and how the funds will help meet those needs and
goals. She noted the Consolidated Plan is carried out through the Annual Action Plan which provides
a summary of the actions, activities, and specific federal and non-federal resources identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
Deputy Director Lozeau outlined the City's $9,422,112 grant allocation comprised of $4,122,426 of
CDBG funds, $3,608,623 of HOPWA funds, $1,314,088 of HOME, and $376,975 of ESG funds. She
noted the proposed programs include code enforcement, Fair Housing services, public facility and
infrastructure improvements, and community and public services for children/youth, families, disabled,
seniors, and disenfranchised populations. She thanked the Community Services Board for identifying
service providers. She highlighted the services provided through HOME funds including preservation
and expansion of affordable housing and services provided through ESG funds including assistance
for the homeless. She reported the City administers the HOPWA programs for the entire County of
Orange. She noted the program includes housing and supportive services for persons living with
HIV/AIDS including tenant -based rental assistance and housing development. She added each
program includes funding for administration.
Deputy Director Lozeau added the City has about $8.3 million in carry-over funds from FY 2023/24
giving the City a commitment of $18 million for Housing and Community Development activities in FY
2024/25. She confirmed there was a 45-day public comment period including two public hearings by
the Housing and Community Development Commission with all public comments being in support of
the plan. She reported the Housing and Community Development Commission voted in May to
recommend Council approval of the plan. She added all notices and comments received are attached
with the Annual Action Plan.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon requested clarification on the funds allocated towards code
enforcement and their use.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Deputy Director Lozeau clarified the grants pay for a
portion of the City's Code Enforcement operations but are specifically limited to HUD requirements
around dilapidated structures and can only be applied in CDBG-eligible areas.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Deputy Director Lozeau confirmed there is an
annual process to select the non -profits the City works with using the grant funds. She added part of
the process is an audit of current service providers. She added any interested non -profits not
currently part of the program can apply for the next annual cycle. She added application information
will be on the City's website once the annual application process begins and added staff keeps
interested non -profits informed throughout the year about the timeline for the process.
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MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan
for federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
(HOPWA) funds totaling $9,422,112; and designate the Director of the Housing & Community
Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents
related to the administration, management, and implementation of the CDBG, HOME, ESG, and
HOPWA programs; and further authorize the Director, or designee, to reallocate funds to eligible
activities as necessary to address the greatest need, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL
CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel,
and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
26. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement Regarding Homeless Shelter with The
AGR-11285.4 Salvation Army for the continuation of shelter services extending the term of the agreement for
one additional year to expire on June 30, 2025 and increasing the maximum contract authority
to an amount not to exceed $42,036,000, which includes additional authority to reimburse the
Salvation Army for services rendered from January 1, 2023, to June 2023, in the amount of
$3,500,000 and $6,768,000 for anticipated cost to be incurred over the contract extension
period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to
execute the amendment, and to execute subsequent amendments or documents necessary
for the continuation or administration of shelter services at 1455 S. Salvation Place, provided
they are approved by the City Attorney and do not increase the total maximum reimbursement
amount payable to The Salvation Army.
Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Ruiz-Stepter reported the item is a request
to approve the Fourth Amendment to the City's Agreement with the Salvation Army to continue its
emergency shelter services through June 30, 2025. She clarified the contract covers 224 shelter
beds.
Deputy Director Lozeau reported Anaheim is one of few cities offering a complete system of care for
its homeless population, including pathways to home, healing, and work. She added there are many
touchpoints along the journeys involving the Salvation Army. She elaborated on the City's
methodology and programs for homeless prevention, outreach, and sheltering. She noted the City
has many outreach teams covering a variety of homeless -related matters, including Homeless
Assessment Liaison Officers (HALO) for assessment, Be Well OC Mobile Response for mental health
services, the Community Care Response Team (CCRT), and Anaheim Collaborative Court Evaluating
Strategies and Solutions (ACCESS) for high risk, high need individuals. She added these teams have
made a combined 20,000 connections over the past five years.
Deputy Director Lozeau reported the City partnered with the Salvation Army to open the Anaheim
Emergency Shelter (Shelter) in 2019. She added, that in 2020, the Shelter expanded from 224 to
325. She added since opening the Shelter has assisted over unduplicated 1,400 Anaheim residents,
served over 300,000 meals, and placed over 300 individuals in housing. She reported the Shelter has
assisted many in finding permanent housing and employment opportunities while receiving a Gold
Star rating by the Salvation Army's national office — its highest rating tier for a shelter. She added
shelter residents receive case management and City staff helps residents navigate City housing
options. She noted the Shelter has held over 11,000 case management sessions and housed up to
348. She provided an overview of the variety of services provided including community engagement
and life skills. She reported the total intake for the facility since its opening is 2,371 clients, 1,499 of
which are unique. She noted over 23% have been placed in permanent housing.
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Deputy Director Lozeau reported on the Center of Hope's permanent supportive housing apartments
run by the Salvation Army through grants from the Anaheim Housing Authority leveraged with Federal
and State funding. She added the Center of Hope apartments include 70 units of homeless housing
with 33 units occupied by individuals from the Shelter. She added the Center of Hope received the
2024 Transformative Communities Award from the Orange County Affordable Housing Association. A
video was presented on the Homeless Throughout System which focuses on reintegration.
Director Ruiz-Stepter noted the relationship with the shelter began out of a specific urgent situation
and recent discussions have centered on how to shift from an acute situation to a, more sustainable
system and the forthcoming Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CART) represents that next
step in the next 12 to 18 months. She noted the request is to increase the contract amount to $42
million with a request to reimburse The Salvation Army, in an amount of $3.5 million, for services
rendered from February 2023 to June 2023, and $6,768,000 million for anticipated costs incurred
during the contract extension period through June 30, 2025.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Deputy Director Lozeau stated there is
not a stringent time limit on how long someone can remain in the shelter because the City does not
want them to return to the streets. She clarified staff works closely with the resident on a housing
plan. She added the typical window is 3-6 months but some will stay over while staff works on
locating a vacant housing unit. She added the average stay is much shorter than any other shelter in
Orange County.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified staff has historically
budgeted for the shelter costs in the General Fund but any new funds coming in for the specific
purpose are used to offset the costs. She noted that has applied with pandemic -related and
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. She added there have been $16
million in such funds received since the shelter opened to offset the General Fund.
Council Member Leon expressed his appreciation for The Salvation Army and its operations. He
requested additional information on the intake process.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, The Salvation Army of Orange County Director of
Operations Dr. Ben Hurst reported residents are assigned a personalized case manager within 24
hours of their arrival at the shelter. He added the case manager will customize a plan to the resident's
specific situation possibly including housing placement, employment help, substance use recovery
assistance, or other wholistic matters. He added there has been great success in transforming lives at
the shelter. He thanked several public speakers for sharing their experiences. He added housing
shortages are the biggest challenge but noted the shelter's placement average has more than tripled
to 23% since its opening. He added the CARI Center will only further their approach to developing
pathways into housing. He expressed excitement for the future of the Center of Hope apartments and
transforming homeless care in the community.
Dr. Hurst reiterated upon arrival individuals are assigned a case manager within 24 hours. He added
the length of stay is specific to the individual.
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MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement Regarding
Homeless Shelter with The Salvation Army for the continuation of shelter services extending the term
of the agreement for one additional year to expire on June 30, 2025 and increasing the maximum
contract authority to an amount not to exceed $42,036,000, which includes additional authority to
reimburse the Salvation Army for services rendered from January 1, 2023, to June 2023, in the
amount of $3,500,000 and $6,768,000 for anticipated cost to be incurred over the contract extension
period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025: and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
amendment, and to execute subsequent amendments or documents necessary for the continuation
or administration of shelter services at 1455 S. Salvation Place, provided they are approved by the
City Attorney and do not increase the total maximum reimbursement amount payable to The
Salvation Army.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks inquired if the extension expands the number of beds
available.
In response to Council Member Meeks' inquiries, Deputy Director Lozeau reported this will not
expand the number of beds. She added staff's goal is to push the housing navigation component.
She added sometimes bridge housing is an option if there are immediate needs until a shelter bed
opens up. She noted The Salvation Army is not the only shelter the City utilizes and highlighted other
shelters available for families and transitional -aged youth.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Deputy Director Lozeau clarified the significant
rise in client connections shortly after the opening of the shelter coincides with when its operation was
increasing and more people were able to enter. She clarified the number of contacts and clients are
different, adding some clients have gone through the shelter multiple times because City staff does
not give up on them.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Deputy Director Lozeau confirmed those in the
shelter must be Anaheim residents. She added City Net and APD can bring people to the shelter any
time of day.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Deputy Director Lozeau clarified that the $6.7
million reimbursement is for one year of shelter operations.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Dr. Hurst confirmed The Salvation Army does a
tremendous amount of fundraising for the Center of Hope. He reported meeting with the City's
Planning staff recently about the CARI Center and being able to proudly say its structure will be 100%
funded philanthropically with no government funding. He added it will be the first Center for Applied
Research and Innovation on a global level and be located in Anaheim.
Council Member Rubalcava expressed concerns about how often she hears from homeless residents
that no beds are available and requested this large item include a growth plan inclusive of Salvation
Army fundraising.
Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified frequently when residents come to public comments saying they were
turned away from a shelter and staff investigates they find it was not an Anaheim shelter and often
the speaker is not connected to the City. She noted the need to increase the bed count and housing
options. She added this is why staff is working vigorously on the Studio 6 Apartments and Tampico
Motel conversion in addition to promoting other programs like Housing Choice Vouchers and Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance.
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In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Deputy Director Lozeau stated the first step in
verifying an Anaheim connection is inquiring where the resident attended high school. She added
staff will inquire about past or present Anaheim employment or residences, recent APD interactions,
and also search the City and County's homeless management systems. She confirmed if a homeless
resident does not have a connection to Anaheim, then staff will help attempt to return them to their
native City.
Council Member Diaz stated The Salvation Army is very cost-effective, passionate, and has great
expertise in homeless transitions to self-sufficiency. He lauded the faith -based nature of The
Salvation Army and credited faith for assisting with healing and recovery. He noted the State is
cutting funding for prisons where many people receive mental health help, increasing the homeless
problem for cities. He added Anaheim cannot win this battle alone because it is part of a bigger issue.
Council Member Faessel reflected on his almost -eight years on Council and added he is proudest for
his unequivocal support of almost every homeless project to come before the Council.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Dr. Hurst agreed using the $42 million to put all of
these homeless residents in a motel is not a good idea. He added it would be a dangerous idea. He
added about two-thirds of the shelter's cost is for personnel because of the expertise needed to care
for the homeless residents who are often trauma -impacted with substance abuse disorders. He stated
a hotel room can be a dangerous situation without a shelter's supportive services. He reported The
Salvation Army operated the 500-bed Grand Hotel in the City of Los Angeles during the pandemic
and stated it was an extraordinarily difficult situation without the same compassionate care.
Council Member Faessel echoed comments from former Mayor Tom Tait in stating Dr. Hurst and The
Salvation Army's work is the gold standard. He wished Dr. Hurst good luck and encouraged him to
continue the good work.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz noted The Salvation Army's local headquarters is in District 4 and residents
expressed concerns about shelter residents moving into their neighborhoods. She proudly reported
there are no more intrusions from shelter residents today than the day the Center of Hope opened.
She thanked Dr. Hurst and expressed her pride in having The Salvation Army in District 4.
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement Regarding
Homeless Shelter with The Salvation Army for the continuation of shelter services extending the term
of the agreement for one additional year to expire on June 30, 2025 and increasing the maximum
contract authority to an amount not to exceed $42,036,000, which includes additional authority to
reimburse the Salvation Army for services rendered from January 1, 2023, to June 2023, in the
amount of $3,500,000 and $6,768,000 for anticipated cost to be incurred over the contract extension
period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
amendment, and to execute subsequent amendments or documents necessary for the continuation
or administration of shelter services at 1455 S. Salvation Place, provided they are approved by the
City Attorney and do not increase the total maximum reimbursement amount payable to The
Salvation Army, 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.
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27. Approve a First Amendment to Agreement for Mobile Mental Crisis Response Services with
AGR-14194.1 Be Well OC, increasing the contract amount by $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed
$1,700,000, for mobile mental health crisis response services for 90 days, and authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement under its terms and
conditions.
Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia reported the item is a First Amendment to the City's Agreement
with Be Well OC, extending the current Agreement for mental health crisis response services for 90
days in an amount not to exceed $400,000. He added this will allow staff the time to work with Be
Well OC to refine a future contract. He added the existing Agreement was approved in June 2023
with the goal of having Be Well OC's mobile team HOPE Anaheim divert calls for service from the
APD to trained mental health professionals. He added as the program evolves the City is working
collaboratively to improve the mental health system of care as it applies to residents of Anaheim and
remove barriers to utilizing mental health professionals.
Assistant City Manager Garcia reported the City and Be Well are continuing to refine metrics to
properly measure outcomes and the First Amendment will allow the process to continue. He added
the refined and agreed -upon metrics will help the City better evaluate the services rendered and the
scope of work while assessing the relevancy of the overall objectives. He added the First Amendment
will allow time to potentially work toward a longer -term agreement in the future.
Assistant City Manager Garcia noted the landscape is changing rapidly, including the addition of
street medicine provided by CalOptima. He reported there have also been discussions between Be
Well and CalOptima about services. He stated staff is requesting a 90-day extension to continue the
Agreement and properly extend it rather than let it lapse in the interim.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia
stated CalOptima and the Street Medicine Program could be an alternative to Be Well depending on
what services they will be providing. He added he has been discussing the situation with Director
Ruiz-Stepter and neither hopes to see redundant services. He noted Street Medicine will not be in
place until the end of summer and there is a need in the interim. He added a temporary extension of
the Be Well Agreement will at least help bridge the gap. He added that Be Well also plays a role in
the success of the ACCESS Program and it is important for ACCESS to not lapse moving forward.
Director Ruiz-Stepter added Chief of Police Rick Armendariz is also involved in the discussions and
assessments and staff is providing feedback from HALO officers directly to Be Well.
Council Member Rubalcava added there has been a recent change in leadership at Be Well, possibly
impacting how their direction will move in relation to the City.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified Be Well
does have metrics and success measurements, but the change in leadership also provides everyone
an opportunity to discuss metrics and the City's differing needs with the addition of Street Medicine.
He confirmed these conversations have been happening but require more time to reach conclusions.
He noted Be Well is also bringing options to the table through its partnership with CalOptima.
Council Member Rubalcava referenced previous discussions during the initial contract approval
process. She questioned if Be Well is the right choice for Anaheim and encouraged staff to explore
other options. She stated she is not impressed with Be Well's work over the last 18 months and
requested accountability given the contract costs.
Assistant City Manager Garcia stated that is staffs plan.
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Council Member Meeks echoed Council Member Rubalcava's comments. She agreed the City does
not need any redundancy with how much it is spending on the programs no matter how important the
programs may be. She stressed the need for agreement on what constitutes success and how it will
be measured for accountability. She noted she has expressed concerns about street medicine and
whether or not it will prolong homelessness, doubting the program's potential success.
Council Member Meeks agreed this Agreement should be extended in the short-term to avoid a lapse
in services but added she looks forward to a new long-term plan with specific criteria and
accountability.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified the ACCESS Program
is managed by the City Attorney's office. She stated Be Well's role is as part of the evaluation team
and as a provider of case management. She noted they are not the only case management provider
for ACCESS but added Be Well does play a key role in case management.
Council Member Leon requested staff keep the Council updated rather than wait until the end of the
90-day period.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed the professional
qualifications of the Be Well Mobile Team social workers is one of the topics being discussed. He
added there have been staffing challenges on Be Well's end and the City would like to see licensed
clinicians on Anaheim's streets.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiries, Director Ruiz-Stepter stated, that if the Be Well staff are not
licensed social workers, they often have lived experience or a mental health certification. She echoed
Assistant City Manager Garcia's comments about the professional qualifications of Be Well's street -
level staff being a topic of conversation with the City. She reported there was originally specificity on
what the experience level should be for the person overseeing the mobile units but the individual has
not been replaced yet among Be Well's personnel changes. She added the levels of oversight and
training are part of the ongoing conversations.
Mayor Aitken stated that lived experience is important but the City needs trained and licensed staff to
work with such a difficult population in establishing long-term care for the individuals.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiries, Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified that Be Well has a behavioral
health unit and a sobriety unit both not intended to function as a homeless shelter. She added there
have been some problems with the facilities due to issues with multiple contracted care providers so
the City has rarely been utilizing the facility. She stated the facility has 100 beds and it is staff's
understanding it is not being utilized at this time. She added the Be Well facility in the City of Irvine
has 286 beds. She added both the City and County are having ongoing discussions with Be Well
about ways to better activate the 100 beds with the County serving as an integral partner.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve a First Amendment to Agreement for
Mobile Mental Crisis Response Services with Be Well OC, increasing the contract amount by
$400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for mobile mental health crisis response
services for 90 days, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the
agreement under its terms and conditions, 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.
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32. RESOLUTION NO. _2024-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
C280 CITY OF ANAHEIM rescinding Resolution No. 2024-019 (Development Application No. 2019-
00161) [set aside approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan
No. 388 for Development Application No. 2019-00161 (125 East Ball Road)].
ORDINANCE NO. 6583 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Ordinance No. 6571(Development Application No.
2019-00161) [ set aside approval of amendment to zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code to reclassify APN 234-161-04 from the "I" (Industrial) Zone to the "C-
G" (General Commercial) Zone].
Deputy City Manager/Director of Planning and Building Ted White reported the item is a request to
rescind and repeal approvals for the development of a hotel and drive-thru restaurant at 125 East Ball
Road. He added a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) challenge was filed by the
Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) after it was approved with an
agreement by the plaintiffs to dismiss the lawsuit if the City agreed to rescind all project approvals.
Deputy City Manager White reported the project's applicant chose not to challenge the lawsuit and
requested to rescind the approvals. Deputy City Manager White added he can terminate the
Conditional Use Permits in his role as Planning Director, but only the Council can rescind the CEQA
decision and rezoning of the property.
DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiries, Deputy City Manager White
confirmed the original owner still owns the property. He confirmed the City has an open code
enforcement case against the property which has received a second notice of violation calling for its
clean-up. He added the City's Economic Development staff is also working with the property owner.
He reported staff is hopeful the owner will decide to demolish the existing structure. He added the
property needs to be maintained in a safe and compliant manner at the minimum. He clarified a
second notice accelerates the progression of the enforcement process. He added the City would
soon be issuing fines if the matter is not addressed, but staff is optimistic the owner will work with the
City. He reported the owner has not been obstinate and recognizes the need to clean up the property.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO._ __ 2024-0517 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM rescinding Resolution No.
2024-019 (Development Application No. 2019-00161) [set aside approval of Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan No. 388 for Development Application No. 2019-00161
(125 East Ball Road)] and introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6583 (INTRODUCTION) AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Ordinance No.
6571(Development Application No. 2019-00161) [ set aside approval of amendment to zoning map
referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to reclassify APN 234-161-04 from the "I"
(Industrial) Zone to the "C-G" (General Commercial) Zone], seconded by Council Member Meeks.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava,
Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. Ordinance introduced.
B105 35. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM forming the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board
[approval of the Advisory Board Bylaws that set forth the purpose, composition, appointment,
and meeting requirements for the Advisory Board; and direct staff to coordinate with Visit
Anaheim to obtain recommendations for the hotel representative Advisory Board member
positions for consideration by the City Council].
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Assistant City Manager Garcia reported the item is a Resolution to create an Anaheim Tourism
Improvement District (ATID) Advisory Board and approve its bylaws. He added it will also direct staff
to work with Visit Anaheim on identifying the hotel representatives for the Board. He reported that
when ATID was created in 2010 via Ordinance No. 6174, the Council declined its option to create an
Advisory Board for making recommendations to the Council and instead opted to contract Visit
Anaheim to manage daily operations, services, and promotional activities funded by the ATID. He
added Visit Anaheim is also responsible for preparing the ATID annual report detailing the
assessment's collection and related expenses within ATID. He stated the recent State Auditor's
Report's recommendations included utilizing City Council authority to establish an Advisory Board by
July 2024 to provide additional oversight of expenditures and activities of the ATID.
Assistant City Manager Garcia reported staff with the support of legal advisors researched similar
Tourism Improvement District (TID) Advisory Boards Statewide with the findings being they typically
include representatives from hotels, restaurants, retail, and other businesses along with local
government officials and tourism experts. He noted the State Auditor's recommendation was to
include, at a minimum, representatives from businesses assessed within the ATID, legal experts, and
individuals with government finance knowledge.
Assistant City Manager Garcia reported the proposed resolution and by-laws outline a seven -member
Advisory Board composed of two hoteliers from the ATID, one representative from Visit Anaheim, the
City Manager or their designee, the City's Executive Director of Convention, Sports and
Entertainment, the City's Audit Manager, and the City's Finance Director. He stated staff recommends
the City's representatives will be filled by the incumbent holders of those positions, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Visit Anaheim (or their designee) will fill its seat with Visit Anaheim to
recommend the hoteliers to be submitted for Council approval. He reported the by-laws outline four-
year terms with the ability to appoint one hotelier to an initial two-year term so those periods are
staggered.
Assistant City Manager Garcia stated the Advisory Board's role will be to make recommendations to
the Council, either directly or through recommendations to the contracting entity or ATID
Transportation Committee, regarding the expenditure of ATID revenues and the methodology for the
annual assessment. He added the proposed Resolution aligns with the State Auditor's
recommendations.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia
confirmed there could be some duplications between the ATID Advisory Board and the Visit Anaheim
Executive Board depending on the choice of hoteliers. He added the CEO of Visit Anaheim and City
Manager also would be a duplicate.
Council Member Rubalcava expressed concerns over how similar the composition of the two Boards
could be. She requested a means for smaller hotels to be represented at the Board level.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia stated staff felt
Visit Anaheim would be in the best position to recommend the hotel -based representatives for their
ability to work amongst its membership to identify them. He added there are two smaller hotels on the
Executive Board and reported Visit Anaheim is aware the City has an interest in having a diverse set
of hotel representatives. He added he will convey her preference in upcoming discussions.
Council Member Rubalcava stated the City should be selecting the hotels because the City is
creating the Board. She added they know which hotels contribute to ATID and it does not have to be
limited to those who work closest with Visit Anaheim.
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In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed this is
an action item. He added approving Visit Anaheim's recommendations for the two hotel seats would
be another future action item either to act upon or not act upon. He stated his feeling that Visit
Anaheim would consider the Council's thoughts in making its recommendations.
Council Member Rubalcava stated she will vote against the item. She added the proposed Advisory
Board is too loosely formed and is too much of a mirror image of Visit Anaheim's Executive Board.
She added the resemblance to the Visit Anaheim Executive Board is problematic considering the
State Audit is requesting the Council have more oversight.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed there is nothing
requiring Advisory Board hotel representatives to not also be members of the Visit Anaheim
Executive Board. He added the Advisory Board would be open to any ATID-member hotelier.
Mayor Aitken noted the same person could be on both Boards and then be in charge of overseeing
actions they were responsible for taking. She requested adding language to prohibit hoteliers on the
Visit Anaheim Executive Board from serving on the Advisory Board.
Assistant City Manager Garcia agreed and added it could either come in the form of an amendment
or staff can convey this Council opinion to Visit Anaheim as discussions of Board composition
continue.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed the Visit
Anaheim Executive Board meets monthly. He clarified the ATID Transportation Committee meets
quarterly but also adds meetings when necessary.
Council Member Leon agreed with his colleagues about the composition of the Advisory Board as it
related to those making decisions for Visit Anaheim.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified the proposal
would have the Advisory Board meeting twice a year at a minimum.
Council Member Leon requested the Advisory Board meet at least quarterly to better respond to
updates coming from Visit Anaheim's monthly meetings.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified the Advisory
Board's meetings would be subject to the Brown Act, thus requiring advance public notice, meeting
minutes, public comments, and other elements.
Council Member Leon stated the proposal should also be amended so, in addition to
recommendations, the Advisory Board should provide meeting minutes directly to the Council. He
added this would increase transparency.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified the State
Auditor set a deadline of July 2024 to start the implementation process for this recommendation. He
added this is the quickest of the four recommendations by the State Auditor.
Council Member Leon stated he would support the item with the updates being requested.
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City Manager Vanderpool clarified there is a monthly Visit Anaheim membership meeting, the
Executive Board meets every other month, and the full Visit Anaheim Board on alternating every
other month. He clarified this means there is a Visit Anaheim meeting every month, but it is not the
full Board because both the full Board and Executive Board meet six times in alternating months.
In response to Council Member Leon's inquiry, City Manager Vanderpool stated he would be
comfortable updating the proposal to require quarterly meetings.
Council Member Diaz stated his office was not contacted about this proposal and it makes him
uncomfortable.
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified the Advisory
Board would be making recommendations about how ATID funds are being used. He added Visit
Anaheim and the ATID Transportation Committee each create an Annual Report. He added the
Advisory Board would be an additional layer of oversight to review Visit Anaheim's budget and plans
and make recommendations about them to the Council annually. He added the Advisory Board could
also make its own recommendations to Visit Anaheim. He noted it would include evaluation of annual
plans, budgets, discussion on the use of funds, recommendation to Visit Anaheim, and
recommendations to the City Council.
Council Member Diaz decried the State for getting involved in an arrangement that has worked for
many years, adding it makes him uncomfortable through its bureaucracy. He expressed confusion
over why there is a need for another layer of oversight. He stated this extra -governmental
involvement will not make things better. He clarified his question about the Advisory Board's role
stating the Visit Anaheim Executive Board already makes recommendations for the use of funds.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, City Manager Vanderpool confirmed Visit Anaheim's Executive
Board and full Board meetings are not open to the public.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed the two Visit
Anaheim Boards are not governed by the Brown Act because Visit Anaheim is not a Council -created
entity.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz noted the City did not choose the option to create an Advisory Board in 2010
because the ATID was not viewed as being public funds. She added the State has changed its
opinion and now views TIDs Statewide as being public funds requiring more oversight to protect the
public funds. She added many cities are currently in a similar situation to Anaheim's regarding their
local TIDs. She noted this is why the City's Auditor and Finance Director are part of the Advisory
Board and also why the City will hold four of the seven positions.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia agreed the role of the
Advisory Board is to advise on how public funds are used. He confirmed having the City's Auditor and
Finance Director on the Advisory Board will allow the City to look at Visit Anaheim's finances in far
more depth than ever before. He added they can also ensure Visit Anaheim's Annual Reports are
more robust.
Assistant City Manager Garcia added he has not yet mentioned a companion piece to the proposal —
one of the other recommendations by the State Auditor — to amend the contract with Visit Anaheim
ensuring better metrics to modernize and improve the contract. He added, in addition to the Advisory
Board, staff will be working with Visit Anaheim on other specific amendments to its contract.
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In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiry, Assistant City Manager Garcia agreed Visit Anaheim
would know more about the City's hotels than any other organization as it relates to their collective
needs, issues, and other matters of interest. He added this reason is why staff is comfortable working
with Visit Anaheim in regard to selecting the hoteliers for the Advisory Board. He added staff has
previously discussed with Visit Anaheim having hotel representatives of both larger and smaller
hoteliers. He added Visit Anaheim has heard this and theorized its recommendation will reflect the
City's desires.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz expressed her support for the proposal and thanked Assistant City Manager
Garcia for his work in ensuring representation for hotels of all sizes. She added the City will take this
Advisory Board seriously and critically because ATID funds are public funds.
Council Member Meeks agreed with Council Member Diaz's comments about the Advisory Board
being an additional and unnecessary layer of government. She stated the City must go through with
the creation, however, stated it is more of an Oversight Board than an Advisory Board. She
expressed doubts on the ease of finding hoteliers willing to serve because their purpose is to advise
Visit Anaheim what is and is not allowable and ensuring their compliance. She expressed her
approval of how the Advisory Board is structured.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, City Manager Vanderpool confirmed not every
self -assessed member of ATID is also a member of Visit Anaheim.
Council Member Rubalcava requested amending the proposal to confirm small and mid -level
hoteliers are included as they would better speak for the interests of all hotels rather than those who
pay into the organization. She added another amendment that could specify in writing the Advisory
Board hotelier representatives do not have to be Visit Anaheim members. She agreed with Council
Member Meeks about changing the name to Oversight Committee. She added the City should be
identifying the Committee's members, noting Visit Anaheim will choose its members first. She added
the City knows who pays into ATID because it flows through the City's Finance Department so the
City could recommend who is on the Committee.
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified the Advisory
Boards role would be to make recommendations either directly to the Council or indirectly through
either Visit Anaheim or the ATID Transportation Committee. He added the City has a contract with
Visit Anaheim and if the Council disapproved of how the funds were being spent, its authority would
come through the contract. He noted staff, particularly from the Anaheim Convention Center, work
constantly with Visit Anaheim so there is regular feedback on their partnership. He confirmed ATID
funds are restricted and must be spent within ATID's boundaries for either marketing or transportation
purposes.
Council Member Diaz stated that he will support the item because it appears to have a majority
support but it is all strange to him.
Assistant City Manager Garcia stated this is a recommendation of the State Auditor at the conclusion
of a process involving City staff. He noted ATID's founding documents from 2010 did contemplate an
Advisory Board and the State recommended it be created to help ensure rules are being followed
appropriately.
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Mayor Aitken reported during the discussion there have been amendment requests to require
quarterly meetings, meeting minutes submitted to the Council, a hotelier seat reserved for a small or
mid -sized property, the hotel representatives cannot also be on the contracting entity's Board, and
the name be changed to Oversight Committee.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, City Attorney Robert Fabela clarified the Audit stated it should
be an Advisory Board but he advised the specific name could be something else.
City Attorney Fabela clarified the proper procedure would be for someone to make a motion to
approve the staff recommendation with the amendments and then take a vote.
MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-058 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM forming the Anaheim Tourism Improvement
District Advisory Board [approval of the Advisory Board Bylaws that set forth the purpose,
composition, appointment, and meeting requirements for the Advisory Board; and direct staff to
coordinate with Visit Anaheim to obtain recommendations for the hotel representative Advisory Board
member positions for consideration by the City Council], as amended; amending the bylaws to require
the board to hold regular meetings quarterly; meeting minutes and reports to be provided to the City
Council; composition to include small and medium-sized hotels, and representatives from the hotel
owners cannot be current board members of the contracting entity (Visit Anaheim), seconded by
Council Member Faessel.
DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiries, Mayor Aitken clarified one of the two
hoteliers should be of a small or medium -size property as defined by the contracting entity. She
added this would ensure diversity so neither representatives are either large or small hotels. She
added Visit Anaheim would provide suggested Board Members for the Council to approve and
Council could then disapprove of the nominees based on the size of their properties.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz expressed concerns over how the size of the property would be defined and
who would draw the line in regard to a size definition.
Council Member Rubalcava stated Visit Anaheim currently sets the definition with Disney being the
City's largest hotelier.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed
Disney accounts for about one-third of ATIID's funding. He stated Disney is the largest but is not
aware how Visit Anaheim sets categorical standards.
Council Member Rubalcava stated setting these definitions is something the City could look at. She
noted Mr. Patel was in the Council Chamber earlier and added he is a great example of a smaller
hotelier who should have a say in how ATID dollars are spent.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz confirmed Mr. Patel is on Visit Anaheim's Board.
Assistant City Manager Garcia reported staff had the same debate internally and Executive Director
of Convention, Sports and Entertainment Tom Morton confirmed this subject is even debated
amongst the City's hoteliers. He added this is the reason why staff thought the best solution was to
have Visit Anaheim figure it out.
Mayor Aitken stated the City would be agreeable to two small hotels.
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Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz stated this would not be diversity in size.
Mayor Aitken clarified this is what the Council is looking for — ensuring the representatives are not
both large stakeholders.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz stated it should be stated as "diversity" and not size restricted.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiry, Mayor Aitken clarified members of the Advisory
Committee cannot also be a member of either of Visit Anaheim's Boards because they would be
overseeing a decision they've voted on.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz's inquiry, City Attorney Fabela stated approximately 17-18
people sit on the Visit Anaheim Board.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz noted several of those 17-18 people represent multiple hotels so eliminating
them from Advisory Board seat contention may not leave many candidates.
City Attorney Fabela clarified not everyone on the two Visit Anaheim Board is a hotelier.
Mayor Aitken accepted a friendly amendment from Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz to refer to a more -general
diversity of hotel sizes. Council Member Faessel seconded the friendly amendment.
In response to City Attorney Fabela's inquiry, Mayor Aitken confirmed the amendment about not
having duplicate membership between the Advisory Board and Visit Anaheim's Boards only applies
to hoteliers and not also City staff serving on both.
Council Member Meeks expressed concerns that there will be hoteliers not already serving on a Visit
Anaheim Board who want to partake in the Advisory Board. She added the service is a significant
time obligation and could burden their hotel operations.
Mayor Aitken noted it would be Visit Anaheim's responsibility to find Advisory Board candidates and
their burden to carry. She added Visit Anaheim can have offline conversations with hoteliers and not
in a public setting.
Council Member Meeks stated she could support this and added it can always be amended.
Council Member Diaz noted they have not asked the ATID members if they approve the addition of
an Advisory Board. He stated this is undemocratic because they do not know how the businesses
feel about this action. He requested to continue the item to the next Council meeting in order to obtain
feedback from ATID members.
City Attorney Fabela stated for this to happen Council Member Diaz would have to make a motion to
continue the item and have it be seconded.
Assistant City Manager Garcia stated of the four amendments the only one he could foresee being a
concern is Visit Anaheim potentially not agreeing with the exclusion of its Board Members from
serving on the Advisory Board. He added that taking minutes, meeting more frequently, and having a
diversity of hotel sizes have already been discussed between staff and Visit Anaheim with mutual
agreement. He added, if not having people serve on both Boards is an important policy matter to the
Council, then it is the decision whether Visit Anaheim agrees with it or not.
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Council Member Diaz stated it is a representative republic and people elected him to represent their
opinions. He stated the ATID members do not vote for him as ATID is not in District 1 so he does not
know if they approve the changes. He added it is hard for him to decide for ATID members when they
have never voted for him to make decisions for them.
Assistant City Manager Garcia clarified he does not speak on behalf of the City's hotels but added
some of the amendments are likely more agreeable to the hotel community than others based upon
his past discussions with Visit Anaheim.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, Assistant City Manager Garcia reported many
hoteliers have spoken with either himself or other City staffers about concerns with the proposal or to
get clarification on portions of the proposal. He added City Manager Vanderpool has spoken with Visit
Anaheim's Boards several times to provide clarification on the Advisory Board's proposed concept,
purpose, and methodology. He added the hotel community was generally pleased. He echoed Mr.
Sanford's supportive public comments earlier in the evening. He could not produce an exact number
of hoteliers he has spoken directly with. City Manager Vanderpool added it was discussed by the full
Visit Anaheim Board the week prior.
Council Member Rubalcava noted she is asking in reference to Council Member Diaz's previous
comments about mutual agreement. She thanked Mayor Aitken for including all of the amendments.
She acknowledged Visit Anaheim may be a little uneasy with the non -duplication of Board members
but she added this process should not be too easy for Visit Anaheim. She stated it should not be too
difficult to find members willing to serve and an Oversight Committee should create some measure of
discomfort.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz stated she agreed with Council Member Diaz's call to continue the item to July
as staff has more time to have discussions with Visit Anaheim on membership of the Advisory Board.
Council Member Faessel stated he prefers to take action now referencing the State Auditor required
an Advisory Board to be in place in July and with the first meeting not until July 161h and the need for
a second reading, there may not be enough time if they delay.
City Attorney Fabela clarified the item is not an ordinance so it will not require a second reading. He
added July is a recommendation and not a binding deadline. He added there are two meetings
scheduled in July and he would not view the City as being in non-compliance if the item is not
approved.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, City Attorney Fabela confirmed the City is meeting
with the Audit's recommendation if this is approved sometime in July in his opinion.
Mayor Aitken clarified she was referring to her motion, plus its amendments, seconded by Council
Member Faessel. She added there was not a motion made to continue the item and her intent is to
call the vote on her motion.
City Attorney Fabela stated Council Member Diaz wanted to make a motion to continue and Mayor
Aitken called for further discussion rather than entertain a motion. He added this should be clarified
first.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Council Member Diaz stated he would like to vote on her
motion. He added, that should the motion fail, he would like to move to continue the item.
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City Attorney Fabela clarified the Council's rules stipulate an item cannot be brought back for six
months if it is denied.
MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to continue the item to the July 16, 2024 Council meeting to
consult the ATID taxpayers, including the amendments to the proposal proposed by Mayor Aitken,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Fabela clarified the motion to continue takes precedence over the
original motion.
Council Member Leon stated he would vote against a continuance because forming an Advisory
Board is something the Council will have to do regardless of public sentiment. He added they can
also make more changes to the Board in the future.
MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to continue the item to the City Council meeting of July 16,
2024, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2 (Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz and
Council Member Diaz); NOES — 5 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel,
and Meeks). Motion failed.
MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-058 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM forming the Anaheim Tourism Improvement
District Advisory Board [approval of the Advisory Board Bylaws that set forth the purpose,
composition, appointment, and meeting requirements for the Advisory Board; and direct staff to
coordinate with Visit Anaheim to obtain recommendations for the hotel representative Advisory Board
member positions for consideration by the City Council], as amended; amending the bylaws to require
the board to hold regular meetings quarterly; meeting minutes and reports to be provided to the City
Council; composition to include small and medium-sized hotels, and representatives from the hotel
owners cannot be current board members of the contracting entity (Visit Anaheim), seconded by
Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz,
Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES —1 (Council Member Diaz). Motion carried.
36. District 2 appointment to the Community Services Board to term ending December 31, 2026.
Community Services Board
District 2 appointment: Adele Ta ,aloa _ _ _ (term ending December 31, 2026)
(unscheduled vacancy)
NOMINATION: Council Member Leon nominated Adele Tagaloa for appointment. ROLL CALL
VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and
Meeks); NOES — 0. Nomination approved.
37. Approve District 4 appointment of Alicia Valdez to Sister City Commission for a term ending
December 31, 2024.
Sister City Commission
District 4 appointment: Alicia Valdez — (term ending December 31, 2024)
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NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz nominated Alicia Valdez for appointment. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks);
NOES — 0. Nomination approved.
Approve the appointment of Lori Dinwiddie, James Dinwiddie II, David Bracey, Monika
Sargent, with Kristin Erickson and Joe Aihara representing the educational sector to the Sister
City Commission, to a term of two (2) or four (4) years, as determined by the casting of lots
[conduct a casting of lots, selecting four (4) members (one (1) representing the educational
sector) to serve the initial term of four (4) years; remaining members to serve a term of two (2)
years].
NOMINATION: Mayor Aitken moved to nominate Lori Dinwiddie, James Dinwiddie II, David Bracey,
Monika Sargent, with Kristin Erickson and Joe Aihara representing the educational sector to the
Sister City Commission and additionally nominated Susan Klaren-Hatzenbuhler. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks);
NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Mayor Aitken reported pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.04.955.040 (b), and following
the approval of appointments, the City Council held a casting of lots to select four (4) members to
serve the initial term of four years.
City Clerk Bass administered the casting of lots and Lori Dinwiddie, Susan Klaren-Hatzenbuhler, and
Monika Sargent were randomly selected to serve a four-year term ending 2028; the remaining
appointees, James Dinwiddie II and David Bracey, to serve a two-year term ending 2026; Kristin
Erickson representing the educational sector was randomly selected to serve a four-year term ending
2028; and the remaining educational sector appointee, Joe Aihara, to serve a two-year term ending
2026. She noted there is an additional appointment to be made that will come forward at a later date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
D106 38. Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and budget appropriations limits for the City
and its Community Facilities Districts, and changes in various fee schedules.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-060 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA adopting the annual appropriations limit for the
Fiscal Year 2024/25.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-061 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA adopting the Community Facilities District No. 06-
2 (Stadium Lofts) annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2024/25.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-062 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum
Triangle) annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2024/25.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-063 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing fees to be charged for Community Services
Department programs and services [includes determination that the adoption of the fee
schedule is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resource Code].
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting the recommendation of the Library
Board and the Anaheim Public Library amending certain fines and fees.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the schedule of rates, fees and charges for rental of
space, parking and for certain labor, equipment and services at the Anaheim Convention
Center effective July 1, 2024 [includes determination that the adoption of the fee schedule
is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resource Code].
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing paramedic fees in connection with emergency
medical services to be charged by the Fire and Rescue Department of the City of Anaheim
and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-053 [includes determination that the adoption of this
fee schedule is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resources Code].
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting relating to fees and penalties in connection with
implementing the Unified Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Material Management
Regulatory Program Act and rescinding Resolution No. 2023-054 [includes determination
that the adoption of this fee schedule is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the Public Resources Code
and California Code of Regulations Section 15273].
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating fee and rate schedules for Planning,
Zoning, and Environmental petitions, applications, permits, approvals, appeals and
inspections [includes the determination that amending and restating the planning, zoning
and environmental fees and rates is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080 (b)(8) of the California Public
Resources Code].
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a new schedule of fees, charges and rates for Building,
Construction, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits,
services and activities [includes determination that amending the fees, charges and rates
is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Section 21080 (b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code].
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating fee and rate schedules for the
Community Preservation & Licensing Division of the City of Anaheim [includes
determination that amending and restating the Community Preservation and Licensing
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fees and rates of the City in the manner hereinafter set forth is exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080 (b)(8) of the
California Public Resources Code].
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting new fee schedule for the Public Works Department of
the City of Anaheim.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of sanitation fees for wastewater
and solid waste and rescinding Resolution Number 2023-059 and determining such
actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21080 (b) (8) and Guideline Section 15273 (a).
City Manager Vanderpool reported the item is to approve a series of 12 resolutions constituting the
FY 2024/25 budget and permitting all of the public services residents enjoy. He added, unlike in other
California cities, Anaheim's FY 2024/25 budget features no new taxes or cuts to services. He added
the FY 2024/25 budget features new spending to address Council priorities in the areas of public
safety, homelessness, and housing safety and quality. He stated it is a responsible budget in a
challenging time for cities. He thanked Finance Director Debbie Moreno and her staff for their diligent
work on the FY 2024/25 budget, along with the City's Budget, Investment, and Technology (BIT)
Commissioners for their insight.
Director Moreno introduced the Budget team comprised of Budget Supervisor D'Anne Lee, Senior
Budget Analyst Ivette Ramirez, and Budget Analyst Arlene Roa. She reported the proposed FY
2024/25 budget features $2.3 billion in expenditures with 40% of it going to Enterprise Funds. She
added the majority of unrestricted funds are in the General Fund which makes up 21 % of the budget.
She noted following the June 11th budget workshop the following enhancements were included to the
budget including additional staff for Housing and Community Development, Code Enforcement,
firefighters, Police Records Specialists, Street Maintenance workers, and added backfill for the loss of
Clean California State funding. She presented the General Fund Five -Year Forecast with proposed
fee increases, highlighting General Fund operating sources which are $607.1 million and proposed
operating uses totaling $649.5 million based on existing service levels. She noted if revenue
projections remain the Lease Payment Measure Revenues (LPMR) to be paid in or around 2028
allowing the City to sustain ongoing enhancements.
Director Moreno noted the annual appropriation limits for the City's two community facility districts,
the Stadium Lofts and the Platinum Triangle. She added, in accordance with the State Constitution,
each local agency must establish an appropriations limit prior to the start of a new fiscal year. She
reported the limits are based upon the appropriations limits for FY 2023/24, adjusted for the growth
factors in City population and California per capita personal income growth.
Director Moreno reported on a variety of changes to fee schedules including increases to Enterprise
fees for Convention Center, Golf, and Public Works and General Fund user fee increases for
Planning & Building, Public Works, Fire & Rescue, and Community Services. She noted increases
are generally less than 3% unless market or comparable information supports otherwise.
Director Moreno reported Anaheim Convention Center is operated with the intent of recovering all
operating expenses. She noted the proposed rate increases are the result of an effort to develop fair
and equitable charges for the facilities. She reported Public Works is proposing a 3% increase to
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Solid Waste Collection fees to offset increasing operational and contractual costs and a 3% increase
to support wastewater collection and disposal service.
Mayor Aitken introduced BIT Commission Chair Jorge Gavino to present.
Chair Gavino introduced himself, Vice Chair Higgins, and the Commission's roster.
BIT Commission Vice Chair Ryann Higgins reported on the Commission's work over the past year,
lauding the responsibility of the current Council. She highlighted the responsibilities of the
Commission including reviewing the annual budget, holding public meetings, and making
recommendations to the City Council, among other responsibilities.
Chair Gavino reported the Commission has found the City has increased residential access to
resources and recommend continuing the programs and expanding outreach. He highlighted the
City's technology platforms and extension of library hours. He noted how healthy reserves and fiscally
responsible policies helped the City weather the pandemic and added the bond proceeds and
reserves are helping the City eliminate what would have been a FY 2024/25 budget deficit. He added
maintaining the fiscal responsibility should be a focus of the Council through at least FY 206/27 as
the reserves deplete to keep the budget balanced. He added Anaheim is in a better economic place
than most of its neighbors but should continue to advance with caution.
Chair Gavino encouraged the continued efforts to address homelessness, mental health, and
substance abuse, including collaboration with regional partners. He stated it is critical to maintain safe
streets and infrastructure and supports funding for deferred maintenance projects. He added the
Commission hears a lot of complaints about traffic and recommends APD reassess its response to
street racing and speeding. He commended the City's staff pursuit of State and federal grant funding
and encouraged its continuance and expansion.
Chair Gavino expressed the Commission's support of the Economic Development team's efforts to
attract businesses. He noted the particular importance of the Anaheim Convention Center to the
City's economy. He stated future developments OCVIBE and Disneyland Forward are essential. He
encouraged the regular review of City contracts to ensure contractors meet performance
requirements and justify expenditures. He added a regular review of City contracts is beneficial in
creating and enhancing public trust.
Chair Gavino recommended adopting the FY 2024/25 budget as proposed and closely monitoring
revenues throughout the year. He reported hearing significant public misinformation over recent
months accusing the City of not doing its due diligence in public engagement. He disputed those
comments and reported on the Committee's public outreach efforts and encouraged residents to
participate in the process on a continuous basis throughout the year. He noted the recommendations
are not only based on the Commissioners but also on conversations with the public, City Council, and
staff. He thanked the Budget team for their amazing work.
Mayor Aitken thanked Chair Gavino, Vice -Chair Higgins, and the entire Commission for their hard
work.
At 9:33 p.m., Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing.
Marc Herbert stated the Budget Workshop earlier in the meeting was helpful but at an inconvenient
time for most residents. He stated the Council spends more time talking about traffic concerns than its
housing problems. He reported on how much the City's RHNA numbers increased from the fifth cycle
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to the sixth cycle on the heels of the City not even coming close to meeting its fifth.cycle figures at the
lower income brackets. He noted the State still has not signed off on the City's sixth -cycle Housing
Element. He added many affordable units the City has counted in the past have been lost to evictions
making the RHNA deficit even higher. He reported the City's Housing Element construction
projections are well below its RHNA needs. He noted the City's federal; State, County, and non-profit
affordable housing funding sources are all expected to decline in this coming year.
City Clerk Bass noted there were no electronic comments received for Public Hearing Item No. 38.
At 9:38 P.M., Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Rubalcava commended Director Moreno and her staff for their hard
work on the budget and briefings.
Council Member Leon echoed Council Member Rubalcava's comments on the Finance staff and also
commended the BIT Commission for its work. He also lauded the City's staff for all it does to help
residents enjoy a high quality of life. He noted the staff report for the item states the budget maintains
existing services including the largest complement of sworn police and fire personnel ever while
adding funds to respond to and support homeless services and Code Enforcement in the community.
He expressed appreciation for staff's work and looks forward to working with them in the future to
ensure continued services.
Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked the Finance Department and BIT Commission. She reported the City is
not cutting services while also adding services. She noted the City is adding APD and AF&R
personnel among other employees. She lauded APU for having the lowest utility rates in the County,
and 40% lower than SCE customers. She noted Anaheim residents do not pay the same tax for cable
television service as other Country residents while only paying the State's average Sales Tax instead
of a higher number like many neighboring cities. She stated she would vote for approval.
Director Moreno added Anaheim residents pay 33% less for their services than they otherwise would
be due to the financial success of the Anaheim Resort.
Council Member Faessel reported this is his 11th City budget between his time on the BIT
Commission and the Council, lauding Director Moreno and her team for over a decade of consistently
great budgetary work.
Council Member Diaz stated the financial staff never stops working on this budget. He stated it is the
most important decision the Council makes because it reflects where their hearts and priorities are.
He reported residents frequently ask for more Code Enforcement, firefighters, and police, and they
are included in the proposed budget. He stated he supports this budget and added he is proud to
work with an excellent Finance team.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiries, City Manager Vanderpool confirmed the proposed APD
Crime Prevention Specialist position acting as a liaison to the School Resource Officers (SRO) is not
included in the proposed FY 2024/25 budget. He added he has had one-on-one meetings with
several Council Members on the topic. He stated this would be the time to direct staff to fill the
position. He added this is a policy direction staff would support.
Mayor Aitken stated she would like to see the position included in the FY 2024/25 budget.
City Council Minutes of June 18, 2024
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City Manager Vanderpool stated a Crime Prevention Specialist would have a top salary of $56,000 a
year, depending on how it is classified, plus burden.
Council Member Rubalcava requested input from the Chief of Police.
Deputy Chief of Police Charles Cinnamo, on behalf of Chief of Police Rick Armendariz, stated the
position is crucial to address youth and gang violence. He added it is a lynchpin position allowing for
engagement opportunities. He added the position also allows for a connection between APD services
and the educational community. He added it is integral to the APD being successful in its SRO
endeavors.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiry, Deputy Chief Cinnamo clarified it is a
professional staff position and not a sworn officer.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava's inquiries, City Manager Vanderpool acknowledged Chief
Armendariz identified this position as one of his goals but added it was not identified as being a
sufficient priority in the draft budget. He stated, after conferring with Finance staff, if the Council were
to approve the FTE for the position, staff could absorb it into the recommended appropriation. He
confirmed Chief Armendariz is still working on a full APD staffing study, adding it will likely lead to an
identified need for several positions when completed.
Council Member Rubalcava stated helping youth and combatting a rise in gang violence is a priority
in most of the Council districts and a position like that is imperative. She expressed disappointment
that the position was not included in the proposed budget.
Mayor Aitken stated she would support this position. She added although it may take time to find the
right individual because it is such a unique position, she would like to explore including it in the
proposed budget.
Council Member Rubalcava agreed.
City Manager Vanderpool stated, without objection, it will be part of the staff recommendation.
In response to Council Member Meeks' inquiries, Deputy Chief Cinnamo clarified the position did not
exist previously in its current form. He added the Department's FTEs were capped and there was also
a number of contract workers. He added as the Department reviewed its resources it would be best to
tie some roles together into a single position. He added they are looking to unfreeze a position to fill
the role. He clarified creating this position would not remove contracted staff because the APD no
longer uses them. He stated this position would tie several pieces together.
Council Member Meeks lamented the request did not come with the budget allocation if it is a true
priority because it is not a lot of money. She stated she would support adding the position.
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Council Member Faessel clarified he was referencing
Development Fees and noted they have not been studied since 2018.
Director Moreno confirmed the Development Fee schedule has not been updated since 2018. She
added the study is underway and should be completed by the fall.
Mayor Aitken thanked Director Moreno and her team for their work, including questions fielded both
during public outreach and from the Council.
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MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve Item Nos. 38-A through 38-I, along with the
addition of a Crime Prevention Specialist position for the Anaheim Police Department, seconded by
Council Member Rubalcava.
In response to City Fabela's inquiry, Mayor Aitken confirmed the motion includes direction to create
the Crime Prevention Specialist position with an additional FTE.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve Resolution Nos. 2024-059 through 2024-072
identified in Items No. 38-A through 38-I, along with the addition of a Crime Prevention Specialist
position for the Anaheim Police Department, 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.
T104 39. Public hearing to consider a Resolution confirming the Diagram and Assessment and
providing for the levy of the Annual Assessment in and for The Anaheim Resort Maintenance
District for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM confirming the Diagram and Assessment and providing for the levy of the
Annual Assessment in and for The Anaheim Resort Maintenance District.
Director of Public Works Rudy Emami reported the item is a Public Hearing for the levy for the Annual
Assessment in and for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District for FY 2024/25. He added Council
initiated the proceedings on May 7, 2024, by accepting the Assessment Engineer's Report and
scheduling the public hearing. He reported following the public hearing staff recommends Council
confirm the diagram and assessment and provide for the levy of the Annual Assessment for the
Anaheim Resort Maintenance District for FY 2024/25. He added the rate is recommended to increase
by 2.53% in conformance with the Consumer Price Index, generating approximately $5.9 million to be
deposited into the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District Fund restricted for the operation and
maintenance of the district.
At 9:56 p.m., Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing.
Marc Herbert stated it is interesting to compare and contrast how maintenance is handled in the
Resort area compared to Angel Stadium. He noted the City does due diligence for the Resort area
but does not even have an appraisal on the stadium. He questioned why Visit Anaheim's CEO is paid
$500,000 a year when funds around the City are so tight, stating this money could be leveraged into
6 to 8 affordable housing units instead. He commented on Disneyland Forward and leveraging the
funds from the project for affordable housing.
Mayor Aitken requested City Clerk Bass pause Mr. Herbert's speaking time. She stated the
topic is a public hearing on levies and special assessments for the Anaheim Resort
Maintenance District and not general public comments.
Mr. Herbert stated he is trying to tie numbers together on what is spent for maintenance in the
Anaheim Resort and how it is tracked.
Mayor Aitken requested he connect it closer to the Resort District's levy and Annual
Assessment.
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Mr. Herbert stated the CEO's salary is not funded through Visit Anaheim but rather ATID funds. He
inquired if the funds actually come from the General Fund and not ATID. He asked if any ATID funds
go into Resort District maintenance and if the proposed fees will help ease any General Fund or ATID
funding. He questioned what the track record is for Resort District maintenance over the past five
years. He inquired how rising inflation affects budgetary needs. He requested a comparison of Resort
District maintenance to maintenance outside the Resort District, including Angel Stadium, Anaheim
Convention Center, and ARTIC. He inquired about the oversight of the maintenance budget is done
through the City or Visit Anaheim.
City Clerk Bass reported there were no electronic comments received related to Item No. 39.
At 10:03 p.m., Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-073 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM confirming the Diagram and
Assessment and providing for the levy of the Annual Assessment in and for The Anaheim Resort
Maintenance District, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion
carried.
F130.2 40. Public hearing to consider amending Ordinance No. 6469 granting a non-exclusive franchise
to Chapman University for transportation services within and around the City of Anaheim.
ORDINANCE NO. 6584 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Ordinance No. 6469 granting a non-exclusive franchise to Chapman
University for transportation services within and around the City of Anaheim and stating the
terms and conditions upon which said franchise is granted based upon the finding and
determination that said ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(10) of the California Resources Code.
Principal Transportation Engineer Joe Alcock reported the Public Hearing is to consider an
Amendment to Chapman University's Franchise Agreement with the City allowing Chapman to
expand its current shuttle route to service an additional property located at 2045 South State College
Blvd. He added the property, Chapman Grand, is a 266-apartment complex servicing as an off -
campus student housing for Chapman University. He added the proposed shuttle stop is a current
OCTA bus stop. He reported no additional buses are proposed through the Amendment but rather to
expand existing operations. He added, that during the school year, the shuttle will be available 16
hours a day, five days a week, and every 30 minutes. He added on weekends shuttle service will be
available 12 hours a day with a one -hour headway.
Principal Transportation Engineer Alcock reported staff recommends a public hearing be held on the
Amendment followed by a determination that the item is exempt from CEQA and recommended
approval of the Amendment leading to a second reading of the Ordinance at the next Council meeting
on July 16, 2024.
At 10:06 p.m., Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing.
Chapman University Consultant John Moreland stated Chapman University has operated the
Chapman Grand property since 2018. He reported that the University has a fleet of 14 shuttles and is
requesting a minor modification. He thanked the City's staff for their responsiveness and helpfulness
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in guidance through the Franchise Agreement Amendment process. He noted he and another
representative from Chapman University are available to answer any questions.
Marc Herbert reported he attended college at the University of California, Santa Cruz where the
University had a transit agreement with the City where students voted on a fee allowing them to share
public City buses for free. He stated Chapman University has an interesting transit loop connecting
the City of Orange's downtown area with several points in Anaheim near ones proposed in the draft
Housing Element as potential affordable housing sites due to their access to mass transit. He stated
the future affordable housing developments in the Platinum Triangle should have access to this bus
service, especially if it includes ARTIC. He stated that shared residential and student public
transportation was beneficial in college for the opportunity to share viewpoints. He added these
shared platforms could also cut costs for Chapman University if its buses were shared with the City
and also save the City costs through State or federal funding. He noted these bus lines already cover
student housing and added the housing needs of students are a component of the Housing Element.
He stated this could be a good opportunity to build upon in the future. He suggested the City help
Chapman University obtain non-polluting vehicles as part of the partnership noting the area east of
Disneyland is one of the City's worst air quality zones.
City Clerk Bass reported there were no electronic comments received for Public Hearing Item No. 40.
At 10:13 p.m., Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6584
(INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Ordinance No. 6469
granting a non-exclusive franchise to Chapman University for transportation services within and
around the City of Anaheim and stating the terms and conditions upon which said franchise is granted
based upon the finding and determination that said ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080(b)(10) of the California Resources
Code, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and
Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
Ordinance introduced.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: None
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:14 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council.
Res ct#ully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk
Susana Barrios
From: Linda Newby <Lnda@gallerytravel.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 7:38 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] I do not want Grandmas' House of Hope in The Colony
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On top of all of the other badly thought out ideas for this project, I resent the
fact that.Je'net chose to sue our city rather than locate her business nearby.
Sincerely,
Linda Newby, CTA
Gallery Travel
Anaheim, CA. 92805
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From: Dinah Torgerson
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 9:42 AM
To: Public Comment; Natalie Rubalcava
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Closed Session Item - Grandma's House of Hope
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I agree with the Council's intention to appeal the decision in this lawsuit. We ABSOLUTELY SHOULD
require a CUP for operating a transitional facility with more than 6 occupants in a residential
neighborhood. Furthermore, these facilities are a business, and as such SHOULD NOT be allowed in a
residentially zoned neighborhood at all. Sincerely,
Dinah Torgerson
Anaheim CA
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Carrie Rodriguez
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Thank you to our city council for your support on the Grandma's House of Hope situation! I urge you to
keep fighting for us residents in the appeal and look forward to your continued support.
Our family has made sacrifices to be able to afford a home in a safe neighborhood and I know it's the
same for other neighbors. We deserve protection and support to maintain the safety and integrity of our
wonderful neighborhood.
Carrie Rodriguez
District 3 resident
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From: Mary Dragieff
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:04 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Appeal decision by Judge regarding Grandmas House of Hope
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Dear Mayor, Council Members, City Attorney and City Manager,
We see that Grandma's House of Hope will be discussed today in your meeting. We urge you to continue to fight
this lawsuit against "our city" by big business and the State of California.
The list of GHH Board of Directors could not spell it out more clearly. It includes primarily investment
bankers. And GHH is not the only so-called nonprofit operation with investors heavily committed to their success.
Through the past several years, we and the community, have demonstrated our commitment to keep and support
the Anaheim we have known in the past. I am referring to a connection between residents, city officials and local
businesses. Group homes, transitional homes, detox centers and the like are not the type of business we connect
with. While they do have their place and have done some good for those in need, saturating specific areas is not
doing Anaheim the good that was intended. The problems continue, as you and I know.
Due to the large number of this type of business within our city, you our leaders, must recognize and continue to
fight to regulate and oversee the activities of such business. Anaheim has invested taxpayer dollars and so much
time thus far. We urge you to continue to fight this injustice against the residents by the State and GHH.
We greatly appreciate your time, and sincerely hope that you will continue to protect what we have worked so hard
to maintain.
Respectfully,
Mary and Paul Dragieff
Longtime Anaheim Resident
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From: Mary Dragieff
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:40 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Meeting today regarding GRANDMAS HOUSE
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Dear City Officials:
My wife has submitted a letter from us earlier, however I'd like to add to that.
It is my opinion what if city officials do not continue to fight and appeal the local court decision, this is
just the beginning of control over more of the decisions currently within your power.
We have heard departments asking this community "See something, say something."
We are seeing more and more how the state is intruding on local decisions and forcing their control over
all of us. We live here ... you live here .... this community knows what helps us thrive. Not the state.
I urge you to fight to keep control and appeal the courts decision.
Thank you for your support.
Paul Dragieff
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From: Bob Olea
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 7:07 PM
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Norma C. Kurtz; Natalie Meeks; Jose Diaz; Berenice Ballinas; Theresa Bass; Mike Lyster
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e, the 4h of July. Festivities. Should be on in the heart of the city in district 3 since it's in downtown area no offense to
location that you guys are having it this year and years past. It's time for a change.
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From: jodiemosley
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:03 PM
To: Public Comment; Council; City Manager; Kathy Tran
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda items 4 and 25. re: Rainbow inn motel acquisition
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We %100 support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn motel on Beach blvd.
The Beach blvd Specific Plan was designed by our residents in our community to eliminate the criminal
motels and convert into good businesses and housin, not building low income apartments. We do not
want low income apartments as we already carry more than our share for this district without enough
park greenspace.
Please continue to buy the motels, but do not allow low income apartments. There are 14 more motels to
be bought and we need legitimate good businesses and homes.
We have been fighting this for so long, please respect the Beach blvd Specific Plan.
Thankyou,
Jodie Mosley
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From: kathy tran
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:26 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item #4 and # 25
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To Mayor and Councils,
I strongly support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel located at 831 S Beach Blvd for public purposes. Since the
City using grand/fund from neighborhood reserve funds and low moderate income housing asset funds, please be
consider and do not allow District 1 is only district that have to endure and have to carry out the heavy the load of
affordable housing and low-income housing quota demanding from the states. Please consider the quality of life of the
residents who live nearby and be mindful to create more businesses opportunities for small business, mom and pop 's
shop and groceries and the most important is park and green space for this neighborhood. We do not have enough park/
green space for this area at all. This area desperately needs outdoor /green space / safe space for kids.
Thank you much,
Sincerely,
Kathy Tran
District 1
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From: Jodie mosley
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:52 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Item #4 and # 25
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I agree 100%with this letter.
There are still 14 criminal motels on Beach blvd and diatrict 1 can no longer carry the weight of over
populated lowincome housing. Itis completely unfair unless district 6 gets the same.
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To Mayor and Councils,
I strongly support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel located at 831 S Beach Blvd for public purposes. Since the
City using grand/fund from neighborhood reserve funds and low moderate income housing asset funds, please be
consider and do not allow District 1 is only district that have to endure and have to carry out the heavy the load of
affordable housing and low-income housing quota demanding from the states. Please consider the quality of life of the
residents who live nearby and be mindful to create more businesses opportunities for small business, mom and pop 's
shop and groceries and the most important is park and green space for this neighborhood. We do not have enough park/
green space for this area at all. This area desperately needs outdoor /green space / safe space for kids.
Thank you much,
Sincerely,
Kathy Tran
District 1
Susana Barrios
From: Greg Parvin
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 9:34 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Cemetery & Deer Park Canyon Project
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Why is the city considering two large projects within 2 miles of each other? Do you not consider what the traffic
impact would be in such a concentrated area? The intersection of Weir Canyon & Santa Ana Canyon is already
unmanageable nightmare during rush hour? I feel like a bait -and -switch is happeningwith the proposed
cemetery. The idea was sold to us as a Veteran's Cemetery only. Why the switch?
I took the picture below of the last major fire our area had in 2017 from the Target Parking lot. We were trapped
there as traffic heading west on Santa Ana Canyon was at a standstill as too many people were trying to flee at the
same time. The Deer Canyon project is across the street. What will happen during the next fire when hundreds of
more residents live in the exact same spot?
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The last time the lot was back in 2016 when district when the districts were created in district 3 at the serve 2 year deal.
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SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov;
Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; Public Comment; Public Records Request; Teresa
Pomeroy; Don Barnes; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Meta says it won't support suit against major child safety law
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against-major-child-safety-law/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:39 PM
To: COB_Response; Craig A Durfey; GGEA President; Gabriela Mafi; PIO Department;
Public Comment; Teri Rocco; Walter Muneton; oche@ocde.us;
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Orange County paper predator on teen story
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From: Craig A Durfey
Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Subject: Fwd: Orange County paper predator on teen story
To: Craig A Durfey , GGEA President <president((:bggea.org>,
<JOE.PAKCaasm.ca.gov>, Jeffrey Layland <jlayland ggusd.us>, Maureen Blackmun
, <0onathan(a)ggbd.org>
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From: Craig Durfey
Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Subject: Orange County paper predator on teen story
To: Craig Durfey Ryan Durfey Nick Dibs
Jim Tortolano Christopher Aguilera
<Christopher.Aguilera _ asm.ca.gov>, Pam Haddad <pamha _ ci.garden-grove.ca.us>,
ADAM.BOMANC�ASM.CA. GOV <ADAM.BOMANCq)asm.ca.gov>, <David.Ochoa(a)sen.ca.gov>,
<SENATO R. GO NZALEZ(a)senate.ca. gov>, <REPLOUCORREA(a)mail.house.gov>,
<kim.vandermeulen(amail.house.gov>, Teresa Pomeroy <teresap0bggcity.org>
A sexual assault is only the beginning of the trauma. But little by little, many victims also learn to rebuild.
Source: Orange County Register
https://search.app/gRm.*7piBoSEubE7W9
Sent from my iPhone
Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:16 PM
To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; Don Barnes; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov; Walter Muneton; Cherif,
Wanda; Gabriela Mafi; Terra.Lawson-Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov;
SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; assemblymember.muratsuchi@assembly.ca.gov;
clayton.heard@asm.ca.gov; Ho, David; clayton.heard@asm.ca.gov;
REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Bob Harden;
Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Christopher Aguilera; Chelsea.Kelley@asm.ca.gov; Teresa
Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; terrywalker@iusd.org; 'PIO Department'; 'GGEA President';
Public Comment; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; Devon Atkinson; Ho, David;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Kim Nguyen; Lan Nguyen;
FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Lisa Kim;
Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; Gabriela
Mafi;jonathan@ggpd.org; Jeffrey Layland; Assemblymember Davies;
Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; George Brietigam;
Stephanie Klopfenstein; Kim Nguyen; CITY COUNCIL; cindyt@ggcity.org;
JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] We're about to glimpse life on the other side of algorithms
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side of algorithms - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/we-re-about-to-glimpse-life-on-the-
other-side-of-algorithms/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:42 PM
To: Craig Durfey; Nick Dibs; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov;
SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov; Stephanie
Klopfenstein; George Brietigam; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Kim Nguyen; Lisa
Kim; joel.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov; JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov;
joel.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov; Joyce Rivero; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Christopher
Aguilera; Assemblymember Davies; assemblymember.friedman@assembl .ca. ov;
Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Public Comment;
FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; ABC7 General Release; 'GGEA President'; KTLA 5 News;
CBS 2; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM"'; Bob Harden; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; Aaron Hansen;
Pam Haddad
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Why living near nature boosts mental and physical health of older people
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physical health of older people - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/why-living-near-nature-
boosts-mental-and-physical-health-of-older-people/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:40 PM
To: Malibu Blue; Craig Durfey; Ryan Durfey; Jim Tortolano; Jeffrey Layland; PIO
Department; Walter Muneton; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Terra.Lawson-
Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; Public Records Request; Nick
Dibs; Dina Nguyen; Lan Nguyen; Bob Harden; Assemblymember Davies; Devon
Atkinson; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; Gabriela Mafi; George Brietigam; Stephanie
Klopfenstein; cindyt@ggcity.org; Kim Nguyen; Lisa Kim; Public Comment;
communityrelations; Aaron Hansen; Raul Leyva; Bill
Murray
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Simply looking at greenery can boost mental health, says new
research
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new-research/ar-
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On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM Craig A Durfey wrote:
I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Simply looking at greenery can boost
mental health, says new research - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/simply-looking-at-
greenery-can-boost-mental-health-says-new-research/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:26 PM
To: Malibu Blue; Craig Durfey; Ryan Durfey; Jim Tortolano; Jeffrey Layland; 'PIO
Department'; Walter Muneton; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Terra.Lawson-
Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; Public Records Request; Nick
Dibs; Dina Nguyen; Lan Nguyen; Bob Harden; Assemblymember Davies; Devon
Atkinson; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; 'PIO Department'; Gabriela Mafi; George
Brietigam; Stephanie Klopfenstein; cindyt@ggcity.org; Kim Nguyen; Lisa Kim; Public
Comment; communityrelations; Aaron Hansen; Raul
Leyva; Bill Murray
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Simply looking at greenery can boost mental health, says new research
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mental health, says new research - https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/simply-looking-at-
greenery-can-boost-mental-health-says-new-research/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 1:55 PM
To: ABC7 General Release; 'GGEA President'; Gabriela Mafi;
SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov;
assemblymember.muratsuchi@assembly.ca.gov; Terra.Lawson-
Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov;
David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; Don Barnes; Supervisor Doug Chaffee;
FOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM; Assemblymember Fong;
assemblymember.friedman@assembly.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov; Public
Comment; clayton.heard@asm.ca.gov; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov;
ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Public Records Request; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco;
Walter Muneton; Lan Nguyen; Bob Harden; Gabriela Mafi; 'PIO Department';
Christopher Aguilera; Assemblymember Davies; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva;
Assemblymember Quirk -Silva
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Is exploding cost of raising kids going to shrink Southern California?
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shrink Southern California? - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/is-exploding-cost-of-raising-kids-
going-to-shrink-southern-california/ar-
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 10:56 AM
To: Craig Durfey; Public Comment; Nick Dibs; Maureen Blackmun; Gabriela Mafi
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Study says kids who group up around trees have fewer emotional issues
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:24 PM
To: Craig Durfey; Don Barnes; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov;
assemblymember.friedman@assembly.ca.gov; Supervisor Doug Chaffee;
Assemblymember Davies; Devon Atkinson; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov;
SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov;
senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov;
SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; Christopher Aguilera; Public Comment; Public
Records Request; Terra.Lawson-Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; Teresa Pomeroy; Teri Rocco;
Walter Muneton; Cherif, Wanda; Nick Dibs; Assemblymember Davies;
District 1community@sdcounty.ca.gov; Lan Nguyen; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov;
jonathan@ggpd.org; JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov;joel.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov; Joyce
Rivero; COB_Response
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Millions of under 13s will be exposed to harmful online content despite
crackdown, campaigners warn
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Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 11:53 AM
To: Craig Durfey; Teresa Pomeroy; CITY COUNCIL; Public Records Request; Public
Comment; Gabriela Mafi; George Brietigam; Stephanie Klopfenstein;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Kim Nguyen; Lisa Kim; Aaron Hansen; Raul Leyva;
Bill Murray; Jeffrey Layland; Walter Muneton; Teri Rocco; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov;
ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; Christopher Aguilera;
REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; 'PIO
Department'; senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; Dina Nguyen; Lan
Nguyen; Bob Harden
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Researchers investigate connection between mental health and long-term
exposure to environmental factor: 'This wasjust an idea rooted in our minds'
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between mental health and long-term exposure to environmental factor: 'This was just an idea rooted in
our minds'- https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/researchers-investigate-connection-between-
mental-health-and-long-term-exposure-to-environmental-factor-this-was-just-an-idea-rooted-in-our-
minds/ar-BB1 njxHs?ocid=socialshare&pc=DCTS&cvid=62ea4cd08dfa48eda2a1 cdf9e296df9f&ei=15
Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 8:26 PM
To: Craig Durfey; Public Comment; Nick Dibs; Gabriela Mafi; Assemblymember Davies;
Public Records Request; Supervisor Doug Chaffee; 'PIO Department'; Terra.Lawson-
Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; ABC7 General Release;jonathan@ggpd.org;
JOE.PAK@asm.ca.gov; Joyce Rivero; CBS 2; KTLA 5 News; CBS 2;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; Kim Nguyen; city clerk@cerritos.us;
city@buenapark.com; CITY COUNCIL; cindyt@ggcity.org; Gabriela Mafi; George
Brietigam; Assemblymember Davies; Assemblymember Quirk -Silva; Devon Atkinson;
Christopher Aguilera; Christopher Aguilera; Cherif, Wanda;
SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; SENATOR.WIENER@SENATE.CA.GOV;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov;
assemblymember.muratsuchi@assembly.ca.gov;
assemblymember.muratsuchi@assembly.ca.gov; Assemblymember Fong;
Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what the science
really says
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Opinion: Does social media rewire kids' brains? Here's what the science really says
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-26/kids-social-media-brain-smartphones
Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" feeds the latest technology panic. But the research says
something different.
Susana Barrios
From: Craig A Durfey
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 8:13 PM
To: Craig Durfey; ABC7 General Release; Public Comment; Public Records Request; Teresa
Pomeroy; Terra.Lawson-Remer@sdcounty.ca.gov; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov;
REPLOUCORREA@mail.house.gov; CBS 2; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM"'; KTLA 5 News;
COB_Response; David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov; Don Barnes
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Opinion: Why LAUSD should ban smartphones in schools
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Opinion: Why LAUSD should ban smartphones in schools
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-06-14/lausd-los-angetes-california-smartphones-
schools-ban-mental-health
L.A.'s principals and teachers need a policy aligned with current research, which shows that curbing
phone use in schools leads to better academic performance and less cyberbullying.
Susana Barrios
From: d u rfeycra ig
Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2024 12:01 AM
To: GGEA President'; REPLOUCORREA@MAIL.HOUSE.GOV;
kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov; 'Teresa Pomeroy'; 'Walter Muneton';
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV;
senator.umberg@senate.ca.gov; hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov; 'Nick Dibs';
Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.quirk-
silva@assembly.ca.gov; 'Teri Rocco'; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; 'Supervisor Doug
Chaffee'; SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com;
SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov;
Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; TOX11 NEWS@FOXTV.COM"'; Public Comment;
Tanya.Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; 'Lan Nguyen'; 'Bob Harden'; 'Gabriela Mafi';
ocbe@ocde.us; KCAL 9; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Theresa Bass;
assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov;
publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov; KTLA 5 News; "TIPS@NBCUNI.COM—; 'Public
Records Request'; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'; 'communityrelations'; 'Kim Nguyen';
JONATHAN@GGPD.ORG; GGDPIO@GGCITY.ORG; 'Cherif, Wanda'; 'PIO Department';
cindyt@ggcity.org; 'George Brietigam'; 'stephaniek';joel.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov;
joel.anderson@sdcounty.ca.gov;jonathan.peterson@sen.ca.gov;'PIO Department';
press@ltg.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV;
Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.quirk-
silva@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.fong@assembly.ca.gov;
assembly.rules@asm.ca.gov; City.Council@surfcity-hb.org; City Manager;
CityClerkCSR@westminster-ca.gov; Marguerite.Ries@asm.ca.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] PRESS RELEASE: Ammon Elementary Hope Squad///Mayor Farrah N. Khan
of the City of Irvine, Ca support of Hope Sq
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05-15-2025
(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
Governor Gavin Newsom:
1021 O Street, Suite 9000:
Sacramento, CA 95814;
Phone: (916) 445-2841
District Attorney, Todd Spitzer
Orange County District Attorney
300 N Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Office of the Attorney General
1300 "1" Street Sacramento, CA
95814-2919.
Phone: (916) 445-9555 ; 455 Golden Gate, Suite 11000
Attorney General's Office California Department of Justice
Attn: Public Inquiry Unit - P.O. Box 944255 - Sacramento, CA 94244-2550.
Sheriff -Coroner Don Barns
550 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Sergeant Frank Gonzallez # 2383
Orange County Sheriff Dept CA
Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association.
CA
California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA)
PO Box 255745
Sacramento, CA 95865
United States Congresswomen Steel
CA U.S. Senators
CA Congressional
Tony Thurmond,
State Superintendent
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
Ca State Assembly Ta Tri
N
Ca State Senate Janet Nguyen
Ca State Senate Tom Umberg
To whom it may concern.
To whom it may concern.
Hope Squad is a cross most of the US States with Caneda, many years ago I was able to
bring the first to CA Hope Squad https://hopesquad.com/ Irvine CA has been very
successful Mayor of Irvine is very supportive. Currently Hope Squad is not in all CA
schools from last time I had done research, and with children lack social skills isolation
from social media by having this Hope Squad as an activity would enhance preventing
suicides at all 1st grade to 12th grade let's make this mandatory in all CA schools paid by
AB 638 early and prevention 2021-2022.below are video clips to review.
WANT MORE INFO ABOUT IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL'S HOPE SQUAD?
WHAT IS A HOPE SQUAD?
Ammon Elementary Hope Squad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYgVdDZHK5Q
Seeking support Hope Squad in all Schools to introduce legislation or insert current
legislation making it mandatory.
Thank You
Craig A Durfey
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Susana Barrios
From: durfeycraig
Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2024 12:44 PM
To: David.Ochoa@sen.ca.gov; 'GGEA President' <president@ggea.org>;
REPLOUCORREA@MAIL. HOUSE.GOV; kim.vandermeulen@mail. house.gov;'Dina Nguyen' <dina.nguyen@ggusd.us>;
senator.nguyen@senate.ca.gov; ADAM.BOMAN@ASM.CA.GOV; senator. um berg@senate.ca.gov;
hauwie.tie@asm.ca.gov;'Teresa Pomeroy' <teresap@ggcity.org>;'Nick Dibs'
Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov;'Walter Muneton' <walter.muneton@ggusd.us>; assemblymember.quirk-
siIva @assembly.ca.gov; 'Teri Rocco' <teri.rocco@ggusd.us>; Don Barnes <ddbarnes@ocsd.org>;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; response@ocgov.com; SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov;
Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; Christopher.Aguilera@asm.ca.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov; "'FOXIINEWS@FOXTV.COM"'
<foxllnews@foxtv.com>; Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net>; Fourth District@bos.lacounty.gov;
Tanya. Lieberman@asm.ca.gov; fgozalez@ocsheriff.gov; JONATHAN@GGPD.ORG; GGDPIO@GGCITY.ORG; 'Lan Nguyen'
<Ian.nguyen@ggusd.us>; 'Bob Harden' <bob.harden@ggusd.us>; ABC7 General Release <pr@abc7.com>; 'Gabriela Mafi'
<gmafi@ggusd.us>; 'Supervisor Doug Chaffee' <Fourth.District@ocgov.info>; ocbe@ocde.us; KCAL 9
<kcalnews@cbs.com>; SHEA.Committee@senate.ca.gov; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>;
Senator.Allen@senate.CA.gov; publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov; KTLA 5 News <ktla@ktla.com>;
"'TIPS@NBCUNI.COM"' <TIPS@nbcuni.com>;'Public Records Request'<cityclerk@ggcity.org>; 'Supervisor Andrew Do'
<Andrew. Do@ocgov.com>; 'communityrelations'<communityrelations@ggcity.org>; TIO Department'
<pio_department@ggusd.us>;'Kim Nguyen' <KIMN@ggcity.org>; lauren.robinson@asm.ca.gov;'Cherif, Wanda'
<Wanda.Cherif@SAUSD.US>; 'Walter Muneton' <walter.muneton@ggusd.us>; tgoodbrand@cityofirvine.org
Cc: 'Teresa Pomeroy' <teresap@ggcity.org>; terrywalker@iusd.org; Superintendent@cde.ca.gov; sbe@cde.ca.gov
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, the
third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, delves into how the tech
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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.
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To whom it may concern.
Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital
Age, the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, delves into how the tech
revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks
myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy
decision -making, support teen mental health, set limits, and create healthy home
environments. The film also includes many ways young people are using their wisdom
and strength to help each other and themselves through this complicated terrain around
substance use.
While most documentaries about substance use focus on severe addiction, Screenagers
Under The Influence fills a pressing need for a film that explores more common
scenarios. The film is grounded in teens' current reality of being flooded by images on
social media, movies, and TV shows about vaping, drugs, and alcohol.
Like the first two Screenagers films, Screenagers Under The Influence interweaves
cutting -edge science with personal stories to create an informative and entertaining film
experience for young people and adults alike. Screenagers Under The Influence focuses
on practical solutions for keeping our teens safe in a changing world.
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/about-screenagers-under-the-influence
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Craig Durfey
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[EXTERNAL] Social media has become a growing concern from the harm to children
above the PDF provides research Voters see serious problems with social media in its
present form and are looking to the government to address the problem: Graph chart
87% t...
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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
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To whom it may concern.
To whom it may concern.
Social media has become a growing concern from the harm to children above the PDF
provides research survey sponsored by responsible social media. Fair Play November 15,
2023
Released from Hart Research/Hans Kaiser and Associates to re: American wants the
Kids Act (KOSA).
Voters see serious problems with social media in its present form and are looking to the
government to address the problem: Graph chart 87% total support.
Hugh majorities support passing laws to safeguards to place. Total important 87 % .
Additional information is provided from the PDF above.
Thank You
Craig Durfey
Founder P.R.D.D.C.
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OF fairplay
childhood beyond brands
November 15, 2023
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Hart Research/Hans Kaiser and Associates
RE: America Wants the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
Council for
RESPONSIBLE
SOCIAL MEDIA
Voters see very serious problems with social media in its present form and are looking to the
government to address the problem.
Results of our recent survey of USA voters show an overwhelming portion of the electorate (87%) believing that it is
important for the President and Congress to take action to "address the harmful impact of social media on children and
teens." Furthermore, almost half of all voters (49%) say it is "very" important to address these harmful impacts. These
results transcend partisanship, regional and gender divisions, even vote behavior. Fully 86% of Trump voters and 88%
of Biden voters believe it is important to act.
"How important do you think it is for the President and Congress to take action on,...?
Addressing the harmful impact of social media on children and teens"
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Voters' attitudes on this point are rooted, in part, in deep concern about the state of youths' mental health. Nearly all
voters (94%) say that mental health challenges for children and teens are a serious problem today, including 55% who
say it is a very serious problem. Among parents with kids under the age of 18, the "very" serious number increases to
66%.
Moreover, three in four voters place the blame on social media-73% of voters say that over the past 20 years social
media has made youths' mental health worse.
Huge majorities support passing laws to put safeguards in place.
Fully, 87% of voters nationwide supported passing laws to address the problem (55% strongly). Again, support
transcends all demographics with almost universal support among all groups. Additionally, support among parents with
kids under 18 at home is at 91%. Importantly, only 9% of all voters opposed this kind of action and even then, just 2%
strongly opposed. It's time to do something.
"Do you support or oppose the government passing laws to put responsible safeguards in place to protect children and teens
online?"
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Kaiser and Associates
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Support for KOSA is wide and deep.
We gave the respondents the description below and asked whether they would support or oppose the Act based on
that description. Fully, 86% of all voters supported KOSA with 60% strongly" supporting the Act. Only 8% say they
would oppose it and just 2% said they would "strongly" oppose it.
"As you may know, the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, would require social media platforms to protect minors from
online harms, such as the promotion of eating disorders, suicide, substance abuse, and sexual exploitation. And it
would impose penalties on companies whose design features expose children to these types of harmful content on
their platforms.
This legislation would also provide children and parents with new safeguards and controls to protect themselves
online, and a place to report harms to social media platforms.
100 a/o
800/o
60%
40%
20%
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After reading this, do you support or oppose the Kids Online Protection Act, or KOSA?"
60%
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support KOSA support KOSA KOSA KOSA oppose KOSA appose KOSA
Voters say they would reward Senators for supporting KOSA.
60/0
No
opinion/not
sure
We asked if respondents would be more likely or less likely to support their own U.S. Senator if they knew they supported
KOSA. While not quite as high as the support for KOSA itself, we found 74% of respondents more likely to vote for
their Senator if they supported KOSA. Perhaps even more illuminating, just 8% overall said they would be less likely
to vote for their Senator with only 2% of all voters stating they were "much" less likely to do so. And, again, partisans
have the same reaction-74% of Republicans, 81% of Democrats, and 66% of independents would be more likely to
vote for their senator if he/she supported KOSA. Not a lot of downsides there.
"And thinking about your own U.S. Senators, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for therm if you knew
they supported the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA? If it makes no difference to you, choose that option. "
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Voters believe KOSA will protect LGBTQ+ kids.
"KOSA opponents say the Kids Online Safety Act would cut LGBTQ+ kids off from important communities
and resources that may not be available to young people in real life.
KOSA supporters respond that the Kids Online Safety Act will benefit LGBTQ+ kids, by offering important
protections against cyberbullying and being targeted with harmful and hateful content while still providing
them with access to important communities and resources.
100%
80% -
60
40%
20 %
0%
Which one of these views comes closest to your own?"
17% 15%
Strongly KOSA KOSA
opponents opponents
31%
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opponents
69%
41%
27%
Total KOSA I KOSA Strongly KOSA
supporters supporters supporters
On any number of issues related to the problem, concern is sky high and support for doing something
transcends the various partisan positions that divide so much of America today. Americans want action and
they will reward those who take it to protect America's kids.
Methodology
This survey was conducted October 28-30, 2023, by Hans Kaiser and Associates/Hart Research. A total of 1200 online interviews
were conducted among a representative sample of likely 2024 general election voters nationwide. The credibility interval (sampling
error) is plus or minus 3% for N=1200 and higher for subgroups, such as gender or an individual age category.
Hart Research/Hans Kaiser and Associates 3
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels
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Subject: Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels
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Susana Barrios
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Pomeroy; Teri Rocco; Devon Atkinson; Ho, David; kim.vandermeulen@mail.house.gov;
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Surgeon general calls for social media warning labels
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Board and Care facility regulation
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200 S Anaheim Blvd
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Dear Anaheim City Council Members,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an important matter regarding the
regulation of Board and Care facilities within our city.
As you are aware, Anaheim is currently facing challenges regarding these facilities, highlighted by
ongoing legal issues. It is crucial, in light of these circumstances, to prioritize the implementation and
enforcement of fundamental health, safety, and business regulations for Board and Care facilities,
consistent with standards applied to other businesses operating within residential areas of Anaheim.
Specifically, I urge the council to consider the following measures:
1. **Licensing and Yearly Inspections:** Implement a requirement for Board and Care facilities to obtain
an annual license from the city. Regular inspections should be conducted to ensure compliance with
health and safety standards.
2. **Adherence to Title 22 Standards:** Hold Board and Care facilities accountable to Title 22
regulations, which are essential for safeguarding the well-being of residents.
3. **Even Distribution Across Anaheim:** Ensure equitable distribution of Board and Care facilities
throughout Anaheim to prevent concentration in any one neighborhood, promoting balanced community
development.
By enforcing these measures, we can uphold the quality of life for all Anaheim residents and maintain the
integrity of our neighborhoods. It is essential to treat Board and Care facilities with the same level of
scrutiny and oversight as any other type of residential business to ensure transparency and
accountability.
I appreciate your attention to this matter and trust that the council will take decisive action to address
these concerns. Please feel free to contact me at if you require any further information or if I can assist in
any way.
Thank you for your service to our community.
Sincerely,
Meghan Shigo
Susana Barrios
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] I'd like to share a link with you Time For A Warning Label for Social
Media?
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06-18-2024
Craig Durfey
To whom it may concern
Time For A Warning Label for Social Media?
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/blog/social-media-warning-label
Susana Barrios
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] California governor seeks to limit smartphone use in schools
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