05/29/2025ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 29, 2025
The regular meeting of May 29, 2025 was called to order at 3:32 P.M. in the Council Chamber of
Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and
related material were duly posted on May 22, 2025.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Ryan Balius, Carlos A.
Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Mayor Pro Tern
Natalie Meeks and Council Member Natalie Rubalcava joined the
meeting during Closed Session.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and
Assistant City Clerk Susana Barrios
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:33 P.M., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Sylvia Reymacher v. City of Anaheim, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2023-
01362381
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review
by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line electronically with the agenda
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of
California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review
by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line electronically with the agenda
at: )
4. 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);
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(10) Service Employees' International Union, United Service Workers West; (11) Teamsters,
Local 952
At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan
Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Norma Campos Kurtz, and
Kristen M. Maahs
INVOCATION: Chaplain Jimmy Gaston, Anaheim Police Department
Council Member Maahs asked that everyone keep in their thoughts all the men and women who
sacrificed their lives for freedom.
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kristen M. Maahs
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing May 2025, as Mental Health Awareness Month
Recognizing May 2025, as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda item: Prior to receipt of public comments, Assistant City Clerk
Susana Barrios provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services,
and a brief decorum statement.
Assistant City Clerk Susana Barrios reported that a total of nine (9) public comments were received
electronically prior to 1:30 p.m. [A final total of twelve (12) public comments were received
electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix.
DJ W. Rettig shared his personal history and experience with homelessness. He noted that he stayed
at The Salvation Army shelter prior to the pandemic and received Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
program funding. He shared his health struggles and reported that he and his daughter have been
removed from their housing. He requested temporary housing and assistance.
Mayor Aitken referred Mr. Rettig to Director of Housing and Community Development Grace
Ruiz-Stepter or Deputy Director Sandra Lozeau.
R. Joshua Collins expressed his support for Item No. 15. He expressed concern for a fellow speaker
and her experience with homelessness. He shared that she has experienced harassment by the
Police Department. He added that she has not received services from City Net despite waiting
several months. He noted a need for affordable housing and home ownership opportunities.
Sandy Garcia shared her experience as a homeless mother. She requested additional resources for
homeless families, mothers, and children. She shared that she had been waiting for months for
resources without a response. She thanked Mr. Collins for his assistance.
Mayor Aitken requested that the City Manager follow up with Ms. Garcia to connect her with
City staff and resources.
Mark Richard Daniels criticized the City for allocating resources to tourism and Visit Anaheim while
individuals are experiencing homelessness. He thanked Council Members Rubalcava and Leon for
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requesting additional information regarding the Visit Anaheim agreement. He noted that the funds
from the Disneyland Forward project will not be sufficient to address the housing crisis. He requested
that the City address the housing crisis.
Tracy Camp expressed her gratitude for housing programs. She shared that the housing program
she's enrolled in will be ending in a few months, and she has yet to receive any information about
future housing support. She shared the difficulties with receiving housing, including providing proof of
homelessness.
Justin Hart, General Manager of the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, highlighted Visit
Anaheim's services and partnership. He added that Visit Anaheim addressed major concerns about
the hotel's economic forecast. He shared that Visit Anaheim continues to support the Anaheim
experience beyond the Disneyland Resort. He added that the relationships Visit Anaheim has built
across the tourism industry provide success for Resort businesses. He thanked the City Council for
its continued support of Visit Anaheim.
Jeanine Robbins criticized the contribution from the Disneyland Forward project compared to the
company's daily revenue. She shared residents' interest in a gate tax despite concerns from Disney
that visitors will not visit the park. She noted the increased ticket costs, sharing that ticket prices have
increased 108% over the past decade. She expressed concern over the daily fireworks and pollution
to residents and health risks. She shared that Disney has not paid the $233 million in back pay owed
to employees for Measure L. She highlighted that Council Members Rubalcava and Leon are
questioning Visit Anaheim.
Stephanie Mercadante expressed concern that the Environmental Justice Element was considered
with the General Plan Update and Housing Element. She shared that residents are not aware of what
the Environmental Justice Element is and provided a definition for it. She noted that the
Environmental Justice Element identified disadvantaged communities, including low-income areas
disproportionately affected by environmental pollution and hazards, leading to negative health effects,
exposure, and environmental degradation. She shared that residents surrounding the Disneyland
Resort are exposed to cars, construction, and fireworks, leading to long-term health effects. She
encouraged the City to work with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to
achieve the goals in the Environmental Justice Element, including eliminating the nightly fireworks
and use of pyrotechnics.
Mike Robbins criticized Visit Anaheim's CEO's salary and management compared to the City
Manager's. He echoed Mark Richard Daniel's comments regarding the marketing of the Resort
District. He criticized Visit Anaheim for providing public funds to the Chamber of Commerce. He
shared that Visit Anaheim does not support smaller or family -run hotels. He questioned the need for
the City's contract with Visit Anaheim.
Bill O'Connell highlighted Visit Anaheim and the work they provide for the travel and tourism industry
in Anaheim. He noted Visit Anaheim's ability to address multiple audiences to attract visitors to the
City. He expressed his confidence that Visit Anaheim is allocating resources equitably and effectively.
He encouraged stakeholders to join Visit Anaheim during local conventions and trade shows. He
thanked the City Council for its support of Visit Anaheim.
Susan Bowman with the Chance Theater thanked the City Council for their recognition of April as
Arts, Culture, and Creativity month. She shared funding challenges, including the termination of
grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) termination of grants and the potential
elimination of the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. She added that despite challenges, the
Chance Theater has persevered. She highlighted Chance Theater's nominations and awards at the
Orange County Theater Guild's Annual Awards. She shared the opening of the play, The Chinese
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Lady and invited the City Council to attend. She highlighted Chance Theater's participation in Impact
Anaheim Day to raise funds for the Speak Up Youth Program. She encouraged the public and City
Council to contact State representatives to oppose the cuts to the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll
Fund and encourage federal legislators to restore and protect NEA funding. She shared that
advocacy will ensure that creativity, access, and cultural connection continue to thrive in the City.
Ruben Greg Soto quoted from the Bible and shared his experience with law enforcement. He noted
that State representatives have assisted him.
Greg Alvarado shared his experience with housing programs in the City. He explained that he did not
receive assistance for housing and during that time, his housing voucher expired. He expressed
concern that he would not be eligible to receive the voucher again. He shared that he contacted the
Housing Authority with no response and requested the City Council's assistance.
Mayor Aitken referred Mr. Alvarado to Assistant to the City Manager Brittney Malenofski.
Robert Esparza reported that he serves as a commissioner on the Housing and Community
Development Commission. He shared that he attended the demolition of the Rainbow Inn and
commended everyone involved with the project. He noted that his service as a commissioner
provided him with the opportunity to contribute to homeownership programs. He highlighted the
Housing Trust Allocation Plan, which provides an opportunity to assist first-time homebuyers in
Anaheim.
Matthew Duncan provided updates on State legislation regarding coyotes. He shared that the
California Wildlife Resources Committee recommended that coyotes be removed from the "take"
provisions under Section 472 of the California Code of Regulations. He shared comments from the
Chairperson of the Modoc County Board of Supervisors, who acknowledged coyote's intelligence and
rodent removal.
Bryan Kaye spoke of his experience with the Anaheim Police Department. He explained that his
concerns have been ignored. He shared his interactions with police officers and residents who
encouraged him to speak with Council Members.
Marc Herbert shared that he has continued dropping off documents with media outlets and the FBI.
He commented that Visit Anaheim's budget did not specify allocations for reserves. He referenced the
$16 million allocated toward the Housing Trust and questioned the timeline for production for housing
units. He suggested using Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) and Resort District funds to
produce additional housing units.
Kenneth Batiste commented on Visit Anaheim's contribution of COVID funds to the Anaheim
Chamber of Commerce. He questioned the City's involvement with Visit Anaheim following the FBI
investigation and the JL Group report. He requested that the City cut ties with Visit Anaheim.
Victoria Michaels commended Council Member Rubalcava for her participation in the Memorial Day
service and for highlighting veteran residents and their stories. She highlighted Council Members
Rubalcava and Leon for questioning the contract with Visit Anaheim. She added that the current Visit
Anaheim board members were present during the corruption investigation. She requested that City
Manager Vanderpool and the Visit Anaheim Board members recuse themselves. She expressed
concern over Visit Anaheim and the City's continued partnership.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Rubalcava recognized her family member Dylan Zuniga, a recent graduate with a
degree in computer science from Cal State Fullerton, who lives in the Vine Street and Sycamore
Street area. She also congratulated all other graduates from the City of Anaheim.
Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the
Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26th at the Anaheim Cemetery organized by the Orange County
Cemetery District and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She stated it was an honor to be there and
standing alongside the brave men and women who have served the country. On May 24th, District 5
resident Yesenia Rojas, in partnership with Wincome Hospitality and the Howard Johnson Hotel,
provided 60 gently used mattresses to Anaheim families in need. The Mexican Consulate was also at
the event providing information. On May 22"d the pride flag in front of City Hall was raised in honor of
Harvey Milk Day and in celebration of Pride month in June. She thanked Council Member Kurtz,
Senator Tom Umberg, members of the LGBTQ Center, and the Anaheim Community Foundation who
joined to welcome all to Anaheim. She stated that Harvey Milk is an icon of courage and hope for so
many in the fight for equality, justice, and ensuring everyone matters. Council Member Maahs
attended the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim meeting at the Anaheim Library and highlighted that
they recently provided $20,000 in scholarships to 20 students at Gilbert High School. She stated the
members are a dedicated group and she encouraged anyone interested in becoming a member of
the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim to reach out to them. On May 19th, she and her Council
colleagues attended the Anaheim Union High School District's Esports Tournament. She shared she
had not played video games since Super Mario Brothers, but she was impressed by the innovation of
the students, who not only competed competitively, but also took part in an initiative called
Reinventing Communities utilizing Minecraft education. The students found creative solutions to
reimagine Anaheim through their video game design. Council Member Maahs attended the Saint
Anthony Mary Claret Church Fiesta celebrating their 70th Anniversary. She shared that she attended
first grade through eighth grade at the school and is a proud alumna. She thanked Father Bill and
Edgar for their community outreach efforts in District 5, not only with the services at the church, but
with things like food and resources for the community. She noted that Father Bill also helps with
mental health wellness in Anaheim. Council Member Maahs toured Furnishing Hope, a local nonprofit
that recently moved to the City of Anaheim from the City of Tustin. Furnishing Hope provides furniture
and essential supplies to individuals and families overcoming homelessness or hardship. They create
a dignified living space and foster stability and self-sufficiency. Council Member Maahs requested
adjourning the meeting in memory of Robert Thill, former Council Member Stephen Faessel's best
man at his wedding and one of his best friends. He was an Anaheim kid, educated at Saint Boniface
Parish School, Mater Dei High School, Fullerton College, and Cal State Fullerton.
Council Member Balius shared that he attended the demolition of the Rainbow Inn motel on Beach
Boulevard. He thanked staff, residents, and business owners for their efforts and support. Council
Member Balius shared that Flag Day will be celebrated at Pearson Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025,
with performances by the United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band, the Los Angeles
Fifes and Drums, and country music artist Sean Oliu.
Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended. He congratulated
ElCielo Shades, the May Business of the Month. ElCielo Shades is an immigrant founded company
located off Lincoln Avenue and Brookhurst Street in District 2. They are a go to for high quality
window treatments, primarily serving other businesses through a business -to -business model, but are
also open to residents. They provide style and function. Council Member Leon congratulated Zankou
Chicken, the May Restaurant of the Month. He stated that Zankou Chicken has Anaheim roots dating
back to 1962 and is an iconic family -owned restaurant that is known for their bold Mediterranean
flavors, legendary garlic sauce, and flame grilled perfection. The employees are very friendly,
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energetic, and they offer top -tier customer service. They are located off Ball Road, next to Magnolia
High School. Council Member Leon congratulated the Class of 2025, including all graduates from
Savanna High School, Gilbert High School, Servite High School, Loara High School, and Magnolia
High School. He shared that he had an opportunity to attend a few band banquets and award
ceremonies. He stated he is looking forward to seeing what all the graduates accomplish in the future
and hopefully give back to the Anaheim community.
Council Member Kurtz congratulated all the graduates in the City of Anaheim, especially graduates
from Katella High School and Anaheim High School because that is where most of the students in
District 4 attend. She stated that the graduates are entering new phases of their lives and hopes they
all do well and come back to serve Anaheim. Council Member Kurtz highlighted the City of Anaheim
Employee Appreciation Week and thanked all City of Anaheim employees. She recognized the VIP
employees in each department, and she congratulated them all. She thanked all City employees for
their service to residents and businesses in the City of Anaheim.
Mayor Aitken shared that Council was dressed casually and championing sports teams as part of the
City's Employee Appreciation Week and sports day. She highlighted and shared photographs of
events she attended including the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Anaheim Cemetery. Mayor Aitken
thanked the veteran community, especially Bobby McDonald, an Anaheim Hills resident and a very
active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, for organizing the annual celebration. She stated
that the veteran community unites the City to remember and honor those who sacrificed so much for
freedom. Mayor Aitken shared that she, Council Member Balius, and Congressman Lou Correa
attended the demolition of the Rainbow Inn motel on Beach Boulevard. She stated there are plans to
build affordable housing opportunities for first time home buyers and revitalize the West Anaheim
area. She thanked Public Works, Public Utilities, and the City Manager's Office for the flawless event.
Mayor Aitken reported her attendance at the U.S. Mayor's Delegation trip to Doha, Qatar. The trip
was funded by the Government of Qatar, and no City tax dollars were used for her travel expenses.
The purpose of the trip was to meet with Qatar government officials regarding the security,
transportation, infrastructure, and tourism marketing surrounding their hosting of the FIFA World Cup
in 2022. She stated the visit was extremely eye opening and insightful as it was her first time to the
Middle East, and as the Mayor of a City with a large Arab American population, she was glad to learn
so much more about the region. Mayor Aitken expressed gratitude for their hospitality. Mayor Aitken
was also able to visit with Southern California service members at Al Udeid Air Base. She was able to
bring them gifts from the Public Work's Department and challenge coins from the Police and Fire
departments.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool invited everyone to beat the heat at Pearson Park Pool beginning on June
611 for free public swim. Sessions will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. He shared that
spots can be reserved for free by visiting Anaheim.net/play. There are also many swim lesson options
offered, in partnership with the Anaheim Family YMCA, at Pearson Park Pool, Anaheim High School
and Canyon High School.
City Manager Vanderpool highlighted and shared a PowerPoint slide and noted that Anaheim Public
Utilities will be hosting the OC Green Expo on June 71' between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. along Center
Street Promenade. Last year, 1,200 residents and visitors explored ways to be more sustainable by
reducing their energy and water use, planting a shade tree, test driving a zero -emission vehicle, and
recycling electronic waste. He invited everyone to join city departments, non -profits, and eco-friendly
organizations at the free event. For more information and to register, please visit
anaheim.net/greenexpo.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:26 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council
Member Kurtz pulling Item No. 20, Council Member Leon pulling Item No. 3, and Council Member
Rubalcava pulling Item No. 19 for separate consideration. Council Member Balius recorded an
abstention for Item No. 21.
MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to waive reading of the ordinance and resolutions and adopt
the balance of the consent calendar as presented in accordance with reports, certifications, and
recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL
CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz,
and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. [Item No. 21: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention
for Item No. 21. MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members
Meeks, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN —1 (Council Member Balius)].
B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meeting of April 10, 2025.
D116 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Michele Richards' retirement as Chief Executive Officer of
the Orange County Fair & Event Center; WISEPlace on their grand opening of a new
permanent supportive housing project in Orange County that serves unaccompanied women;
and the Team Kids Pilot Program for its commitment to positive youth development through
collaboration with public safety professionals, including police officers and firefighters.
D155 4. Approve the 2025-2028 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Unified Local and Regional
Four -Year Plans and authorize the Mayor to sign the plans and modifications thereto, and
related documents.
AGR-15355 5. Approve Contract MA# 106-498490 with EMTS, Inc., dba Elite Maintenance & Tree Services,
in an initial amount of $51,614.60, for landscape maintenance services at Anaheim Police
Department, Anaheim Fire and Rescue, and City Library sites, for a one year term with four
one-year optional renewals, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $278,326.48 plus a
30% contingency per year to address unforeseen service needs, and authorize the
Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and to
exercise the renewal options as appropriate, in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 213-
288197-AH.
AGR-15524 6. Approve Contract MA# 106-498492 with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., in a total
cumulative amount not to exceed $250,000 plus applicable tax and a 20% contingency fee, for
on -call environmental clean-up services effective through March 26, 2027; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to execute documents related to the contract, in accordance with
Cooperative Contract MA# 080-22010269 between County of Orange and Ocean Blue
Environmental Services, Inc.
AGR-15357 7. Approve Contract MA# 106-498529 with Cowboy Concealments, LLC, in an amount not to
exceed $179,000, for the purchase of six solar -powered surveillance camera trailers for the
Anaheim Public Utilities and Public Works Departments, for a one year term with four one-
year optional renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all
necessary contractual documents and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate.
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D180 8. Authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to issue a purchase order to Bentley Mills, Inc.,
in the amount of $133,110, for the purchase of carpet tiles for the Anaheim Convention
Center, in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 515-208736-AH.
AGR-15358 9. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and approve Contract MA# 106-
498520 with Western Extrication Specialists, Inc., in a total cumulative amount not to exceed
$500,000 inclusive of applicable taxes and fees (projected cost for initial year is $100,000), for
the purchase, repair, and maintenance of firefighting equipment for the Anaheim Fire and
Rescue Department for a one year term with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize
the Purchasing Agent to execute all documents related to contract.
AGR-15359 10. Approve Master Agreement MA# 106-498528 with Vacate Termite & Pest Elimination
Company, Inc., in an annual amount of $350,000 plus a 20% contingency, for citywide pest
control management services, commencing June 10, 2025 for a one year term, with four one-
year optional renewals, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,750,000; and authorize
the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the
agreement, in accordance with Regional Cooperative Agreement Contract No. 017-25010023
between the County of Orange and Vacate Termite & Pest Elimination Company, Inc.
AGR-15360 11. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Ramona, Inc., in the amount of $716,625,
for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project on Brookhurst Street North of Lincoln
Avenue Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related
documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract;
determine that the Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
12. Approve the Animal Care Notice of Intent with the County of Orange, in an estimated cost of
AGR- $5,447,473 plus a 10% contingency, for animal care and shelter services for the period of July
1458.L.0.10 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
AGR-15361 13. Approve an agreement with Hoag Clinic, dba Hoag Executive Health, in an annual average
amount of $331,150 plus annual 10% contingency for as -needed extra services, to provide an
Annual Fitness & Medical Examination Program for a three year term with two one-year
optional renewals, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $1,655,750; and authorize the
Fire Chief, or designees, to execute the agreement and related documents, including any
cost -neutral amendments and any documents and to take the necessary actions to
implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
AGR-15362 14. Approve five Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Occupational Training Agreements for
AGR-15363 the provision of Occupational Skills Training for the provision of occupational skills training
each for a two year term expiring June 30, 2027; and authorize the Director of Housing and
AGR-15364 Community Development to execute and the Workforce Development Manager, or designee,
AGR-15365 to administer the agreements [E.Cubics, LLC dba QBICS Career College (not to exceed
AGR-15366 $50,000); KD Education, LLC dba Healthstaff Training Institute (not to exceed $75,000);
Brownson Technical School, Inc. (not to exceed $100,000); America Truck Driving School,
Inc. (not to exceed $150,000); and QuickStart Academy, Inc. dba Career Development
Solutions (not to exceed $150,000)].
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AGR-15367 15. Approve a Right of Entry and License Agreement (ACES Interim Housing Project), in
substantial form, with Mariposa Women and Family Center, in the annual license amount of
$1.00 plus site preparation costs, for the operation of the former Crown Motel located at 1136
North La Palma Park Way as interim housing for a one year term with two one-year optional
renewals; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement;
and authorize de minimis changed that do not substantially change the terms and conditions
of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office.
D175 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the FY 2025-26 Project List for the Road Repair and
Accountability Act of 2017.
Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit the FY 2025/26 Project List to the California
Transportation Commission for eligibility to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funds.
D175 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-042 _ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit an
application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for funds for the
Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 grant Program under Orange County Local Transportation
Ordinance No. 3 for the Stormwater Catch Basin Screen Installation Project Phase 6 and if
awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant funds on behalf of the City and amending
the budget for fiscal year accordingly and determine that these actions are exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15303 [installation
of trash capture devices in storm drain catch basins; grant funds in the amount of $272,146,
with $68,036 local match].
M142 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6611 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM adding Section 18.16.090 (Tobacco Retail Permit) to Title 18 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code to establish requirements and procedures for tobacco retail permits, impose
regulations on tobacco retailers, prohibit the sale of illegal items and activities, and authorize
inspections and enforcement to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws
[includes determination that the proposed amendments are not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and
15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; DEV2024-00068; introduced at
the Council meeting of May 13, 2025; Item No. 24].
D114 21. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 29, 2024.
Item No. 21: Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 21. MOTION: Council
Member Kurtz moved to approve the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL
CALL VOTE: AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and
Maahs); NOES — 0, ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Balius). Motion carried.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR:
D116 3. Receive and file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services
Agreements authorized by the City Manager and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor
Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in
April 2025.
DISCUSSION: Council Member requested additional details and information on the contract with Yum
Restaurant Services Group LLC, which operates the Collider Lab.
Visit Anaheim's Chief Marketing Officer, Scott Oklin, reported that Collider Lab is an incubated
strategic marketing arm of Yum! Brands that helps businesses understand different strategies, brand
positioning, insights, and working with shareholders and residents to understand how to position the
brand, destination, and message with data -driven insights.
In response to Council Member Leon, Mr. Oklin explained that residents would include visitors to
Anaheim.
Council Member Leon requested information on the deliverables for the contract. Mr. Oklin shared
that Collider Lab will conduct a brand health assessment and brand strategy and repositioning. He
added that they will be surveying individuals from neighboring domestic destinations driving into the
City to report their perception of the City of Anaheim.
In response to Council Member Leon, Mr. Oklin reported that the rebranding would cover both Visit
Anaheim and the City and messaging to visitors to visit the City.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Mr. Oklin shared that Collider Lab has worked with a
variety of agencies, including pharmaceutical, restaurant, and hospitality companies. He shared that
Collider Lab brings a data -driven approach to the City. He clarified that Yum Restaurant Services is
the agency of record for Collider Lab. He shared that Collider Lab is able to take on outside projects if
there are no conflicts.
Council Member Rubalcava requested additional information about the other agencies that were
considered. Mr. Oklin reported that the RFP went to 19 different agencies.
Council Member Rubalcava requested a memo to Council on the list of agencies. She requested the
results of the survey once it is available and a timeline.
Mr. Oklin shared that Collider is concluding the Brand Health Assessment and will be conducting
stakeholder interviews. He added that the survey should be completed the first week of July.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Mr. Oklin clarified that stakeholders include local
businesses and restaurants. He noted that the company is focused on moving forward with the
message that Anaheim is a City beyond Disneyland.
Council Member Rubalcava inquired whether insights into conventions would be provided. Mr. Oklin
confirmed the insights would be included with a focus on generating initiatives for smaller and
independent hotels.
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MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to receive and file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of
Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager and the list of Visit Anaheim
Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and
Entertainment in April 2025, seconded by Council Member Balius. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7
(Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0.
Motion carried.
AGR-15368 19. Approve an Attorney Services and Consulting Agreement with Arif Alikhan, Esq. and Alikhan
Insights, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for services of an attorney -consultant to
analyze the practices, processes, and protocols of the Anaheim Police Department and
develop a program and strategy to ensure compliance with the principals of Constitutional
Policing and Procedural Justice, for a one year term with four one-year optional renewals; and
authorize the Chief of Police, or designees, to execute and administer the agreement and any
renewal options and amendments that do not change the contract amount.
Deputy Chief of Police Charles Cinnamo reported that in consultation with the City Attorney's Office,
the Police Department (APD) identified a need for an attorney -consultant to analyze the practices,
processes, and protocols of the department, and to develop a program and strategy to ensure
compliance with the principles of Constitutional Policing and Procedural Justice. He shared that the
proposed contract will provide APD with an attorney -consultant who will review and assist with policy
development systems and processes; accountability systems including auditing and compliance
procedures, disciplinary investigations, community complaint procedures, and reviews of uses of
force and other critical incidents; programs and efforts to prohibit discrimination and workplace
conflict; efforts to eliminate biased policing and promote procedural justice principles; training,
education, and leadership development programs for sworn and civilian personnel; community
engagement, partnerships, and outreach programs; efforts to promote transparency and public
communication; and risk management and harm reduction efforts and initiatives.
Deputy Chief Cinnamo reported that on March 19, 2025, APD issued a Request for Proposal (RFP)
and received responses from three (3) vendors. He noted that the proposals were evaluated
according to the vendor's experience providing the type of service or similar services, the vendor's
resources, knowledge, and skills in relation to the services required, the experience and qualifications
of personnel assigned to the contract, price, and responsiveness to the RFP, with Arif Alikhan, Esq.
selected based on the totality of the factors. He added, that the services will taper in future years
following the recruitment and transition of a Deputy City Attorney to support the APD.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Rubalcava requested detailed key performance indicators for the
contract.
Deputy Chief Cinnamo reported that several hundred officers and staff members receive
approximately 100 hours of training each year. He explained that the 100 hours include training from
Mr. Alikhan. He noted that executive staff benefit from the training to ensure that goals and objectives
meet the moral and ethical obligations of providing police service to the City.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Deputy Chief Cinnamo explained that the police academy
curricula address constitutional policing and procedural justice at a basic level. He noted that Mr.
Alikhan provides training to serve in leadership programs, policy review, and additional duties to fulfill
the APD's moral and ethical obligations to the community. He added that Mr. Alikhan assists the APD
with filling in the policy framework for clarification for officers on duties and obligations.
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Council Member Rubalcava requested additional details on the trainings, a list of individuals who
have received training, and when the training was completed. She expressed concern over budget
expenditures, noting issues with staff retention and fundraising for supplies.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks emphasized her support for the item, based on the City Attorney's Office
recommendation, to train officers, given that policing has evolved. She highlighted the consultant's
services to track litigation and train officers accordingly on policies and moral obligations. She noted
that an RFP was completed to provide a fair opportunity for consultants. She expressed her support
for the item.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Chief Assistant City Attorney Kristin Pelletier reported that Mr.
Alikhan focuses on prevention. She highlighted his work with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and
other agencies, his understanding of the evolving law, and his background and resources to provide
training. She noted that the City Attorney's Office functions as a legal advisor but is not currently
equipped to network and provide training. She expressed her support for the item.
Council Member Rubalcava expressed concern over the renewal period. She explained that the case
studies should be shared with officers. She explained that her request for the list of officers receiving
training was to ensure the training applies to all personnel, rather than being limited to command
staff. She requested to review the feedback from the consultant moving forward. She requested
standardized bookkeeping and record -keeping of the consultant's work.
Mayor Aitken thanked the City Attorney's Office for their insight on the services. She requested
clarification on the role of an attorney compared to a consultant. Chief Assistant City Attorney
Pelletier shared that Mr. Alikhan performs both functions. She noted that he is a licensed attorney;
however, the City Attorney's Office still provides legal advice to the Department. She shared that his
services include evaluating the Department's culture, evaluating and addressing upcoming issues,
identifying changes in the law, and taking the lead on the Major Incident Review Team. She noted
that additional training for officers will help build comfort while on duty and enhance enforcement.
In response to Mayor Aitken, Chief Assistant City Attorney Pelletier shared that Mr. Alikhan has met
with officers and with the unions to learn the culture of the Department. Deputy Chief Cinnamo added
that Mr. Alikhan spends his personal time at the station to learn the culture. He highlighted Mr.
Alikhan's awareness of the importance of both culture and policy and how they mix. He noted that the
majority of Mr. Alikhan's work product is the implementation of policy and legal changes. He added
that Mr. Alikhan produces written products for the Department; however, it is limited.
Mayor Aitken highlighted Mr. Alikhan's qualifications and echoed Chief Assistant City Attorney
Pelletier's comments on the importance of Mr. Alikhan's insight. She noted the cost savings with a
consultant on an annual basis compared to a full-time employee with the City Attorney's Office. She
requested Mr. Alikhan's contact information.
Council Member Rubalcava clarified that her concerns over the contract stem from the use of
taxpayer funds on outside resources.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve an Attorney Services and Consulting
Agreement with Arif Alikhan, Esq. and Alikhan Insights, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $400,000,
for services of an attorney -consultant to analyze the practices, processes, and protocols of the
Anaheim Police Department and develop a program and strategy to ensure compliance with the
principals of Constitutional Policing and Procedural Justice, for a one year term; and authorize the
Chief of Police, or designees, to execute and administer the agreement and any renewal options and
amendments that do not change the contract amount.
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DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Leon, Chief Assistant City Attorney Pelletier explained
that staff would need to solicit another RFP if the contract does not include renewals. She noted that
the renewals are optional and a review can be agendized to provide additional information on key
performance indicators. She shared that if the contractor was not performing, the Police Department
would not renew the contract with the intention of tapering off services in the future. She shared that
the contract is more cost-effective than hiring another attorney.
In response to Council Member Leon, Chief Assistant City Attorney Pelletier clarified that the renewal
options do not require Council's approval. She noted that the City Council can direct staff to return
with an update on services prior to the renewal period.
Council Member Rubalcava confirmed she would amend her motion if staff returned with the update,
due to potential impacts on the RFP process.
City Attorney Fabela clarified that following the one-year term, staff would need to solicit an RFP;
however, it would not affect the current RFP. Chief Assistant City Attorney Pelletier reported that the
RFP process takes six to nine months.
MOTION: Council Member Rubalcava moved to approve an Attorney Services and Consulting
Agreement with Arif Alikhan, Esq. and Alikhan Insights, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $400,000,
for services of an attorney -consultant to analyze the practices, processes, and protocols of the
Anaheim Police Department and develop a program and strategy to ensure compliance with the
principals of Constitutional Policing and Procedural Justice, for a one year term with four one-year
optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designees, to execute and administer the
agreement and any renewal options and amendments that do not change the contract amount and
direct staff to return to Council with an update on services provided prior to the renewal period,
seconded by Council Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
T108 20. Approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Reports
for Marketing and Transportation Component Funds.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director of Public Works Rudy Emami reported
that construction on Ball Road and Disneyland Drive has begun. He shared that the project is
expected to be complete by late summer or fall 2025.
Council Member Kurtz requested additional information on potential closures in the area and how
traffic will be addressed during construction.
Director Emami reported that staff coordinate with Resort partners to work, including working during
off -hours. He noted that a portion of the project will be completed during overnight hours due to the
closure of all lanes. He noted that the remainder of the construction can be completed during the day
with typical lane closures.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Emami confirmed that signage is available at the
beginning and end of the project, including information on the project, contact information, and the
time frame for the project. He shared that the notices will not appear day to day unless there are
significant impacts including full lane closures. He added that project funding was approved in FY
2018/19.
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Council Member Kurtz requested that Public Works work with the Communications team to post
information on social media and the City's website when there would be full lane closures. Director
Emami added that the Resort District includes fixed, changeable signs to communicate information.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Emami shared that staff is preparing for the public
outreach phase. He noted that the public and stakeholders will have an opportunity to provide
feedback to incorporate into the study. He clarified that the first portion of the study is to gather data
on concerns and current and future issues. He shared that when the Resort was initially planned,
sidewalks of the same size were planned to taper and concentrate at one major location. He
explained that a modification may be to include wider sidewalks to accommodate the number of
pedestrians or evaluating locations for bridges and plans for future development. He clarified that the
information gathered from stakeholders would be included in the final study. He added that feedback
from businesses, including ones along Harbor, will be gathered in the summer.
Director Emami reported that the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) was established in
2010 with the goal of promoting local tourism in convention -related programs and transportation
improvements in the Resort and Platinum Triangle. He shared that ATID operates under the general
oversight and supervision of the City Council via a Council -approved Management Plan. He added
that Marketing Component funds are managed by Visit Anaheim and Transportation Component
funds are overseen by the ATID Transportation Committee, which includes City staff, a Resort
hotelier/Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) board member, and a representative from Disney.
Director Emami reported that the Marketing and Transportation component fund annual reports are
required to be submitted to the City Council during each fiscal year. He noted that the Marketing
Component Fund Annual Report was reviewed and revised by the ATID Advisory Board and
recommended approval of the item. He noted that the ATID Transportation Committee reviewed the
Transportation Component Fund Annual Report and recommended City Council approval.
Director Emami shared that ten (10) projects are reported in the annual report. He reported that the
FY 2023/24 ATID Transportation Component Revenues were $8.2 million, Expenditures were $3.1
million, with outstanding Encumbrances equaling $10.3 million. He noted that the Transportation
Component Fund was in good health with a balance of $26.7 million at the end of FY 2023/24.
Director Emami outlined the seven active projects, including the Bollards project Phase II
(Harbor/Disneyland Drive), the Resort Signs project, the Ball Road/Disneyland Drive project, the
Pedestrian Resort Circulation Study, the Intelligent Transportation Systems improvements, the ATN
Real Time Passenger Information Systems, and the ATN Operational Support. He reported that the
Changeable Message Signs Update project, the Resort Mobility Plan & Bridge Feasibility Study, and
the ATN Multimodal Transit Plan were complete but not formally closed in the Annual Report. He
explained that the projects are reported for documentation purposes and will be removed once the
ATID Transportation Committee takes action.
Visit Anaheim Chief Operating Officer Christina Dawson reported that Visit Anaheim works to capture
and communicate the depth and scope of its impact on the City. She shared that Visit Anaheim tracks
business on a calendar year basis, as mandated by the Visit Anaheim Board of Directors and aligned
with the majority of hotel partners. She shared that Visit Anaheim recasts data and adapts practices
and reports to align with the City's fiscal year timeline. She noted that Visit Anaheim is committed to
transparency and alignment; however, the reconfiguration could introduce questions and clarifications
involving the data. She provided clarifications for FY 2023/24 ranging from typos to refinements in the
data context or language to reflect the most accurate information. She noted revisions include a
revised sentence regarding convention booking actuals, which exceeded the Board -approved goals
for 2023 and 2024 and further clarification on non -Citywide business to include and reference 1,000
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peak rooms or less. She continued that figures reflected on Page 31 of the annual report were
updated for data through June 30, 2024, to align with fiscal year reporting and a corrected economic
impact number for a total of $1,995,555,627 compared to $2 billion. She shared that the updates do
not affect the integrity of the reports.
Ms. Dawson reported that Visit Anaheim achieved 106% of annual convention sales goals in 2023,
booking 51 compared to 48. She shared that the definite economic impact goal for the events was
$1.3 billion and finished at over $1.9 billion. She highlighted that Visit Anaheim surpassed 2.2 billion
marketing impressions, surpassing the 1.6 billion goal and increasing partnership revenue to over a
million dollars. She noted that the City set a new record with 25.8 million visitors. She noted that Visit
Anaheim continued the momentum and set new records in 2024. She shared that 53 conventions
were booked and economic impact remained strong. She shared that 26.1 million individuals visited
the City in 2024, 1.2% more than in 2023. She explained that the results highlight Visit Anaheim's
consistency, adaptability, and growth.
Ms. Dawson outlined the FY 2023/24 results for convention sales and tourism, marketing, and
communications. She shared that 57 conventions were booked, totaling nearly 750,000 room nights,
generating $1.6 billion in economic impact and $29 million in Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT). She
noted that Visit Anaheim drove 1.7 billion media impressions, booked over 221,000 tourism room
nights, engaged nearly 5,000 travel trade professionals, and over a million website users and
822,000 subscribers to Visit Anaheim's newsletters.
Ms. Dawson shared examples of individual strategies that have produced successful results. She
highlighted Visit Anaheim's partnership with Epsilon that brought 76,000 more visitors to the City from
March through June 2024 and generated $17 million in funds spent. Shared in June 2024, the
"Greatest Luxury of All" campaign was launched with Epsilon. She noted that the results of the
campaign will be provided in the following annual report. She highlighted the co-op campaign with
Expedia that produced 54,269 room nights and $13,363,000 in hotel gross bookings. She noted that
Visit Anaheim has delivered more than 37,000 room nights and over $9 million in bookings from the
international market.
Ms. Dawson presented Visit Anaheim's new approach to fund balance methodology as directed by
the State audit. She shared that they established fund balances beginning January 1, 2017 for a total
of $7.1 million. She outlined the breakdowns and assigned balances for the ATID fund at $1,864,092,
$198,584 for the Garden Grove TID, and $289,508 in a private fund. She noted that the structure
supports ongoing transparency, accountability, and ensures that the component is managed to meet
its specific obligations. She reported that as of December 31, 2023, the fund balances total $15.5
million. She shared that each expense account was examined by department to determine what was
allowable under the TID agreement. She added that allowable expenses were allocated between the
ATID and Garden Grove TID by revenue share and non -allowable expenses were applied to the
private fund. She noted that fund balances were adjusted according to annual revenues and
expenditures and reconciled with Visit Anaheim's audit reports. She added that the City's auditors
were involved in the process.
Ms. Dawson reported that Visit Anaheim's reserve allocations follow industry standards to ensure the
stability of the organization and continued support of the City as a destination. She noted that there is
$7 million set aside as a General Reserve, representing six months of operating expenses. She
shared that an additional $7 million is allocated to Convention Center bookings, which are client
incentives or subsidies to offset rental costs of the Convention Center. She noted it is common for
clients to request subsidies to help offset rental costs to remain competitive with other destinations.
She reported that an additional $6.7 million is used to support industry events and secure the City's
position as a premier meeting destination. She added that Visit Anaheim has earmarked reserves for
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future events to ensure that the City is meeting its host obligations and strategically position the City
to support industry partnerships, pursue signature events, and safeguard operations.
Visit Anaheim Chief Executive Officer Mike Waterman reported that Visit Anaheim is using data and
the Tourism Economics' Symphony Attribution Tool to make informed decisions. He highlighted two
summer campaigns including the 100-Days Til Summer campaign, offering $100 savings at all hotels,
and the engaging Tia Mowry for the Imaginagency Campaign to promote Anaheim. He reported that
over 20,000 industry professionals will be visiting the City over the next five years. He noted that Visit
Anaheim will work to showcase major projects in Anaheim including OCVIBE and Disneyland Forward
to convince companies to bring conventions or conferences to Anaheim. He shared that although
Visit Anaheim separated from the OC Sports Commission, they hired a dedicated sports professional
to identify venues and find accommodations for those events.
Council Member Leon thanked the Visit Anaheim team for the clarifications in the presentation and
highlighted the importance of transparency, particularly when it relates to public funds. He requested
clarification on non -citywide events identified in the Annual Report.
Mr. Waterman explained that a non -citywide event or in-house opportunity would not include 1,500
room nights or more. He provided an example of a group booking one hotel for a meeting.
In response to Council Member Leon, Mr. Waterman explained that groups cancel for a variety of
reasons including acquisitions. He shared that the four cancellations is higher than what Visit
Anaheim would like; however, the number is close to the industry standard.
Council Member Leon requested clarification on the economic impact for Quarters 1 and 2. Mr.
Waterman explained that Visit Anaheim uses economic impact as a calculator that calculates direct
spend relative to anything associated with meetings. He added that indirect spend is not included in
the economic impact calculation, including gas purchased at a gas station or supplies at a drugstore.
In response to Council Member Leon, Mr. Waterman reported that the OC Sports Commission was
part of Visit Anaheim. He explained that the Board of Directors chose to separate because the
Commission represented the entire County, not just Anaheim, which could create a conflict. He noted
that the Commission continues to work closely with Visit Anaheim to secure sports -related events.
Council Member Leon requested clarification on click -through rates and brand lift. Mr. Waterman
explained that Visit Anaheim advertises campaigns to target specific groups and opportunities. He
added that data analytics tools provide them with information on campaigns that were or were not
successful. He clarified that brand lift identifies that planners intent to visit Anaheim increased 18%.
He added that he can provide additional information on the number of bookings as a result of the
impressions.
Council Member Leon requested information on future strategic initiatives to include small businesses
or restaurants in other areas of the City.
Mr. Waterman reported that Visit Anaheim conducts quarterly meetings and outreach to 500 partners.
He noted that they regularly meet with partners to figure out the best approaches to work with
partners. He added that Mr. Oklin would work with marketing agencies to identify suitable strategies.
Mr. Oklin provided an example of Visit Anaheim working with Owlverick's Coffee to distribute coffee at
an upcoming convention, which transitioned into a discussion on providing compost to another local
business. He explained that Visit Anaheim works to find connections between local businesses.
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In response to Council Member Leon, Mr. Oklin highlighted Visit Anaheim's Vice President of
Communications, Lindsay Swanson, who manages social media strategies, including outreach to
influencers or celebrities. He highlighted the partnership with Tia Mowry and her background in
Anaheim.
Council Member Leon asked if local youth and students had been considered for opportunities or
marketing initiatives. Mr. Oklin shared that Pepe Avila, Senior Vice President of Community Relations
and Partnership at Visit Anaheim, established a partnership with the YMCA. He added that the
Imaginagency campaign utilizes children who have ties to Anaheim. He added that there are
discussions for Imaginagency agents to visit local businesses and the YMCA and speak with children.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Ms. Dawson explained that the Garden Grove TID is funded
from the City of Garden Grove and the private fund from membership dues and co-op campaigns.
She explained that the funds are considered private because it is not collected with TID money. She
added that restricted funds are allocated by the Board of Directors to support events that the City is
hosting. She reported that the term membership has transitioned to partnership due to the mutual
relationship between agencies.
Council Member Kurtz inquired about international travel and Visit Anaheim's flexibility to adjust when
issues occur. Ms. Dawson shared that Visit Anaheim has adjusted initiatives, including adjusting
budgets for international markets, to focus on the domestic feeder market. She shared that Visit
Anaheim's current campaigns address the decrease in travel internationally to receive the return on
investment domestically. She added that international travel initiatives would be replaced with other
strategies if goals were not reached.
Council Member Maahs inquired how Visit Anaheim would be mitigating impacts due to geopolitical
and economic factors.
Ms. Dawson highlighted the 100-Days Til Summer program and collaboration with the State, Visit
California, and Brand USA. She shared that Visit Anaheim will apply for co-op campaigns. She added
that they are not dismissing key international markets.
In response to Council Member Maahs, Ms. Dawson reported that the Convention Center is booked
up to 2035. She explained the need to act quickly as conventions book in other cities. Mr. Oklin
clarified that the Convention Center is not fully booked until 2035; however, there are conventions
booked through 2035. Ms. Dawson added that the goal is to book conventions and layer business to
fill gaps. Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment Tom Morton noted that there is
space available.
Council Member Maahs requested information on how the Convention Center rates compare to
others in the country.
Visit Anaheim's Chief Sales Officer, Ronnie Collins, reported that the Convention Center remains
competitive in California. He shared that pricing in other states may be less; however, the ATID's
support would level the pricing. Executive Director Morton added that the- Convention Center is not
the cheapest or most expensive but noted the value that the City has as a destination.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks highlighted the significant fund balance in the ATID Transportation Fund. She
noted the importance of planning to accommodate more visitors.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Meeks, Ms. Dawson shared that the International Pow Wow (IPW) is
the largest international travel show held in the U.S. She noted that the City hosted in 2007, 2019,
and will host again in 2030. She shared that as a host city, there are obligations for opening and
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closing parties and activities surrounding the event. She explained that it will cost between $5 and $7
million to host.
Pepe Avila, Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Partnership at Visit Anaheim shared
that IPW will bring over 2,000 tour operators, airlines, wholesalers, and companies booking
accommodations and media members that will write about the City. He noted that Visit Anaheim is
strategic on bidding for projects. He explained that Visit Anaheim bid for 2030 because OCVIBE will
be open and Disneyland will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.
Mayor Pro Tem Meeks expressed concern over the current $4 million allocation, considering
additional funds will be collected until 2030. She expressed the desire for the ATID to provide funding
for housing. She inquired if there was a staff member dedicated to booking sporting events in
Anaheim.
Ms. Dawson shared that Katie Wright, the Director, Convention Sales, Sports Development, is
dedicated to working with the OC Sports Commission and with the Convention Center and groups for
sporting events and any sports -related business.
In response to Council Member Balius, Ms. Dawson explained that prior to the ATID, Visit Anaheim
operated on a fiscal year. She added that once the ATID was established, hotels requested that they
operate on a calendar year schedule. She shared that the agreement does not stipulate that Visit
Anaheim mirror the City's fiscal year reporting. She added that their key performance indicators are
based on a calendar year for accountability to their board and stakeholders. She explained that Visit
Anaheim extracts the data to mirror the City's fiscal year.
Council Member Balius inquired how much open space was available at the Convention Center for
bookings. Executive Director Morton reported that the occupancy rate is 50%. He defined the industry
term for practical maximum occupancy, where 60% to 70% occupancy is considered full. He noted
difficulties with booking additional events during full facility events. He shared that the key for growth
has been layering events to facilitate steady business.
In response to Council Member Balius, Executive Director Morton shared that an additional ten
bookings could be applied for if there is space available.
Council Member Balius highlighted the reports' details.
Council Member Rubalcava clarified that her intentions are to see results from Visit Anaheim. She
shared that she received feedback from smaller hotels about occupancy struggles. She requested
that Visit Anaheim's objective be to fill rooms for the 2025/26 budget year.
Mr. Waterman reported that Visit Anaheim's marketing campaigns are geared toward short-term
summer demand. He highlighted Visit Anaheim's Business Development team. He noted that a
Citywide window for booking is 18 to 36 months. He added that Visit Anaheim is focused on driving
leisure and group demand in the market for 2025/26.
Council Member Rubalcava echoed Mayor Pro Tem Meeks' comments on the reserve balance. She
shared that increasing ATID contributions would place an additional burden on hoteliers and impact
the City's competitiveness in the market.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Mr. Waterman explained that a few destination marketing
organizations have abandoned the partnership or membership model due to minimal returns. He
highlighted the relationships with partners and investments in programs to create value. He explained
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that a membership fee is charged to provide value. He noted that Visit Anaheim has been working
more closely with smaller hotels and on campaigns.
Mr. Avila added that Visit Anaheim included all 94 hotels in the ATID on Visit Anaheim's website with
a dedicated listing and link to their website. He shared that visitors who discover Visit Anaheim
through marketing efforts could book a partner or non -partner hotel directly through Visit Anaheim's
website. He added that Visit Anaheim is maximizing partnerships with partners, including Expedia. He
highlighted that all ATID hotels are included in any Expedia campaign regardless of partnership. He
noted that Visit Anaheim is focused on developing a campaign for matching funds. He shared that
hoteliers are invited to attend Visit Anaheim's annual meeting, which shares business intelligence
resources and the following year's forecast.
Council Member Rubalcava highlighted the inclusion of ATID payees to benefit from the marketing
campaigns. She suggested speaking with the ATID payees to streamline the marketing process on
Expedia or similar companies to avoid duplicative marketing efforts.
Mr. Avila shared that there are additional ways Visit Anaheim partners with Expedia including media
solutions, travel advertisements, and operators selling through travel agents booking with Expedia,
particularly in the international market. He highlighted additional distribution channels for booking
domestic or international visitors.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Mr. Waterman reported that the Meetings Momentum
Program offers hotels the ability to offset a competitive bid. He explained that the two criteria were to
be competing against another city and each hotel has access to TID funds to incentivize a group to
visit Anaheim, which is paid directly to the customer.
Council Member Rubalcava requested a list of hotels part of the program. She expressed concern
that booking agents are benefiting from the program. She requested clarification on the decreased
budget for Sports Development. Mr. Waterman explained that the budget decreased due to the
separation from the OC Sports Commission. He added that Visit Anaheim pays a membership fee to
the OC Sports Commission. He clarified that Ms. Wright works administratively for Visit Anaheim.
In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Mr. Waterman confirmed that Garden Grove is included
in the 2025 budget. Ms. Dawson confirmed that the budget included the $2 million from the Garden
Grove TID.
Council Member Rubalcava requested clarification on the ATID budget growth despite decreased
TOT revenues. Ms. Dawson explained that initial projections reflected a 12% increase but a 3%
increase was anticipated in the report. She explained that the City would not be updating the
projection; however, the Board of Directors advised that the budget should be monitored and that
adjustments should be made.
Council Member Rubalcava about accumulating reserves for the 2028 Olympics instead of using the
funds for current investments.
Mayor Aitken requested that Visit Anaheim support previous goals to support housing for Anaheim
Resort employees. She shared that supporting the community and giving back is a selling point for
the City. She requested information on the luxury market trend and any potential emerging markets.
Mr. Waterman expressed his commitment to establishing the ATID Affordable Housing Program
before the end of the year. He noted that the luxury market is performing the best across the United
States and Visit Anaheim continues to expand its luxury campaign. He shared that while they scale
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back efforts in Canada, the market in Mexico continues to remain strong. He noted that Visit Anaheim
is using data to identify the right source markets.
Mayor Aitken complimented Visit Anaheim on the report and the additional information included
compared to previous reports. She shared that moving forward with the reports will highlight
deliverables and Council support to market the City.
Council Member Rubalcava requested clarification on the figures on Visit Anaheim's economic
impact. She reiterated that she will be monitoring the TOT to measure the success of Visit Anaheim.
She expressed her appreciation for the update; however, she requested that Visit Anaheim consider
its main purpose.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Reports for Marketing and Transportation Component Funds,
seconded by Council Member Kurtz.
DISCUSSION: Executive Director Morton requested that approval of the report include acceptance of
the clarifications outlined in the presentation by Visit Anaheim, including to Page 4, Paragraph 5
(Conventions): "Convention Booking actuals for 2023 were 51 and 53 for 2024, both exceeding our
Board -approved goals for each year." (Clarification of original sentence), Page 14: "Non -citywide
business is defined as under 1,000 peak rooms and uses the Anaheim Convention Center."
(Correction of typo and clarification of definition), Page 31 (Top Table): The `% Chg' for 2024 reflects
data through June 30, 2024, as requested for the FY 2023-24 reporting period, and Page 141:
Definite Economic Impact = $1,995,555,627 (Correction of numerical typo).
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District
Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Annual Reports for Marketing and Transportation Component Funds, as
amended with the recommended clarifications to the report on Page 4, Paragraph 5 (Conventions):
"Convention Booking actuals for 2023 were 51 and 53 for 2024, both exceeding our Board -approved
goals for each year." (Clarification of original sentence), Page 14: "Non -citywide business is defined
as under 1,000 peak rooms and uses the Anaheim Convention Center." (Correction of typo and
clarification of definition), Page 31 (Top Table): The '% Chg' for 2024 reflects data through June 30,
2024, as requested for the FY 2023-24 reporting period, and Page 141: Definite Economic Impact =
$1,995,555,627 (Correction of numerical typo), seconded by Council Member Kurtz. ROLL CALL
VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and
Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D155 22. Approve the program guidelines and allocation plan for the Anaheim Local Housing Trust
Fund.
Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Ruiz-Stepter outlined the resources used by
the City to address affordable housing needs. She noted that the most significant was the former
Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, to eliminate blight through development, reconstruction, and
rehabilitation of residential, commercial, industrial, and retail districts. She added that the Housing Set
Aside Program under the Redevelopment Agency, allowed the City to support a variety of housing
programs, including rental and homeownership programs. She shared the timeline of funding
following the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and the City's current funding landscape.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that the City commissioned a study in late 2023 on funding for housing
programs, with the results presented at a Council meeting in February 2024. She noted that the study
addressed land use, zoning, regulatory reforms, funding, and financing tools. She shared that the
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results of the study were that the City was using suggested strategies effectively; however, it
recommended the formation of a local housing trust to secure funds to the City. She highlighted the
City Council's approval of the Disneyland Forward project, which included a $30 million commitment
by The Walt Disney Company to advance housing goals. She noted that the funds would be provided
in two parts, the first payment of $15 million in 2025 and the other $15 million in 2030. She reported
that the first payment has been fully remitted to the City and would be available for deposit into the
trust fund. She shared that the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund was established in August 2024.
She noted that the City received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for use on Beach Boulevard.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that staff reviewed data points to establish a set of guidelines and an
expenditure plan for the Housing Trust Fund. She explained that staff reviewed the housing profile of
Anaheim residents, indicating that the majority of residents are renters. She noted that renters
represent 55% of the population and was considered to address the Council's desire to increase
homeownership rates in the City. She added that staff considered income data to ensure that
proposed programs would benefit all residents. She reported that there are over 4,000 households on
various affordable housing lists in the City with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment Program
indicating that the City needs over 6,000 rental units to meet the needs of low-income families. She
shared that those factors shaped the recommendation to include a production program to provide
financial assistance to developers of affordable housing.
Director Ruiz-Stepter highlighted that the guidelines address the governance of the Housing Trust
Fund and implementation procedures. She noted that the guidelines specify that the City Council is
the governing body of the Trust Fund and that funds can only be spent pursuant to the approved
spending plan. She added that Housing and Community Development Department staff will be
responsible for administering the funds and highlighted staff's experience administering state and
local funds on behalf of the City. She reported that an annual report will be presented to the City
Council including available funds, balances, and expenditures, to ensure full transparency on the use
of funds. She shared that any significant changes to programs or budget allocations will be presented
to the City Council for discussion and approval.
Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that the three investment buckets for the fund include Build More Homes
Initiatives, First -Time Homebuyers Program, and a Housing Stability Program. She shared that the
Build More Homes Initiative is an affordable housing production program dedicated to building
income -restricted multi -family residential units; the First -Time Homebuyers Program expands income
eligibility brackets and product types to include existing and new homes; and the Housing Stability
Program for eviction prevention and rapid re -housing to address the needs of those who need to be
rehoused or remain stably housed in their current housing opportunity. She outlined the allocations
for each plan, noting that under 60% would be dedicated to the Build More Homes Initiative, followed
by the First -Time Homebuyers Program.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that with each program, individuals and/or households benefiting from
the Trust Fund live or work in Anaheim for the production program, and units must be developed in
the City, with each program being offered Citywide. She shared that the goal is for a balanced
distribution of funds across all districts with significant outreach efforts to ensure programs are
broadly advertised. She noted that allocations from the Trust Fund will be used in combination with
other sources for a broader impact. She shared that the allocation for production is based on data
that reflects an affordability gap throughout the City. She reported that 33% of Anaheim residents pay
more than 50% of their annual income towards rent.
Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that the funding allocated to the Build More Homes Initiative can be
used for a variety of production activities. She highlighted new construction throughout the City,
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adaptive reuse, or conversion of existing housing, adding long-term affordability covenants to
buildings. She reported that eligible funds would be used for acquisition, site preparation, and gap
financing. She noted that funds for the Build More Homes Initiative will be leveraged with other funds.
She shared that City gap financing represents 10% of the total amount needed for the production of
affordable housing. She reported that the allocation plan includes an anticipated impact figure to
include the number of units that will benefit from an infusion of resources. She added that
development partners will be required to continue to seek State and federal funding for affordable
housing projects. She noted that staff is optimistic that current resources, including the Federal
HOME funds and State Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program funds, will serve as gap
financing that can be combined with Trust Fund dollars.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that currently, the City offers a limited prescribed down payment
program that sets limits on who qualifies and is limited to new construction projects. She shared that
the State's Density Program offers units at new developments, including the Townes at Orange and
the Housing and Community Development Department uses recycled funds from the State's BEGIN
(Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods) program to offer down payment assistance. She
reported that staff have set out to develop a more flexible program to be used Citywide and open to
existing and new inventory. She shared that staff met with stakeholders to understand what type of
assistance would be useful for potential homebuyers. She expressed staff's appreciation of local
realtors Paul Kott and family, and Housing Commissioner Robert Esparza for their time and guidance
to determine beneficial programs and a meaningful amount of assistance. She reported that the First
Time Homebuyers Program would offer $50,000 as a down payment assistance loan. She shared
that the loan would be offered as a silent second mortgage with payments deferred until the home is
sold, refinanced, or paid in full. She added that the program would be available Citywide and would
apply to new and existing homes. She shared that the home must serve as the primary residence of
the buyer and all borrowers on the application must live in the home. She clarified that the funds will
be distributed as loans, with a 30-year fixed loan at a 3% interest rate. She added that the interest
payments will help the fund grow in the future and assist additional future homebuyers. She noted
that staff reviewed the potential loan funding with the $50,000 down payment assistance and found
that institutions have funded loans. She shared that the program would depend on housing inventory,
interest rates, and down payment resources from potential buyers. She noted that the City will not be
restricting the use of down payment assistance in combination with other forms of down payment
assistance programs. She explained that the limitation would be on the amount of funds to a family
member.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that the Department successfully administered over $40 million in
eviction protection funds to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. She shared that all
COVID-era eviction prevention programs are now closed; however, the Department continues to
receive direct calls and referrals for eviction prevention assistance. She explained that staff is
recommending a small investment pool of $1 million to help address emergency situations. She
shared that the program would be open to lower -income tenants with a documented need and would
be limited $5,000, and all assistance would be directly paid to landlords or property owners. She
reported that eviction protection programs demonstrate long-term cost savings by reducing
homelessness and associated costs with emergency shelter, healthcare, and social services. She
highlighted a Statewide study that reported a contribution of $5,000 to $10,000 would be meaningful,
which was confirmed by the City's own data. She concluded that staff evaluated all income levels to
set a framework for continued investment in Anaheim families.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken highlighted the Anaheim Housing Trust Fund and the program's
potential to make an impact on housing in the City.
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In response to Mayor Aitken, Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that staff would make commitments
based on the approved allocations.
Mayor Aitken inquired if the intention is to allocate the full $16 million or dedicate a portion of the
funds to be used later and grow with interest.
Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that $1 million has been spent on Beach Boulevard. She explained
that the remaining $15 million would not be spent at once. She explained that under the Build More
Homes Initiatives, staff would evaluate future developments and would be spent before the City
receives the remaining $15 million. She explained that for the First Time Homebuyers Program, staff
would be evaluating the funds spent as the program moves forward. She explained that the Build
More Homes Initiative allocation would be spent slowly and the Eviction Prevention allocation would
be based on demand.
In response to Mayor Aitken, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that Staff Analyst Monica Pinto
researched different cities that offer Down Payment Assistance Programs with the majority within the
proposed range.
Mayor Aitken requested clarification on who would qualify as a first-time homebuyer. Director Ruiz-
Stepter clarified that a first-time homebuyer would be someone who has not owned a home within the
past three years.
In response to Mayor Aitken, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that the First -Time Homebuyers Program
would be replenished when the homeowner sells the property, the $50,000 loan is due upon sale
including any accrued interest. She noted that the same policy applies when the property is
refinanced for cash. She noted that if the property is refinanced to reduce interest rates, the
homeowner is not required to pay the loan back.
Council Member Kurtz thanked and expressed her appreciation for staff and their work. She inquired
if staff would be seeking other funding opportunities outside of the current $16 million. She noted that
the Orange County Housing Trust works with other agencies to provide money for housing.
Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed that the allocation is based on current funds, but staff would be
seeking other funding opportunities.
Council Member Kurtz asked whether the allocations would be adjusted if the City received additional
funding. Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that staff would return to Council to advise on allocating new
funding commitments and noted that the contributor may have specifications on how the funds are
spent. She explained that the allocation plan is a framework to establish programs.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Meeks, Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that the Tax Credit Allocation
is authorized through the federal government, with the availability of the funds allocated through State
competition. She shared that the Tax Credit Allocation existed at the time of Redevelopment and both
tools were used.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks inquired if there were any State programs dedicated to funding more housing,
similar to the Redevelopment Agency. Director Ruiz-Stepter noted that an affordable housing bond
issuance will be proposed to California voters.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks expressed concern over including more funding in the Build More Homes
Initiative. She explained that due to the City's number of developed rental units and the increased
number of renters, she expressed hesitation that building more units would serve the City long term.
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She suggested allocating $5 million toward the Build More Homes Initiative, $5 million toward the
First -Time Homebuyers program, and reserving $4.5 million to determine the right programs for the
City.
Council Member Leon thanked Director Ruiz-Stepter and the Housing and Community Development
staff for their work. He highlighted the funding opportunities for the housing trust to help families in the
City. He echoed Mayor Pro Tern Meeks' comments, noting that development would take time versus
addressing an immediate need. He requested clarification on purchasing existing apartment buildings
to convert to affordable housing for the Build More Homes Initiative.
Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified that the program follows the City's current affordable housing model,
including gap financing to provide financial incentives to build affordable housing and purchase land
for future construction. She noted that there have been cases of neighborhood revitalization where
the City has purchased sites to make them affordable for an extended term.
In response to Council Member Leon, Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that there are multiple
incentives under Density Bonus Law, including parking, that developers can use in exchange for
affordable housing.
In response to Council Member Leon, Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed that developments are
generally moderate -affordable, with a handful of proposed sites for very -low and low. Deputy Director
of Housing and Community Development Andy Nogal added that there is a sliding scale depending
on the amount of affordability provided.
Council Member Leon inquired if the City could add affordability requirements if developers were
using Housing Trust funds for developments. Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified that developments built
under the Build More Homes Initiative would be 100% affordable. She explained that the program
was not proposed for funding assistance to builders of for -sale products.
In response to Council Member Leon, Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed that Anaheim programs
require an Anaheim connection, either to live or work in the City.
Council Member Leon expressed his appreciation for the Anaheim connection requirement. He
expressed his support for Mayor Pro Tern Meeks' suggestion to allocate more funding to the First -
Time Homebuyers program.
Council Member Maahs inquired if there would be public reporting on funded projects, including
status and outcomes.
Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed that there would be reporting, including an annual report specific to
the Trust Fund. She shared that under the Build More Homes Initiative, when funds are combined
staff would present a Preliminary Award Letter to the City Council as a financing package.
In response to Council Member Maahs, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that the Police Officers' Loan
Program that is available was negotiated by the Police union as part of its Memorandum of
Understanding. She shared that the loan is $10,000 and funded by the General Fund.
Council Member Maahs asked if there were programs dedicated to assisting seniors with home
repairs. Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed that the City funds a home repair program for low-income
families, including seniors, and was expanded to include mobile homes. She shared that the CDBG
(Community Development Block Grant) program is a home repair program that provides $10,000 in
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grant funding, with higher thresholds for low -interest loan opportunities. She added that the program
is currently on hiatus due to the City switching providers, but will be available again in the future.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked staff for their work. She supported additional funding for the
First -Time Homebuyer Program. She shared that the $50,000 down payment assistance loan is low
considering the market and requested to increase the assistance amount. She expressed her support
for allocating a lower amount toward the Build More Homes Initiative. She requested information
about how many loans were funded annually under the Redevelopment Agency. She suggested that
the information would provide a baseline for the First -Time Homebuyers Program.
Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that the BEGIN program was largely used to find the First -Time
Homebuyers Program. She shared that staff's experience is based on individuals at 80% AM (Area
Median Income) and below. She explained that the City has created ownership opportunities for
individuals at that level by reviewing density bonus units and layering City assistance, in the amount
of $150,000. She noted that for the proposed First -Time Homebuyers Program, staff opened the
threshold to upper -income limits based on conversations with stakeholders.
Council Member Rubalcava suggested restricting the income level to low-income and increasing the
assistance loan amount. She explained that home ownership is a pathway out of poverty and noted
that with rent increases, purchasing a home would allow lower -income populations to manage their
outcomes. She suggested educating people on the 3% interest that compounds or implementing a
grant forgiveness program. She requested that staff explore alternative funding options for the
program beyond the Affordable Housing Bond, including the use of LPMR (Lease Payment
Measurement Revenues).
Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified that the bond would be through a Statewide initiative and not through
the City or County.
Council Member Balius expressed his support for the proposed funding for the Build More Homes
Initiative. He highlighted the First -Time Homebuyers Program, but noted that the proposed $50,000
loan would not be sufficient in the current market.
Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that the amount was developed based on feedback from real estate
agents. She added that funds from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program can be used for
the First -Time Homebuyers Program if the allocation from the Housing Trust Fund has already been
exhausted. She noted that staff would continue to look for additional programs to continue to grow the
program.
In response to Council Member Balius, Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that $9.5 million dedicated to the
Build More Homes Initiative would be used over time. She explained that the funds would contribute
to developments in progress. She added that staff utilizes other funds, including Tax Credit
Allocations which become available annually. She noted that the funds would earn interest and grow
as part of the Housing Trust. She shared that the same principles apply to the First -Time
Homebuyers Program.
Council Member Balius suggested applying the funds into an investment.
Council Member Kurtz requested information on the City's gap financing for projects like Miraflores
and Finamore.
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Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that the gap financing was $5 million and $6 million, respectively, based
on construction costs. She added that future gap financing would range from $6 million to $8 million
based on construction costs.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Ruiz-Stepter clarified that staff intend to use the funds
in combination with other funding. She provided an example of funding provided by the Orange
County Housing Trust Fund, which requires that the funds be applied only to Orange County
residents. She explained that the City would control each unit with its own funding.
In response to Council Member Kurtz, Director Ruiz-Stepter explained that if a project exceeds the
available funding in the program, staff would return to the City Council to seek approval to use the
reserve funding. She added that there are acquisition opportunities and the fund would allow staff to
acquire more sites.
Council Member Kurtz recommended setting aside reserve funds for additional projects.
In response to Council Member Leon, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that there have been instances
where additional funding is required and staff directs development partners to Cal Optima or the
Orange County Housing Trust Fund for additional funding sources.
In response to Council Member Leon, Director Ruiz-Stepter reported that the annual report would
provide an opportunity to check in on the programs' status. She shared that if funds have been
exhausted, staff can return to the City Council requesting funds from the reserve account or suggest
a reallocation of funds from another account.
Council Member Leon expressed concern over funds remaining in a reserve account if they could be
used for other programs. He requested additional clarification on staff returning to the City Council to
allocate the remaining reserve funds.
Director Ruiz-Stepter confirmed staff would provide additional information while presenting the annual
report. She noted that staff could return as a need arises.
Council Member Leon suggested allocating $6 million to the Build More Homes program and $6
million to the First -Time Homebuyers Program, with the remaining funds designated to the reserve
account.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks supported an annual report within six months and an update on the First -Time
Homebuyers Program.
Director Ruiz-Stepter requested additional time to prepare the report. She noted that staff require
time to create the loan documents and to build relationships with lending institutions.
Mayor Pro Tern Meeks confirmed the annual report would be presented in a year.
Mayor Aitken commented that the City Council can receive updates on the program. She echoed
Council Member Balius' comments about the funds sifting in an account and Council Member Kurtz's
comments about urgent uses for the funds for any upcoming projects. She shared that any funding
from the ATID would provide an opportunity to support programs. She inquired if staff have reached
out to Resort partners on potential partnerships.
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Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that language was included to allow the Trust Fund, through a sub -
account, to receive additional funds. She shared that the next step would be for staff to work with
employers to discuss the availability of the programs.
Mayor Aitken highlighted Disney's credit union Partners and their competitive home loans and USAA
for veterans.
Council Member Rubalcava suggested NeighborWorks Orange County as a resource for issuing
loans. Director Ruiz-Stepter shared that staff ahs contacted NeighborWorks. She noted that they
provide homebuyer counseling and offer a $25,000 down payment assistance program.
Council Member Rubalcava requested that staff work with the Communications team to highlight the
programs to residents, realtors, and realtor associations.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to approve the program guidelines and allocation plan for
the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund, as amended, with a revision to include $5,000,000 toward
Build More Home Initiatives, $5,000,000 towards the First -Time Homebuyers Program, and
$4,500,000 towards a reserve fund, seconded by Mayor Aitken. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7
(Mayor Aitken and Council Member Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
items were heard with no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS non -agenda items):
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: None
City Attorney Robert Fabela reported that all
None
ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the Council, Mayor Aitken adjourned the City
Council meeting at 9:29 p.m., in memory of Robert Thill.
�pectfully submitted,
ThIresd Bass, CMC
Citv Clerk
From: Alejandra Perez Matus<alejandrap@kennedycommission.org>
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To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item 22 Business Calendar -Approve the Program Guidelines and Allocation Plan for Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund
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Hi,
I am writing to submit a public comment letter on behalf of the Kennedy Commission regarding Item number 22 under
Business Calendar for tomorrow night's City Council meeting.
Thank you,
Alejandra Perez Matus
Project Manager
May 28, 2025
Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
Anaheim City Council Members
City of Anaheim
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Anaheim, CA 92606
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RE: Item 22 Business Calendar -Approve the Program Guidelines and Allocation Plan for
Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund
Dear honorable Mayor Aitaken and Members of the City Council,
The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad -based coalition of residents and community
organizations advocating for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than
$30,000 annually in Orange County. Since 2001, we have successfully partnered with jurisdictions
across the county to create housing and land -use policies that increase affordable housing
opportunities for lower -income working families.
We appreciate the City of Anaheim's ongoing efforts to explore different strategies aimed at
increasing access to affordable housing. We believe with the Local Housing Trust Funds the City of
Anaheim will make a meaningful impact to the families that are in dire need of assistance to achieve
housing stability. As the City continues to utilize the funds for its: Builds More Homes Initiative,
First -Time Homeowners Program, Housing Stability Program, we urge the City to prioritize
these funds towards increasing new multi -family housing for extremely low, very low, and
low-income families.
The fund is largely composed of fees generated through the approval of the proposed Disneyland
Resort expansion —an investment expected to bring significant commerce and job opportunities to
the area. However, the resort's operations will require a large workforce, much of which will be
employed in low -wage positions. It is imperative that the housing impact funds from this
development be reinvested to produce affordable housing for individuals and families whose labor
will sustain and drive the continued success of the Anaheim Resort. Supporting these working
families that fall into the low, very low and extremely low income categories, with stable housing
not only acknowledges their contributions but also strengthens the overall economic and social
fabric of the Anaheim community and local economy..
Ultimately, the City's focus should remain on increasing the overall production of affordable
housing- especially for families in low, very low, and extremely low income categories.
Multi -family affordable housing needs to be a priority for Anaheim, since they are
disproportionately affected by the lack of affordable housing.
• Over half of the population are renters 55%
• An estimated 75% of renters in Anaheim fall into low-income categories.
• Additionally, over 60% of renters spend 30% or more of their gross household income on
housing costs —these households are rent burden.
• Among households experiencing overcrowding, 79% are renters, underscoring the urgent
need for deeply affordable housing opportunities..
• Furthermore, Anaheim has not met meaningful progress towards its lower -income RHNA
allocations compared to its drastic progress for above moderate:
o RHNA's allocations for very low is 3,767, the City has completed 399 making up
only 11 % of their total allocation.
o Similarly, their Low category has an 11% completion rate with only 252 out of 2,145
units completed.
The Kennedy Commission urges the City to implement this fund with a deep commitment to
equity —one that ensures the needs of low -wage workers and cost -burdened families are prioritized.
We support the approval of the Program Guidelines and Allocation Plan and look forward to
continued collaboration to ensure that these resources truly serve those most in need.
We look forward to continuing to support your efforts to meet the housing needs of Anaheim's most
vulnerable residents. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or
cesarc&.kennedycommis sion. org.
Sincerely,
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
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Date: 5/29/2025 3:19:27 PM
From: "Christine Villegas" cristine.viHegas@expcommercial com
To: "Public Connnent" publiccorrnnent(a,)anaheimnet
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Conrnent from Cluistine Villegas, re: Disneyland Affordable Housing Fund
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Greetings Madame Mayor and Honorable Members ofCityCouncil,
My name is Christine Villegas. I was born in the unincorporated area of Anaheim (La Colonia h-idependencia) and now reside in the City of Orange. I am
a commercial reahor with 20 years of previous and concurrent experience developing some 1500 units of affordable rental housing throughout Southern
California for some of the nation's, and this County's, best affordable housing developers. Over the years, I have worked intensely to learn how to
nplerrent affordable rental housing using complex forming programs in conBnnuties where land cones at a premun. To accomplish this, as you know,
takes a myriad ofFederal, State, County and local public resources to build rental housing for households earning 0-60% ofthe Area Median Income.
I write today to express ny gratitude for Disneyland's proposed affordable housing fiord. Whale mach of my practice and experience revolves around
helping rental developers acquire land, this past year, I recently represented Habitat for Humanity in the purchase of property (in another City) to advance
their model of affordable hon-rownership for households earning 801/.-120% AMI where eight new households will have the opportunity to own their own
home at an affordable price. To say that it has been challenging to ford land in this County that is reasonably priced is an understatement. In addition, of
the 662 hones that have sold in Anaheim and Anaheim Hills over the past 180 days, only 13 were priced under $500,000. Habitat for Flumanity of
Orange County and several other anwing nonprofits are working to help potential homeowners get their foot in the door to homeownership and they have
FAR FEWER public resources to use in their process. I can also share that my f roily owes the fast borne we ever purchased to Neigliborworks of
Orange County.
Beyond down payment assistance for homebuyers, developers need assistance with land acquisition and pre -development funds; and these are not
nearly as available as there are funds for rentalprograms. I encourage the City and Disney to support the full gamrt of affordable housing development
with resources by ensuring that fiords are also available for land acquisition and predevelopmen t (to both rental and homeownership developers) to assist in
the creation of rnore opportunities serving a broader spectrum of residents, by entrusting quality organizations with these type of resources.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. For reference, I am attaching a matrix of household income (for a fanvly of four) and the corresponding
home prices to demonstrate the armunt of money a family of four needs to make, and what their purchase point would be based on their available income.
I appreciate that the City works so bard to ensure affordable housing in several varieties, is developed and your consideration in this process. Please don't
hesitate to contact nc if I can be of service.
scenario 1
House
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Price
Total
120%AMI
$
485,000
$
-
110%AMI
$
435,000
$
-
100% AM
$.
387,000
$
-
90% AMI
$
335,000
$
-
90%AMI
$
222,Oo0
$
-
75%AM1
$
202,000
$
-
70%AMI
1 $
180,000
$
180,000
60%AM1
1 $
137,000
$
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2. Family size 4
3.Interest rate 7%
4. Monthly HOA 5550
5. Moderate Income 5%dawn payment requirement
6. Low Income 1% down payment requirement
7. Utilities Expense $377
8. Insurance percentage increased from .35%to .75%
_
Family Income & Mortgage Info
Annual Income
Monthly Income
Monthly Payment
120%AM1
$
163,920
$
13,660
$
4,794
110%AM1
$
150,260
$
12,522
$
4,395
100%AM1
$
136,600
$
11,383
$
4,011
90% AMI
$
122,940
$
10,245
$
3,596
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$
109,280
$
9,107
$
2,755
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$
102,450
$
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95,620
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2,051
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Date: 5/29/2025 4:05:57 PM
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Cc: "Velma de la Rosa" vehrm@habitatoc.org, "Chris Ceorgieft^ chrisg@habitatoc.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Conmtent- Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund Program
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Public Comment -Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund Program
Submitted by: Michael Valentine, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
My name is Michael Valentine, and lam speaking on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. We deeply appreciate the City of Anaheim's continued leadership in
addressing the housing crisis and commend your thoughtful proposal to allocate $15 million through the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund.
While we fully support the proposed $9.5 million investment in the development of affordable rental housing, we respectfully urge the Council to expand the program to include a
stronger commitment to affordable homeownership development. This is a vital piece of the housing continuum that must not be overlooked if Anaheim is to truly meet the
needs of its working families.
The proposed $5 million allocation for first-time homebuyer assistance is a positive step, but it focuses solely on individual down payment support. It does not include funding for
nonprofit developers like Habitat OC who are actively building new homes that low-income families can own. Homeownership is not just a housing solution -it is a powerful tool for
long-term stability, generational wealth -building, and community resilience.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has a long-standing, proven track record of delivering successful affordable homeownership outcomes:
• We have built 239 homes across 17 cities in Orange County over the past 35 years.
• 283 families have become homeowners through our programs.
• In Anaheim, we've built 6 homes -and are ready to do more.
• Among the families we've served, 4 are Disneyland employees -hardworking members of Anaheim's community.
• Beyond new construction, we've completed 296 home preservation projects, helping 572 individuals remain safely in their homes.
The need is only increasing. In California, 1 in 5low-income families spends more than half their income on housing. In Orange County, the median home price has skyrocketed to
$1.2 million -a 12.8% increase from last year alone. For a family of four earning $109,280 (the low-income threshold in our county), affordable housing costs should not exceed
$2,753 per month. At current market prices, homeownership is simply out of reach for families like these -unless we act.
This is why Anaheim must invest in affordable homeownership. Without it, the dream of owning a home will continue to slip away for thousands of Anaheim families who work
here, serve here, and deserve the chance to stay rooted in their community.
House
AM Level
Price
120% AM
$ 485,000
110% AMI
$ 435,000
100% AM
S 387,000
90%AMI
S 335,000
89%AMI
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75%AMI
$ 202,000
70%AMI
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Total
$ 18o,om
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Annual Income
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Payment
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163,920
5
13,660
5
4,794
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150,260
5
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11,383
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4,011
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122,940
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109,280
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102,450
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8,538
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2. Family size 4
S. Interest rate 7%
4. Monthly HOA S550
5. Moderate Income 5%down payment requirement
6. Low Income 1% down payment requirement
7. Utilities Expens 5377
8. Insurance percentage .75%
Habitat OC stands ready to partner with the City of Anaheim to deliver high -quality, affordable homes using the strength of our volunteers, donors, and grant partners -combined
with city investment. With additional funding support through the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund, we can create more pathways to homeownership, enabling families to build
equity and stability for generations to come.
We respectfully urge the Council to expand funding allocations to include nonprofit developers and make affordable homeownership a key pillar of Anaheim's housing
strategy. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your continued commitment to the families of this great city.
Sincerely,
Michael Valentine
President & CEO
iliff Habitat for Humanity'
of Orange County
2200 Ritchey Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
`(714)434-6200
Mmichaelv@habitatoc.org
Qwww.HabitatOC.org
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Impact of Social Media and Personal Devices on Mental Health.
by National Education Association
Published: August 12, 2024
A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very
concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social media in
public schools.
1. Over 90 percent of educators feel students' mental health is a serious issue at their school,
and a majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental
health in the past few years.
2. An overwhelming majority of NEA members-90 percent —support school policy prohibiting cell
phone/personal devices during instructional time.
3. NEA members voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiring social
media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.
Summary
Social media and personal device use play a major and increasingly important role in the education
environment. To explore their implications, including the impact our members have observed in
school settings and what concerns them the most, the National Education Association conducted
a survey of 2,889 members working in elementary, middle, and high schools in the spring of 2024.
The survey identified concerns in four main areas: student mental health, student safety and
behavior, social skill development, and learning environments. The survey also identified the policy
solutions NEA members support. As noted in more detail in the attached memo from GBAO, the firm
that conducted the poll on behalf of NEA:
• Over 90 percent of educators feel students' mental health is a serious issue at their school,
and a majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental
health in the past few years. Top contributing factors to incidents or concerns related to
student mental health include social media, personal device use, and lack of mental health
staffing in schools. Bullying was a particular concern in middle schools.
• The vast majority of NEA members say that students cannot concentrate, are acting out, and
are frequently absent from school. NEA members see a lack of student motivation and
negative student behavior both toward peers and educators.
• The negative impact of student social media use troubles NEA members. NEA members worry
that student social media use leads to cyberbullying and underdeveloped social skills. The
NEA polling results are consistent with recent findings by the American Psychological
Association (APA), whose own concerns related to social media rest in part on youths'
neurological hypersensitivity and susceptibility to social media feedback, praise, and harmful
contentl .
• Educators who work in schools that allow personal device use find it very disruptive. An
overwhelming majority of NEA members-90 percent —support school policy prohibiting cell
phone/personal devices during instructional time, and 83 percent support prohibiting cell
phone/personal device usage during the entire school day with exceptions for things like
medical or assistive-technology needs. NEA members identify educators and parents as
important to the process of developing local policy on personal device use in schools, and
members show little support for the federal government developing such policy.
• NEA members voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiring social
media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.
The NEA survey's findings underscore the importance of developing strong local policies on
personal device usage in schools, continuing to bring attention to the harms of social media,
advocating for actionable strategies to protect the health and safety of Pre-K-12 students, and
bolstering learning environments. NEA will continue to do so based on these three principles:
Social media companies must stop prioritizing profits over the safety and privacy of children.
We are well past the time when social media companies can be trusted to do so on their own.
We need federal and state laws to protect children, including an end to excessive data
collection, disruptive notifications and nudges, design choices that encourage excessive use
and doom -scrolling, the promotion of extremism and violence, and the facilitation of predatory
behavior. For these reasons, NEA supports the federal Kids' Online Safety Act and state -based
Age Appropriate Design Code initiatives.
Social media companies must be transparent when it comes to the impact of their products on
minors. Federal support for independent research and federal oversight of social media
companies' algorithmic practices will help protect children's health, wellbeing, safety, and
privacy.
3. Educators should promote through collective bargaining and other labor-management
engagement strong school -wide, locally crafted policies restricting access to personal devices
during the school day. Policies should be developed in consultation with educators and
parents/guardians and factor in appropriate exceptions for concerns including medical and
disability -related needs. Enforcement must not be left up to individual educators and should
never rely on policing or other actions that criminalize student behavior. School districts
should adopt and enforce policies and clearly communicate the reasons and enforcement
mechanisms to help build consensus.
For additional information, please contact the Health and Safety Program within NEA's Education
Policy and Implementation Center (EPIC): healthandsafetyprogramOnea.org.
Key Findings
A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very
concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social media in
public schools. The following are key findings from a nationwide poll of 2,889 educators who are
members of the National Education Association.
Over 90% of educators feel students' mental health is a serious issue at their school, and a majority
say there's been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental health in the past few
years. Students' mental health is a top concern for educators, with 52% reporting it is a very
serious problem for their schools and 91 % reporting it is a very or somewhat serious problem.
General burnout, low pay, and educator shortages are also significant issues.
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Nearly nine -in -ten educators report an increase in incidents or concerns related to student mental
health in their school in the past few years, and 59% report a significant increase.
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The vast majority of educators say that students can't concentrate, are acting out, and are
frequently absent from school. Educators observe several different challenges facing students in
school, including students having trouble concentrating and completing their assignments in
school (83% say they see this), students acting out and misbehaving (81 %), and frequent student
absenteeism (75%).
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Educators cite several factors contributing to mental health issues among students in their school.
Lack of parental involvement/communication, social media and cellphone use, lack of mental
health staff, poverty, and peer pressure are top contributing factors. Social media and cellphone
use are top contributing factors among middle and high school educators.
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Student social media use is also very concerning. Three-quarters of members report that social
media use is a serious problem at their school. Educators who work in middle and high schools or
in schools where 50% or more of students use social media, find it even more concerning. Social
media use in class is a much bigger concern among those who work in schools where students are
allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rules about
student cellphone use or when there is no cellphone policy in the school.
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Educators' biggest concerns around students using social media are cyberbullying (40%), that
social media use prevents students from developing social skills (38%), and that it disrupts
instructional time (33%).
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Educators who work in schools that allow cellphone use find it very disruptive. Educators who
work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where
teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use are much more likely to report that
devices are very or somewhat disruptive during instructional time (73% to 79% disruptive) than
educators at schools where students must store their phones where they cannot access them
(28% disruptive) or where students can have their phones but are not allowed to use them at any
point during the school day (47% disruptive).
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Members support prohibiting phones during instructional time and during the entire school day and
do not want policies to be left to individual educators. When given a list of possible school
cellphone policies, members are most supportive of a proposal that prohibits students' use of
cellphones/personal devices during instructional time (75% strongly support, 90% total support),
followed by prohibiting cellphones/personal devices during the entire school day with school -
approved exceptions (58% strongly support, 83% total support). Members are less supportive of
leaving cellphone/personal device usage up to individual educators (31 % total support, 62% total
oppose).
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There is broad support for government requiring social media companies to make changes to
protect student safety and privacy. Educators support their state or federal government adopting
legislation to require social media companies to make changes that protect the safety and data
privacy of minors (61 % strongly support, 86% total support.)
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Methodology
On behalf of the National Education Association, GBAO conducted the nationally representative
online survey of 2,889 non -retired NEA members March 4-15, 2024. The sample is subject to a +/-
1.8 percentage point margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.
Reference
• 1 American Psychological Association, "Potential risks of content, features, and functions: A
closer look at the science behind how social media affects youth;' April 2024. Available at:
hftps://www.apa.oir-gttopics/social-medlaintemet/ sychological-science-behind-youth-social-
mediapdf. NEA access: June 20, 2024. Edit Post
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NEA Member Polling Results: Social Media,
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June 20, 2024
Rebecca S. Pringle
President
Princess R. Moss
Vice President
Noel Candelaria
Secretary -Treasurer
Kim A. Anderson
Executive Director
Social media and personal device use play a major and increasingly important role in the
education environment. To explore their implications, including the impact our members have
observed in school settings and what concerns them the most, the National Education
Association conducted a survey of 2,889 members working in elementary, middle, and high
schools in the spring of 2024. The survey identified concerns in four main areas: student mental
health, student safety and behavior, social skill development, and learning environments. The
survey also identified the policy solutions NEA members support.
As noted in more detail in the attached memo from GBAO, the firm that conducted the poll on
behalf of NEA:
• Over 90 percent of educators feel students' mental health is a serious issue at their
school, and a majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related
to student mental health in the past few years. Top contributing factors to incidents or
concerns related to student mental health include social media, personal device use, and
lack of mental health staffing in schools. Bullying was a particular concern in middle
schools.
• The vast majority of NEA members say that students cannot concentrate, are acting
out, and are frequently absent from school. NEA members see a lack of student
motivation and negative student behavior both toward peers and educators.
• The negative impact of student social media use troubles NEA members. NEA
members worry that student social media use leads to cyberbullying and underdeveloped
social skills. The NEA polling results are consistent with recent findings by the American
Psychological Association (APA), whose own concerns related to social media rest in
part on youths' neurological hypersensitivity and susceptibility to social media feedback,
praise, and harmful content.'
• Educators who work in schools that allow personal device use find it very
disruptive. An overwhelming majority of NEA members90 percent —support school
policy prohibiting cell phone/personal devices during instructional time, and 83 percent
support prohibiting cell phone/personal device usage during the entire school day with
exceptions for things like medical or assistive-technology needs. NEA members identify
educators and parents as important to the process of developing local policy on personal
device use in schools, and members show little support for the federal government
developing such policy.
• NEA members voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiring
social media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.
The NEA survey's findings underscore the importance of developing strong local policies on
personal device usage in schools, continuing to bring attention to the harms of social media,
advocating for actionable strategies to protect the health and safety of Pre-K-12 students, and
bolstering learning environments. NEA will continue to do so based on these three principles:
Social media companies must stop prioritizing profits over the safety and privacy of
children. We are well past the time when social media companies can be trusted to do so
on their own. We need federal and state laws to protect children, including an end to
excessive data collection, disruptive notifications and nudges, design choices that
encourage excessive use and doom -scrolling, the promotion of extremism and violence,
and the facilitation of predatory behavior. For these reasons, NEA supports the federal
Kids' Online Safety Act and state -based Age Appropriate Design Code initiatives.
Social media companies must be transparent when it comes to the impact of their
products on minors. Federal support for independent research and federal oversight of
social media companies' algorithmic practices will help protect children's health,
wellbeing, safety, and privacy.
Educators should promote through collective bargaining and other labor-management
engagement strong school -wide, locally crafted policies restricting access to personal
devices during the school day. Policies should be developed in consultation with
educators and parents/guardians and factor in appropriate exceptions for concerns
including medical and disability -related needs. Enforcement must not be left up to
individual educators and should never rely on policing or other actions that criminalize
student behavior. School districts should adopt and enforce policies and clearly
communicate the reasons and enforcement mechanisms to help build consensus.
For additional information, please contact the Health and Safety Program within NEA's
Education Policy and Implementation Center (EPIC): healthandsafetypro r; am(c�nea.org.
' American Psychological Association, "Potential risks of content, features, and functions: A closer look at the
science behind how social media affects youth," April 2024. Available at: https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-
internet/pssycholoeical-science-behind-youth-social-media.pdf. NEA access: June 20, 2024.
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To: Interested Parties
From: GBAO
Date: April 24, 2024
Poll Results: Student Mental Health And Social Media Use
A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very
concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social media in
public schools. The following are key findings from a nationwide poll of 2,889 educators who are
members of the National Education Association.
Key Findings
• Over 90% of educators feel students' mental health is a serious issue at their
school, and a majority say there's been a significant increase in concerns related
to student mental health in the past few years. Students' mental health is a top
concern for educators, with 52% reporting it is a very serious problem for their schools
and 91 % reporting it is a very or somewhat serious problem. General burnout, low pay,
and educator shortages are also significant issues.
Public School Problems Please indicate how serious of a problem you think this is for the school(s) where you
Members work.
`Split Very Serious Total Serious
Educators feeling burned out
Students' mental health
Educator pay is too low
Educator shortages* MW
Students lack social skills*
Students are not motivated to learn NM
Politicians and non -educators making decisions 83
NOW -
about curriculum and library books Am
Student behavior towards educators`
83
Nearly nine -in -ten educators report an increase in incidents or concerns related to
student mental health in their school in the past few years, and 59% report a significant
increase.
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Mental Health Direction Over the past few years, has there been an increase or decrease in incidents or
concerns related to student mental health in the schooi(s) where you work?
Dsrker shade = Stronger intensify
87
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Increase No change Decrease
• The vast majority of educators say that students can't concentrate, are acting out,
and are frequently absent from school. Educators observe several different
challenges facing students in school, including students having trouble concentrating
and completing their assignments in school (83% say they see this), students acting out
and misbehaving (81 %), and frequent student absenteeism (75%).
Student Issues Which of the following do you see among students in your school? Please select all
that apply.
Students are having trouble concentrating and completing
assignments in school
Students are acting out and misbehaving
Frequent student absenteeism
Bullying
Students are socially withdrawn
Students are violent towards staff and peers
Students are using alcohol, marijuana, and?or other illegal
substances
Students are losing interest in extracurricular activities like clubs
and sports
Students are engaging in self -harming behaviors or thoughts of
suicide
Frequent detentions or expulsions
Students taking part in viral challenges at school
• Educators cite several factors contributing to mental health issues among
students in their school. Lack of parental involvement/communication, social media
and cellphone use, lack of mental health staff, poverty, and peer pressure are top
contributing factors. Social media and cellphone use are top contributing factors among
middle and high school educators.
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Mental Health Factors Please rate how much each of the following factors contribute to mental health
issues among students at your school.
0 Contributes A Lot • Total Contributes
Lack of parental involvement and communication 92
Social media use 84
Cellphone or personal device use after school hours 81
There is not enough mental health staff 82
Poverty t 86
Peer pressure from other students 88
• Student social media use is also very concerning. Three-quarters of members report
that social media use is a serious problem at their school. Educators who work in middle
and high schools or in schools where 50% or more of students use social media, find it
even more concerning. Social media use in class is a much bigger concern among those
who work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between
classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use or when there
is no cellphone policy in the school.
Public School Problems RO Very serious Total serious
`Split
Student social media use' 7a
Student social media use in class' 53
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Educators' biggest concerns around students using social media are cyberbullying
(40%), that social media use prevents students from developing social skills (38%), and
that it disrupts instructional time (33%).
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Social Media Concerns (if social media use serious problem) Which of the following concerns you most
about student social media use? Please select up to three.
Cyberbullying i
Prevents students from developing social skills
It disrupts instructional time
Students falling behind academically
Students comparing themselves to others
Body image and appearance issues
It is time-consuming for educators to regulate
Social withdrawal
Discriminatory language and hate speech
Misinformation about current events
Distressing content
Violent content
Violations of student privacy
Extremist political content
Misinformation about health and mental health
• Educators who work in schools that allow cellphone use find it very disruptive.
Educators who work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones
between classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use are
much more likely to report that devices are very or somewhat disruptive during
instructional time (73% to 79% disruptive) than educators at schools where students
must store their phones where they cannot access them (28% disruptive) or where
students can have their phones but are not allowed to use them at any point during the
school day (47% disruptive).
Disruptive How disruptive is student use of cellphones/personal devices during instructional
p time for you?
Darker shade - Disruptive Not Disruptive
Stronger Intensity
65
48
42
28
Total Store away Keep, can't use Use between classes Teacher sets rules
it
Members support prohibiting phones during instructional time and during the
entire school day and do not want policies to be left to individual educators. When
given a list of possible school cellphone policies, members are most supportive of a
proposal that prohibits students' use of cellphones/personal devices during instructional
time (75% strongly support, 90% total support), followed by prohibiting
cellphones/personal devices during the entire school day with school -approved
exceptions (58% strongly support, 83% total support). Members are less supportive of
leaving cellphone/personal device usage up to individual educators (31 % total support,
62% total oppose).
Phone Policy Proposals • Strongly Support Total Support • Total Oppose
*Split
*A cellphonelpersonal device policy at your school that prohibits
studentsuse of cell phoneslpersonal devices during instructional
time
'A cellphonelpersonal device policy at your school that prohibits
students' use of cellphoneslpersonal devices during the entire school
day, with school -approved exceptions for things like medical or
assistive-technology needs
"A cellphonelpersonal device policy at your school that leaves student
cellphoneidevlce usage up to individual educators 0
• There is broad support for government requiring social media companies to make
changes to protect student safety and privacy. Educators support their state or
federal government adopting legislation to require social media companies to make
changes that protect the safety and data privacy of minors (61 % strongly support, 86%
total support).
Phone Policy Proposals • Strongly Support Total Support • Total Oppose
"Split
'Your state or federal government adopting legislation to require social
media companies to make changes that protect the safety and data
privacy of minors
Methodology
On behalf of the National Education Association, GBAO conducted the nationally representative
online survey of 2,889 non -retired NEA members March 4-15, 2024. The sample is subject to a
+/- 1.8 percentage point margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.
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President Trump's is expected to cut $33 billion in funding to the Department of
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Date: 5/29/2025 3:29:10 PM
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