02/11/2025ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The regular meeting of February 11, 2025 was called to order at 4:08 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 February 6, 2025.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks,
Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M.
Maahs. Council Member Natalie Rubalcava joined the meeting
during Closed Session.
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia, City Attorney Robert Fabela,
and City Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Fabela reported that Closed
Session Item No. 2 relates to potential claims versus the Chamber of Commerce and Visit
Anaheim.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION. At 4:08 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of
the following:
1. 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: Two potential cases
At 5:11 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks,
Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Norma Campos
Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs.
INVOCATION: Pastor David Kim, HolyWave Ministry of Sa-Rang Community Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kristen M. Maahs
Council Member Maahs requested to keep active military members and veterans in mind during the
Flag Salute.
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ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing February 17, 2025, as Random Acts of Kindness Day
Recognizing February 16 - 22, 2025, as National Engineers Week
Recognizing February 2025, as American Heart Month
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa
Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a
brief decorum statement.
City Clerk Bass reported that a total of eight (8) public comments were received electronically prior
to 2:00 p.m. [A final total of 10 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City
Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix.
R. Joshua Collins, founder of Homeless Advocates, addressed the City Council on homelessness
issues and referenced a recent Voice of OC article discussing the need for affordable housing. He
expressed concerns that in October 2024, 30,000 families were on the waiting list for Section 8
housing vouchers and 4,000 were awaiting affordable housing units. He suggested vacant land,
between Angel Stadium and the Santa Ana River trail could be used for tiny homes, a walk-in
shelter, and a park. He mentioned tiny homes cost between $10,000 to $90,000 which would
provide affordable housing options. He noted 26% of Anaheim resident's income is spent on rent
and suggested the City Council explore these options.
Cecil Jordan Corkern expressed concerns over sex trafficking and explicit images and Disney
Ruben Soto announced that his First Amendment rights had been violated. He outlined his
constitutional rights and stated he had been targeted by the police and family law.
Vern Nelson reported during the Disneyland Forward vote, that dozens of Walnut Street apartment
tenants were being evicted so that landlords could substantially remodel units and charge double the
rental amount. He noted most tenants were Spanish-speaking and either moved or became
unhoused. He reported many tenants won their cases against the evictions and were able to stay in
their apartments at the original rent He commented that while the California Tenant Protection Act
does not have an enforcement mechanism, some cities have enforced the legislation. He requested
a status on the ordinance Council Member Rubalcava requested which would require the City to
enforce State law. He reported Tenants United Anaheim is available for Anaheim tenants who are
interested in learning about and protecting their rights and requested the public provide any
information on excessive rent hikes and evictions. He announced the next Anaheim Democrats Club
meeting is February 14 at Unitarian Church in Santa Ana where they will be joined by the Orange
County Board of Supervisors Democratic candidates Connor Traut and Fred Jung, as well as OC
Rapid Response and OC Resilience to discuss immigrant protections.
Duane Reports announced he was following up with concerns he raised at the January 28, 2025
City Council meeting regarding whether a Council Member deliberately withheld information from
their public calendar to conceal a meeting with a lobbyist hired by a San Francisco -based company
seeking future city contracts potentially worth millions of dollars. He noted the lobbyist donated
several thousands of dollars to the Council Member's political campaign and threw a private holiday
party which was attended by the Council Member. He added since the meeting he has discovered a
high-ranking City staffer also attended the same holiday party along with three Council Members
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both past and present. He expressed concerns about ethical issues that may arise with registered
lobbyists hired by companies seeking to influence what firms receive City contracts. He called upon
the Council to take action on the issues raised.
Matthew Duncan provided an update from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
regarding Anaheim's coyote trapping and gassing plan. He read a letter that was sent to the City
Council urging the City to end its coyote trapping program, contracted with Jimmy Rizzo. He cited
concerns about Mr. Rizzo's criminal history and receiving payments from the City for trapping
services while incarcerated. He noted Mr. Rizzo has violated many State laws with no oversight by
City officials. He added PETA has expressed that the City's plan is cruel and ineffective during a
time when California's wildlife needs the most support due to the wildfires.
Gloria Hale invited the City Council to the inaugural Women in Leadership Luncheon held by the
Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. She noted the reception and business expo will be held on
Wednesday, March 13, at the JW Marriott in Anaheim, beginning at 11 a.m. She reported the event
celebrates women who elevate their profession through their own inspiring personal journeys and
will provide empowering techniques and messages to provide courage, strength and motivation. She
addressed Mayor Aitken who is unable to attend the event and requested if she could provide a
prerecorded speech. She added she resides in Anaheim Hills, and thanked the City Council for the
beautification of Santa Ana Canyon Road. She noted she has invitations to distribute for the event.
Mayor Aitken requested that Ms. Hale provide a copy of the invitation to Chief Communications
Officer Mike Lyster to post to the City's social media. She confirmed she could pre -record a
speech for the event.
Marc Herbert referenced Mayor Pro Tern Meeks' previous request for an update on the City's rental
inspection program. He requested that the database which tracks open and closed violations over
the past two years be shared with the public. He noted that on Monday, February 17, the Planning
Commission will be holding a workshop on the Housing Element, with a public hearing scheduled for
March 101h. He requested that the information be shared during Council Communications. He
suggested that public meetings such as the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Board
meetings and Visit Anaheim meetings be published. He requested clarification on the Housing
Element Update Committee such as membership and whether the Committee has concluded as
mentioned by Council Member Rubalcava at a previous meeting. He suggested that for those
meetings, public comments are distributed to the Committee's members.
In response to Mayor Aitken, Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed the ATID Advisory
Board meeting was posted. City Clerk Bass added the meetings are posted on the City's
website under the Boards and Commissions page with the agenda and following the meetings,
each of the boards and commissions post the audio and minutes following approval.
Bryan Kaye stated that he has presented numerous petitions that have gone unanswered. He
commented on recent legal troubles involving the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor
Katrina Foley, and her assistant.. He requested that the City Council communicate and respond to
petitions.
Mazatl Tepehyolotzin thanked Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster. He highlighted a recent
walkout by local high school students. He applauded the Police Department's response to the event.
He noted the City Council has not approved an agenda item regarding becoming a sanctuary city,
but encouraged the City Council to consider one. He thanked the community for speaking up on the
issues. He added that he participated in a walkout held years ago at Katella High School in response
to Proposition 187. He noted his most recent participation to support the students and ensure there
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was no violence from students or the police. He thanked Anaheim High School Principal Ruben
Calleros for supporting the situation and noted any disruptions were addressed by the Anaheim
Police Department. He applauded the recent landscaping at El Polio Fino on Orangethorpe and
Lemon Street. He restated his desire for the City to become a sanctuary city. He clarified he does
not support undocumented immigrants committing violent crimes. He added there are
undocumented immigrants who are hardworking and contribute to society.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Kurtz shared that the District 4 community meeting will be held on Thursday,
February 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Family Resource Center.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks shared that the District 6 community meeting will be held on Thursday,
February 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the East Anaheim Community Center.
Mayor Aitken noted that all community meetings will be reposted on the City's website.
Council Member Maahs shared photographs and highlighted events she attended, including the
grand opening of PayMore on January 311. PayMore buys and sells pre -owned electronics to
help reduce a -waste in Anaheim. On February 61h she had the opportunity to visit the Anaheim
Union High School District's WorkAbility Program which collaborates with Anaheim Public Utilities
to help special education students transition to work and independent living. The WorkAbility
Program is funded by the California Department of Education and the State Department of
Rehabilitation. Council Member Maahs shared that the District 5 community meeting will be held
on Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. at Sunkist Elementary School. She invited everyone to
Katella High School's inaugural Resource Fair to be held on Saturday, March 1 It from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
Council Member Leon thanked residents who attended the District 1 and District 2 community
meeting on February 611. He attended the AI-Karmel Market grand opening in Little Arabia off
Brookhurst Street and Orange Avenue and he wished the business success. Council Member
Leon congratulated his alma mater, Magnolia High School, on their International Show which
highlighted diversity in the community. He stated that it was great to see the students have pride
in their culture and traditions. Council Member Leon shared a PowerPoint slide and announced
the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit and Expo to be held on March 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. at the TGR Learning Lab. He shared that registration will be opening soon and
workshops are being finalized. Council Member Leon requested adjourning the meeting in
memory of former City of Anaheim Employee and District 2 resident, Tobin Cross. He expressed
condolences to the Cross family on behalf of District 2 and the City of Anaheim.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool apologized for his tardiness due to jury duty. He announced the City
received a $21 million grant to address community needs along the La Palma corridor between
Brookhurst Street and Euclid Street. The improvements will reduce flooding on La Palma Avenue,
enhance bus stops and traffic signals, and upgrade lighting and amenities at John Marshall Park.
The Local Transportation Climate Adoption Program created by Senate Bill 198 provided Public
Works the opportunity to partner with Anaheim Public Utilities and Community Services to
incorporate the full spectrum of community needs in the grant application.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:54 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tern
Meeks pulling Item No. 4 for separate consideration. Council Member Balius requested to record an
abstention for Item No. 7.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to waive the reading of the resolution and adopt the
balance of the consent calendar as presented in accordance with reports, certifications, and
recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Council Member Leon.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon,
Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D116 1. Approve recognitions recognizing the Fire Watch Team for volunteering 311 hours
patrolling east Anaheim during the red flag warning in January; and Bharat Patel as
Citizen of the Year for Anaheim and A.C. Green as Person of the Year for the Cypress
College Foundation's Americana Awards.
2. Receive and file the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City
D116 Manager in January 2025 and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements
approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in January
2025.
AGR-15224 3. Approve Citywide Master Agreements for the rental of construction support vehicles,
AGR-15225 equipment and tools: Contract Number MA# 106-498338 with Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., in an
annual amount not to exceed $700,000 plus a 30% contingency per year, effective until
January 25, 2026 with one one-year optional renewal; Contract Number MA# 106-498337
with Herc Rentals Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $300,000 plus a 30%
contingency per year, effective until October 31, 2025 with one two-year optional renewal;
and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the agreements including
optional renewals.
5. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Santa Ana, Brea, Placentia, and
AGR-15226 Orange for the Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project from Lambert Road in Brea to Dyer Avenue in Santa Ana for a
term through December 31, 2030, which may be extended upon mutual consent of all
parties; authorize a cost match in an amount not to exceed $130,655; and authorize the
City Manager to execute the agreement and the Director of Public Works to implement and
administer the agreement.
D150 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Director of Community
Services, or designee, in submitting an application for grant funds to the State Coastal
Conservancy for the River Park Project, authorizing the acceptance of such funding on
behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly, and determining that these actions
are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline
Section 15306 [grant funds in the amount of $2,000,000].
Approve the naming of vacant land between Angel Stadium and the Santa Ana River Trail,
currently proposed for development as a new park site, as River Park.
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D114 7. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of January 23, 2024 (revised), July 23,
2024, and August 13, 2024.
Item No. 7 Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 7.
MOTION. Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council
Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon,
Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); ABSTAIN -1 (Council Member Balius). Motion carried.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
AGR-14379.1 4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-3-2751 with the Orange County
Transportation Authority for the State Route 91 Improvements from State Route 57 to
State Route 55 Project increasing the reimbursable funds to the City of Anaheim by
$1,201,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,446,000; increase the Department of
Public Works revenue and expenditure budget by $1,201,000 in the appropriate fiscal
year; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment [Segment 1: SR-91
between SR-55 and Lakeview Avenue; Segment 2: SR-91 between La Palma Avenue
and SR-55; Segment 3: SR-91 between Acacia Street and La Palma Avenue].
Mayor Pro Tem Meeks emphasized the importance for the community to be aware of the projects on
the 91 freeway which impacts District 6 and all the City's residents. She noted improvements are
underway and the City is working with its partners at Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) to enhance the situation. She added that she requested Public Works outline the
projects that will be coming forward.
Director of Public Works Rudy Emami introduced City Engineer Carlos Castellanos who provided the
presentation. City Engineer Castellanos reported the item for approval of Amendment No. 1 to the
agreement with OCTA for State Route (SR) 91 improvement project increasing reimbursable funds
to Anaheim by $1.2 million, for a total of $1.4 million. He explained that OCTA, in partnership with
Caltrans and neighboring cities, will improve mobility throughout the corridor by making operational
improvements that will reduce weaving and merging between ramps and interchanges. He reported
the project is divided into three segments, beginning with Segment One which is expected to start
early 2025 to late 2027 to reconstruct the Lakeview Avenue overcrossing to improve the connection
between the SR-91 and SR-55. He explained in its current configuration, there's significant weaving
from vehicles traveling westbound on the SR-91 to reach the SR-55.
Mayor Pro Tem Meeks requested to display the configuration to show and describe the drop ramp
locations.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Meeks, City Engineer Castellanos explained that they are a direct
connection to the SR-55 to eliminate weaving from the SR-91. He added, in addition, the actual
entry to the SR-55 is going to be further east which will reduce the distance to merge into those
lanes. He added the entrance will be extended three times further to allow for a smoother transition
into those lanes.
Director Emami added that the majority of the traffic and backup observed in the mornings in the
westbound movement is due to vehicles entering from the existing Lakeview on -ramp and then
trying to merge to the SR-55. He clarified there will be two different ramps that will converge onto the
SR-91, one that drops down in the middle directly onto the SR-55, and the other for the westbound
traffic that will use the same configuration, partially modified from its current location on the SR-91,
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City Engineer Castellanos reported Segment Two, which is expected to begin in early 2026 to early
2030, will add an eastbound general purpose lane and then reconstruct the Kraemer Boulevard and
Tustin Avenue crossings. He added that the segment, per the amendment, includes reimbursable
costs of up to $700,000 for installation of a sewer liner and $500,000 for maintenance of a concrete
barrier near SA Recycling. He noted it also facilitates a sewer easement exchange on the SA
Recycling property. He reported Segment Three expected to begin late 2025 to mid 2029 will
improve the connectors between SR-91 and SR-57 to add an auxiliary lane and reconstruct the La
Palma Avenue overcrossing. He added staff intends to present the information at the upcoming
District Six meeting the following week.
DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Pro Tern Meeks, City Engineer Castellanos confirmed the
second segment will improve backup traffic from those entering the SR-57 from the westbound SR-
91 westbound. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks applauded the projects.
Director Emami noted the project will replace the La Palma bridge. He reported the bridge had been
struck multiple times due to clearance issues. He explained that La Palma will be rebuilt next to the
Republic Services site, which will require a number of overnight closures on the SR-91 freeway,
which may impact traffic. He noted there will be plenty of outreach to inform the community.
Mayor Aitken thanked staff and requested they assist Mayor Pro Tern Meeks and herself in sharing
the information with the community.
Council Member Leon reported that he is the representative on the OCTA board and referenced
concerns from residents near the area in District Six on the east side regarding infrastructure and
improvements. He added that he has been addressing residents' concerns with OCTA staff and
hopes the item is a step toward improving infrastructure.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C-3-2751
with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the State Route 91 Improvements from State
Route 57 to State Route 55 Project increasing the reimbursable funds to the City of Anaheim by
$1,201,000 for a total amount not to exceed $1,446,000; increase the Department of Public Works
revenue and expenditure budget by $1,201,000 in the appropriate fiscal year; and authorize the City
Manager to execute the amendment [Segment 1: SR-91 between SR-55 and Lakeview Avenue;
Segment 2: SR-91 between La Palma Avenue and SR-55; Segment 3: SR-91 between Acacia Street
and La Palma Avenue], seconded by Council Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks); NOES —
0. Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Council Member Kurtz requested to recognize District 2 resident Ernest Badalian, who will be
turning 100 years old. Mr. Badalian is an immigrant from Armenia who purchased the 32-room
Motor Lodge on Harbor Boulevard and attended meetings with Walt Disney.
Council Member Rubalcava suggested consistent meeting dates in 2026 to avoid wasting
resources and to improve community engagement.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:04 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council meeting, in memory of Tobin Cross.
Res ectfully submitted,
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] FtAd: Request removal of Chief of Police RICK ARMENDARIZ (no control of illegal fireworks on 4th of
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I respectfully request the removal of Anaheim Chief of Police, Rick Armendariz. Chief Armendariz had no
control over the City of Anaheim on the 4th of July 2024, even after several months of planning, and caused
our city to be placed into dangerous and fire -hazardous conditions. I request his removal immediately. His
team, after months of prep and training for the 4th of July 2024, along with Anaheim Fire, failed our city and
placed all of us in danger.
I am in receipt, and have reviewed, the 20 PAGES (est 30-40 calls per page) of Fireworks Complaint Calls for
the ENTIRE city of Anaheim to Anaheim Police from WED 7/3 - SUN 7/7, 2024. All Calls from my tract in
District 1, 92804 to Anaheim Police Dispatch were CANCELED, other than one of which officer(s) stated they
saw nothing (July 4th).
Anaheim Police and Anaheim Fire ignored all of the pre-4th illegal fireworks concerns that were placed online
on their website devoted to this issue. Yet now the Anaheim Fire Department has no records, not even the
concerns added to their own website? As well, the majority of Fireworks call complaints throughout the entire
city were CANCELED!
On July 18, 2024 Anaheim Deputy City Attorney, Bryn M. Morley, responded to me in writing via a USPS-
mailed letter. The letter states that my public request for records pertaining to illegal fireworks had been
received but, "Despite a diligent search, the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department was unable to locate
records that fall within the scope of your (my) request. "
I offered surveillance footage of what had occurred directly around my home, but APD never requested to view
my videos. I placed a Code Complaint and also offered copies of the videos showing proof of what transpired
and was told by Code since it is after the fact, there is no action which they can take.
I request the City Council to ask for an investigation and agendize for the Chief of Police and the Anaheim Fire
Chief to explain WHY they had absolutely NO CONTROL on the 4th of July 2024, during a city council
meeting! Of 20 PAGES, with an estimated 30-40 complaints per page of city-wide complaints, APD issued
only 28 citations!!!!!!!
I would like to know WHO funded the illegal fireworks website that apparently no one was monitoring. Was
this also at the taxpayer's expense? WHO funded all of this so-called months and months of training and prep
for APD and Anaheim Fire to be prepared to handle illegal fireworks on the 4th of July, us taxpayers?
It appears this city, police and fire continue to abuse our taxpayer funds. Where is all of our money
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Date: 2/10/2025 3:48:53 PM
From "KAIW 0I NCE"
To: "Public Comment" publiccomarnt@anaheimnet
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sender and are expecting the message.
FIRE MIKE WATERMAN, CEO VISITANAI EM!
He's no better than his criminal predecessor!
Date:
2/11/2025 8:49:34 AM
From
"Kelly Hogencamp"
To:
"Public Comment" publiccomrnent@anaheimnet
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Public comments for City Council Meeting
You don't often get email from Learn why this is important
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sender and are expecting the message.
Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak. My name is Kelly Hogencamp and I am a 26-year resident of Anaheim the City of
Kindness. My children were bom and raised here, my husband works for AUHSD, we own a hone here, and pay taxes here. I live, shop, and
play here. Anaheim is home and I'm grateful fo this cily's character, resilience, and opportunity. I'm writing today to voice my concerns about how
the chaos, hostility, and cruelty of the Trump administration are being carried out locally, and ask that the City Council take concrete action to
protect our comrnmity from harassment and fearmngermg.
The ongoing executive orders issued by the president make sme question if rights afforded to me and fellow Anaheim residents are secure. I hear
words like "round ups,"'purges,", "mass deportations" and really there's just one historical precedent that conies to rind with this language. And
that precedent was established with a failed artist democratically elected to the highest office in 1933 Germany. I want assurance from my local
government and law enforcement that the City of Anaheim the Anaheim Elementary School District, Anaheim Union High School District,
Anaheim Public Libraries, and all other city entities will not be complicit in any federal actions that are hostile to people, ideas, and values in my
coman- ity. Can you provide this assurance? Can ensure that the residents of this city have protection from the lawlessness and cruelty inflicted by
this administration?
Last week my colleague shared that her college -aged son was stopped at an ICE. checkpoint in Anaheim the previous week while he was driving a
friend to the airport. She added: 'Well, my son and his girlfriend have darker skin, they're both Hispanic." This left me sick and speechless. Are we
now a society where we'll be expected to "carry papers" to show ICE agents that we're here legally*? It is not hyperbolic to think "identity papers
on demand" harkens back to humanity's darkest hour in Nazi Germany.
Besides being obnoxious, imagine how ICE checkpoints throughout Anabeim will dampen the image of this city. How to explain to out-of-town
visitors at Disneylarxl, the Honda Center, Angels Stadium OC Vibe, how best to prepare for their stay in Anaheim bring a birth certificate
because you'll be questioned if your skin is any shade darker than milk. We'll be lucky if we even have tourists anymore, what with tariffs, bullying,
and lashing out at friends and allies near and far.
Is the City of Anaheim and its institutions prepared to stand up to this assault on decency and community9 I ask that you take this serious because
MY Anaheim my friends, my neighborhood, and my conxrn y are worth the effort.
Thank you,
Kelly Hogencamp
Anaheim Resident, Dist. 5
Date: 2/11/202512:54:06 PM
From "Michael Mavrovouniotis"
To: "Public Comtmnt" publiccomment@anaheimnet
Subject: [EXTERNAL] CITY COUNCIL, GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (OC Animal Care)
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See today's article at the bottom of this comment.
You, city taxpayers, paid for the animal shelter's 2018 Strategic Plan.
This plan you paid for was not implemented. Instead, the county delivered worse services at higher costs.
The county passes over 90% of the costs to cities. It's effectively a cost-plus contract. No matter how wasteful their policies are, they bill you, and
you pay.
Now they say they want a "new" plan... which you will also pay for.
They will then ask you to renew your 10-year contract based on this "new" plan, never mind that they didn't implement the last one. The "new" plan is
just a facade to get you to sign the renewal.
- And once you sign the new contract, they can bury the new plan just like they buried the last one.
Any city that is not exploring other options will end up being at the county's mercy and will be forced to sign another bad contract.
A well -managed city won't with until the last minute, when no options are available.
Tell your city to consider other options NOW
Ask the county to let non -profits bid to run the existing shelter (at a lower cost and better services)
Look at establishing your own shelter, with nearby cities
Look at local non -profits in or near your city that can bid for this service
We're about to find out which cities are well -managed, and which are not.
Voice of OC, February 11, 2025
Will Orange County's Animal Shelter Overhaul its Operations?
https://voiceofoc.orpJ2025/02/will-oraneg countys-animal-sheter-overhaul-its-operations/
Excerpts:
The county -run shelter's current Strategic Plan, which lays out the facility's priorities, was created in 2018.
Last year, county leaders launched a process to take input and figure out how they can improve their procedures. The county issued a call for bids to find
a consultant to review the Strategic Plan, identify trends in the animal care industry andfacilitate community engagement.
Only one consultant responded — GaWte Associates, a company that provides services across various local government functions including police, fire
and EMS, community development and administrative services. The group lists animal care as one of its 15 services offered to local governments.
County spokesperson Molly Nichelson stated in a Friday afternoon email that the contract is currently being finalized and will not require approval from
the Board of Supervisors as long as the total amount is less than $200, 000.
Critics spent years calling for a more open shelter, arguing that the shelter's appointment -based system was decreasing the number of adoptions while also
increasing kill rates.
Michael Mavrovouniotis, an Irvine resident and former shelter volunteer, has been calling for the shelter to follow its 2018 Strategic Plan for years.
"The county bureaucracy wants to spend taxpayer dollars to bring some random consultant to create a `new' plan, " Mavrovouniotis stated. "They say it's
because of COVID. Do other county agencies have permission to fail at their job — and use COVID as the excuse? "
He said the shelter doesn't need a new plan since the previous one was created by leading experts in the field of animal sheltering.
The previous Strategic Plan was created by JVR Shelter Strategies, an animal shelter focused consultant that works with both municipal and private
shelters.
Mavrovouniotis said shelter officials should roll out the 2018 plan before trying to form a new one.
`If the county is serious about fixing the shelter's problems, let's work on implementing the existing Strategic Plan instead of wasting more time and
money. "
Date: 2/11/2025 3:29:50 PM
From "Michael Wauschek"
To: "Public Comment" publicconunent@anaheimnet
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Non-agendra failure ceasefire
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Hello my name is Michael wauschekNo thanks of failed us of getting a Palestine ceasefire that was adding list ofcities in our state that supported a ceasefire but to
your all your care more
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Date:
2/11/2025 5:36:57 PM
From
"Bobby Olea"
To:
"Public Connnent" publiccommeirt@anaheimnet
Subject:
[EXTERNAL] Fwd:
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Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From Bobby Olca
Date: February 11, 2025 at 8:12.46 AM PST
To: Ashleigh Aitken<AAitken@anaheimnet>, Nam Baitash<NBartash@anaheimnet>, Natalie Rubalcava
<NRubalcava@anaheimnet>, Daniel Hernandez <DHemandez6@anaheimnet>, Jim Vanderpool <1VanderpootAxiaheimnet>,
kmaal-s@anaheimnet, Carlos Leon <cleon@anaheimnet>, Noma Kurtz <nkurrz@anaheimnet>, Natalie Meeks
<NMeeks@anaheimnet>, Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheimnet>
We are one of the large cities in the county. The mayor in the city comes to members should able to run for a third term that's why
there should be a change in the in the city charter.
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