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09/24/2024ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 The regular meeting of September 24, 2024 was called to order 2:34 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 September 19, 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 ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 2:35 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to Closed Session for consideration of the following: 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. At 4:24 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Norma Campos Kurtz, Jose Diaz, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks. Council Members Leon and Rubalcava rejoined the meeting during the workshop. D180 WORKSHOP: Citywide Purchasing Overview and Future Initiatives Director of Finance Debbie Moreno introduced new Purchasing Agent, Kari Bouffard. She highlighted her 20 years of extensive procurement purchases and procurement practices, and her passion about customer service and service to the community. Mayor Aitken welcomed Purchasing Agent Bouffard to the City of Anaheim. Purchasing Agent Bouffard began with a brief overview of the City's purchasing policies. She reported that in January 2024, the City received a summary report from the State Auditor's Office to enhance policies and implement a contract monitoring system and compliance program by July 2025. She explained that at the February 27, 2024 City Council meeting, Mayor Aitken, Council Member City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 2 of 17 Leon, and Council Member Rubalcava requested a discussion on the City's purchasing procedures, specifically the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. She reported that the Purchasing Agent is responsible for overseeing the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and solicitations in accordance with Council Policy 4.0; serving as the hearing officer during Public Contract Code disputes; administering the City's credit card and surplus programs; and serving in an advisory role to city leadership and staff on procurement related matters. She outlined the pre -established thresholds that determine the procurement path: purchases under $10,000 require one quote, purchases under $50,000 require three quotes, purchases exceeding $50,000 require a competitive bid advertised online, and purchases exceeding $100,000 require City Council approval. She noted that purchasing plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and transparent acquisition of goods and services that support city operations. She reported that a survey was distributed to Department Heads and staff to evaluate how well the Department's needs are being fulfilled. She explained that the information gathered provided valuable insights into the challenges faced in navigating the procurement process and offered opportunities to enhance service delivery. She reported key recommendations from the survey, included the need for improved transparency from requisition to contract execution and allow additional staff access to the City's bidding system, as the City currently operates under a paper license model. She added many departments requested guidance on navigating the RFP process and inquiries for step-by-step procedures on purchasing related tasks. She noted that additional surveys will be conducted to enhance services. Purchasing Agent Bouffard reported that the Purchasing Division is looking to implement five key initiatives based on discussions with City departments. She explained that the first initiative is a procurement system that includes automated online bidding and contract management, which is agendized for Council consideration. She added that staff will provide an overview of the RFP process, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the solicitation method. She shared that staff will address the State audit's recommendation to implement a contract management system. She added that Purchasing would move towards an automated procurement process and provide comprehensive procurement education to staff across all departments, and provide vendor outreach initiatives. She explained that the current process to purchase goods and services is based on the lowest price and highlighted the different systems Purchasing navigates to complete a bid. She noted that relying on different systems has become inefficient, time-consuming, and complicates the entire solicitation process. She reported that the process with the proposed software will allow Purchasing to streamline procurements, increase efficiency, provide departments with real-time updates, and effectively manage vendor communication in one centralized location. She compared the bid process and RFP process and shared that a key benefit of the bid process is its straightforward approach, as it focuses on the lowest cost, and vendors know exactly what is expected. She explained that the RFP process is focused on awards that are based on a best value approach and allows vendors to offer creative and tailored solutions. She reported that some disadvantages of the bid process are the limited flexibility with no room for deviation, and are not suitable for projects that require creativity or complex solutions. She added that another challenge is that prioritizing the lowest price can lead to lower quality of service, which may increase administrative costs due to the need to resolve service - related issues. She explained that the RFP process allows for creativity and innovation, but can be time-consuming and complicated. She noted that evaluating RFPs often requires specialized knowledge from evaluations to assess technical and qualitative factors, making it a daunting task when resources are limited. She shared that manual tasks conducted under the bid process would be automated with the software, significantly reducing the RFP timelines from six (6) to nine (9) months to less than two (2) months. She added that another significant challenge when evaluating proposals is the amount of hard copy documents submitted and reviewed. She explained that vendors are required to submit up to five (5) copies of their proposals for each evaluator. She noted that by digitizing submissions, the City can set up standard formats for proposals, ensuring each evaluator reviews the information in an organized way and reduces the chance for misplaced documents, allowing evaluators to focus on the contents of the proposal. She reported that there are City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 3 of 17 approximately 16,000 vendors registered in the City's financial system. She shared that renewing contracts before they expire is essential in preventing service disruptions and avoiding contract ratifications that require City Council approval. She added that contractors struggle with not having a central repository to better manage the correspondence and instructions from City staff. Additional benefits of an online system include immediate access for internal departments to locate public records related to bids, insurance documents, and manage contract deliverables. She reported that the Purchasing Office, in response to survey respondents, will develop a training curriculum and offer training to strengthen the City's procurement process and to minimize legal risks and ensure adherence to policies and regulations. She noted that as part of the City's collaboration efforts, the City joined the SoCal Procurement Alliance, led by the County of Orange, where procurement professionals meet on a quarterly basis to foster collaboration, share best practices, and optimize contracting strategies. She explained that the initiative exemplifies the City's dedication to enhancing efficiency and realizing cost savings through regional cooperation and by joining the Alliance, leveraging volume discounts through collaborative purchasing strategies. Purchasing Agent Bouffard concluded that vendors are an extension of the City of Anaheim. She introduced a new vendor outreach initiative designed to help vendors navigate the City's procurement process more effectively and engage with the Purchasing Office in a meaningful way. She noted that Purchasing will host monthly in -person trainings and provide overviews of the City's structure and procurement policies, detailed instructions of the bidding process, guidance regarding the City's contract terms and conditions, instructions on how to navigate through the City's online bidding system, and collaboration with the Small Business Administration. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that there were no in - person speakers, and no electronic public comments were received related to the Workshop. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon requested clarification on the SoCal Procurement Alliance. Purchasing Agent Bouffard confirmed the City recently joined the SoCal Procurement Alliance. She explained that different cities and municipalities meet quarterly to discuss cooperative contract opportunities and cost savings by comparing notes and sharing experiences to tap into resources that are normally not available. She added that different municipalities and cities share information that is not confidential regarding procurement activities. She noted another advantage of being part of the SoCal Procurement Alliance is that the City uses the cooperative agreement strategy that allows other government entities to use agreements for services without going out to bid. She added that it is an administrative cost savings and leverages a volume discount opportunity. In response to Council Member Leon, Purchasing Agent Bouffard explained that if the contract is over $50,000, Purchasing is required to solicit bids. She added that it depends on the type of service or commodity that would be purchased. She explained that if there was a service component or routine service, Purchasing would select a low bid. She added that if more supervision was required for that service, an RFP would be the best approach because other areas are taken into consideration, including service, licensing, measurements, and service -related components throughout the term of the contract. Council Member Leon requested clarification on contracts that require an award to the lowest bidder. Purchasing Agent Bouffard explained that the Department and Purchasing Office make that decision. She explained that if the City is purchasing an item with an exact number in mind, it is best to conduct a bid. She expressed a preference for the RFP process when purchasing services because the lowest bid may affect the services received, and for hybrid contracts for a service and a commodity. City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 4 of 17 In response to Council Member Leon, Purchasing Agent Bouffard explained that there is a 1 % advantage for Anaheim -based businesses. She added that staff are looking at neighboring cities and counties to compare similar policies. Council Member Leon requested that the information be provided once available. Director Moreno explained that staff is committed to providing accurate and factual information to the Council. She added that staff have conducted the survey and would be reviewing impacts to the City to assist with the decision -making process. Council Member Faessel welcomed Purchasing Agent Bouffard to the City. He highlighted her experience with the County of Orange and requested information on the County's use of OpenGov. Purchasing Agent Bouffard reported that the County has been using the system for approximately six months. Council Member Faessel expressed appreciation for the time savings the automated system provides. He added that for services, the cheapest option may not be the best and highlighted the need to streamline the process. He thanked Purchasing Agent Bouffard. In response to Mayor Aitken, Purchasing Agent Bouffard reported that the survey was sent to Department Heads and 200 employees involved with procuring activities. Mayor Aitken suggested reaching out to the City's long-term vendors and frequent bidders. She thanked Purchasing Agent Bouffard and commended her for the presentation. The City Council took a brief recess at 4:42 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. INVOCATION: Reverend Jessica Strysko, Anaheim United Methodist Church Council Member Diaz announced that October 6 —12, 2024, is Public Power Week. He expressed his gratitude to the Public Utilities Department and the Public Works Department for their services to the community. FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz PRESENTATION: Recognizing the 55th Anniversary of AltaMed Health Services Mayor Aitken recognized AltaMed Health Services for their 55th Anniversary. She announced that the recognition is a celebration of its dedication, compassion, and transformative impact on the community. She noted that 55 years ago, AltaMed embarked on a mission to provide high -quality, accessible healthcare to underserved communities. She added that AltaMed helps the community access schools, jobs, healthy foods, essential services, and more. She shared that AltaMed has become an example of hope and excellence in healthcare, touching the lives of countless families in the community, and consistently demonstrates a dedication to improving lives. She addressed the healthcare workers, staff, and volunteers who work tirelessly and recognized that their compassion and expertise have made a difference. She congratulated AltaMed on 55 years of incredible achievements and many more years of transforming lives in the community. She highlighted their upcoming anniversary gala. Maya Camacho, Senior Policy Analyst, AltaMed Health Services, accepted the recognition. She thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition. She highlighted AltaMed's partnership with the City and County of Orange to provide services to those in need. She expressed gratitude for their City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 5 of 17 ability to grow in Orange County since 2008. She highlighted AltaMed's commitment to the relationship with the City and providing additional services to Anaheim residents and Orange County residents. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date)? Recognizing September 15 — October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month Yvonne Gonzalez Duncan, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) California State Director, accepted the proclamation. She shared the importance of recognizing and acting on policies to support Latino families in Anaheim through affordable housing, stronger community investments, and establishing cultural arts in public spaces. She reported that almost 100 teachers in the Anaheim Union High School District were almost laid off due to low enrollment, with many families leaving Orange County seeking more affordable housing. She cited an article that reported that 43% of Orange County households are shelter burdened, and another report that shared that Orange County renters need to make $51.39 per hour, which is 3.3 times the State minimum wage. She noted that affordable housing is key to keeping students and residents in Anaheim. She thanked the City Council for the recognition. She shared that Anaheim LULAC was first established by Amin David in the 1970s.. Recognizing October 6 — 12, 2024, as Public Power Week Janet Lonneker, Assistant General Manager, Electric Services, Anaheim Public Utilities, accepted the recognition. She thanked the City Council on behalf of Public Utilities. She thanked Council Member Diaz for his recognition earlier. She explained Public Power Week has become a tradition across the country, with over 2,000 communities celebrating locally owned not -for -profit electric utilities. She announced Anaheim Public Utilities' mission is to provide reliable electric service at an affordable cost and be an active member in the community. She invited the Council to attend festivities at Center Street Promenade on Thursday, October 10. She noted earlier that day, students from Jonas Salk Elementary School will be joining to learn about electricity delivery, career opportunities, and safety around power lines. She highlighted the all -electric bucket truck rides. Recognizing October 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Tracy Theodore, Executive Director, OC Family Justice Center Foundation, accepted the recognition and thanked the City Council. She reported that the OC Family Justice Center is a collaboration between agencies and non -profits to provide resources to survivors of family violence. She noted that the intervention and prevention portion of their work is important. She highlighted the intervention programs in schools, community centers, and at the Family Justice Center every Tuesday. She thanked the City Council for their support and acknowledging prevention and intervention, and providing survivors with resources. She announced that on October 3rd, the OC Family Justice Center will be hosting an Open House and Resource Fair, including tours of the center. She invited the City Council to the event. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 6 of 17 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 nine (9) public comments were received electronically prior to 12:30 p.m. [A final total of eleven (11) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records.] — See Appendix. Mark Richard Daniels gave tribute to Yesenia Rojas and recognized her contributions to the community. He recounted meetings with Ms. Rojas and her ability to bring together the Anna Drive neighborhood. He referenced former Mayor Tom Tait's comments about Ms. Rojas and highlighted her work in the community and in Mexico. He noted that she is a great representation of the City. Andrew Gonzalez, LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council, addressed the City Council on Item No. 18. He highlighted the relationship between the Council and the City to build in Anaheim with local talent and labor. He highlighted the work being completed for the City and private entities and recognized the City for setting the standard in utilizing local labor. He shared that the agreement prioritizes residents, veterans, and those looking to pursue a trade career. He thanked staff including the City Manager and Director of Public Works Rudy Emami, who assisted with negotiations on behalf of the City. Bryan Farkas, representative of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters, expressed support, on behalf of approximately 5,100 union carpenters in Orange County, for Item No. 18. He noted that the agreement will continue to ensure that local tradespeople will have more job opportunities closer to home, greatly enriching the quality of life of the tradesperson and their families and their communities. He added that the agreement will continue to ensure that the projects covered will be built safer and on time by a workforce that graduated from a State apprenticeship program. He encouraged the City Council to support the item. Allan Walker reported that he is representing Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) and Measure K. He recounted his experience living in Anaheim and attending schools in Anaheim. He shared that he started volunteering with the AUHSD to help pass Bond Measure H to ensure funds were spent appropriately. He expressed appreciation for District Architect Patty Neely and the taxpayers who approved the bond to allow the AUHSD to complete improvements, updates, and security fencing for its 21 campuses. Cecil Jordan Corkern announced he will have reports available to the City Council regarding Disney. He requested that the Council speak with him to monitor the situation. Raul Aquino Rojas, Disney Ambassador with Disneyland Resort for 2024-2025, highlighted the work the Disneyland Resort has done in the community during the summer. He noted Disney volunteers collaborated with the City by hosting activity booths with crafts, carnival -style games, and prizes at three Mobile Family Resource Centers, and three Concerts in the Park. He shared that Disney volunteers hosted two movie nights at Brookhurst and Miraloma Community Centers. He added that Disney volunteers helped distribute over 8,000 school supply items to more than 600 students from Orange Grove Elementary School and Patrick Henry Elementary School. He shared that Disneyland Resort welcomed 15 students from AUHSD's Anaheim's Mentoring Initiative Experience (AIME) program to learn about different careers and Disney operations. He announced the award of $1 million in grants to 11 non-profit organizations serving Anaheim to create mentorship, career skills, and professional development opportunities for local students and job seekers. He shared that the Disneyland Resort hosted its Halloween Half Marathon and selected the Anaheim Community Foundation as its charity and recognized Mayor Aitken for her participation in the event. He City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 7 of 17 highlighted that Disneyland announced a special ticket offer exclusive to Anaheim residents and recently hosted its first -ever multi -day wish event with wish -granting organizations like Make -A -Wish. Mazatl Tecpatl Tepehyolotzin highlighted the five new native indigenous murals painted in the City. He expressed appreciation that Council Member Rubalcava attended and thanked her for the support. He noted the first mural painted in the alley off Sycamore and Pauline was in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day. He explained the first mural recognizes Toypurina, a native indigenous woman. He added that the other murals recognized Dfa de Muertos and the beaches in Guerrero, Mexico. He noted that in another community, a mural was painted for the last Mexica warrior Cuauhtemoc, who was captured by Spanish colonists. He shared that a mural was painted of a Mexica Aztec Warrior with poposhkomi, which is to bless bad spirits. He thanked the City for planting new native plants and for the murals on Anaheim Boulevard. He requested donations to assist the muralists. Matthew Duncan requested monthly updates on where coyote trapping is occurring and updates on how many coyotes the City has trapped. He noted he submitted a request for the information, but the chart provided was illegible. He shared that he has been attending meetings for over a year without any agendized discussions on coyotes or the trapping program. Arty Castillo spoke about District 5 City Council candidate Andrew Sarega's campaign. He explained that the community needs a representative who represents them. He expressed concern about the Student Resource Officers (SROs). He explained he has presented the issue to the Police Review Board and could not receive answers on the SROs' training. He recounted incidents at Little People's Park and called for representation in the community. He requested a meeting with Council Member Rubalcava. Card No. 5030 spoke about civil rights violations and violations of religious freedoms. He mentioned that the Police Department has not responded to his concerns. Marc Herbert requested clarification on the public comment time limit. He recommended cataloging the Planning Commission meetings on the City's website for increased accessibility. He inquired about whether the Housing Element Update Committee will reconvene before the next draft is due in June. He referenced the Council's comments at the September 10, 2024 meeting regarding tenant protections and the Walnut Street evictions. He suggested conducting workshops on evictions and mentioned that New York City provides legal assistance to tenants on evictions. Bryan Kaye referenced an Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting and discussions on campaign donations and alleged criminal activity. He called upon the Mayor to investigate his complaints. Ross Romero addressed the Council regarding murals in the City. He highlighted the legitimate art form and the murals' ties to the Latino and Chicano communities. He added that mural art was derived from the Mexican Mural Movement of the 1930s. He explained that murals from the 1970s and 1980s are still part of the community. He thanked the City Council for their acceptance and allowance of the murals. He highlighted the impact of the murals on young individuals. Kenneth Batiste expressed support for Item No. 18 and highlighted the benefits of a local workforce. He called for campaign reform and housing. City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 8 of 17 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aitken requested that Council try to keep communications at three to five minutes. She stated that it is a blessing that Council is active, but she would like to get to the people's business as quickly as possible. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that at the last Council meeting, she requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Bill O'Connell, and because she had just learned of his passing, she did not have the information on hand that she wanted to share. She stated that he worked at Stovall's Inn in Arizona when he was 15 years old. Mr. O'Connell moved to Anaheim from Arizona when he was 20 years old because the Stovall family was opening their first Best Western Hotel in Anaheim. He began his career as a bus boy at the age of 15 and ended his career as a hotel owner and developer. Mr. O'Connell is known by everyone who worked with him as a true leader and visionary for the City of Anaheim. After each new attraction or landmark in the City was built, it was usually Mr. O'Connell spearheading the next investment Anaheim needed to become a destination for family vacations, meetings, and conventions. He truly made the resort area what it is and some say he was the first of the Disney Imagineers to hit the resort area. She stated that it is said that a life well lived can be defined by the lives you have touched, the lives that will miss you when you're gone, and the lives that will carry you into the future through stories shared and memories made. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated that Mr. O'Connell indeed had a very well lived life, and he will be missed. She shared that she as well as Council Member Faessel, City Manager Vanderpool, and a couple of staff members joined the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) on their trip to Washington, D.C. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that Senator Padilla appropriated transportation funding for the 2028 Olympics. When they met with him and his staff, they emphasized that Anaheim will be a destination City for the Olympics, and that transportation funding should be secured for Anaheim since there will be visitors traveling to Anaheim and the Honda Center from Los Angeles. She shared that they also met with the U.S. Department of Commerce and their tourism staff. She stated that the U.S. Department of Commerce understands the economic impact of tourism in Anaheim, and the fact that it impacts the entire Southern California region, not just Anaheim. She noted that the Department of Commerce has a desire to work with the City of Anaheim and Visit Anaheim to bring international visitors to the resort. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that they also met with Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Ms. McFadden shared that she is aware of housing projects in Anaheim and noted that HUD is very proud of Anaheim's outstanding results. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Ruiz-Stepter and her team for their efforts. Ms. McFadden also sent medals to Anaheim Housing and Community Development staff and requested to use Anaheim as a role model because HUD knows that money sent to Anaheim is going to be well spent. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated that meetings with Senator Alex Padilla, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development were particularly fruitful for Anaheim. Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 1. He noted the reopening of Grocery Outlet at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Knott Avenue. He was excited that the new owners, Cindy and Joe, are bringing new energy to the store and noted that 5 percent of proceeds are being donated to Danbrook Elementary School. He highlighted the importance of community support for local businesses. He shared that Grocery Outlet is in the same shopping center as the former 99 Cent Store and he stated that he hopes a new business opens there soon because empty storefronts attract crime. Council Member Diaz shared that last Sunday, Anaheim Public Utilities rescued a kitten from a power pole. He noted that October 6 to 12, is Public Power Week and he thanked Public Utilities for everything they do for the community City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 9 of 17 Council Member Faessel reported that he attended the Washington, D.C. federal advocacy trip with Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz. They attended briefings with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Lou Correa, and Congresswoman Young Kim. He shared that Congresswoman Young Kim represents the far eastern side of the City and noted that Congressman Lou Correa has secured many grants for the City of Anaheim across a lot of different departments. He thanked Congressman Lou Correa on behalf of the community. He shared that he also attended the meeting with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary commended the City of Anaheim for successful projects. Council Member Faessel shared that Stephen Stoewer, Property Development Manager, Economic Development, will be retiring after 24 years with the City of Anaheim. Stephen left the County of Orange after 10 years and began his career with the former Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. He commented on Stephen's three-piece suits, wished him well, and thanked him for his assistance and support across the City over the 24 years. He shared he will be joining Stephen in January. Council Member Faessel shared that he attended the Anaheim Police Department's Promotion and Swearing -in Ceremony. There were three promotions and one new lateral recruitment. Council Member Leon thanked staff for their continued work on helping to address public safety concerns in District 2, including Chaparral Park, Stoddard Park, and the railroad tracks off Nutwood Street. He stated it has been a long process and staff will continue addressing issues moving forward. Council Member Leon shared that he has been working with the City Attorney's Office to bring forward a discussion on gifts and potential gift restrictions and now that the Ethics Officer is on board he looks forward to productive discussion. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 2 including the unveiling of the Little Arabia freeway signs in West Anaheim. He stated that the milestone is a testament to the incredible contributions of immigrants in shaping the City's culture, economy, and community. The decades of advocacy of so many individuals made it a reality and he requested recognition for them at a future meeting. Council Member Leon stated that along with the signs guiding people to Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and the Honda Center, hundreds of thousands of people will be greeted with eight signs guiding all who travel through Orange County to West Anaheim's Little Arabia. He stated that from day one, he has made it a priority to work closely with the community to ensure that their voices are heard, and he is honored to see the hard work that has come to fruition. He thanked City staff, including Economic Development, Public Works, Public Utilities, and the Public Information Office. Council Member Leon thanked Mayor Aitken and Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz for their work on the Ad Hoc Committee. He also thanked Senator Umberg, Supervisor Sarmiento, Council Member Rubalcava, City consultants, and Caltrans for attending the event. He shared that he looks forward to seeing the signs go up in the next few weeks and stated that this moment is about recognition, unity, and the celebration of diversity in Anaheim. He stated that he looks forward to continuing to work together with residents, community leaders, and business owners to continue to move Little Arabia and West Anaheim forward together. Council Member Leon invited everyone to the Second Annual Active Older Adult appreciation event on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Justin Martyr Church located at 2050 West Ball Road. There will be breakfast burritos, performances from the Anaheim Ballet at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., low impact Zumba class at 10:30 a.m., raffle prizes, music, dancing, OC Animal Care pet adoptions and pet ID tags, arts and crafts, Home Depot planting activities, and the Anaheim Car Club will be there as well. He shared that the City of Anaheim is looking to empower college -bound high school juniors and seniors in Anaheim. The Tech Scholar Program provides laptops or tablets to Anaheim students for the next stage of their academic careers. He invited Anaheim juniors and seniors to apply to be a part of the Tech Scholar Program at tittos:Hanaheim.netlf,-54/Tech-Scholar. He shared that laptops or tablets will be awarded to students based on need, merit, and the desire to continue their education. The deadline to apply is on Monday, September 30, 2024. Council Member Leon shared that his office, in collaboration with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva's Office, will be hosting a Resource Fair on Saturday, October 5, City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 10of17 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Stoddard Park. There will be several community partners there to provide resources and information. He invited everyone to the upcoming District 1 and District 2 community meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brookhurst Community Center. City staff will be providing information and updates. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she represents 50,000 residents in District 3 and one of her priorities is economic development, and retaining and attracting businesses into the community. She highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 3. She highlighted Sir Owlverick's Coffee and shared that they roast and distribute coffee from District 2. She visited Sir Owlverick's Coffee with Economic Development, Business Development Manager Shant Boodanian and they were able to speak with the business owners about bigger business locations and product distribution. She noted that City Manager Vanderpool has committed to serving Sir Owlverick's Coffee at the City Hall and she encouraged storefront businesses to also carry their products and support local businesses in the community. She highlighted Franklin Elementary School in District 3 for their Welcome Back to School Dance. Her office donated tickets to many of the families and administrators that were in attendance. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she attended the La Palma Park groundbreaking event and noted that the Anaheim Police Department has been working diligently to clean up the park with the help of City staff, Public Works, Public Utilities, and Community Services. She stated that Director of Community Services, Sjany Larson -Cash had a vision and applied for a grant with Caltrans to update the park. City staff are working to ensure that residents have a safe space to not only bring their kids, but also to gather and walk around the park. Council Member Rubalcava stated that there will be an additional FRAN stop at Little People's Park and she thanked the Anaheim Transportation Network. She noted that six months ago a local business, Asylum Brewing, opened in the area. Parking is a quality -of -life issue in the City of Anaheim and for Asylum Brewing, there is very little parking. With the additional FRAN stop, people can now visit the brewery, the new playground, and the two murals that represent the Chicano culture located at Little People's Park. Council Member Rubalcava congratulated the Anaheim Fire and Rescue team, who recently completed the Spartan Race at Anaheim Angel Stadium, and she stated it was great for Anaheim to be represented at the event. Council Member Rubalcava shared that two years ago she worked with City of Tustin Council Member Letitia Clark to bring Girls in Government to the City of Anaheim. She stated she was happy to report that with the support of Director of Community Services, Sjany Larson -Cash, they were able to move forward with the program. She reported that the City will be hosting young ladies who are in Junior High and High School on October 5, 2024. It will be a day of professional development, and they will be hearing from professional staff that work in the City of Anaheim and local elected officials, including Assemblymember Sharon Quirk -Silva. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Disney for providing white glove training to the young ladies and all the sponsors including California State University, Fullerton, Anaheim Police Association, Gas Company, Anaheim Ducks, and Congressmen Lou Correa. She noted that the special day is at capacity. Mayor Aitken thanked Council Member Leon for his presentation regarding the Little Arabia freeway signs and his kind words. She also thanked Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz for being on the Ad Hoc Committee with her and Council Member Leon. She stated that it was a wonderful day and is something the community can be proud of. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool invited everyone to the City's Annual Health Fair event at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is free for the community and some of the services that will be offered are dental, vision, and women's care. The health fair is open to everyone, particularly those who may not have access to regular healthcare. This year's event also includes a citizenship fair with application help, legal services, advice and other guidance. Parking is free and pre -registration is encouraged for faster care. To register visit Anaheim.net/HealthFair. He City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 11 of 17 invited everyone to the unveiling of the Center Greens Park behind City Hall. The dedication ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, clearing the way for the community to enjoy the great new downtown park. On Saturday, October 5` Anaheim Public Utilities is hosting a Community Resource Fair. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Imperial Elementary School. The event is free with ways to save on utility bills, document shredding, organics recycling tips as well as electric vehicle test drives. For more, visit '-\naheim.net/resourcet . City Manager Vanderpool introduced the City's new Ethics Officer and Assistant City Attorney, Artin Berjikly. Mr. Berjikly introduced himself to City Council and the community. He shared that he has been with the City for almost a month, and is already proud to have joined this great family. Before Anaheim, he was a Senior Commission Counsel for the Fair Political Practices Commission in Sacramento. Earlier in his career, he was legal counsel and Senior Investigator for the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission. He began his career as an Election and Legal Compliance Specialist with the Chief Elections Officer for the County of San Mateo, in Northern California. Election transparency and attention to detail was his main responsibility. He stated he is a proud graduate of UCLA with his law degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Compliance and regulatory law are his focus, and he brings the experience and practical knowledge necessary to be successful in this role. For the past several weeks, he has been getting settled and meeting the City of Anaheim team, an exceptional group of talented and experienced individuals. Mr. Berjikly stated that he looks forward to building on the good governance reforms that Council has put in place, as well as any additional reforms that may be considered. His role will be to provide legal counsel and guidance on best ethical practices and to advise on any potential conflicts of interest, lobbying, registration and activity. He stated that the list is not exhaustive, and he will look for ways to suggest improvements that make practical sense for the City. Mr. Berjikly stated that Anaheim has come a long way, and he applauded Council on the reforms taken in the areas of transparency and disclosure because they are among some of the most advanced in California. From his experience with the great efforts the City has made to be more transparent, the pressing priority will be continued oversight, guidance, and review of its ethics procedures. If the city were in a different place, as it was several years ago, he stated his role could be different, and should that policing role again be necessary, he stands fully ready to address it. He stated his role presently will be as advisor, as the City implements possible additional reforms, and as it looks at additional measures to continue to place ethics at the forefront. Mr. Berjikly will also monitor evolving state legislation and recommend changes to existing state laws, which may help further strengthen local ethics laws in Anaheim. He will also draw upon his experience to ensure organizational best practices in the City and will implement more education and training for City leaders, employees, and stakeholders to ensure that they are always cognizant of ethics laws. Anaheim plays a vital role in not only the history of California, but as a leading destination for tourism, business, and quality of life. With that in mind, the City will not ignore violations of ethics, conflict of interest, and lobbying. Mr. Berjikly shared that in a special message to Congress on the problems of ethics and government, former President John F. Kennedy stated that "no responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest standards of ethical behavior by those who conduct the public business." Mr. Berjikly stated that those words still resonate and that is why it is important to have a person such as himself dedicated to the mission of compliance and education because laws that exist but are not understood might as well not exist. Mr. Berjikly stated that he looks forward to working with Council, as well as the City's administrative leadership. To be effective the reforms Council has enacted thus far need to be embraced and owned by the organization. He stated that the support and policy direction of Council is welcomed. He City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 12 of 17 shared that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Political Reform Act, which guides many of the actions by City officials. He stated that he is honored to be in his new role. Mayor Aitken welcomed Mr. Berjikly to the Anaheim team. She stated that everyone looks forward to getting to know him better, working with him, and relying on your expertise in this area. City Attorney Fabella informed Council that a discussion could be agendized if detailed information is requested from Mr. Berjikly. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:37 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz pulling Item No. 18 for separate consideration. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and prior to final action by Council on Item No. 20, City Clerk Theresa Bass announced the appointment of Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager at a salary of $311,719 and all benefits as provided in the employment agreement, effective September 27, 2024. MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to waive reading of all resolutions and adopt the balance of the Consent Calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Council Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES - 0. Motion carried. B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Service Board meetings of October 8, 2020, January 14, 2021, February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, April 15, 2021, May 13, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 9, 2021, October 14, 2021, January 13, 2022, January 20, 2022, February 10, 2022, June 2, 2022, July 14, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 10, 2022, January 19, 2023, January 26, 2023, March 9, 2023, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023, January 11, 2024, January 18, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, July 11, 2024, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of July 24, 2024. D116 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Yesenia Rojas for her appointment as a local migrant deputy for the State of Guanajuato, Mexico and Goodwill Industries of Orange County's Centennial Anniversary. D116 3. Receive and file the list of Professional Service Agreements executed by the City Manager in August 2024 and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in August 2024. E150 4. Receive and file the Fair Political Practices Commission 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice advising that the City's Conflict of Interest Code is currently under review. 5. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report D155 (CAPER), in substantial form, authorize de minimis changes to the CAPER as approved by the Director of Housing and Community Development, and direct staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 13 of 17 D180 6. Accept the bid from Spectrum Gas Products, Inc., in the amount of $38,812 plus applicable tax and a 25% contingency, for the purchase of oxygen for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9818. D180 7. Rescind the acceptance of the bid to Iron Bow Technologies, LLC made at the City Council meeting of July 16, 2024 (Bid #9806); accept the bid from the overall lowest responsive bidder ConvergeOne, Inc. in the amount of $2,089,865.72, plus applicable tax, for the purchase of Cisco network equipment and maintenance for the Public Utilities Department; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the purchase order in accordance with Bid #9806. D180 8. Ratify a four -month extension and $25,000 increase to the existing master agreement with Hasa, Inc., to provide chemical and maintenance services for the Pearson Park pool and water feature during the bidding and award process; accept the bid from Hasa, Inc., in the amount of $98,591 plus applicable tax, to provide chemical and maintenance services for the Pearson Park pool and water feature for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9812. 9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, G2 Construction, Inc., in the amount of AGR-15024 $509,908 with a 10% contingency for the Catch Basin Screen Installation Project - Phase 4; determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and direct the Director of Finance to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 10. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Optima Energy, Inc., in the amount of AGR-15025 $1,023,075.94 for the Anaheim Convention Center North Lighting Control Modifications and Related Work Project (Re -Bid); waive minor irregularities, variances and discrepancies associated with the bid documents as well as the number of bids received; authorize and direct 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; and authorize and direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 11. Approve the Concessions Agreement with OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC (OCSE), with an AGR-15026 annual commission paid to the City that is the greater of (i) seventy-five percent of operating AGR-15027 profits or ii) a $750,000 guaranteed minimum annual payment, with OCSE being responsible for any and all operating losses for the exclusive booking and event operations at the City National Grove of Anaheim for a three year term with up to two one-year renewals upon mutual consent; approve the Parking License Agreement with OCSE for the parking operations at the Grove for a term of three years with up to two one-year optional renewals with an annual parking license fee paid to the City, in the amount of $265,000 for the first year, increased annually thereafter by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles -Long Beach - Anaheim area (CPI); and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department to execute related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements and execute any optional renewals. City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 14 of 17 AGR-15028 12. Approve the Subordinate Contract Number MA 106-498152 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, an authorized reseller for OpenGov, for unlimited subscriptions, implementation, and support services for Online Bidding and Contract Management Software for a one year term, in an amount not to exceed $380,668.49 for the first year, with two one year optional renewals in an amount not to exceed $295,319.17 for the second year and in an amount not to exceed $310,085.33 for the third year, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any and all renewals. AGR-15029 13. Approve Standard Inter -Agency Instructional Services Agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District on behalf of the Santa Ana College Criminal Justice Academies, for registering students to receive college credit for attending certified training for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2029; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement. AGR-15030 14. Approve an agreement with the Magnolia School District for lease of a portion of the School District's Real Property at Schweitzer Park, in exchange for maintenance and utilities services, for an initial ten year term with three five-year optional renewals; and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. AGR-15031 15. Accept and approve the Assistance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to implement and evaluate a deployment of Connected Vehicles technologies and applications to improve safety for the period of September 15, 2024 through March 14, 2026; authorize the Director of Public Works or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions implement and administer the agreement, including any extensions; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and increase the Department of Public Works revenue and expenditure budget for FY 2024/25, in the amount of $2,000,000. 16. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, LLC, increasing AGR-13809.1 the agreement by $10,000, for an agreement amount not to exceed $79,316.79, for Right -of - Way Acquisition Services Citywide for the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the amendment and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 17. Approve the Service Agreement with MaintStar, Inc. to provide Public Works a computerized AGR-15032 maintenance management system in a total contract not to exceed $2,007,200 with a 10% contingency for unforeseen changes to project scope or additional services for a total not to exceed amount of $2,207,920, for a five year term with an optional five-year renewal; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement, subject to the City Attorney's Office making non -substantive changes. AGR-15033 19. Approve an agreement with Doble Engineering Company, at an average not -to -exceed cost of $60,588 per year for the initial term and an average not to exceed cost of $71,412 per optional renewal year, with a 15% contingency for as -needed extra services, to lease power factor test set equipment and perform dissolved -gas -analysis laboratory testing services together with a City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 15 of 17 subscription for associated data management software for an initial term of five years with five one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the agreement and supporting documents, including any letter agreements as referenced in the agreement, and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement. AGR-15034 20. Approve the employment agreement with Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager, effective September 27, 2024, approve the associated employment agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and prior to final action by Council on Item No. 20, City Clerk Theresa Bass announced the appointment of Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager at a salary of $311, 719 and all benefits as provided in the employment agreement, effective September 27, 2024. D154.3 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Understanding between the Anaheim Police Association and the City of Anaheim to extend the June 28, 2019 through July 3, 2025 Memorandum of Understanding, and amending Resolution No. 2020-023 [extending through June 30, 2026 and approving the proposed rates of compensation and revised terms and conditions for classifications]. Increase the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund budget in the amount of $4,362,770. AGR-15035 22• RESOLUTION NO. 2024-1.2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE AGR-15036 CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of AGR-15037 grants on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant, Child Passenger Safety Program Grant, and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant, and authorizing the Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute all required grant documents and amending the budget accordingly [grant funds for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant - $478,000; Child Passenger Safety Program Grant - $74,250; and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant - $45,000]. D114 23. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of March 19, 2024. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 18. Approve the Second Amended and Restated Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with AGR-11782.E the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions (collectively the "Trades Council") for a ten year term; determine that certain construction and rehabilitation projects to be performed under the Community Workforce 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; authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement, periodically update CWA attachments, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the CWA; and authorize de minimis changes that do not City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 16 of 17 substantially change the terms and conditions of the CWA, as determined by the City Attorney's Office. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz thanked Public Works, Public Works Director Rudy Emami, Public Utilities, Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, and the building trades for working on an agreement that will benefit the City, building trades, workers in Anaheim, and veterans. Council Member Faessel recalled his support for the item when it was initially presented in 2019 and expressed support for the proposed agreement. Council Member Leon expressed his support for the item and appreciation for the partnership between the City and the local workforce, which ensures projects are completed on time and built efficiently. Council Member Rubalcava expressed her support for the item. She highlighted that an update included moving from a project list to a threshold, which benefits Anaheim's ongoing infrastructure updates and significant work. She shared that the agreement will ensure skilled workers are making prevailing wages and following safety procedures. She thanked General Manager Lee and Director Emami for working with the building trades on the agreement. Council Member Diaz expressed his support for the agreement, which would ensure proper training and pensions for workers in the building trades. Mayor Aitken echoed her Council colleagues' comments. She thanked City staff who helped negotiate the agreement and thanked the building trades community. MOTION: Mayor Aitken moved to approve the Second Amended and Restated Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions (collectively the "Trades Council") for a ten year term; determine that certain construction and rehabilitation projects to be performed under the Community Workforce 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; authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement, periodically update CWA attachments, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the CWA; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the CWA, as determined by the City Attorney's Office, 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Diaz thanked Council for approving Item No. 14 regarding the agreement with the Magnolia School District for lease of a portion of the School District's Real Property at Schweitzer Park. Council Member Rubalcava requested recognitions to commemorate the work on various murals in the City. She also requested recognition for community leader Sofia Romero for assisting unhoused individuals find housing in the Rose Street, Bush Street, and Vine Street area. City Council Minutes of September 24, 2024 Page 17 of 17 Council Member Leon requested recognizing community leaders for their efforts in the approval of the Little Arabia freeway signs. He also requested to agendize a discussion regarding gift restrictions. Mayor Aitken requested information on the proper protocol for interacting with the new Ethics Officer should issues arise. She requested to review City conflict of interest policies to make sure Council policies are up to date, and exploring a Council policy on citywide events and how to differentiate between a City event and Council event and how those events are to be paid for. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council, and without objection, Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council at 6:47 p.m. Res ctf Ily submitted, Theresa Bass, CIVIC City Clerk Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Thursday, September 12, 2024 7:35 AM [EXTERNAL] Kids arrested, schools closed amid wave of threats after Georgia shooting Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Kids arrested, schools closed amid wave of threats after Georgia shooting - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/kids-arrested-schools-closed- amid-wave-of-threats-after-georgia-shooting/ar-AA1 grz8y?ocid=socialshare Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey antidote? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Children are stuck inside, glued to screens. Are'forest schools' the antidote? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-09-09/children-are-glued-to-screens-and-stuck- inside-can-forest-schools-offer-an-antidote Proponents of 'forest schools' say children immersed in nature are happier and healthier— and may be poised to become the next generation of climate warriors. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: 6-year-old Virginia student brings loaded gun to school, sheriff's office investigating - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/6-year-old-virginia- student-brings-loaded-gun-to-school-sheriff-s-office-investigating/ar-AA1 gluUd?ocid=socialshare Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:46 AM [EXTERNAL] Instagram unveils changes to address online child safety Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://enewspaper.ocregister.com/infinity/article popover_share.aspx?guid=50870ae7-2e33-497a- acl 7-46c8377a6078&share=true Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: 201520160AB902_Assembly Transportation (1).pdf; 201520160AB902_Assembly Floor Analysis (1).pdf; 201520160AB902_Senate Transportation And Housing (1).pdf; 201520160AB902_Senate Floor Analyses (1).pdf; 201520160AB902_Assembly Floor Analysis.pdf; 201520160AB902_Assembly Floor Analysis.pdf; AB-902 Traffic violation diversion program.(2015-2016).pdf; 201720180ABI755_Assembly Transportation.pdf; 201720180AB1755_Assembly Appropriations.pdf; AB-1755 Bicycle operatio n.(2017-2018).pdf; 201720180ABI755_Senate Floor Analyses.pdf Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 09-18-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY 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 new website socialemotionalpaws.org Don Barns OC Sheriff Coroner 550 Flower Street Santa Ana CA 92703 Orange County Police Chiefs, Sheriffs Association Congresswoman Michelle Steel 10805 Holder St. Suite 225 Cypress, CA 90630 Phone: (714) 960-6483 Mayor Jones Public Comment City of Garden Grove 11222 Acacia Parkway Garden Grove, CA 92840 City Council Assemblymember TRI TA Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 5540, Sacramento, CA 95814 P.O. Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0070; (916) 319-2070 Senator Janet Nguyen, Capitol: 1021 O Street, Suite 7130 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4036 Assemblyman TO Ta State Capitol P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0070 Phone - 916-319-2070 z Chair Tam T. Nguyen Public comment OCTA Board 550 South Main Street, Orange, California President Teri Rocco GGUSD 10331 Stanford Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: (714) 663-6000 Senate Education Committee 1021 O Street, Room 6740 Sacramento, CA 95814 SEDN.committee@senate.ca.gov Phone: (916) 651-4105 To whom it may concern. Dear Barns OC Sheriff Coroner Recent reports from the Voice Of OC with San Clemente Tightens E-Bike Regulations with Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes Orange County residents will soon see new a -bike restrictions on county trails and roads amidst mounting complaints over people misusing the bikes. Councilmember Steve Knoblock specifically asked to get parents more involved to try and encourage kids to ride safely. "The goal of the ordinance is to have calm and peaceful conduct on the streets," Knoblock said. "The parents, knowing that they're responsible, might give them more impetus to talk to their kids and make sure they're conducting themselves properly." https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/san-clemente-tightens-e-bike-regulations/ Orange County Grand Jury Blasts Uncoordinated Regulation of E-Bikes Cities in Orange County have been creating new regulations for a -bikes for years, but a county grand jury investigation found that push for more rules has led to 34 different sets of rules across the county's 34 cities. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-grand-jury-blasts, uncoordinated-regulation-of-e-bikes/ Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes Orange County residents will soon see new a -bike restrictions on county trails and roads amidst mounting complaints over people misusing the bikes. It comes as local leaders have wrestled for years over how to handle the growing popularity of e-bikes, with many local police departments unsure how to handle one of the most popular non -automobile transit options in South Orange County that residents say is regularly abused.. https://voiceofoc.orq/2024/06/orange-count3 supervisors-crack-down-on-e-bikes/ 3 These recent efforts yet to address the Active Transportation Six Es evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. The growing interest with E-Bikes Orange County residents as the cost will continue to reach many who can afford to operate yet where is the education awareness though OCTA has noted concerns much more needs to be down on a larger scale, the cost to be cited can be reported as from $ 200.00 to $ 400.00 https://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11/05/bicyclists-with- traffic-tickets-can-now-get-their-fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el- monte/. Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program was The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E's: evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created in 2005, and has since undergone several legislative and policy transformations. What is Safe Routes to School? I Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School Program - Orange County Transportation Authority (octa.net), Safe Routes to School in Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpbJMjlpG8 and Looking Toward the Future with Palo Alto Safe Routes to School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPmMsCgF5xA AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs. Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other technical, non substantive changes. https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIlTextClient.xhtmI?billid=201520160AB902 Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California's first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte. Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. For example, a stop sign violation can cost $200 and running a red-light costs as much as $400. If you don't pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time. 4 But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped if they complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for people ticketed on bicycles or other non -motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both fines and court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars. https://vvww.sAvtribune.com/2017/11 /05/bicyclists-with-traffic-tickets-can-now-get-their- fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el-monte/ The 34 cities study with variation addressing E-bikes in Orange County CA like San Clemente's new a -bike regulations will also make parents equally liable if their child violates the city code. If a minor is cited, their parents will be equally liable and responsible for any fees or fines is flawed approach to not offer AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs. With AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation. Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Increasing awareness from various social media and with OCTA bus advertisement to enhance current conditions. To address assist mental wellness promoting in schools' active transportation from Strider bike education with no pedals they learn to develop balance learn the rules at an early age. To encourage Safe Route To school the benefits are many Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program was The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E's: evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created in 2005 and has since undergone several legislative and policy transformations. What is Safe Routes to School? I Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School Program - Orange County Transportation Authority (octa.net) Now playing Safe Routes to School in Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjpbJMjlpGB Looking Toward the Future with Palo Alto Safe Routes to School ,itigs:i/www.youtube.com/etch?v=kPmMsCgF5xA Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011 In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation 5 National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel around town and improve their health. In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011 Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classroom Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classrooms and then provides support to help each program thrive. PBT's Bike Tech in School takes it from there, using bicycles and bicycle mechanics to teach students everything from geometry to city planning while helping students look at bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for connecting with the outdoors. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/project-bike-tech-helps-schools-and- communities-establish-classro Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011 In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel around town and improve their health. In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011 The NASCAR Foundation, All Kids Bike announce partnership to bene The NASCAR Foundation and All Kids Bike discussed Friday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum the organizations' partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE Learn -To -Ride programs. The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the children in these programs the chance to "experience the joy of two wheels." All 50 schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal -conversion kits, helmets, a teacher instruction bike and an eight -lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to ride bikes. 6 All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young lives, all located in the LA Unified School District. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-nascar-foundation-all-kids-bike-announce- partnership-to-bene https://www.striderbikes.com/?gad_source=l&gclid=ClwKCAjwOaS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZS5eWt6ZxcZ LzW4gQgnzLXs71 RGRKpDaU14pWGjNWaJr1 HJA51RIhxoCT5EQAvD_BwE San Clemente Tightens E-Bike Regulations San Clemente city officials are upping their electric bicycle regulations as cities across Orange County grapple with how to best handle the growing population of a -bike riders. San Clemente's new a -bike regulations will also make parents equally liable if their child violates the city code. If a minor is cited, their parents will be equally liable and responsible for any fees or fines. Councilmember Steve Knoblock specifically asked to get parents more involved to try and encourage kids to ride safely. "The goal of the ordinance is to have calm and peaceful conduct on the streets," Knoblock said. "The parents, knowing that they're responsible, might give them more impetus to talk to their kids and make sure they're conducting themselves properly." The ordinance passed unanimously and will need to return to the council for a second vote before it can go into effect. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/09/san-clemente-tightens-e-bike-regulations/ Orange County Grand Jury Blasts Uncoordinated Regulation of E-Bikes Cities in Orange County have been creating new regulations for a -bikes for years, but a county grand jury investigation found that push for more rules has led to 34 different sets of rules across the county's 34 cities. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county-qrand- jury-blasts-uncoordinated-regulation-of-e-bikes/ Orange County Supervisors Crack Down on E-Bikes Orange County residents will soon see new a -bike restrictions on county trails and roads amidst mounting complaints over people misusing the bikes. It comes as local leaders have wrestled for years over how to handle the growing popularity of e-bikes, with many local police departments unsure how to handle one of the most popular non -automobile transit options in South Orange County that residents say is regularly abused. E-bike accidents are up 500% since 2020, according to OC Supervisor Katrina Foley, one of the proponents behind the new a -bike rules that set speed limits and can make "unsafe operation" illegal. "in the past few years we've had a rapid increase in the number and variety of a -bikes on our roads," Foley said during Tuesday's OC Board of Supervisors meeting., She also noted a -bikes pose a "major health and safety risk" without proper oversight. Foley and her colleagues unanimously approved the new rules without discussion on Tuesday morning. The district Foley represents includes Ladera Ranch, which county staff noted has been a hub for increased a -bike activity over the past four years and where many of the complaints about a -bikes have come from. https://voiceofoc.org/2024/06/orange-county- supervisors-crack-down-on-e-bikes. Bicyclists with traffic tickets can now get their fines waived at Southern California's first bicycle traffic safety school in El Monte. Maria Valenzuela rode her beat -up stingray bike down the empty sidewalk along Valley Boulevard in downtown El Monte on Tuesday. She crossed the street at the light and continued on the other sidewalk into the shopping center, eventually parking her bike in front of the 99 Cents Only Store. When asked if she knew that riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is illegal in the city of El Monte, she said no. "Where do I ride?" she asked with a shrug. Fines same as for driving Although Valenzuela did not get a ticket that day, many others have received tickets for sidewalk riding, as well as running stop signs, not stopping at red lights, having poor brakes and other infractions — even speeding. 3 Bicycle citations are treated the same as driving tickets by the courts. The fines are the same. For example, a stop sign violation can cost $200 and running a red light costs as much as $400. If you don't pay them, the consequences could lead to garnishing wages or jail time. But while Southern California drivers can get their citations expunged and the fines dropped if they complete traffic school, until this past March, there was no such option for people ticketed on bicycles or other non -motorized vehicles. Without exception, they paid the full cost, both fines and court fees, which can amount to several hundred dollars.https://www.sgvtribune.com/2017/11 /05/bicyclists-with-traffic-tickets-can-now-get- their-fines-waived-at-socals-first-bicycle-traffic-safety-school-in-el-monte/ AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation. Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Under existing law, a person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab on a highway has all the rights prescribed in, and is subject to the requirements in, the Vehicle Code that are applicable to the driver of a vehicle. This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified. Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a crime, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified. Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a crime, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. httips://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov__/faces/biliTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1755 Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011 In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel around town and improve their health. In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. 9 https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011 Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classroom Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classrooms and then provides support to help each program thrive. PBT's Bike Tech in School takes it from there, using bicycles and bicycle mechanics to teach students everything from geometry to city planning while helping students look at bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for connecting with the outdoors. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/project-bike-tech-helps-schools-and- communities-establish-classro The NASCAR Foundation, All Kids Bike announce partnership to bene The NASCAR Foundation and All Kids Bike discussed Friday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum the organizations' partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE Learn -To -Ride programs. The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the children in these programs the chance to "experience the joy of two wheels." All 50 schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal -conversion kits, helmets, a teacher instruction bike and an eight -lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to ride bikes. Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Nearly 1,000 cyclists are taking part today in Ride 2 Recovery. The ride is designed to benefit veterans and first responders suffering from injuries in the line of duty and PTSD. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/nearly-1000-cyclists-taking-part-in-ride-2- recovery-in-las-vegas All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young lives, all located in the LA Unified School District. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-nascar-foundation-all-kids-bike-announce- partnership-to-bene https://www.striderbikes.com/?gad_source=l&gclid=CjwKCAjwOaS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZS5eWt6ZxcZ LzW4gQgnzLXs71 RGRKPDaU14PWGiNWaJr1 HJA51RIhxoCT5EQAvD_BwE 10 Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Kids Bike, a nationwide movement of the Strider Education Foundation, delivered two new cycling education programs to Los Angeles kindergarten PE classes at Marvin Elementary School and 6th Avenue Elementary School last Friday. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), these two schools are helping pilot the novel program that is expanding across the country with the mission of teaching every kid how to ride a bike in public school. "When we give our students opportunities like today, we're giving our scholars a chance to feel the wind in their hair, to build confidence and independence to go new places and do great things. We're writing a new future for young people, and we would love to see all of our elementary schools have this program," said Alison Yoshimoto- Towery, Chief Academic Officer for LA Unified School District who was onsite for the bike assembly and delivery. The two new LAUSD school programs were funded through a Flying Piston Benefit fundraiser in 2019 and will give every kindergarten student at these schools over the next five years the opportunity to learn to ride a bike in PE class. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our young scholars to experience the joy of cycling. The confidence gained from learning how to balance and ride a bike will provide an invaluable lesson around self -efficacy. By mastering the skill of riding, students can realize they have the power to face and overcome any challenge," says William Celestine, LAUSD Director of Wellness Programs. "The All Kids Bike program will enable our students to participate in an extraordinary fun activity, that promotes exercise which will increase students heart rate and help https://www.globenewswire.com/news- release/2021 /11 /01 /2324631 /0/en/LAUSD-Pilots-All-Kids-Bike-Program-in-Los-Angeles- Kindergarten-PE-Classes.html As in the past efforts to advocate Safe Route to Schools having started three cities with OCTA program to diminish injuries, fatalities still today silos still are in place we need to galvanize reduce the barriers a willing to adapt policy to betterment of all will as a community to achieve attainable goals. Thank You Craig Durfey Founder of P.R.D.D.C. Below outline from above as a reference. AB-902 Traffic violations: diversion programs.(2015-2016) 11 Text Votes History Bill Analysis Today's Law As Amended information Compare Versions Status Comments To Author SHARE THIS: share this bill in Facebook share this bill in Twitter Bill Start Assembly Bill No. 902 CHAPTER 306 An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations. [ Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs. Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read: 42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code. (b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle. 12 https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biilTextClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201520160AB902 Assembly Bill No. 1755 CHAPTER 139 An act to amend Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code, relating to bikeways. [ Approved by Governor July 20, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 20, 2018. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation. Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Under existing law, a person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab on a highway has all the rights prescribed in, and is subject to the requirements in, the Vehicle Code that are applicable to the driver of a vehicle. This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified. Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a crime, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill Text The people of the State of California do enact as follows: SECTION 1. Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read: 21200. (a) (1) A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this division, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and by Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000), Section 27400, Division 16.7 (commencing with Section 39000), Division 17 (commencing with Section 40000.1), and Division 18 (commencing with Section 42000), except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. 13 (2) A person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle pursuant to Section 20001, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. (b) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, operating a bicycle during the course of his or her duties is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a), except as those requirements relate to driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, if the bicycle is being operated under any of the following circumstances: (A) In response to an emergency call. (B) While engaged in rescue operations. (C) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (2) This subdivision does not relieve a peace officer from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution. https://Ieginto.iegisiature.ca.govitacesi biiiTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180AB1755 1:42 Now playing Safe Routes to School in Palo Alto https://www.youtube.com/watch'?v=mjpbJMjlpG8 Looking Toward the Future with Palo Alto Safe Routes to School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPmMsCgF5x,P� Helping Veterans Get Bicycles Since 2011 In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. Giving Back to Those Who Protected Our Nation National Bikes for Veterans in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a nonprofit organization that provides veterans with new and refurbished bicycles donated by the community. We are hoping that through these bikes, these veterans will be able to conveniently travel around town and improve their health. In 2010, Gwen Strain and Rose Home began visiting veterans at the VA Presidio in San Francisco. There, they realized that many veterans were struggling financially and could not get around without walking or taking public transportation. https:/Isocialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/helping-veterans-get-bicycles-since-2011 14 Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas Nearly 1,000 cyclists taking part in Ride 2 Recovery in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) — Nearly 1,000 cyclists are taking part today in Ride 2 Recovery. The ride is designed to benefit veterans and first responders suffering from injuries in the line of duty and PTSD. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/nearly-1000-cyclists-taking-part-in-ride-2- recovery-in-las-vegas Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classroom Project Bike Tech helps schools and communities establish classrooms and then provides support to help each program thrive. PBT's Bike Tech in School takes it from there, using bicycles and bicycle mechanics to teach students everything from geometry to city planning while helping students look at bikes as a sustainable source of transportation, a road to healthy living and a means for connecting with the outdoors. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/project-bike-tech-helps-schools-and- communities-establish-classro The NASCAR Foundation, All Kids Bike announce partnership to bene The NASCAR Foundation and All Kids Bike discussed Friday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum the organizations' partnership valued at a quarter of a million dollars that will benefit 50 schools the Los Angeles Unified School District by bringing Kindergarten PE Learn -To -Ride programs. The programs will be used to help promote cycling, foster overall health and give the children in these programs the chance to "experience the joy of two wheels." All 50 schools will receive a fleet of 24 Strider Balance Bikes, pedal -conversion kits, helmets, a teacher instruction bike and an eight -lesson curriculum, created for children to learn to ride bikes. All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation with a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Their Kindergarten PE Program aims to develop spatial awareness, promote confidence, along with mobility, safety and environmental awareness in young children through learning the skills to ride a bike. All Kids Bike has already touched the lives of students in more than 450 different schools across the United States. Through its collaboration with The NASCAR Foundation, the program will now have the opportunity to touch 60,000 young lives, all located in the LA Unified School District. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/the-nascar-foundation-all-kids-bike- announce-partnership-to-bene https://www.striderbikes.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0aS3BhA3EiwAKaD2ZS5e Wt6ZxcZLzW4gQgnzLXs71 RGRKpDaU14pWGjNWaJr1 HJA51RIhxoCT5EQAvD_BwE Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Kids Bike, a nationwide movement of the Strider Education Foundation, delivered two new cycling education 15 programs to Los Angeles kindergarten PE classes at Marvin Elementary School and 6th Avenue Elementary School last Friday. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), these two schools are helping pilot the novel program that is expanding across the country with the mission of teaching every kid how to ride a bike in public school. "When we give our students opportunities like today, we're giving our scholars a chance to feel the wind in their hair, to build confidence and independence to go new places and do great things. We're writing a new future for young people, and we would love to see all of our elementary schools have this program," said Alison Yoshimoto- Towery, Chief Academic Officer for LA Unified School District who was onsite for the bike assembly and delivery. The two new LAUSD school programs were funded through a Flying Piston Benefit fundraiser in 2019 and will give every kindergarten student at these schools over the next five years the opportunity to learn to ride a bike in PE class. "This is a wonderful opportunity for our young scholars to experience the joy of cycling. The confidence gained from learning how to balance and ride a bike will provide an invaluable lesson around self -efficacy. By mastering the skill of riding, students can realize they have the power to face and overcome any challenge," says William Celestine, LAUSD Director of Wellness Programs. "The All Kids Bike program will enable our students to participate in an extraordinary fun activity, that promotes exercise which will increase students heart rate and help https://www.globenewswire.com/news- release/2021 /11 /01 /2324631 /0/en/LAUSD-Pilots-All-Kids-Bike-Proaram-in-Los-Anaeles- Kindergarten-PE-Classes.html Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a public health initiative that aims to make it safer for children to walk, bike, or roll to school. The program's goals include: Increasing the number of children who walk, bike, or roll to school • Improving safety for children who walk, bike, or roll to school • Addressing public health issues for children and families • Improving academic performance • Reducing vehicle emissions and improving air quality • Increasing neighborhood and social cohesion • Easing traffic congestion • Improving community quality of life SRTS programs are community -based and involve many different groups, including community members, school communities, and public health, planning, and transportation professionals. Successful programs include elements of the 6 E's: Education, Encouragement, Engineering, Enforcement, Evaluation, and Equity. 16 https://www.google.com/search?q=safe+routes+to+schools&riz=1 C1 ONGR_enUS1031 US1031 &og =safe+ route &gs_Icrp=EgZjaHJvbWUgDAgBEAAYFBiHAMABD IGCAAQRRg5MgwlARAAGBQYhwlYg AQYBwgCEAAYgAQYBwgDEAAYgAQYBwgEEAAYgAQYBggFEE UYPTIGCAYQRRg9MgYIBxBFGDzS AQkxMjEzM2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to make it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school. The first federally funded Safe Routes to School program was The most successful Safe Routes to School programs incorporate the Six E's: evaluation, education, encouragement, engineering, engagement, and equity. Created in 2005, and has since undergone several legislative and policy transformations. What is Safe Routes to School? I Safe Routes Partnership and OC Safe Routes to School Program - Orange County Transportation Authority (octa.net) 17 AB 902 Page 1 CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AB 902 (Bloom and Chiu) As Amended July 6, 2015 Majority vote ASSEMBLY: 77-0 (April 23, 2015) SENATE: 38-0 (August 20, 2015) Original Committee Reference: TRANS. SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to adults. The Senate amendments: 1) Require a diversionary program used by a person to be sanctioned by a local law enforcement entity. 2) Permit a fee to be charged for the enrollment into a diversionary program. EXISTING LAW: 1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code. 2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. 3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment. FISCAL EFFECT: None COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law stands in the way. This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors. According to the author, 'Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common AB 902 Page 2 misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety." A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education. Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001265 AB 902 Page 1 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING AB 902 (Bloom and Chia) As Amended March 26, 2015 Majority vote Committee Votes Ayes Noes Transportation 15-0 Frazier, Achadjian, Baker, Bloom, Campos, Chu, Daly, Dodd, Eduardo Garcia., Gomez, Kim, Linder, Medina, Melendez, O'Donnell SUMMARY. Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to adults. EXISTING LAW: 1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code. 2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. 3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment. FISCAL EFFECT: None COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law stands in the way. This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors. According to the author, 'Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety." AB 902 Page 2 A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education. Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0000191 AB 902 Page 1 CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AB 902 (Bloom and Chiu) As Amended July 6, 2015 Majority vote ASSEMBLY: 77-0 (April 23, 2015) SENATE: 38-0 (August 20, 2015) Original Committee Reference: TRANS. SUMMARY: Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to adults. The Senate amendments: 1) Require a diversionary program used by a person to be sanctioned by a local law enforcement entity. 2) Permit a fee to be charged for the enrollment into a diversionary program. EXISTING LAW: 1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code. 2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. 3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment. FISCAL EFFECT: None COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law stands in the way. This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors. According to the author, 'Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common AB 902 Page 2 misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety." A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association on bicycle safety found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education. Analysis Prepared by: Manny Leon / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 FN: 0001265 AB 902 Page 1 Date of Hearing: April 20, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION Jim Frazier, Chair AB 902 (Bloom) —As Amended March 26, 2015 SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs SUMMARY. Removes the age limitation on the use of locally adopted diversion programs for Vehicle Code infractions not involving a motor vehicle, allowing such programs to be offered to adults. EXISTING LAW: 1) Prohibits a local authority from allowing a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense to participate in a driver awareness or education program or any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under the Vehicle Code for alleged violations of the Vehicle Code. 2) Exempts from the above prohibition diversion programs for minors who commit infractions not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. 3) Specifies the penalties for violations of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment. FISCAL EFFECT: None COMMENTS: Under current law, local authorities can establish diversion programs for minors who are charged with moving violations not involving a motor vehicle (e.g., running a stop sign on a bicycle). These programs typically involve waiving or reducing the applicable fine and instead providing education to violators on bicycle and traffic laws, as well as best practices for safe bicycling. Many local governments and police departments have expressed interest over the years in establishing diversion programs for all bicyclists, regardless of age, only to find that current law stands in the way. This bill would remove the limitation that these diversion programs only be used for minors. According to the author, 'Ticketed cyclists should be allowed to attend a 'bicycle traffic school' class and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity, especially for people who would be unlikely to attend a bicycle safety class on their own volition. These programs would also enable bicycling advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments to help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety." A recent report from the Governor's Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on bicycle safety found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California had the highest number of fatalities of any state during that time period at 338. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicycle fatalities have increased from 21% of the total number of fatalities to 84%. Among other recommendations for reducing AB 902 Page 2 bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommends "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motorist/bicycle interactions." Diversion programs would provide an opportunity for this type of education. REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support California Bicycle Coalition (Sponsor) California Police Chiefs Association Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by: Anya Lawler / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 CONSENT Bill No: AB 902 Author: Bloom (D) and Chiu (D) Amended: 7/6/15 in Senate Vote: 21 SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 11-01 7/14/15 AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Bates, Gaines, Galgiani, Leyva, McGuire, Mendoza, Roth, Wieckowski ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 774 4/23/15 - See last page for vote SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs SOURCE: California Bicycle Coalition DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a diversion program. ANALYSIS: Existing law: 1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and imprisonment. 2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has committed a traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under existing law. 3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to participate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for which no motor vehicle is involved. This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages. Comments 1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a moving violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists should be allowed to attend a class at a "bicycle traffic school" and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety. 2) The more you know. An October2014 report by the Governor's Highway Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other things, "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions." The author states that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education. 3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These programs provide education and, in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By expanding the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are diverted to valid programs, this bill requires the diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement. Prior Legislation AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992) — made a number of changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation, except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor vehicle. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No SUPPORT: (Verified 8/6/15) California Bicycle Coalition (source) California Police Chiefs Association Napa County Bicycle Coalition Orange County Transportation Authority San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/6/15) None received ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 77-09 4/23/15 AYES: AchadJan, Alejo, Travis Allen, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Calderon, Chang, Chau, Chavez, Chiu, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dababneh, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Beth Gaines, Gallagher, Cristina Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Grove, Hadley, Harper, Roger Hernandez, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones -Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Patterson, Perea, Quirk, Rendon, Ridley -Thomas, Rodriguez, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, Williams, Wood, Atkins NO VOTE RECORDED: Campos, Eduardo Garcia, Salas Prepared by: Erin Riches / T. & H. / (916) 651-4121 8/13/15 13:20:40 **** END **** SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING Senator Jim Beall, Chair 2015 - 2016 Regular Bill No: AB 902 Hearing Date: 7/14/2015 Author: Bloom Version: 7/6/2015 Urgency: No Fiscal: No Consultant: Erin Riches SUBJECT: Traffic violations: diversion programs DIGEST: This bill authorizes a local authority to allow an individual who has committed a traffic offense, for which no vehicle is involved, to participate in a diversion program. ANALYSIS: Existing law: 1) Specifies penalties for violations of existing law, or ordinances or resolutions adopted under existing law, that include fines, fees, forfeitures, and imprisonment. 2) Prohibits a local authority from allowing an individual who has committed a traffic offense from participating in a driver awareness or education program, or any other diversion program, as an alternative to procedures required under existing law. 3) Provides an exemption whereby a local authority may allow a minor to participate in a diversion program if he or she has committed an infraction for which no motor vehicle is involved. This bill expands the exemption to individuals of all ages. COMMENTS: 1) Purpose. The author states that when a bicyclist is ticketed for a moving violation in California, he or she receives the same monetary fine as someone driving a motor vehicle. With court fees added, a stop sign violation can cost around $200, while running a red light can cost as much as $400. Unlike most drivers, bicyclists are not required to receive training or education and are often AB 902 (Bloom) Page 2 of 3 unaware of local traffic ordinances. The author states that ticketed bicyclists should be allowed to attend a class at a "bicycle traffic school" and have their fine reduced, which would turn a purely monetary penalty into a valuable educational opportunity. These programs would enable bicycle advocates and educators to work directly with local police departments, help clear up common misconceptions about bicycle law, and provide guidance on what types of violations should be targeted to have the biggest positive impact on safety. 2) The more you know. An October2014 report by the Governor's Highway Safety Association found that bicyclist fatalities increased 16% nationwide between 2010 and 2012. California suffered 338 bicyclist fatalities during that period, the highest number in the country. The report additionally noted that in the past 37 years, adult bicyclist fatalities as a share of total bicyclist fatalities have increased from 21% to 84%. To reduce bicyclist/motor vehicle collisions and the resulting injuries and fatalities, the report recommended, among other things, "education of bicyclists and motorists about lawful and otherwise appropriate behavior regarding motor/bicyclist interactions." The author states that this bill would provide an opportunity for this type of education. 3) Creating a new industry? While there are currently a large number of traffic violator schools in the state serving drivers, bicycle traffic schools are not common. According to the author, bicycle diversion programs exist in Irvine, Huntington Beach, Santa Cruz County, Marin County, and Sonoma County, as well as at the University of California (UC) Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Irvine, Stanford University, and California Polytechnic State University. These programs provide education and, in some cases, a fine waiver or reduction. The author states that these programs are able to operate due to technicalities in the law that do not apply to most areas, or which most police departments are willing to accept. Many local police departments and organizations that wish to implement programs to divert bicycle offenders from court to a bicycle education program, however, have been stymied by existing law. By expanding the existing diversion program exemption from minors to all ages, this bill will help local agencies achieve that goal. To help ensure that bicycle offenders are diverted to valid programs, the author amended this bill on July 6 to require the diversion program to be sanctioned by local law enforcement. RELATED LEGISLATION: AB 2409 (Isenberg, Chapter 1199, Statutes of 1992)—made a number of changes to the collection and distribution of fines and forfeitures following a major realignment of trial court funding. AB 2409 included a provision prohibiting any local jurisdiction from establishing a traffic school alternative in lieu of citation, AB 902 (Bloom) Page 3 of 3 except in cases of minors committing a traffic offense not involving a motor vehicle. Assembly Votes: Floor: 78-0 Trans: 16-0 FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No POSITIONS: (Communicated to the committee before noon on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.) SUPPORT: California Bicycle Coalition (sponsor) California Police Chiefs Association Orange County Transportation Authority OPPOSITION: None received -- END -- AB 1755 Page 1 Date of Hearing: April 18, 2018 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Chair AB 1755 (Steinorth) —As Amended April 4, 2018 Policy Committee: Transportation Vote: 12 - 0 Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: Yes Reimbursable: No SUMMARY: This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle for the purposes of an accident that causes injury or death, including the requirement to stop, render assistance, and report the incident. (A Class I bikeway is a fully separated bikeway or trail that is exclusively used for bicyclists and pedestrians, and prohibits motor vehicles.) By making this change, this bill expands the crime of fleeing the scene of an accident or otherwise failing to stop and render assistance to someone injured in an accident. FISCAL EFFECT: While it is possible that an individual could be sentenced to state prison under the terms of this bill, that outcome seems unlikely. For example, as of December 31, 2017 the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) had no offenders imprisoned for a principal offense of fleeing the scene of an accident, and only four individuals who had this crime as a subordinate offense. Given that CDCR has such a limited number of offenders, including drivers of cars or bicyclists on a roadway, convicted of fleeing the scene of an accident it seems unlikely that expanding this crime would result in a significant number of new offenders admitted to CDCR. COMMENTS: 1) Background. Under current law, bicyclists are generally subject to all of the "rules of the road" and treated in the same manner as the driver of a vehicle. However, this does not apply if the bicyclist is operating on a Class I bikeway. In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a bicyclist on a Class I bikeway. The bicyclist fled the scene, leaving the injured runner on the trail. The bicyclist did not report the accident or render assistance to the runner. If the accident had occurred on a public roadway, the offender in this case would have been prosecuted for a hit-and-run offense. However, since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway, the bicyclist could not be charged with a hit-and-run crime. 2) Purpose. According to the author: None of the rights or responsibilities regarding a hit-and-run applies to a bicyclist if they are on a bike path This disparity in law makes it almost impossible to prosecute hit-and- run collisions on trails, and makes resolving future incidents seemingly unachievable. Analysis Prepared by: Jessica Peters / APPR. / (916) 319-2081 AB 1755 Page 1 Date of Hearing: April 9, 2018 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION Jim Frazier, Chair AB 1755 (Steinorth) — As Amended April 4, 2018 SUBJECT: Bicycle operation SUMMARY. Requires that a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, as defined, have all the rights and be subject to all the provisions that apply to the driver of a vehicle for the purposes of an accident that causes injury or death, except those provisions that have no application. EXISTING LAW: 1) Provides that a bicyclist operating upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all laws applicable to drivers of motor vehicles, except those provisions which by their nature have no application. 2) Defines a highway as publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. 3) Defines bikeways as facilities that provide for and promote bicycle travel, specifically: a) Class I Bikeway - a bike path with completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. b) Class II Bikeway - a bike lane providing restricted right-of-way designated for use by bicycles. c) Class III Bikeway - a bike route that provides right-of-way on -street or off-street designated by signs and markings, shared with pedestrians and motorists. d) Class IV Bikeway - a cycle track or separated bikeway with right-of-way designated exclusively for bicycle travel adjacent to the roadway but separated from vehicular traffic, with a physical barrier defined. 4) Authorizes local jurisdictions to construct bikeways on roads other than state highways. 5) Requires a driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of another person to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident and fulfill numerous requirements, as defined, including reasonable rendering assistance to the injured person. a) Authorizes penalties for violations of these requirements for an accident resulting in injury of imprisonment in state prison or county jail for not more than one year, by a fine between $1,000 and $10,000, or by both. b) Authorizes penalties for violations of these requirements for an accident resulting in death of imprisonment for in state prison for two, three, or four years; imprisonment in county jail for between 90 days to one year; or by a fine between $1,000 and $10,000; or AB 1755 Page 2 by both Allows for the court to reduce or eliminate any imprisonment in the interest of justice. c) Requires the court to take into account the defendant's ability to pay any fine and may reduce the amount of the fine. FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown COMMENTS: In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a bicyclist on a local bike trail or Class I bikeway. The bicyclist fled the scene, leaving the injured runner on the trait The bicyclist did not report the accident nor render assistance to the runner. Under current law, the offender in this case, once found, could have been prosecuted for a hit-and-run offense if the accident occurred on a public roadway. However, since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway, the bicyclist could not be charged with a hit-and-run crime. In fact, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, at the time of the incident, noted that their investigation was hindered because the California Vehicle Code is not clear on whether the case would qualify as a hit-and-run. Specifically, under current law bicyclists are generally subject to all of the "rules of the road," and treated in the same manner as the driver of a vehicle. However, this does not apply if the bicyclist is operating on a Class I bikeway. A Class I bikeway is a fully separated bikeway or trail that is exclusively used for bicyclists and pedestrians, and prohibits motor vehicles. According to the author, "this unfortunate incident exposes a glaring hole in our current vehicle code, particularly during a time in which the state is transitioning to more active forms of transportation infrastructure — none of the rights or responsibilities regarding a hit-and-run applies to a bicyclist if they are on a bike path. They are not legally required to stop and exchange information when involved in a collision on a trait They cannot be prosecuted for fleeing the scene of an accident when it occurs on a bike path or trail, and law enforcement cannot pursue a search warrant when investigating the collision. This disparity in law makes it almost impossible to prosecute hit-and-run collisions on trails, and makes resolving future incidents seemingly unachievable." California has thousands of miles of separated bikeways and trails, and current state policies encourage and fund their continued development. In fact, the 2017 State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan set a target to triple bicycling and double walking by 2020, and also to reduce bicycle and pedestrian fatalities by 10% per year. To achieve these goals, one of the recommendations in the plan is to increase local and regional networks of high -quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including Class I fully separated bike paths and trails. Additionally, with the passage of SB I (Beall), Chapter 5, Statues of 2017, funding for the state's Active Transportation Program (ATP), which funds bikeway projects, nearly doubled. As the state continues to champion a move to more active transportation policies and programs, enforcement laws must evolve to keep pace. This bill would simply bring bikeways and trails in line with public roadways for the purposes of a hit-and-run accident. Writing in support of the bill, the California Police Chiefs Association states, "This bill would bring parity to our current hit-and-run statutes and improve law enforcement's ability to prosecute future incidents. In doing so, AB 1755 would allow local law enforcement to hold individuals accountable for their reckless behavior." AB 1755 Page 3 REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support California Police Chiefs Association Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by: Melissa White / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093 SENATE RULES COMMITTEE Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 CONSENT Bill No: AB 1755 Author: Steinorth (R) and Flora (R), et al. Amended: 4/4/18 in Assembly Vote: 21 AB 1755 SENATE TRANS. & HOUSING COMMITTEE: 12-0, 6/12/18 AYES: Beall, Cannella, Allen, Dodd, Gaines, Galgiani, McGuire, Roth, Skinner, Vidak, Wieckowski, Wiener NO VOTE RECORDED: Morrell SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE: Senate Rule 28.8 ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 744 4/26/18 (Consent) - See last page for vote SUBJECT: Bicycle operation SOURCE: Author DIGEST: This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to all of the accident -related Vehicle Code provisions that apply to the driver of a vehicle on a highway. ANALYSIS: Existing law: 1) Subjects a person operating a bicycle on a highway (i.e., a publicly maintained facility open to public vehicular traffic) to all of the accident -related Vehicle Code provisions that apply to the driver of a vehicle on a highway. 2) Requires the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that injures a person other than himself or herself, or results in the death of a person, to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident. AB 1755 Page 2 3) Requires the driver to give his or her name and current residence address to the person struck or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to give the information to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. 4) Requires the driver to render reasonable assistance to any person injured in the accident, including transporting, or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person for medical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if such transportation is requested by any injured person. 5) Requires the driver, upon being requested, to exhibit his or her driver's license to the person struck or to the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with, and to any traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident. 6) Requires the driver, in the event of death of any person resulting from the accident, and if there is no traffic or police officer at the scene of the accident, to report without delay the accident to the nearest office of the California Highway Patrol or the office of a duly authorized police authority. 7) Punishes a driver who violates these provisions by imprisonment in state prison or county jail for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $10,000, or by both such imprisonment and fine. 8) Punishes a driver who violates these provisions, if the accident results in death or the loss or permanent impairment of function of a bodily member or organ, by imprisonment in the state prison for two, three, or four years, or in a county jail for not less than 90 days nor more than one year, or by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000, or by both such imprisonment and fine. 9) Subjects a driver who flees the scene of the crime after committing vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated to a term of five years in state prison if the allegation is admitted by the defendant or found to be true by the trier of fact. 10) Defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path with completely separated right-of- way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. This bill subjects a person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to all the responsibilities and penalties (described above) that apply to the driver of a vehicle in the event of an accident that causes injury or death, except where those provisions that have no application by their very nature. AB 1755 Page 3 Background In June of 2017, a Sacramento runner was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a bicyclist on a local bike trail. The bicyclist fled the scene, leaving the injured runner on the trail. The bicyclist did not report the accident or render assistance to the runner. Under current law, if this accident had occurred on a public roadway, the offender would have been subject to prosecution for a hit-and- run offense. However, since this accident occurred on a Class I bikeway (a trail with a completely separated right of way that is exclusively reserved for bicyclists and pedestrians), it was theorized that the bicyclist - had he or she been identified - could not been charged with hit-and-run. The Sacramento County District Attorney's Office noted at the time of the incident that their investigation was hindered because the California Vehicle Code is not clear on whether the case would qualify as a hit-and-run. While current law generally subjects bicyclists to all of the "rules of the road" and treats them in the same manner as vehicular drivers, those rules do not clearly apply to bicyclists operating on Class I bikeways. This bill removes any ambiguity about the responsibilities of bicyclists on these Class I bikeways. Comments 1) Author's statement. "This unfortunate incident exposes a glaring hole in our current vehicle code, particularly during a time in which the state is transitioning to more active forms of transportation infrastructure — none of the rights or responsibilities regarding a hit-and-run applies to a bicyclist if they are on a bike path. They are not legally required to stop and exchange information when involved in a collision on a trail. They cannot be prosecuted for fleeing the scene of an accident when it occurs on a bike path or trail, and law enforcement cannot pursue a search warrant when investigating the collision. This disparity in law makes it almost impossible to prosecute hit-and-run collisions on trails, and makes resolving future incidents seemingly unachievable." 2) The need is likely to increase. California has thousands of miles of separated bikeways and trails, and current state policies encourage and fund their continued development. In fact, the 2017 State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan set a target to triple bicycling and double walking by 2020, and also to reduce bicycle and pedestrian fatalities by 10% per year. To achieve these goals, one of the recommendations in the plan is to increase local and regional networks of high -quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including Class I fully separated bike paths and trails. Additionally, with the passage of SB 1 (Beall, Chapter 5, AB 1755 Page 4 Statutes of 2017), funding for the state's Active Transportation Program, which funds bikeway projects, nearly doubled. As the state continues to champion a move to more active transportation policies and programs, enforcement laws must evolve to keep pace. This bill simply brings bikeways and trails in line with public roadways for the purposes of a hit-and-run accident. FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: Yes Local: Yes SUPPORT: (Verified 6/25/18) California Police Chiefs Association OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/25/18) None received ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The author states, "There is no current mechanism in statute to allow law enforcement to charge a bicyclist who injures a pedestrian or another bicyclist on a Class I bikeway and then leaves the scene without offering assistance. This bill would resolve that deficiency." ASSEMBLY FLOOR: 74-0, 4/26/18 AYES: Acosta, Aguiar-Curry, Arambula, Baker, Berman, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonta, Brough, Burke, Caballero, Calderon, Carrillo, Cervantes, Chau, Chavez, Chen, Chiu, Choi, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Cunningham, Dahle, Daly, Eggman, Flora, Frazier, Friedman, Gallagher, Eduardo Garcia, Gipson, Gloria, Gonzalez Fletcher, Gray, Grayson, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones -Sawyer, Kalra, Kamlager-Dove, Kiley, Lackey, Levine, Limon, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Muratsuchi, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Patterson, Quirk, Quirk -Silva, Reyes, Rubio, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Voepel, Waldron, Weber, Wood, Rendon NO VOTE RECORDED: Travis Allen, Fong, Cristina Garcia, Rodriguez Prepared by: Howard Posner/ T. & H. / (916) 651-4121 6/27/18 9:29:37 **** END **** 9/17/24, 11:48 AM Bill Text-AB-1755 Bicycle operation. 'a -�ej /I/Ilet , der ` LEGISLATIVE INFORIV ATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications AB-1755 Bicycle operation. (2017-2018) SHARE THIS: in X Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites Date Published: 07/20/2018 09:00 PM Assembly Bill No. 1755 CHAPTER 139 An act to amend Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code, relating to bikeways. [ Approved by Governor July 20, 2018. Filed with Secretary of State July 20, 2018. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 1755, Steinorth. Bicycle operation. Existing law regulates the operation of bicycles and pedicabs. Existing law defines a Class I bikeway as a bike path or shared use path that provides a completely separated right-of-way designated for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians. Under existing law, a person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab on a highway has all the rights prescribed in, and is subject to the requirements in, the Vehicle Code that are applicable to the driver of a vehicle. This bill would subject a person riding a bicycle on a Class I bikeway to those rights and requirements of the Vehicle Code that apply if that person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or death of a person other than himself or herself, as specified. Because a violation of those provisions of the Vehicle Code by that person would be a crime, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 21200 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read: 21200. (a) (1) A person riding a bicycle or operating a pedicab upon a highway has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this division, including, but not limited to, provisions concerning driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, and by Division 10 (commencing with Section 20000), Section 27400, Division 16.7 (commencing with Section 39000), Division 17 (commencing with Section 40000.1), and Division 18 (commencing with Section 42000), except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201720180AB1755 1/2 9/17/24, 11:48 AM Bill Text - AB-1755 Bicycle operation. (2) A person operating a bicycle on a Class I bikeway, as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 890.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, has all the rights and is subject to all the provisions applicable to the driver of a vehicle pursuant to Section 20001, except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. (b) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, operating a bicycle during the course of his or her duties is exempt from the requirements of subdivision (a), except as those requirements relate to driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs, if the bicycle is being operated under any of the following circumstances: (A) In response to an emergency call. (B) While engaged in rescue operations. (C) In the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (2) This subdivision does not relieve a peace officer from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway. SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution. https:Hleginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biliNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=20172018OAB1755 2/2 9/17/24, 12:13 PM Bill Text-AB-902 Traffic violations: diversion programs. 'a -�ej ?IlZlet , der ` LEGISLATIVE INFORXrIATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources AB-902 Traffic violations: diversion programs. (2015-2016) SHARE THIS: in X Assembly Bill No. 902 CHAPTER 306 My Subscriptions My Favorites An act to amend Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code, relating to traffic violations. Approved by Governor September 21, 2015. Filed with Secretary of State September 21, 2015. 1 LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 902, Bloom. Traffic violations: diversion programs. Existing law specifies the penalties for a violation of the Vehicle Code or an ordinance or resolution adopted under the Vehicle Code, including the imposition of fines, fees, and forfeitures, and imprisonment, as specified. Existing law also specifies procedures related to the imposition of those penalties and the disposition of fees, fines, and forfeitures. Existing law provides that a local authority may not allow a person who has committed a traffic violation under the Vehicle Code to participate in a driver awareness or education program as an alternative to the imposition of those penalties and procedures, unless the program is a diversion program for a minor who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle and for which no fee is charged. This bill would instead allow any person of any age who commits an infraction not involving a motor vehicle to participate in a diversion program that is sanctioned by local law enforcement. The bill would eliminate the requirement that such a program charge no fee. The bill would make other technical, nonsubstantive changes. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: no Local Program: no THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 42005.3 of the Vehicle Code is amended to read: 42005.3. (a) A local authority shall not allow a person who is alleged to have committed a traffic offense in violation of this code, or an ordinance or resolution adopted under this code, to participate in a driver awareness or education program or in any other diversion program as an alternative to the procedure required to be followed under this code for alleged violations of this code. (b) This section does not apply to a diversion program sanctioned by local law enforcement for a person who committed an infraction not involving a motor vehicle. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201520160AB902 1/1 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:35 PM [EXTERNAL] Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Girl, 13, arrested in Riverside as threats against schools cause anxiety nationwide https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-18/teen-arrested-threats-riverside-middle-school A 13-year-old was arrested on suspicion of making online threats of violence against a Riverside middle school. Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:15 PM [EXTERNAL] Florida's schools flooded by threats of violence: 'This is absolutely out of control' Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Florida's schools flooded by threats of violence: 'This is absolutely out of control'- https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/florida-s-schools- flooded-by-threats-of-violence-this-is-absolutely-out-of-control/ar-AA1 gN4L6?ocid=socia[share Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:26 PM [EXTERNAL] Prosecutor: School absences linked to higher youth gun crimes Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Prosecutor: School absences linked to higher youth gun crimes - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/prosecutor-school-absences-linked- to-higher-youth-gun-crimes/ar-AA1 gQiOw?ocid=socia[share Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] 21 juveniles in South Carolina charged for threats against schools Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: 21 juveniles in South Carolina charged for threats against schools - https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/21-juveniles-in-south-carolina- charged-for-threats-against-schools/vi-AA1 gRLoY?ocid=socialshare Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Thursday, September 19, 2024 5:34 PM [EXTERNAL] Several teens arrested for school shooting threats in Northern California Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. From FOX40 https://fox40.com/news/local-news/several-teens-arrested-for-school-shooting-threats-in-northern- california/ Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Friday, September 20, 2024 8:30 AM [EXTERNAL] Two dozen Florida school students arrested after allegedly making threats since start of academic year Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Two dozen Florida school students arrested after allegedly making threats since start of academic year - https://www.msn.com/en- us/news/crime/two-dozen-florida-school-students-arrested-after-allegedly-making-threats-since-start- of-academic-year/ar-AA1 gS25Y?ocid=socialshare Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey Friday, September 20, 2024 9:08 AM [EXTERNAL] Virginia schools part of national wave of school threats Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Virginia schools part of national wave of school threats - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/virginia-schools-part-of-national-wave-of- school-threats/ar-AA1 gUaUO?ocid=socialshare Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto [EXTERNAL] Honor that badge turn in your brotherhood Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://www.facebook.com/100067027132438/posts/pfbid021 xnyfTAgPk1 ZXUc1 dUS3Vf7Gd6LyvhLAgV xg7tXKrnjKZDrNNMw94QUZgJUBviiEL/?mibextid=7Upa0K Susana Barrios From: Ruben Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fwd: Standing with Israel Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rep. Michelle Steel <steelM18LD3341 Ca)mail.house.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 12:27 PM Subject: Standing with Israel To: September 6, 2024 Dear Ruben, It has been nearly a year since Hamas's attack on Israel. As Israel continues to defend itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah and the threat of another direct attack from Iran, this week, the bodies of six Israeli hostages were discovered, including one American, Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Reports indicate they were murdered by Hamas only days before being found. The United States must stand unequivocally with Israel as it defends itself from our shared Iran - backed adversaries. Get the details about all of this and more below, and make sure to follow my Facebook, Instagram, and _ `. to aet these updates in real-time. Hosting Service Academy Night On Thursday, my office hosted the Military Service Academy Night, a chance for prospective applicants to meet representatives from our nation's service academies and get information on the application process. I had the pleasure to meet so many young people interested in serving in our Armed Forces. I was so proud to see such enthusiasm and excitement from potential applicants and I could not be more honored to represent them in Congress. For more information on the service academy application process, visit here. Applications are due November 7th. Stopping Scams Targeting Seniors In Congress, I'm proud to represent the incredible seniors of Southern California. My job is to provide resources and serve in the best interests of our community members, like our seniors. That's why this week, I joined the United States Postal Inspection Service and Fountain Valley law enforcement officials in hosting an info session about scams that target seniors. Internet scams have exploded in recent years and many of them explicitly target seniors. Such financial crimes are devious and unacceptable. The session provided information about what scams look like, what they are after, and how an individual can catch them before losing money or private information. For more information on identifying cyber crime, visit here. i Listening to Local Law Enforcement I joined police chiefs from cities across our district to hear about the problems they are facing every day and discuss solutions. Southern California is facing a wave of crime that is affecting all our communities. In Congress, I'm proud to support local law enforcement with federal funds that allow them to better patrol our streets and protect our homes and businesses. This wave of crime is only made worse by the flood of drugs like fentanyl that comes into our county from the southern border. This national security threat creates a heavy burden on local law enforcement. It's the responsibility of the Biden Administration to address this issue by closing the border. I am forever grateful to law enforcement for the work that they do and I will always stand behind them. Fighting For Israel It has been 335 days since Hamas's violent attack on Israel. That day, terrorists killed over 1,200 innocent civilians and took more than 240 people as hostages in an attempt to destroy as many Jewish lives as possible. This week, the bodies of 6 Israeli hostages were recovered in Gaza, having been murdered just shortly before being found. The deaths of these six innocent young people, including one Israeli - American, adds to the already enormous tragedy that has been committed against Israel and the Jewish people. The memories of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Master Sgt. Ori Danino will never be forgotten. These six are a reminder of why America must always stand with our ally Israel in the defense of their homeland. 4 Celebrating Labor Day Labor Day offered the chance to celebrate the workers and businesses that make Southern California the incredible place it is. Our district is home to working men and women, small businesses, and innovators, and these employees and job creators are essential to the growth we've seen in Orange County. The local economy, with workers and small businesses at the foundation, connect us to one another and enhances our quality of life In Congress, I'm proud to enact policies that uplift all of CA-45's incredible workers and job creators who make our communities thrive. Happy Labor Day to all of CA-45's incredible workers who make our community the home that it is. 5 r] Rep. Michelle Steel Q @RepSteet Gov Newsom's mandate would lead to even higher gas prices and tighter budgets for California families. I'm proud to join @repvincefong in condemning this action as Gavin Newsom pursues a special session for his disastrous proposal. What I'm Reading Jewish advocacy groups allege anfisemitism behind Santa Ana's ethnic studies rollout dos AnQcIcs Zimcs "An ethnic studies curriculum at Santa Ana Unified School District is headed for a court battle in an ongoing lawsuit that alleges courses were developed in secret and "infected" with antisemitism. Before a scheduled Sept. 19 hearing, the Anti -Defamation League, Brandeis Center and American Jewish Committee point to the term the "Jewish Question" appearing on an ethnic studies steering committee agenda in making their case." Read More California lawmakers pass bill to make undocumented immigrants eligible for home loan assistance THE ORANGE COUNTY IMGISTEnR "The proposal, which prompted contentious debate in the Legislature, would specify that people who meet all other requirements for a loan under a state program offering assistance to first-time homebuyers, should not be disqualified based on their immigration status. The Assembly gave it final approval in the Legislature in a vote that fell along party lines." Read More Thanks for taking the time to read about what I've been doing on behalf of Southern California families. Be sure to connect with my official Facebook, X, and Instagram pages, where I post the latest news and updates. It is an honor to serve you in Congress. Sincerely, ?-)-- &4 Rep. Michelle Steel Member of Congress Rep. Steel 11127 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Hnsuhscrihe Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Friday, September 13, 2024 5:35 AM [EXTERNAL] Doing this to me Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://images.app.goo.gt/roxK7anpHsewJ7eG7 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:54 AM YouTube Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://youtu.be/dg8QgUIKXHw?si=rtl tMbYbHHaGa8Zq Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Wednesday, September 18, 2024 12:20 AM [EXTERNAL] Christians slow to anger Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://photos.appoo.gt/Hw9yeYt64Pit34Lx6 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Wednesdav [EXTERNAL] Ga tuber 18, 2024 Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://photos.appoo.91/4jqegRZgunGST.i9RA Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Wednesday, September 18, 2024 1:05 AM [EXTERNAL] Getting drunk smoking dope working on airplanes Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. https://photos.appoo.gt/oEBZXKaSGA6YbKwo6 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Ruben Soto Wednesday, September 18, 2024 8:04 AM Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. ---------- Forwarded messa e--------- From: Ruben Soto Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2024, 8:00 AM Subject: Alcoholism To: Good morning Jeff my name is Ruben Greg Soto your security at your store in Riverside California the Tyler Mall are�Mo me and the sunglass Hut there's a girl name= she's a alcoholic she needs help for fathers and alcoholic he needs help I just want you to know about your employees a young 22- year-old girl that falling in her daddy's footsteps and she attends CBU a Christian School in Riverside I'm not trying to get anybody in trouble she just needs help I'm an extra drug addict a drug dealer and alcoholic and my heart bleeds for cuz she's going to end up in a bad place so there you go sir I did my part what are you going to do about it sincerely yours Mr Soto Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ruben Soto Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:02 PM [EXTERNAL] This guy's a snitch call the cops on me for nothing Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. craig(a)gravitybicycles. com He brings his trailer over here to North Court Fullerton in the parking lot and all these guys are in here illegally and love them are cops Bobby fireman 2 but you know what now they're all in trouble I didn't do nothing wrong it's all documented he chased me in the parking lot in Ralph's over here he wanted to kick Mhe threatened me in all these- in here going to get it too when you call the cops on me and it's documented you_up Susana Barrios From: Alex Brown Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 12:36 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] public comment for city council, about OC Animal Care You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Public Comment for city council This article shows that the Director of OC Animal Care lied on her job application to get her job. She's not qualified to run a shelter like OC Animal Care. Anaheim should review and terminate the city's contract with OC Animal Care. Voice of OC, September 5, 2024 The OC Animal Shelter Director is All Image and No Substance httos://voiceofoc.ora/2024/09/mavrovouniotis-the-oc-animal-shelter-director-is-all-imaae-and-no-substance/ The county bureaucracy prefers political spinning over operational knowledge and experience. That's why they chose Monica Schmidt for OC Animal Care Director. She overstated her animal sheltering qualifications to get the job, and she habitually misleads the community and elected officials. Susana Barrios From: G Moses Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 12:37 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] city council, please review study on OC animal shelter You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. city council, please review study on OC animal shelter OC Animal Care kept its kennels off-limits to visitors from 2020 to 2023. It was the only government -run Southern California shelter to do so. This was a costly error. A new study shows that more dogs are adopted when visitors have access to the dog kennels. Can OC Animal Care explain why it kept visitors away, wasting taxpayer dollars? The research paper is here: httns://i smcah.orti/indeX.DhD/iasv/article/view/85 httDs:Hl smcah.oria/indeX.DhD/iasv/article/view/85/ 134 And other reports here: hltps:HOCShelter.com Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: You don't often get email from Michael Lopez Friday, September 20, 2024 2:18 PM Public Comment [EXTERNAL] Public Comment Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello, I want to address the recent increase in policing and surveillance throughout our public parks. It is alarming to me that the city and police department feel that transforming our communities into a police - surveillance state is an adequate response to support our unhoused neighbors, and particularly those experiencing addiction. While I am aware that many community members are concerned with safety, over -policing is not a characteristic of the safest communities, nor do police solve homelessness or addiction. In fact, communities that have been systemically barred access to the resources need to meet their basic needs experience the highest rates of crime, and in turn increased police presence. Rather than spending tax payer dollars on camera systems, or say a fleet of Teslas, we should be investing in solutions to support our unhoused neighbors and ultimately make the community safer for everyone. I'm aware that the city has programs to address homelessness and addiction, but in my opinion we do far too little to provide upstream interventions that would prevent either issue from occurring. The fact that our city is barely figuring out that you need to directly invest in affordable housing (via the housing trust that was recently voted on) is clear evidence of that fact. In short, stop wasting our money on bandaids that don't actually address the issues we are faced with. Sincerely, A Deeply Concerned Resident of District 3 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: d u rfeycra ig Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:55 AM Early childhoodK-12 schools Higher education Meet the team Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 09-19-2024 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY 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 new website socialemotionalpaws.org To whom it may concern. EDUCATION HugEarly childhoodK-12 schoolsHigher educationMeet the team How do Maryland schools stop guns from getting inside? A parent sat down in front of the Baltimore County school board last week, prepared to talk about how her daughter was stabbed in a Baltimore County high school in January 2023. https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12� schools/maryland-schools-gun-violence-prevention- JAG4HOSRQNCODNVYWAXAYHOOSM/?utm source=Sailthru&utm medium=email &utmcampaign=Issue:%202024-09-19%20K- 12%20Dive%20%5Bissue:66010%5D&utm term=K-12%20Dive The board chair cut her off when she started naming students and describing violence, a violation of board policy. But the parent persisted, instead citing concerns about how many school shootings, like in Georgia, Nebraska and Harford County, have already occurred this school year. "School safety needs to change," she said before she stormed out of the meeting. "My daughter almost died. You can understand why I'm upset." Parents across Maryland have been calling for more safety measures, especially in Harford County after 15-year-old Warren Curtis Grant was fatally shot Sept. 6 at Joppatowne High School. Although shootings inside schools are a rare occurrence in Maryland, weapons, even guns, still find their way onto school grounds. z Learn Morr It's not something school systems take lightly. They've been beefing up security and investing in mental health resources. A couple have taken it a step further by purchasing technology to detect weapons. Here's a look at how school districts in Central Maryland are addressing school safety: READ MORE After fatal shooting, Joppatowne High bans backpacks until new lockers are avaiinhip Sep 12, 2024 16-year-old fatally shot fellow student after fight at Harford County high school, authorities say Sep 6, 2024 How many guns have been found in schools? Most Central Maryland school districts report that guns found on school grounds were in the single digits last year. Baltimore City reported the most last year, 20. Both the city and Baltimore County have found two guns already this school year. Having a firearm at school can get a student expelled for at least one calendar year, according to school handbooks. The consequences for students found with other weapons can range from suspensions to expulsions, giving discretion to school leaders. 3 The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. There were hundreds of instances in which students were suspended or expelled for bringing weapons to campus during the 2022-2023 school year, the latest time state data are available. What are the latest tools to detect guns in schools? Baltimore County recently installed Omnilert in all schools. It's an artificial intelligence software used on existing school cameras that searches image frames for people and the objects surrounding them. If a gun is detected, an alert is sent to the appropriate personnel, including police. The district is also enhancing security at athletic events with a program called Open Gate. Like Omnilert, it uses technology to screen everyone who enters the school facility for weapons. "This system allows for a smoother and faster entry process while maintaining the highest standards of safety," a Sept. 5 news release stated. Baltimore City also recently installed a weapons detection system. It's called Evolv, and the district said in a statement that it's "working as intended." The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. Evolv was met with skepticism when it was discussed at a city school board meeting in 2022, but the Al system, set up like metal detectors that students must walk through, was in six high schools in May, reported WYPR. Now it's in every high school. Trial runs showed that of 17,000 alerts sent by Evolv, only 10 resulted in actual weapons, the station reported. The school system's website states that the tech uses "low frequency radio waves" to identify possible weapons on students, and it received strong support from schools that tested them. In a statement, the districts said Evolv helped identify some of the guns found last school year. 4 What other security measures are schools using? School safety is fresh on the minds of the Harford County community, though decisions like installing metal detectors haven't been made yet. It's something community members have called for in the form of a petition that over 4,000 people have signed. Superintendent Sean Bulson said they've received many suggestions and offers of help, including from state leaders. Right now, the school system is still figuring out how to utilize that support to "heighten security." They did decide, however, to install lockers at Joppatowne High School where Warren Curtis Grant was shot and killed. Not everyone had a locker, and students could carry their book bags around the school. That will no longer be the case. Lockers are supposed to be installed by this week, and students must carry their books until then. The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. Some Baltimore schools have metal detectors, and the school district has its own police department. Howard County does not want to publicize its safety plans, a spokesperson said, but its website layouts protocols like locking exterior doors during the school day. What kind of mental health support are students getting? Good mental health is not the sole cure to gun violence, the National Alliance on Mental Illness reports. But the American School Counselor Association says a school with responsive counseling services is the "most positive protection" for students. In the last five years, Anne Arundel County has added 92 positions focusing on social emotional wellness: 36 school counselors, 22.5 school psychologists, 27.5 social workers and six pupil personnel workers, said Bob Mosier, spokesperson for the school system. 5 Its student -to -counselor ratio now stands at 350 to 1, still much higher than the school counselor association recommends. Schools can't tackle that issue alone, Mosier said; the community must step up and help. The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. "While not dodging the responsibility of schools at all, the proliferation of guns in schools is a society issue that has landed itself on the doorsteps of schools," he said. "Schools very clearly play a part ... but the single biggest factor on campus is to stop them from coming in the schools in the first place." Superintendent Mark Bedell found a way to get the community involved through the #BePresent initiative, launched in January 2023. It calls on parents, community members, business leaders and alumni to be inside school buildings to establish relationships with students and be another set of eyes for administrators. There's also the mentorship program Bedell launched in July 2023, a method the National Institutes of Health say can prevent youth violence. Anne Arundel provides students with an adult who can support them through academic achievement and social emotional learning. Family members, school staff, civic and faith groups and other members of the community can apply to participate. According to Mosier, 550 volunteers participate, and it's continuing to grow. Baltimore County Public Schools also invested in mental health programs with Talkspace. It's a free teletherapy service high schoolers in the district have access to. Baltimore Banner reporter Jess Nocera contributed to this article. About the Education Hub This reporting is part of The Banner's Education Hub, community -funded journalism that provides parents with resources they need to make decisions about how their children /earn. Read more, Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] Montgomery schools revises protocols for alleged hate incidents amid rise in reports Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Montgomery schools revises protocols for alleged hate incidents amid rise in reports - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/montgomery- schools-revises-protocols-for-alleged-hate-incidents-amid-rise-in-reports/ar- AA1 gXopl?ocid=socia[share Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Banning "Addictive" Social Media Content For Minors Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law Banning "Addictive" Social Media Content For Minors - https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle- buzz/california-gov-gavin-newsom-signs-law-banning-addictive-social-media-content-for-minors/ar- AA1 gXZeQ?ocid=socia[share Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey authorities say Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Check out this site - https://abc7.com/post/threats-schools-la-verne-san-dimas-burbank-north- hollywood-not-credible-authorities-say/15315990/ Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] Check out this article School Shooting Threats Continue to Skyrocket on Social Media After Apalachee Shooting Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Check out this article: https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/news/school-shooting-threats-skyrocket-on-social-media- after-apalachee-shooting/l 61787/ Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Craig A Durfey Monday, September 23, 2024 4:01 PM [EXTERNAL] Fwd: California State Auditor's Office - Information Request Durfey, Craig Response Letter.pdf, SB-796 Threats schools and places of worship.(2023-2024).pdf, HR 28, as amended, Dababneh..pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 09-23-2024 Submitting rescerah segments about school violence many years of study, the links below from my website https://sociatemotionalpaws.com/ blog post.will assist this growing issue with school safety. https://socialemotiona[paws.com/blog-post-1 /f/korea-sees-surge-in-school-vioten ce-despite- education-ministrvs https://socialemotiona[paws.com/blog-post-1 /f/vioten ce-threats-and-harassment-are-taking-a-to ll-on- teachers https://socialemotiona[paws.com/blog-post-1 /f/youth-risk-behavior-surveillance-system https://socialemotiona[paws.com/blog-post-1 /f/screen-time-activities-and-aggressive-behaviors- among-children-an https://socialemotiona[paws.com/blog-post-1 /f/cdc-finds-early-signs-of-mental-health-improvement- among-teens Thank You Craig Durfey ---------- Forwarded message --------- School Violence Prevention. From: Ryan Grossi <RyanG auditor.ca.gov> Date: Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM Subject: California State Auditor's Office - Information Request To: Dear Mr. Durfey, Please access the attached document that responds to the California Public Records Act request that you submitted to the California State Auditor's Office. Thankyou, Ryan Grossi Policy and Communications Specialist CALIFORNIA STATE AUDITOR 621 Capitol Mall, Ste. 1200, Sacramento, CA 95814 t 916.445.0255 1 f 916.327.0019 Confidentiality Notice: This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information, including information pertaining to an ongoing audit or investigation (see Cal. Gov. C. Secs. 8545, 8545.1 and 8547). Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Ej California State Auditor Secure Email 1. Gl Grant Parks StateAuditor 7d[SENT VIA EMAIL TO: ;% b p. September 20, 2024 Dear Mr. Durfey: On September 10, 2024, you contacted the California State Auditor's Office (Office) to request information related to our published audits. Specifically you inquired about the status of our audit reports related to school violence prevention, and whether the recommendations that we made in previous audits have been implemented. Our most -recent audit report concerning the topic of "school violence prevention" as requested by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee was published on August 31, 2017, in a report entitled: School Violence Prevention: School Districts, County Offices of Education, and the State Must Do More to Ensure That School Safety Plans Help Protect Students and Staff During Emergencies (Audit Report 2016-136). As with all of our publications, this audit report is available in electronic form on our website here: https://information.auditor.ca.gov/pdfs/reports/2016-136.pdf. If you are interested in obtaining a hardcopy of this report, our office can provide five (5) copies free of charge. Please provide our office with a physical address so we can mail the reports to you. Regarding the status of the implementation of the recommendations made in our audit reports, when an audit is completed and a report is issued, auditees must provide the State Auditor with information regarding their progress in implementing recommendations from our reports at three intervals from the release of the report: 60 days, six months, and one year. Additionally, state law, requires auditees who have not implemented recommendations after one year, to report to us and to the Legislature why they have not implemented them or to state when they intend to implement them. 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For your convenience, we have itemized the recommendations made to each entity in the list below: Recommendations to the California State Legislature • Recommendation 1 • Recommendation 2 • Recommendation 3 • Recommendation 4 621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200 1 Sacramento, CA 95814 1 916.445.0255 1 916.323.0913 fax I www.auditor.ca.gov Mr. Durfey September 20, 2024 Page 2 Recommendations to the California Department of Education • Recommendation 5 Recommendation 6 Recommendation 7 Recommendation 8 Recommendation to the California Department of Justice • Recommendation 9 Recommendation to the Kern County Office of Education • Recommendation 10 Recommendation to the Placer County Office of Education • Recommendation 11 Grant Parks StateAuditor 1. Gl �eA PF Recommendation to the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools • Recommendation 12 Recommendation to the San Bernardino City Unified School District • Recommendation 13 Finally, as indicated above, all audit and investigative reports published by the California State Auditor's Office can be accessed on our website. For reports issued in 2024, visit www.auditor.ca.gov/reports, and for reports published between 1993-2023, please visit https://information.auditor.ca.gov/reports. You can search our reports by key words using free form text, policy area, issue date, agency/auditee, or report title, among other options. We thank you for your patience during this process. If you have any questions concerning your request, please feel free to contact me at (916) 445-0255. Sincerely, DANA SIMAS Chief of Communications 621 Capitol Mall, Suite 1200 1 Sacramento, CA 95814 1 916.445.0255 1 916.323.0913 fax I www.auditor.ca.gov der ` LEGISLATIVE INFO: RXrJATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites SB-796 Threats: schools and places of worship. (2023-2024) SHARE THIS: in X Date Published: 04/27/2023 09:00 PM AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 27, 2023 AMENDED IN SENATE APRIL 10, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 2023-2024 REGULAR SESSION SENATE BILL NO. 796 Introduced by Senators Alvarado -Gil and Rubio February 17, 2023 An act to add Section 422.2 to the Penal Code, relating to threats. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 796, as amended, Alvarado -Gil. Threats: schools and places of worship. Existing law makes it a crime to willfully threaten to commit a crime that will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat that, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby reasonably causes the threatened person to be in sustained fear for their own safety or the safety of their immediate family, as defined. Under existing law, this crime is punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for no more than one year for a misdemeanor, or by imprisonment in state prison for a felony. This bill would make a person who willfully threatens to commit a crime that is reasonably likely to which will result in death or great bodily injury to any person who may be on the grounds of a school or place of worship, with specific intent and under certain circumstances, and if the threat causes a person or persons reasonably to be in sustained fear for their own safety or the safety of another person, guilty of a misdemeanor or felony punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for a specified term, except that if the person is under 18 years of age, the bill would make the person guilty of a misdemeanor. By creating a new crime, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 422.2 is added to the Penal Code, to read: 422.2. (a) A person who, by any means, including, but not limited to, an electronic act, willfully threatens to commit a crime that is reasonably likely to which will result in death or great bodily injury to any person who may be on the grounds of a school or place of worship, with the specific intent that the statement is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of carrying it out, if the threat on its face and under the circumstances in which it is made, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and if the threat causes a person or persons reasonably to be in sustained fear for their own safety or the safety of another person, shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for a term not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a person under 18 years of age who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) This section does not preclude or prohibit prosecution under any other law, except that a person shall not be convicted for the same threat under both this section and Section 422. (d) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Electronic act" has the same meaning as in paragraph (2) of subdivision (r) of Section 48900 of the Education Code. (2) "Place of worship" means any church, synagogue, temple, mosque, or other building where religious services are regularly conducted. (3) "School" means a state preschool, a private or public elementary, middle, vocational, junior high, or high school, a community college, a public or private university, or a location where a school -sponsored event is or will be taking place and the threat is related to both the school -sponsored event and to the time period during which the school -sponsored event will occur. SEC. 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution. 9/16/23, 7:12 PM Bill Text - HR-28 4 �{ / • ✓ 9 -! 4( , lira LEGISLATIVE INFORM-t-MON Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites HR-28 (2015-2016) SHARE THIS: I AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 02, 2016 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 2015-2016 REGULAR SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 28 Introduced by Assembly Members Dababneh and Calderon (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chavez, Chip, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones - Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Quirk, Rendon, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, and Wood) July 15, 2015 Relative to humane education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HR 28, as amended, Dababneh. WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; and WHEREAS, The States of Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted humane education laws similar to California's; and WHEREAS, Numerous academic studies have established a correlation between animal cruelty during childhood and interpersonal violence in adulthood; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this correlation and formed special enforcement units to combat animal cruelty; and https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/bilINavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160HR28 1/2 9/16/23, 7:12 PM Bill Text - HR-28 WHEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, the animals' place in the overall environment, and the negative impacts humans can have on them, including death and extinction, can disrupt the cycle of animal and human abuse by decreasing a child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward animals and, consequently, to promote prosocial behavior toward humans; and WHEREAS, Humane education programs seek to prevent violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible citizens; and WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to implement humane education programs through in - classroom presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant resources, and these organizations could assist California schools in complying with the Education Code's humane education provisions without burdening school budgets; and WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot humane education efforts, provide evidence that student knowledge and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it should be; and WHEREAS, Deficiencies in children's understanding of the role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives contribute to a proliferation in the number of wild and domestic animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; and WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That compliance with Education Code provisions should include educating students on the principles of kindness and respect for animals and observance of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the humane treatment of animals, including wildlife and its environment; and be it further Resolved, That actions such as implementing statewide or districtwide "humane education days" and involving nonprofit organizations in humane education activities with local faculty and school administrators be considered for inclusion in compliance efforts; and be it further Resolved, That the Superintendent of Public Instruction be encouraged to ensure the incorporation of humane education in the core curriculum; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the State Senate, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and the author for appropriate distribution. https://leg info. legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160HR28 2/2 Susana Barrios From: Margot Pierrong Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2024 2:57 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] LITTLE ARABIA freeway signs article-OC Register -Friday 9/20/24 You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Comment: While I realize the endeavor to create traffic to this Little Arabia area & has been in the works for a long time & now is happening - may I make a comment & a plea to the City Council? Please — Please — Please — don't allow any more hookah lounges in this area in this great city of Anaheim !! THANK YOU for the opportunity to post my comment & plea .... Thank you. Margot Pierrong Anaheim 92804 (several blocks from this Little Arabia area) 1 Susana Barrios From: KATHY CHANCE Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 11:43 AM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Senior Citizen homeless DISNEYLAND RESORT - VOTE NO: Mayor Pro Tern Norma Campos Kurtz who L@@KS the other way!!!! Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I have been actively photographing and videotaping the homeless crisis at the Disneyland Resort / ANAHEIM RESORT districts since November 2023 for an upcoming docu-series. Spot-checks before the sun comes up daily show individuals living all over the bus benches for many, many blocks. Many seniors I recognize throughout the numerous streets at the DLR and ANAHEIM RESORT DISTRICTS from my hundreds of visits since 2023. Over Christmas 2023, 1 spent 19 wee -morning hours in a row speaking with the DLR homeless on the streets. I always sent reports with photos to the City, but nothing ever was done about it. I urge ALL WHO COME TO THIS HAPPY PLACE, TO VOTE NO for Mayor Pro -tern Norma Campos Kurtz in the upcoming election. Disney supports her while they both allow the senior DLR and ANAHEIM RESORT homeless to continue to be unhoused. I also urge all who read this to write letters to this city council demanding the removal of CITYNET. This city continues to squander our taxpayer dollars and federal funding to pay the salaries of worthless organizations such as CityNet. I urge everyone to spend a couple of hours after midnight driving up and down the city streets of DLR; for then you will see what I have been seeing. Kathy Chance 34+ homeowner, 92804 Susana Barrios -----Original Message ----- From: KATHY CHANCE Sent: Monday, September 23, 2024 11:45 AM To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Request removal of Chief of Police RICK ARMENDARIZ (no control of illegal fireworks on 4th of July 2024) Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I 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 council! Of 20 PAGES, with an estimated 30-40 complaints per page of city-wide complaints, APD issued only 28 citationsHHH! 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 taxpayer's? It appears this city, police and fire continue to abuse our taxpayer funds. Where is all of our money going????????????????????????????????????????? This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! COMPLETE FAIL! Kathy Chance 34+ homeowner, 92804 Susana Barrios From: Michael Wauschek Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 1:44 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fw: Non-agendra items ceasefire Palestine You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello my name is Michael wauschek I am a concerned citizen I can't believe that our own country is even allowing this genocide to even keeping now quot finished blood hand of execpt goats onto Palestine now their new focus is Lebanon to them business as usual ska genocide as usual plus it's almost the anniversary of when terrorism of Israel has fully their self fear & personal anger of those terrorists that are Zionists Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer Susana Barrios From: Bob Olea Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:24 PM To: Natalie Rubalcava; Public Comment; Norma C. Kurtz; Stephen Faessel; Ashleigh Aitken; Jim Vanderpool; Natalie Meeks; Berenice Ballinas; Carlos A. Leon; Jose Diaz Subject: [EXTERNAL] Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I suggesteing they you guys honor Dukku to show him how important he is to our city he's a good guy he needs to be recognized. Do you guys agree with me? Sent from my iPhone