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04-22-25_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA APRIL 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY  ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.  REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.  ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.  SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Natalie Meeks Mayor Pro Tem District 6 Ryan Balius Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Norma Campos Kurtz Council Member District 4 Kristen M. Maahs Council Member District 5 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 April 22, 2025 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA APRIL 22, 2025 3:30 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs. Mayor Aitken and Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session. 3:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that Closed Session Item No. 2 has been removed from the Closed Session agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 3:36 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Tina Buonanno v. City of Anaheim; OCSC Case No. 30-2023-01368564 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Jose Luis Torres Marquez v. City of Anaheim; OCSC Case No. 30-2025- 01462822 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: (1) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Management, Professional/Technical, and Confidential Units); (2) Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899; (3) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, and Part-Time Units); (4) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Police Cadet Unit; (5) Anaheim Police Association; (6) Anaheim Police Management Association; (7) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47; (8) IBEW, Local 47 Part-Time Service Employees; (9) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (Professional Management and Part-Time Management Units) (10) Service Employees’ International Union, United Service Workers West; (11) Teamsters, Local 952 Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:18 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks noted that Mayor Aitken was not feeling well and would not be attending the remainder of the meeting. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Aitken 3 April 22, 2025 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION: Pastor Paulo Maciel, Dwelling Place Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Anaheim High School's Football Booster James Oregel Accepted by James Oregel Recognizing Anaheim Union High School District Student Ambassadors and the student representative to the Board of Trustees Accepted by Student Ambassadors ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing April 13 - 19, 2025, as California Mosquito Awareness Week Recognizing April 25, 2025 as National Arbor Day Recognizing April 2025, as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month Recognizing April and May 2025, as Affordable and Fair Housing Months Recognizing May 2025, as Water Awareness Month Accepted by Public Utilities Associate Engineer Michelle Chavez Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:30 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that Item No. 09 was withdrawn at the request of staff and will be brought back at a later date. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): Twelve (12) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported eight (8) public comments were received electronically prior to 1:30 p.m. (Total of eight (8) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – April 22, 2025 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Balius thanked the police and fire departments for their support at the Eggstravaganza last Saturday. He also thanked the police department for arresting a “pimp” on Beach Boulevard. Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended, including the Anaheim Public Utilities 35th Annual Water Conservation Art Program held on Wednesday, April 9th at the Honda Center. She stated the event was supported by the Anaheim Ducks, and it was great to see students applying their knowledge of water conservation through art. That same day, she attended an art exhibition in District 5 at Sunkist Elementary School. The event was facilitated by Villages of California, an organization that offers prevention and mental health services for all ages. The students created art displaying what peace means to them, and she thanked them for sharing their art with everyone. On April 13th, she attended the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club’s 15th Annual Easter celebration. The event is supported primarily by volunteers. City staff, Fire and Rescue, and Community Services, attended the event and provided resources for attendees. On April 17, Council Member Maahs attended the ribbon cutting and grand reopening ceremony of Republic Services’ Anaheim Recycling Center. A fire closed 4 April 22, 2025 the facility for three years, and the rebuild and expansion has the latest in efficient technology for processing recyclable materials. Council Member Maahs attended the Miraloma Park & Family Resource Center's Easter celebration on April 17. She recognized Community Services Coordinator Teresa Rodriguez for the remarkable job she does at serving the neighborhood, providing mentorship to staff, and recognizing the needs of the community. Council Member Maahs announced that there will be additional stops for OCTA Route 553, including ARTIC, Katella Avenue, State College Boulevard, Haster Street, Harbor Boulevard, and Disneyland. She stated the additional stops may be helpful for Anaheim residents who work in the Resort District. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended, including the Second Annual Easter Basket Extravaganza event at Mondragon Family Market. Mondragon Family Market is a business that has been in Anaheim for 40 years and she thanked the business owners who brought the community together. She thanked Anaheim Public Utilities, Fire and Rescue, the Police Department, Neighborhood Services, and the Anaheim Police Association for attending the event and providing resources to the community. In recognition of Earth Day, she attended a tree planting event sponsored by Anaheim Public Utilities at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Planting the tree helped the students understand the benefits of taking care of the planet and the environment. She shared that Congressman Lou Correa, his staff, and Anaheim High Alumni Association Member Janet Brown attended Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. Council Member Rubalcava shared that in collaboration with the Anaheim YMCA and City Church, 500 members of the community attended an egg hunt at Center Greens. She emphasized District 3’s park-rich nature and she commended Community Services Director Sjany Larson-Cash and her team for all the things they do throughout the City. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted the beautification projects at La Palma Park and the efforts to address the unhoused population issue. She noted that a lot of people who were unhoused and residing at La Palma Park have been helped. The Anaheim Police Department HALO team, in collaboration with Public Works, Community Services, Neighborhood Services, and Housing and Community Development provide opportunities for the unhoused populations to identify services that are within the City. She clarified that during the Public Comment portion of the meeting, it is the public's opportunity to address Council and to speak freely if comments are delivered in a respectful manner. She noted that Council does not ignore concerns addressed during public comments, but it is not their turn to speak. Council Member Rubalcava encouraged everyone with questions to reach out to City staff or email City Council Members directly. Her email address is nrubalcava@anaheim.net and the email addresses for other Council Members can be found at www.Anaheim.net. She thanked all the members of the public who attended the meeting for addressing their issues and concerns. Council Member Leon thanked City Engineer Carlos Castellanos and the Public Works team for securing OCTA M2 funding for Anaheim’s Project O (Regional Capacity Program) and Project P (Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program) applications. The City of Anaheim will receive approximately $900,000 for Lincoln Avenue and Harbor Boulevard intersection improvements to support the right of way phase of that project, as well as $360,000 for improvements to Lincoln Avenue from Evergreen Street to State College Boulevard to support the engineering phase of the project. Funding in the amount of $3.76 million will support signal synchronization along State College Boulevard from Cliffwood Avenue to Garden Grove Boulevard. Council Member Leon provided an update on the installation of sturdier fencing in District 2 off Nutwood Street, between Katella Avenue and Cerritos Avenue to address public safety and homelessness concerns. He noted that the area is slated to be a future park for the City. He stated that it is a continuous effort, and he thanked all the residents in that area for speaking up and for their patience. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended. He noted that April 13 - 19, 2025, is California Mosquito Awareness Week, and he reminded everyone that the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District offers services for mosquitoes, red imported fire ants, rats, and mosquito fish drop off. He recommended scanning the QR code on the PowerPoint slide to request an inspection and learn more about tips and tricks to prevent mosquitoes and other vectors. Council Member Leon thanked everyone who attended the Annual Children's Day Fun Fair. He shared that everyone had an amazing time, and he thanked City departments, nonprofit organizations, and the Anaheim Ducks’ Wild Wing for their participation. He thanked Fire Chief Russell for stopping by and 5 April 22, 2025 interacting with the community. He also thanked all volunteers and the District 2 team for their efforts in making the event a reality and making it a fun event for everyone who attended. Council Member Leon attended an Autism Awareness event with Police Chief Armendariz and his team. He stated that the event was filled with heart, hope, and community. He thanked all the organizers for helping to uplift families and friends on the spectrum and for helping to build a more inclusive community, rooted in understanding, acceptance, and love. Council Member Leon joined Community Services, Public Utilities, Code Enforcement, and the Police Department for a neighborhood cleanup at Colchester Drive in District 2. He thanked Mervin, who is a former Project S.A.Y. student who has become a strong advocate and leader for his neighborhood. He thanked Community Services for taking the lead in making a huge difference in the neighborhood and the community. Council Member Leon shared that his office will be hosting Knafeh with Carlos on April 29th at Knafeh Cafe in Little Arabia. Fire Chief Russell and Police Chief Armendariz will be attending as well. He invited all District 2 residents and business owners to stop by for a sweet treat, a conversation, to provide feedback, and to ask questions. Council Member Leon invited everyone to the Show Off West Anaheim event at Maxwell Park on Saturday, April 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The community event will be filled with entertainment and food, and City departments will be present to provide information and resources for the West Anaheim community. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool shared that as part of the City’s Rebuild Beach initiative, the City recently acquired Rainbow Inn property on the west side of town is set for demolition. This will pave the way for future development which will enhance safety, improve quality of life, and support the long-term plans in store for West Anaheim. On Saturday, May 3rd, Community Services will be hosting a community celebration of Cinco de Mayo at Center Greens Park, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be different from the previous Cinco de Mayo events held at La Palma Park due to recent construction. The community celebration will have local entertainment, two headliner bands, vendors, food trucks, community booths, as well as a kid zone and family friendly activities. For information, please call Community Services at (714) 765-5191. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 6:27 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 6:27 p.m. MOTION: NK/RB to approve the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of April 8, 2025. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council (in joint session with the Anaheim Housing Authority). 6:28 p.m. 6 April 22, 2025 5:00 P.M. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING 6:28 p.m. 2. This is a joint public hearing of the Anaheim Housing Authority and the Anaheim City Council, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, regarding the issuance by the Anaheim Housing Authority of its multifamily housing revenue bonds, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,105,723, in order to assist with cost overruns for the Tampico Motel Conversion (a 32-unit permanent supportive rental housing development) located at 151 S. Cenpla Way (formerly 120 S. State College Blvd.). Item No. 02 Discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Four (4) in-person speakers; one (1) electronic public comment submitted. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Public Comments Submitted – April 22, 2025 City Council Meeting City Council Action: 2-A. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance of bonds by the Anaheim Housing Authority for the Tampico Motel Conversion. Item No. 2-A Discussion. MOTION: NK/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. Housing Authority Action: 2-B. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2025-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY authorizing the execution and delivery of its multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in a cumulative and aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,105,723 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Tampico Motel Conversion Multifamily Rental Housing Project; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of any and all documents necessary to execute and deliver the note, substantially in the form approved hereby, complete the transaction and implement this resolution, and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the note. Item No. 2-B Discussion. MOTION: KM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 7:02 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Rubalcava: Item Nos. 12, 13, 14 MOTION: NK/CL to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. [Item No. 7: Council Member Balius recorded a recusal for Item No. 7 due to a conflict of real property interest as his residence is within 300 feet from the proposed project site. MOTION: 7 April 22, 2025 NK/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION (Recusal): Council Member Balius; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried.] [Item No. 17: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 17. MOTION: NK/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION: Council Member Balius; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried.] CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meeting of March 13, 2025, Library Board meeting of March 10, 2025, and Sister City Commission meetings of November 25, 2024 and January 27, 2025. 4. Approve recognition recognizing IBEW Locals 47 and 441 for their volunteer work at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3173. 5. Receive, file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in March 2025. 6. Authorize the City Manager to cast a "Yes" vote for the Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District (SGHAD) assessment to fund ongoing operations and maintenance of the landslide mitigation system, at the SGHAD public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2025. 7. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $6,879,030 plus a 10% contingency, for the Overhead Electric Reliability Improvement Project Fiscal Year 2024/25 at various locations; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designees, to execute the contract and any other related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments of the contract and any documents contemplated by the contract, and to take such actions as are necessary, required, or advisable to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c) and (d), and 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300. Item No. 7: Council Member Balius recorded a recusal for Item No. 7 due to a conflict of real property interest as his residence is within 300 feet from the proposed project site. MOTION: NK/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION (Recusal): Council Member Balius; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 8. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Onyx Paving Company, Inc., in the amount of $12,345,000, for the construction of the Residential Street Improvement Project – Juno & Norma – Group 18; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301, Class 1, and 15302, Class 2, of Title 14 of 8 April 22, 2025 the California Code of Regulations; and authorize and direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 9. Approve the Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions, in substantial form, with Anaheim East Vermont, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company for the acquisition of real property located at 514-522 E. Vermont Avenue; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement, and all other related documents, including the Certificate of Acceptance of Interest in Real Property and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the agreement; authorize de minimis changes to the agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions as determined by the City Attorney’s Office; authorize the City Clerk to cause said Certificate of Acceptance of Interest in Real Property to be released to the authorized escrow agent for the recording of the Grant Deed in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County; increase the Public Works Department’s Fiscal Year 2024/25 expenditure budget by $9,400,000 for the Sanitation Fund and $9,400,000 for the Wastewater Fund and Anaheim Public Utilities’ Electric Fund budget by $3,200,000; and find that the above actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15004(b)(2)(A) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Item No. 09 Item withdrawn. 10. Approve a Second Amendment to Agreement with Bell Event Services Inc. to increase the not to exceed amount from $90,000 to $270,000, for sound and lighting technician services at City-owned facilities, for the six year term. 11. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Wittman Enterprises, LLC to provide emergency medical services billing services for a five year term commencing on May 1, 2025, with compensation based on a percentage of collections received from net collected revenues; and authorize the Fire Chief, or designees, to execute the agreement and any related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments and any documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take the necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement. 12. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc. to increase the initial annual not to exceed amount from $475,000 to $650,000, and the total contract not to exceed amount from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000, for the collection, storage, and release of abandoned property and property removed from public spaces for safekeeping; authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the First Amendment; and increase the Anaheim Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund budget by $175,000. Item No. 12 Discussion. MOTION: NR/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 13. Approve the Amended and Restated Agreement, in substantial form, with the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau dba Visit Anaheim authorizing Visit Anaheim to provide the services necessary to promote Anaheim as a premier tourist and trade show/convention destination, with additional oversight by the City, with compensation paid to Visit Anaheim by the City set at an amount of 75% of the net Anaheim Tourism Improvement District assessments collected monthly by the City (the ATID assessment is equal to two percent (2%) of the nightly room rate), for a three-year term which will automatically renew annually unless the agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 21 of the agreement; authorize de minimis changes to the agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions as determined by the City Attorney’s Office; and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment 9 April 22, 2025 Department to execute any other related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. Item No. 13 Discussion. MOTION: NR/CL to continue the item to a future Council meeting to make the following updates to the agreement: on page 3 of the redline version of the agreement, lines 3 and 4, deleting the words “leisure domestic and international”; page 3, lines 19 and 20 changing “social media contact” to “social media communications”; on page 4 and other pages changing the word “housing” to “lodging”; on Page 5, lines 21 and 22, reinserting the term “This shall also apply for hotel and motel facilities to be used”; on page 7 removing performance indicator roman numeral (i) and roman numeral (v) community engagement. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; NOES: Council Member Balius; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 14. Approve a hiring incentive to attract qualified lateral Police Dispatcher II candidates, effective April 22, 2025 through July 1, 2026. Item No. 14 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs; NOES: Council Member Rubalcava; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Understanding between the Anaheim Police Management Association and the City of Anaheim to extend the December 27, 2019 through June 30, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding, and amending Resolution No. 2021-088 [extending through June 30, 2026 and approving the proposed rates of compensation and revised terms and conditions]. Increase the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget in the amount of $94,700. 16. ORDINANCE NO. 6605 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section .030 of Chapter 1.05 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code [establishes the rules for administering the City’s personnel system, including classified and exempt service positions; Introduced at the Council meeting of March 25, 2025; Item No. 23]. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing the Firefighter Trainee job classification, rate of compensation, and pay policies. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the personnel rules and policies covering non-represented full-time and part-time employees, and repealing Resolution Nos. 2024-079 and 2025-002 [related to Firefighter Trainee classification and other clarifying language]. 17. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of September 24, 2024. Item No. 17: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 17. MOTION: NK/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSTENTION: Council Member Balius; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 10 April 22, 2025 BUSINESS CALENDAR: 18. Receive a progress report on Strategic Plan Anaheim 2024-2034 and provide staff direction as needed. Item No. 18 Discussion. MOTION: CL/KM to continue the item to the Council meeting of May 13, 2025. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 19. Consider appointment to Housing and Community Development Commission to serve a term ending December 31, 2028. Housing and Community Development Commission District 5 appointment: Felipa Penaloza (December 31, 2028) NOMINATION: Council Member Maahs nominated Felipa Penaloza. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 20. Establish the Girls in Government event as a city-led initiative to provide girls with an engaging, hands-on opportunity to explore leadership, governance, and civic involvement; and authorize the City Manager, or designees, to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the event. Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: NR/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM in support of Assembly Bill 63 “Loitering with Intent to Commit Prostitution.” Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: RB/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 6608 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 6.40 (Fireworks) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to add provisions imposing host liability [includes determination that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly)]. Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 11 April 22, 2025 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:43 p.m. 23. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO. 2021-00002 (2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT) DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO. 2021-00223 (GENERAL PLAN FOCUSED UPDATE) FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FPEIR) NO. 356; AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM NO. 394 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 15061(B)(3) PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide. REQUEST: • City-initiated General Plan Amendments to update and adopt the following: o Adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element (Sixth Cycle) o Update General Plan Land Use (including an amendment to Figure LU-4 Land Use Map) and Circulation Elements o Adopt a new Environmental Justice Element • Amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Code) modifying: o Chapter 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones) o Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) o Chapter 18.14 (Public and Special-Purpose Zones) o Chapter 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone) o Chapter 18.24 (South Anaheim Boulevard Corridor (SABC) Overlay Zone) o Chapter 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations) o Chapter 18.42 (Parking and Loading) o Chapter 18.70 (Final Plan Reviews) o Chapter 18.90 (General Provisions) o Chapter 18.92 (Definitions) o Chapter 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and Development Standards) o Chapter 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards) o Rescinding Chapters 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone) and 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone) o Adding new Chapters 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zones) and 18.39 (Multiple-Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards) • Zoning Reclassification amending the Zoning Map to remove the Mixed-Use Overlay and Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay • Corresponding amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan (PTMLUP) to increase the overall amount of residential development in the Platinum Triangle to 24,785 dwelling units, add 2,056 dwelling units of residential development in the Office District; establish the Sunkist-Lewis District with 2,543 dwelling units; increase the amount of residential development in the Katella District to 6,735 dwelling units; and revise maps, figures, text, and tables throughout the document to reflect the proposed increase in residential development in the Platinum Triangle; and • Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 and Adjustment No. 11 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether to certify Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) No. 356, adopt Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 394, and determine FPEIR No. 356 and MMP No. 394 is the appropriate environmental documentation for the General Plan Amendments to update the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements, and adopt a new Environmental Justice Element, and associated actions, under the California Environmental Quality Act. FPEIR No. 356, which includes responses to comments on the Draft PEIR, is available for public review at Anaheim.net/876/Environmental-Documents. The City 12 April 22, 2025 Council will also consider whether the proposed General Plan Amendment to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3). ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Recommended that the City Council approve and adopt the proposed General Plan Amendment to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element (DEV2021-00002) (Resolution No. PC2025-005). VOTE: 7-0 (Chairperson Walker and Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Lieberman, Perez, and Tran-Martin voted yes) (Planning Commission meeting of March 10, 2025). Recommended that the City Council certify Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR) No. 356 and adopt Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 394 for the General Plan Focused Update and related actions (Resolution No. PC2025-007) and approve and adopt a proposed General Plan Amendment amending the Land Use and Circulation Elements, and adopting the Environmental Justice Element (Resolution No. PC2025-008). VOTE: 6-0 (Vice-Chairperson Tran-Martin and Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Kelly, Lieberman, and Perez voted yes; Chairperson Walker absent) (Planning Commission meeting of March 24, 2025). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM certifying Final Program Environmental Impact Report No. 356 and adopting Findings of Fact, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 394 for the General Plan focused update and related actions (DEV2021-00223). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan Housing, Land Use, and Circulation Elements and adopting the Environmental Justice Element (DEV2021-00002 & DEV2021-00223). ORDINANCE NO. 6609 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones), 18.10 (Industrial Zone), 18.14 (Public and Special-Purpose Zones), 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone), 18.24 (South Anaheim Boulevard Corridor (SABC) Overlay Zone), 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations), 18.42 (Parking and Loading), 18.70 (Final Plan Reviews), 18.90 (General Provisions), 18.92 (Definitions), 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and Development Standards), 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards), rescinding Chapters 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone) and 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); adding new Chapters 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zones) and 18.39 (Multiple-Family and Mixed-Use Objective Design Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1; Adjustment No. 11 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 [Implementing in part the 2021-2029 Housing Element Rezone Program and Housing Element Policy Program for actions identified for completion by June 2025] (Development Application No. 2021-00223). ORDINANCE NO. 6610 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Zoning (DEV2021-00223). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan, and making findings in connection therewith (Development Application No. 2021-00223). 13 April 22, 2025 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers Addendum dated August 2024. Item No. 23 Discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks opened the public hearing at 9:23 p.m. Eight (8) in-person speakers; no electronic public comments submitted. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks closed the public hearing at 10:05 p.m. MOTION: NM/NK approving the General Plan amendments, as amended to include removal of the 1200 block of North Raleigh Street, 100 West Midway Drive, and the properties on La Palma Avenue between Kramer Boulevard and Miller Street. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period) COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Kurtz requested a memo outlining the steps and timelines necessary to bring a discussion to Council regarding ATID contributions for housing. City Manager Vanderpool responded that staff will prepare a memo outlining the necessary steps to bring the item to Council for approval, including estimated and required timelines, and estimated timelines to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks requested to agendize a recognition for Norio “Nori” Uyematsu, a 94-year-old Korean War Veteran, for his work in promoting and recognizing Korean War Veterans. ADJOURNMENT: 10:37 p.m. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025. All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. 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