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08/12/2025ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 72, 2025 The regular meeting of August 12, 2025 was called to order at 3:03 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 August 7, 2025. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 3:04 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organization: Anaheim Fire Association 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (Section 54957 (b) (1) of the California Government Code) Positions: City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Positions: City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk At 5:08 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Council Member Natalie Rubalcava arrived at 5:35 p.m. INVOCATION: Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen, Anaheim Christian Reformed Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz PRESENTATION: Recognizing Dan Debassio, Deputy Director of Public Works, on his retirement with the City of Anaheim Mayor Aitken recognized Deputy Director of Public Works Dan Debassio on his retirement after 19 years of service. She shared that he began his career with the City in 2006 as the City's Construction Manager. She highlighted his leadership and passion and thanked him for his dedicated service to City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 2 of 18 the City and community. She mentioned that despite living in California for three decades, he holds season tickets for the New England Patriots. Deputy Director of Public Works Dan Debassio accepted the recognition. He shared that it has been his honor to serve the City and its residents. He highlighted and thanked the Public Works team and City staff. He noted that Mayor Pro Tern Meeks was on the interview panel that hired him in 2006 and subsequently promoted him to Operations in 2008. He shared that he had had an amazing career and highlighted his love for the City. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing August 2025, as Chicano Heritage Month Recognizing September 2025, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month At 5:38 p.m., Mayor Aitken called to order the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority and Anaheim Housing Authority, in joint session with the Anaheim City Council. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a brief decorum statement. City Clerk Bass reported that a total of eleven (11) public comments were received electronically prior to 4:00 p.m. [A final total of eleven (11) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records.] — See Appendix. R. Joshua Collins suggested prioritizing City -owned land for affordable housing development, streamlining the permitting process and reducing fees for affordable housing developments, using State and federal grants, and encouraging Disney to contribute land or fund affordable housing projects to increase affordable housing in the City. He recommended that the City partner with Habitat for Humanity to build low-income housing units for workers and residents. He continued with additional suggestions, including local rent subsidy programs, bridge housing for individuals on the housing waiting list, tiny homes, and stronger tenant protections. Gaby Sutter, Executive Director of the Anaheim Police Association, extended the Association's gratitude to Chief of Police Rick Armendariz for his dedicated service to the City. She expressed appreciation for Chief Armendariz continuing as Interim Chief of Police while the City begins the search for new leadership. She urged the City to take a proactive, comprehensive, and timely approach to select the next Chief of Police. She noted the importance of the incoming administration's ability to implement its vision and priorities for the future of the department. Mark Richard Daniels criticized the Trump administration and commented on recent federal immigration enforcement. He commended the Council's actions in response to immigration enforcement measures. Cecil Jordan Corkern shared concerns about the Disney company and its programming's impact on the community. Ruben Soto shared an email response he received from President Trump. He shared concerns about first responders and their treatment of the community. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 3 of 18 Raul Aquino Rojas, Disney Ambassador with the Disneyland Resort, thanked the City Council for their partnership. He noted that the Disneyland Resort acknowledges the needs of the community for mentorship and career skills development opportunities for students and adults. He shared that in 2017, the Disneyland Resort launched a community workforce development initiative, which involves a partnership with nonprofits and school districts. He added that monthly Career Skills workshops are offered to students at three high schools in Anaheim through Orange County's United Way Youth Career Connections Program and grant opportunities to local nonprofits and school districts. He noted that Disney volunteers dedicate their time to preparing students for the job market and adult life. He announced that in celebration of the Disneyland Resort's 70th Anniversary, the Disneyland Resort will grant an additional $1 million to 10 different organizations serving Anaheim residents. He shared that the Disneyland Resort would host 15 events across all six City districts between August 20th and August 22"d to spread cheer to Anaheim residents. Carina Gonzalez shared that the Anaheim Chamber Singers Choir was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in Spring 2026. She requested support from the community and the City Council to help fundraise for the students. She explained that there are 20 students, and the cost is $2,800 per student. Mayor Aitken requested that Ms. Gonzalez email the City Council with information on the event and any fundraising pages to share with community leaders. Ms. Gonzalez reported that a GoFundMe page will be set up. Susana Galan (translation: Spanish) requested the City's assistance for the Anaheim Chamber Singers Choir for their trip to New York. She inquired why residents could not apply for the Anaheim Contigo fund online and commented on the treatment of food truck operators at Ponderosa Park. Shorlette Knighton requested that the City Council allocate funds to resurface the Olive Hills tennis courts. She shared that access to safe and functional public sports facilities is a right that every resident should enjoy. She commented that resurfacing the tennis courts would enhance the community's safety and the quality of the facility and showcase the City Council's commitment to fostering a healthy and engaged community. She reported that the tennis courts are a hub of activities, social interactions, and physical exercise, and are critical to the community's health and happiness. She provided a petition signed by 437 community members. Eric Chen reported that his insurance company required that he upgrade his electrical panel but the contractor would not finish the job. He mentioned that he was referred to the City Council by the Planning and Building Department. He requested updates to the regulations. Mayor Aitken referred Mr. Chen to staff and requested an update on his case. Matthew Duncan reported an incident involving a child who was attacked by a coyote in Carson. He shared that the park where the incident occurred did not have lids on the trash bins. He noted that the Department of Fish and Wildlife has not caught the coyote involved. He explained the difference between different trapping methods. He shared information on two upcoming California Fish and Game Commission meetings. Martina Estrada (translation: Spanish) shared that she and her family have been members of the Ponderosa community for a decade. She reported that her business offers fresh food to families who do not have access to supermarkets and provides an essential service to the community. She noted that her business provides personal delivery to the elderly and disabled members of the community. She shared that her business has been discriminated against and harassed, which has threatened City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 4 of 18 her livelihood and caused her to live in fear. She explained that she complies with permits, pays taxes, and serves with dignity. She requested a solution and demanded that the harassment stop. Mariana Angeles (translation: Spanish) commented on issues in the Ponderosa community. She explained that a police officer was issuing tickets or having vehicles towed. She shared that the incidents are isolated to Latino communities. She explained that the owners being cited pay taxes and permit fees. She shared that the community has conducted online surveys regarding the essential service the trucks provide to the community. She explained that there are many vehicles in the community due to families living together to afford the high cost of living. She requested that the City Council protect the constituents and requested transparency about the officers targeting the community. Alicia Rivera (translation: Spanish) shared that she invested her life savings to purchase a mobile supermarket truck. She explained that due to her age, she is limited physically. She reported that in May, she paid $800 to release her vehicle, which was towed and impounded. She shared that her vehicle requires repairs which have affected her livelihood. She requested that the City Council address the harassment by the Police Department. Sandra Rivera (translation: Spanish) shared that her mobile business is in compliance with the City and County Health Department's requirements. She explained that in February, she received multiple citations and tickets from the Police Department, affecting her mental health. She requested solutions to allow her to work in peace. Izzy shared that the City's involvement with the lawsuit filed by the City of Los Angeles is the bare minimum to address federal immigration enforcement measures. He requested that the City Council interact with the public and work with the community to address the issues. He criticized the Trump administration and called for direct action by the City Council. Mike Robbins shared his experience with car vandalism in the parking lot during City Council meetings. He reported that despite an investigation by the police, the final result was a suggestion by the officers to avoid the suspected perpetrator. He shared his support for the individuals in the Ponderosa community. Jeanine Robbins commented on the lack of transparency in the City's government. She stated that the Mayor has not disclosed any gifts received and has failed to accurately report on the monthly calendars. She shared that Council Member Rubalcava has taken thousands of dollars in free tickets from the City. She questioned the Ethics Officer's role to ensure accountability by the City Council. S. Mercadante reported on the influence Disney has on the City's politics. She shared that a gate tax would generate upwards of $50 million annually to address the City's needs. She explained that the City Council has prioritized Disney's needs over the community's. She called on the FBI to investigate pay -to -play politics and prosecute those involved. She urged the City Council to demand independent, transparent studies and implement a fair gate tax on admissions. Steven Acevedo echoed Izzy's comments on recent immigration enforcement measures and the City Council's lack of community involvement. He shared his solidarity with community members in the Ponderosa neighborhood. Esteban (translation: Spanish) expressed his fear of recent immigration enforcement measures. He explained that multiple people have been taken into custody on many occasions. He requested the City Council's help. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 5 of 18 Mario (Coco) Lopez (translation: Spanish) shared that his brother was taken from the Home Depot parking lot and has not been able to get in touch with him. Miguel Cardenas commented on federal immigration enforcement measures and the fear it has created in the community. He shared the effects it has had on his family and children. Dani (translation: Spanish) shared that he has been out of work for two months. He shared that he has a truck, but that there is no work available. Fernanda reported that there is a public health crisis due to the recent federal immigration enforcement measures. She explained that although the City established the Anaheim Contigo fund, she has not seen any community members access the fund. She shared that her family is on a waiting list due to the limited funding. She requested information on how the funds were spent and how many families have been supported. She shared discrepancies with reporting on the Anaheim Contigo page and active raids in the community. She requested that the City Council put themselves in the positions of community members experiencing deportations. She urged the City Council to stand with and protect the community. Armando Suarez (translation: Spanish) shared that he is unable to work to provide for his family and was diagnosed with cancer. He noted that he would like to continue working to provide for his family. Carolina Mendez commented on the effects of immigration enforcement measures on the community and small businesses. She explained that the businesses impacted are often neglected by the City and excluded from grant opportunities for development. She encouraged the City Council to increase outreach to small businesses, including the use of multilingual engagement and a culturally competent approach. Armando Romero (translation: Spanish) shared his experience operating a food truck in the Ponderosa neighborhood and treatment by the Police Department. He explained that owners have requested assistance from the City without results. He requested the City Council's assistance on the issue. Irma Pineda (translation: Spanish) requested the City Council's assistance regarding food trucks in the Ponderosa neighborhood and ticketing by the Police Department. She explained that police officers are issuing tickets daily and treat them with no respect. Vern Nelson reported that many Anaheim residents have been taken by ICE or ICE impersonators without a warrant. He shared that by requiring federal immigration agents to identify themselves, warrants will protect members of the community. He encouraged members of the public to call the police if they witness individuals being taken by ICE or ICE -impersonating agents. He announced an upcoming Anaheim Democrats meeting and a Tenants United Anaheim meeting. Jon Jon inquired how the City is enhancing livability for residents. He shared residents' experiences with ICE agents and condemned the harassment of food truck operators. He questioned the Police Department's towing policy. He criticized City Council members for remaining silent on the ongoing ICE raids. Mazatl T. Tepehyolotzin highlighted the individuals who addressed the City Council. He sang a song in Nahuatl and commented on immigration. He requested that the City Council listen to its constituents. Imanie shared her experience relocating to Anaheim due to its support of mothers. She requested assistance finding shelter. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 6 of 18 Mayor Aitken referred her to Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development Sandra Lozeau. Kenneth Batiste commented on the situation in the Ponderosa community and vehicle parking requirements. He criticized the Trump administration and its immigration policies and enforcement. He emphasized the importance of voting for a government that represents the interests of the community. Marc Herbert apologized for an error at the Planning Commission meeting. He commented on the City Council Member's engagement during public comment. He discussed a potential Brown Act violation and called for an investigation by the Ethics Officer. He inquired about funding for the surplus in the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) budget. Ortencia requested that the City Council respect constituents and criticized the Council for not addressing ICE raids in the community. She clarified that there are ICE raids and fear in the community. She requested that the City Council provide accurate information to the public. Bryan Kaye commented on City Council decisions and the mismanagement of funds. He called on the Council to take accountability. He requested that the City Council stand up for residents. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Sunkist Library 31 Annual S.T.E.A.M. Summer Fair on July 26. She thanked staff, specifically Principal Librarian Scott Fretwell and Librarian Michael Sistrunck for a well -organized and engaging event. The Ocean Adventures team provided an excellent presentation on their ocean experiences. Several nonprofit organizations were there, including staff from the County's Stormwater Program, and they were on hand to share how small actions in daily lives can help protect waterways. Council Member Maahs attended the Tile Mile Business stakeholders meeting on July 30. Director of Economic Development Sergio Ramirez and his team brought together business owners and stakeholders for a great discussion regarding the commercial corridor along State College Boulevard in Districts 4 and 5. Sergeant Anderson from the Anaheim Police Department shared safety updates and tips for businesses and Jimmy from Public Utilities highlighted the Small Business Energy and Water Direct Install Program for qualifying businesses. Council Member Maahs attended the Benito Juarez Elementary School Back-2-School event on August 1 st. She thanked Principal Nelson for the invitation and opportunity to share City resources and to demonstrate support for Anaheim families. She emphasized the importance of slowing down in school zones to prevent accidents to keep kids and families safe on the way to and from school. She wished all students and families a successful year ahead. Council Member Maahs noted she is an appointed member to the Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission. She stated she attends monthly meetings and will be providing regular updates to Council. Council Member Maahs shared that the 65 and older population is projected to grow 66% by the year 2049 and it is important to keep that in mind when planning. She also shared that the Orange County Office on Aging, provides resources and information to individuals that may need things such as an affordable housing list, transportation services, and other services to support independence. For information, call the Orange County Office on Aging at (714) 480-6450. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Los Angeles Sparks Clinic at Pearson Park's Dream Court. She stated she was joined by two of her Council colleagues and noted that 50 young ladies received coaching from the Los Angeles Sparks coaches. The coaches worked with the young female athletes to improve their skills and empower them in the community. She thanked the Orange County Sports Commission for organizing the event. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she was appointed by former Governor Jerry Brown and City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 7 of 18 Governor Gavin Newsom to serve on the Orange County Fair Board. In her role as a Board Member, she can provide nonprofits with fair tickets, and she provided tickets to the Anaheim Police Explorer Program. The program helps young people in the community find job opportunities within the police department and exposes them to different things that are beneficial and healthier options for them in Anaheim. The Police Explorers were able to go to the fair to cheer for Chief of Police Rick Armendariz during the Demolition Derby. Council Member Rubalcava explained that the Anaheim Elementary School District and the Anaheim Union High School District are governed by Board Members and Trustees. However, her office partners with local businesses including Mondragon Family Market to provide backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts to prepare students for the first day of school. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, Fire & Rescue, and Police Department representatives for participating in the event. She noted that Oak Canyon Nature Center was also there to provide individuals with an opportunity to engage with a City service that they may not get to see every day. She noted that 300 backpacks were provided to local kids in the community. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted that the City's Poet Laureate, Camille Hernandez has started a poetry initiative across the City. She is a District 3 resident, has served the City for over a year, and has been a very impactful person within the City. Council Member Rubalcava attended the City's new employee orientation to welcome new employees to the City of Anaheim. She stated that employees are the backbone of the City, who deliver services to all residents. She was joined by Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia and they were able to speak with new employees from the Police Department, Public Utilities, Public Works, Neighborhood Services, and Fire & Rescue. They shared important Council policies and initiatives. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she partnered with Naranjeros Car Club at Center Greens to provide school supplies to Anaheim students. It was an opportunity for students of all ages to attend and get the tools they need to be successful in the upcoming school year. Council Member Rubalcava shared that her office was approached by many of the residents in the Balsam neighborhood due to ongoing issues. She noted that Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee joined her for a three hour walk around the community, and they were able to report over 50 issues, including bulky items, lighting issues, graffiti, and overgrown brush. She thanked Public Works, Public Utilities, Neighborhood Services, and the Police Department for addressing many of the issues. Republic Services delivered new bins the next day and were able to address many of the issues. Council Member Rubalcava noted that her office did address many issues and concerns regarding ICE and handed out information from the Anaheim school districts to make sure that students are getting to school safely. She stated that law enforcement agencies are also making sure that students are not impacted negatively, and if there is a law that is being broken, people should call 911, to make sure that the incidents are reported. Council Member Rubalcava stated that Council is trying to stay on top of all the challenges the City is facing due to federal immigration enforcement, but it is out of the hands of local municipalities. As representatives of the City, Council is trying to make sure that the people who live in Anaheim are safe. Council Member Rubalcava attended National Night Out at La Palma Park, and noted it is the second oldest park in the City. She stated that it was a good opportunity for residents to engage with local law enforcement. They were able to dunk a police officer, see Angel fly off, and meet police dogs. She stated it was a positive, family - friendly event. Council Member Kurtz thanked the Housing and Community Development Department for organizing the ribbon cutting ceremony for Miraflores Apartments, an 85-unit affordable housing community. She stated there was a family there who spoke about their living conditions in a small apartment in Costa Mesa. The dad works for a business in the City of Anaheim and moving to Miraflores Apartments is a dream come true for the family. Council Member Kurtz thanked the group of older adults from every District in the City, who joined her on a bus tour of two senior centers in anticipation of the needs for a senior center in Anaheim. She stated she is in the process of organizing a meeting so that older adults can provide feedback about what they would like to see in a future senior center in Anaheim. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 8 of 18 Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended and congratulated the Housing and Community Development team on the grand opening of Miraflores Apartments. She stated that it is the 39th fully affordable community, which is now home to over 100 residents, including families coming out of homelessness. It has a pool, a garden, a beautiful mural, and even a rooftop lounge to see the Disneyland fireworks. It also has a shared community space that neighbors in the surrounding areas can rent, or it can be rented out by nonprofits. She thanked the City's partners and the Housing and Community Development team for making the project come to life. Mayor Aitken stated that she was invited to the 1251h year celebration of the NAMM Convention, with 50 of those years being in Anaheim. She noted that NAMM will be in Anaheim through 2030 and hopefully beyond that. NAMM brings music, culture, and global connection and is one of the largest conventions in Anaheim every year. She stated that NAMM makes an impact on elementary schools through music education and by donating instruments and speaking to students about the myriads of options in the music industry including sound engineers, mixers, and people that operate the equipment, lights, and audio. Mayor Aitken stated it was wonderful to have an Anaheim elementary school choir there to perform. She thanked Convention, Sports & Entertainment Executive Director Tom Morton and his team for a great event. Mayor Aitken shared that she and Council Member Kurtz attended the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) CHOC Walk at Disneyland. The annual event is important because it raises money to support critical services and medical care for kids and their families. She stated it was beautiful to watch the sunrise over the park, see all the kids excited to meet Disney characters, and especially to listen to the stories of some of the kids that have spent most of their lives inside CHOC. Mayor Aitken stated the featured speaker was a young 22-year-old woman who has been in and out of CHOC since she was a kid and is now six months cancer free. She stated that CHOC Hospital is an asset for Orange County. Mayor Aitken thanked CHOC and Disneyland for organizing the event, as well as all the participants. Mayor Aitken highlighted the Orange County Labor Federation dinner at the Anaheim Convention Center, recognizing working men and women in Orange County, as well as those that are fighting for fair wages, equality, and dignity in the workplace. She stated that Anaheim is a proud City of workers that was built by immigrants, and it is wonderful to stand with working families in the Labor Federation to honor their amazing contributions to the City. Mayor Aitken thanked the Police Department for organizing the National Night Out event, where community members interacted with local law enforcement. She congratulated Community Services Coordinator Jason Perez for winning his fifth in a row donut eating contest. She stated she has never seen anything like it, but he can eat 12 donuts in under two minutes. Mayor Aitken thanked Officer Lee for being a super sport about all the balls she purchased to dunk him. She thanked everyone in the community who attended the event. Mayor Aiken shared that she and Council Member Kurtz attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the newest YMCA expansion. She stated it is phase two of their community complex, which is going to have soccer fields, pickleball and basketball courts, and a street hockey rink. She stated it was an abandoned industrial site for years, but it has been transformed by the YMCA and their vision of offering year- round programming. Mayor Aitken stated that their summer and after -school care programs make a difference in the community. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 2 and thanked the Anaheim Public Utilities team for installing new streetlights over by Modjeska Park and addressing resident concerns at a neighborhood meeting. He also thanked Public Utilities for their continued work at Chaparral Park. He thanked the Police Department for an awesome National Night Out event. It was a great opportunity for residents to interact with police officers, especially during these times where there is so much uncertainty and fear. Council Member Leon congratulated Rice n' Spice Sri Lankan Cuisine, the July Restaurant of the Month. Rice n' Spice is located off Katella Avenue and Euclid Street. He shared that Chef Sandy is an immigrant and trained chef with over 20 years of experience. She brought her dream to life in Anaheim, and it is the only Sri Lankan restaurant in Orange County. He congratulated Chef Sandy and her entire team for sharing her culture and flavors with the community. Council Member Leon recognized Fresh Ocean Market, the July Business of the City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 10 of 18 City Council Action: 2-B. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-069 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (1) approving the issuance of not to exceed $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Revenue Bonds, Series 2025-A (Electric Utility Distribution System Improvements) and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025-B (Electric Utility Distribution System Refunding) of the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority; (11) approving the forms and authorizing the execution of an Installment Purchase Agreement, an Indenture of Trust, Escrow Agreements, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, a Purchase Contract and other related documents; (III) approving the delivery of an Official Statement; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection therewith. Assistant General Manager of Finance and Energy Resources, Brian Beelner, reported that the item is a request to refinance existing electric utility bonds to capture interest rate savings and issue new bonds for infrastructure projects. He shared that Anaheim's electric infrastructure is valued at $1.5 billion and serves more than 350,000 residents and 15,000 businesses. He noted that the department's reliability is in the top quartile (25%) of all utilities in the country. He shared that continuous investments are necessary to maintain the level of service to customers and accommodate the continued growth in the area. He explained that the bond financing is supported by electric utility fund revenues and does not impact the General Fund. He added that the debt service payments for the bonds are included in the FY 2025/26 budget. Assistant General Manager Beelner reported that bond financing is a standard and common tool in the utility industry that spreads the cost of long-lasting assets to current and future rate payers who benefit from the assets. He explained that the approach provides a means to address critical replacement and upgrades while maintaining utility rates and provides sufficient liquidity for emergencies and other operational needs. He compared the City's debt asset ratio among other providers and highlighted its low ratio, reflecting a balanced approach to financing infrastructure. He shared that the proposal included refinancing approximately $173 million of existing bonds, leading to a savings of $7.5 million on future interest costs. He noted that two bonds were included as candidates for financing if interest rates change. He highlighted the interest cost savings from electric financing over the prior decade, totaling over $180 million. He shared that the results reflect the City's focus on lowering borrowing costs by refinancing bonds with back -loaded savings. He explained that the City is decreasing the term of the bonds to achieve maximum interest savings to pay off the obligations quicker to address aggressive state mandates to achieve 100% carbon -free energy by 2045. Assistant General Manager Beelner added that the proposal includes the issuance of approximately $100 million in new bonds to support capital improvement projects, including substation upgrades and replacement of aging equipment. He shared that the proposed bonds will fund approximately 25% of Public Utilities' planned capital improvements over the next five years. He explained that if approved, bond financing would occur in late August, with the transaction expected to close in early September. He reported that the proposed financing supports Public Utilities' consistent investment and reinvestment in the system, manages long-term costs, and keeps utility bills affordable. He compared Anaheim's utility rates to those in other Orange County cities. DISCUSSION: Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava thanked Public Utilities (APU) for the information provided to the City Council on policy decisions. She noted that Public Utilities is an enterprise fund, which would not impact the General Fund or bond ratings. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 11 of 18 In response to Authority Member/Council Member Balius, Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee explained that APU takes strong efforts to avoid overextending debt reliance. He shared that 25% of APU's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) would be funded through the bond, with cash covering the balance of those projects. He emphasized the importance of financial flexibility for the City and customers. Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz thanked staff for presenting the information in a clear and understandable way. She expressed her appreciation for staffs constant work to save customers money. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Meeks highlighted staff's work and electric rates for APU customers compared to other cities. Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority Action: MOTION: Vice -Chairperson Meeks moved to approve Item No. 2-A, RESOLUTION NO. AHPIA-2025-002 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY, (1) authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Revenue Bonds, Series 2025-A (Electric Utility Distribution System Improvements) and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025-B (Electric Utility Distribution System Refunding) by said Authority; (11) approving the forms and authorizing the execution of an Indenture of Trust, an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Purchase Contract and other related documents; (III) approving the execution and delivery of an Official Statement; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection therewith, seconded by Authority Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. City Council Action: MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2025-069 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (1) approving the issuance of not to exceed $275,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Revenue Bonds, Series 2025-A (Electric Utility Distribution System Improvements) and Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025-B (Electric Utility Distribution System Refunding) of the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority; (11) approving the forms and authorizing the execution of an Installment Purchase Agreement, an Indenture of Trust, Escrow Agreements, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement, a Purchase Contract and other related documents; (III) approving the delivery of an Official Statement; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection therewith, seconded by Council Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. At 7:49 p.m., Mayor Aitken adjourned the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority and recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda, and reconvened at 9:05 p.m. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 12 of 18 CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tern Meeks pulling Item No. 11, Council Member Rubalcava pulling Item No. 09, and Council Member Leon pulling Item No. 10 for separate consideration. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to waive reading of the resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Council Member Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. B105 7. Receive and file minutes of the Parks and Recreation meeting of June 25, 2025 and the Public Utilities Board meeting of June 25, 2025. 0144.6 8. Approve response to the 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury report titled, "Long -Term Solutions to Short -Term Rentals," and authorize the City Manager to execute a letter and forward the response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Superior Court, pursuant to California Penal Code Section 933(c). 12. Approve the First Amendment to Cooperation Agreement (Tampico Motel Conversion), in AGR-14947.1 substantial form, with the Anaheim Housing Authority for the Tampico Motel Conversion AGR-14947.0.2.1 located at 151 S. Cenpla Way (formerly 120 S. State College Boulevard) to increase the AGR-14947.0.3 amount of funds to be transferred to the Authority, by $587,839.34 in HHAP Round 5 Youth AGR-14947.0.4 Set -Aside funds, for the Project; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement [related to Housing Authority Item No. 3]. AGR-15535 13. Approve an agreement with Richard Heath & Associates, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $488,734, with an annual Consumer Price Index escalator capped at 3% commencing with the first extension (Term Year 6) plus a 20% contingency, for as -needed extra services for commercial customer energy efficiency consulting services for a term of five years with two one-year optional extensions; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the agreement and related documents, including any cost -neutral amendments and any documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take the necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement. AGR-15536 14. Approve an agreement with Harris and Associates, in the amount of $514,776 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $566,254, to provide engineering services for the Vermont Street Alleys Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents, and to take any and all actions as are necessary to implement and administer the agreement. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 13 of 18 AGR-1553715. Approve the Professional Services Agreement, in substantial form, with three consultants, in AGR-15538 the not to exceed amount of $400,000 per Work Order Package with a total amount not to AGR-15539 exceed $1,000,000 per contract year per consultant for on -call materials testing, deputy inspection, and environmental engineering and science services to support the Construction Services Division of the Public Works Department, each for an initial term to expire on April 11, 2026, with two two-year optional renewals; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreements and to take such actions as are necessary, required or advisable to implement and administer the agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office [Hushmand Associates, Inc., MTGL, Inc., and Willdan Engineering]. AGR-1554016. Approve Professional Services Agreement, in substantial form, with ten consultants, for on- AGR-15541 call consulting inspection services to support the Construction Services Division of the Public AGR-15542 Works Department, each for a two year term to expire on June 30, 2027, and funded through AGR-15543 project -specific budgets approved by the City Council in the City's Capital Improvement Program Budget; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreements and take AGR-15544 such actions as are necessary, required or advisable to implement and administer the AGR-15545 agreement; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and AGR-15546 conditions of the agreement, as long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the AGR-15547 City Attorney's Office [Cannon Corporation, Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., LAE Associates, AGR-15548 Inc., NV5, Inc., Onward Engineering, Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Inc., TKE AGR=15549 Engineering, Inc., Transtech Engineers, Inc., Willdan Engineering, Z&K Consultants, Inc.] D175 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the updated Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Pilo 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating Public Utility Easements located at 701 E. Ball Road pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et seq. — Summary Vacation (ABA2024- 00429 and ABA2024-00435). Pilo 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a Public Utility Easement located at 723 North Westwood Place, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et seq. — Summary Vacation (ABA2025-00439). Pilo 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating Public Utility Easements located at 2972 Rome Avenue pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et seq. — Summary Vacation (ABA2025-00437). 11100 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to become a member of Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 14 of 18 T105 22• RESOLUTION NO. _ 2025-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM levying Special Taxes within City of Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 06-2 (Stadium Lofts). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM levying Special Taxes within City of Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle). D114 23. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of May 13, 2025 and May 29, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 9. Approve the appointment and retired annuitant employment agreement with Rick Armendariz AGR-14220.0.1 to serve on an interim basis to the vacant position of Interim Chief of Police, effective August 22, 2025, determining the specialized skills and critical need of the position to the City of Anaheim and within the Anaheim Police Department. Director of Human Resources Linda Andal reported that Chief of Police Rick Armendariz is scheduled to retire on August 21It. She explained that as a result of the retirement, the proposed employment agreement authorizes the City Manager to hire Chief Armendariz as a retired annuitant during the executive recruitment process to ensure all essential functions of the position continue without interruption. She noted that the City has retained an executive search firm dedicated to recruiting police chiefs. Director Andal reported that Chief Armendariz has served as Anaheim's Chief of Police since August 2023 and as Deputy Chief. She noted that he possesses over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including as Assistant Police Chief at the City of Modesto. She reported that upon appointment as Interim Chief of Police, Chief Armendariz will continue to perform all functions of the position at the hourly rate of $176.65. She shared that no other rights, benefits, incentives, or other compensation in lieu of benefits or any other forms of compensation would be provided during the appointment, as required by CaIPERS. She explained that the annuitant term is a maximum of 960 hours or upon appointment of a permanent Police Chief. DISCUSSION: Council Member Rubalcava requested additional information on the recruitment process. City Manager Jim Vanderpool explained that staff met with the recruiter and the process would begin with meetings with the Mayor and City Council Members, stakeholders within and outside of the organization, to advance to interview panels. He noted that the panels would include the community, stakeholders, labor groups within the Police Department, and representatives from the executive team. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, City Manager Vanderpool shared that the community panel typically consists of education representatives from the City's schools, the religious community, nonprofits, and business leaders. He added that the City Council could request additional clarification during their meetings with the recruiter. Council Member Rubalcava requested that the panel include residents of the City who are impacted by daily issues. She requested additional information on the labor unions that would be involved. City Manager Vanderpool reported that the Anaheim Police Association (APA), the Anaheim Police City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 15 of 18 Management Association (APMA), and the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) would be on the panel. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, City Manager Vanderpool explained that Chief Armendariz would continue to have full authority as the City's Police Chief. He added that the continuity of service would assist with the organizational transition. Council Member Rubalcava expressed concerns about potential major changes that would disrupt the process for a new Chief of Police. City Manager Vanderpool explained that major decisions, including any results of a staffing study, would be reserved and implemented by the new Chief. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, City Manager Vanderpool confirmed he would be fully engaged during the process. He added that the process would take three to four months. Council Member Rubalcava inquired if there was a job description for the position. City Manager Vanderpool reported that a job description would follow the City Council Members' meetings with the recruiter, stakeholder meetings, and union meetings. Director Andal added that the early meetings would be held with the Mayor and City Council, the Police Department, APA, APMA, AMEA, and individual meetings with employees who do not feel comfortable speaking publicly. She noted that there would be community meetings in the districts. She added that the meetings with the Mayor and City Council, stakeholders, and labor unions would be completed in August. She explained that based on the feedback, the goal is to advertise the recruitment flyer by September 1 st, with the community meetings to follow. In response to Council Member Rubalcava, Director Andal reported that the selection would take place in November, with backgrounds to begin in November and December. Council Member Rubalcava expressed her appreciation for proactivity with the process. Council Member Leon requested additional advertising for community meetings. He suggested providing virtual options for the meeting. He expressed his appreciation for Chief Armendariz and his continued service during the transition. Director Andal confirmed that staff will work with the communications team to advertise the meetings. MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to approve the appointment and retired annuitant employment agreement with Rick Armendariz to serve on an interim basis to the vacant position of Interim Chief of Police, effective August 22, 2025, determining the specialized skills and critical need of the position to the City of Anaheim and within the Anaheim Police Department, 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. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 16 of 18 D180 10. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders, up to a total amount not to exceed $15,547,883 plus applicable taxes and a 20% contingency, for various City vehicles and equipment for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year; ratify a purchase order issued in May 2025 to PFVT Motors, LLC, in the amount of $1,374,936.24, for 24 Police vehicles that are part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 plan to take advantage of existing pricing and the dealer's open purchasing window; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $2,548,000 for police patrol vehicles during the 2026 "order bank" period that may precede approval of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 vehicle and equipment purchase plan. Director of Finance Debbie Moreno reported that each fiscal year, the City follows established guidelines to plan for the replacement of vehicles and equipment. She shared that Public Works considers high mileage, vehicle age, maintenance costs, operational hours, service history, safety concerns, and normal life expectancy during the replacement process. She noted that the goal is to maximize each vehicle's useful life, while minimizing lifetime cost. She reported that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 purchase plan includes 136 vehicles, with the majority centrally funded by the Public Works Motorized Equipment fund and supporting Community Services, Police, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Planning & Building, Convention, Sports & Entertainment, Housing & Community Development, and Public Works. She noted that an additional 23 department vehicles would be purchased using funds from the respective departments, including Police, Public Works, and Public Utilities. Director Moreno reported that the department proactively forecasts needs, and the replacement schedule considers the necessary lead time to ensure timely delivery and continuity of service. She shared that the Purchasing Division will solicit bids and evaluate available cooperative agreements to determine the best method to acquire equipment and vehicles, in accordance with Council Policy 4.0. She added that it is recommended that the Purchasing Agent issue purchase orders to successful vendors immediately following the evaluation of bids and agreements, instead of returning to the City Council for approval of individual awards. She noted that if the replacements exceed the not -to - exceed amount, staff will bring back a request for additional authority prior to making additional purchases. She added that staff requested that the City Council ratify a purchase order issued in May for $1.4 million to take advantage of current pricing. She added that staff also requested authorization for the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders for Police Interceptors or comparable vehicles during the 2026 order period that may preclude or precede the FY 2026/27 vehicle equipment plan. She mentioned that the action is a proactive step to allow the City to secure the required quantity and farewell pricing of the vehicles. She noted that funding for the item is primarily provided by the motorized equipment fund and is included in the Public Works Department budget. She added that funding for department -specific purchases is included in the respective department's budget and generally comes from restricted enterprise funds. DISCUSSION: Council Member Leon inquired about the number of vehicles being requested compared to the prior year. Director Moreno shared that the numbers are similar and may differ between the Police and Fire vehicles. In response to Council Member Leon, Director of Public Works Rudy Emami reported that after receiving the Tesla vehicles, the City received approximately 40 Ford Interceptors that are undergoing the upfitting process. He noted that there is a combination of in-house and outside services being used for the upfitting services. Council Member Leon inquired about the upfitting process. Director Emami reported that the average time is one per week in-house and one per week with the outside firms. He noted that to expedite the process, the City ordered all of the parts in advance. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 17 of 18 In response to Council Member Leon, Director Moreno explained that the vehicle prices remain the same; however, there are price increases on items. She added that the prices provided are estimates and would be finalized once the items are submitted to bid. MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders, up to a total amount not to exceed $15,547,883 plus applicable taxes and a 20% contingency, for various City vehicles and equipment for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year; ratify a purchase order issued in May 2025 to PFVT Motors, LLC, in the amount of $1,374,936.24, for 24 Police vehicles that are part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 plan to take advantage of existing pricing and the dealer's open purchasing window; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase order(s) in an amount not to exceed $2,548,000 for police patrol vehicles during the 2026 "order bank" period that may precede approval of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 vehicle and equipment purchase plan, 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. D160 11. Authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept a donation, in the amount of $115,557.64, from the Anaheim Police Department Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax organization, for the purchase of automated license plate reader cameras, associated parts, services and warranty; and increase the Anaheim Police Department's Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund Expense Budget by $115,557.64. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks highlighted the dedication of the Anaheim Police Department Foundation and the donation to the Police Department. She shared that the donation would support important technology used by the department and the Real Time Crime Center. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept a donation, in the amount of $115,557.64, from the Anaheim Police Department Foundation, a non- profit 501(c)(3) tax organization, for the purchase of automated license plate reader cameras, associated parts, services and warranty; and increase the Anaheim Police Department's Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund Expense Budget by $115,557.64. DISCUSSION: Council Member Kurtz expressed her support for the item. She thanked the Anaheim Police Department foundation for its work for the Police Department. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Chief Armendariz for implementing the license plate readers. She thanked the Police Department Foundation for its contribution to the license plate readers. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Meeks moved to authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept a donation, in the amount of $115,557.64, from the Anaheim Police Department Foundation, a non- profit 501(c)(3) tax organization, for the purchase of automated license plate reader cameras, associated parts, services and warranty; and increase the Anaheim Police Department's Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund Expense Budget by $115,557.64, 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action and noted that for Item Nos. 2 and 3, the Council did not get to the City Manager position and that position will be rescheduled to the next City Council meeting. City Council Minutes of August 12, 2025 Page 18 of 18 PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Kurtz requested to agendize an update on the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) modernization efforts to Council for consideration by the end of September. A main component of this effort would be to assign a portion of future ATID funds to support housing programs. Council Member Kurtz noted she has been working with staff, hoteliers, and stakeholders over the past several months and her goal is to have this completed and in place by the end of this calendar year. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks requested to agendize a proclamation for Samuel Weinraub, an 11-year-old Anaheim resident who has competed in track and field at the state level. She also requested recognizing September as Service Club Month. Council Member Rubalcava requested inviting the Anaheim Historic Preservation group to provide an update on their work and to bring a policy proposal for historic monuments and landmarks. She also requested recognizing the Anaheim High School Choir Chamber Singers for their efforts. Mayor Aitken requested monthly updates on Angel Stadium, including consultant hiring, infrastructure reports, and communications with the Angels. She also requested an Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) update. City Manager Vanderpool responded that staff is working with outside counsel to draft bullet points and expectations for ATN and then will brief each Council Member. A meeting will also be scheduled at the end of the month with the rate payers for concurrence. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council, Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 4ei,-sa"Bass, CMC City Clerk From: Joshua Wyatt Levering <jleverin@uci.edu> Sent: I uesday, August 12, ZUZS 4:1/ PM To: Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Cc: Cesar C <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>; kennedyc@kennedycommission.org; Melinda.Coy@hcd.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Hermosa Village Apartments Phase III Resyndication Project You don't often get email from ilevenn(cr m.edu. Learn why this is =2ortant Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Good afternoon, On behalf of the Kennedy Commission, I am submitting a public comment letter for Agenda Item #5 under the Public Hearings section in tonight's City Council meeting. Thank you, Joshua Levering Summer Intern August 12, 2025 Mayor Ashleigh Aitken Members of the City Council City of Anaheim City Hall 200 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 www.i=n Myconn i ssion mg 17701 Cowin ,eve,. 5ui1c 200 Irk in-e. A �2614 RE: Public Hearing Item 5 — Hermosa Village Apartments Phase III ResyndicationProject Honorable Mayor Aitken and Anaheim City Council Members, 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. The proposed resyndication of the Hermosa Village Apartments Phase III, with the City's Housing Authority partnering with Hermosa Village Phase III Housing Partners, L.P., represents a critical opportunity to protect existing affordable housing in Anaheim. Extending the affordability restrictions and ground lease term with deed restrictions for an additional 55 years will ensure that working families will continue to access affordable housing in their communities without fear of displacement. The Commission supports the City's actions to advance the resyndication of Hermosa Village, secure $15.2 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and pursue $37 million in Multifamily Revenue Bonds. We believe preserving existing affordable housing is crucial to the City's efforts in providing affordable homes to all residents; these financial resources will help maintain Hermosa Village as a high -quality, permanently affordable community asset. We recognize that tenant protection during rehabilitation is crucial to ensure households do not become displaced during the rehabilitation of these units, so we ask the city to ensure a guaranteed right to return for temporarily relocated families and ensure transparency for residents about impacts and timelines. We commend the City of Anaheim for its commitment to preserving affordable housing and for taking proactive steps to keep Hermosa Village affordable for its residents. The Commission looks forward to supporting the implementation of these measures and advancing housing affordability for all Anaheim residents. We look forward to working with the City of Anaheim to support the creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing that meets the needs of our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or cesarc&kennedycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director CC: Melinda Coy Proactive Housing Accountability Chief California Department of Housing and Community Development Date: 8/8/2025 5:08:07 PM From: "Adam Wood" awood@biasc.org To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] BIA/OC Comment Letter for Aug 12 Council Meeting Attachment: BIAOC Comment Letter - Item 6.pdf; You dolt often get ermil from awood@biasc.org ; z icv � fli�� is imr9�va )t Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Please see attached for the Tuesday August 12th Council meeting. Thanks. -Adam Adam S. Wood Senior Vice President Building Industry Association of Southern California. Inc. awoodftiasc.orci ph: (949) 777-3860 w:_basc.org Mailing Address: 17192 Murphy Ave., #14445, Irvine, CA 92623 Orange County • Los Angeles/Ventura • San Bernardino County • Werside County • Coachella Valley Lf is BUILDING INDUSTRY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA1 INC. ORANG E COUNTY CHAPTER August 12, 2025 Mayor Ashleigh Aitken City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Re: Housing Authority — Item 6: 703 & 705 S. Anaheim Blvd Mayor and Council, On behalf of the Building Industry Association of Southern California - Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC), I write highlight the ability to increase housing opportunity as considered in the staff recommendation for Housing Authority Item 6. By way of background, BIA/OC is a non-profit trade association of over 1,000 member companies affiliated with the home building industry. Our mission is to champion housing as the foundation of vibrant and sustainable communities. Over many years at many council hearings, we have testified about California's housing crisis and Item 6 addresses many concerns. This is specifically highlighted by the staff report wherein it says, "(g)iven the challenging nature of developing the Authority -owned site as a stand-alone project and the ability to achieve homeownership opportunities through a larger residential project" approval of the two proposed resolutions increases housing opportunity that otherwise might not occur. Disposition of Redevelopment land, navigating the Surplus Land Act and financing the incredible costs of construction are all major hurdles to bringing any new housing to market. All those concerns are surmountable through this proposal and ownership opportunity will be brought to one of the most vibrant communities in all of Orange County. Sincerely, Adam Wood Senior Vice President BIA/SC — Orange County Chapter EXECUTIVE COMM ITTEE PRESIDENT MEGAN ELTRINGHAM THE NEW HOME COMPANY 11 VICE PRESIDENT DAVE MELLO LANDSEA HOMES TREASURER JOE OFTILE WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL SECRETARY NORMAN BROWN PULTE GROUP TRADE CONTRACTOR VP ALAN BOUDREAU BOUDREAU PIPELINE ASSOCIATE MEMBER VP MARK HIMMELSTEIN NEWMEYER & DILLION, LLP MEMBERATLARGE PETER VANEK INTREGAL COMMUNITIES MEMBER AT LARGE SEAN MATSLER COX, CASTLE, & NICHOLSON LLP IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT BROOKE DOI SHEA HOMES SR. VICE PRESIDENT, OC CHAPTER ADAM WOOD BIA/SC 17192 M U R P H Y AVE #14445, I R V I N E, CA 92623 949-553-9500 I BIAOC.COM From: Joshua Wyatt Levering <jleverin@uci.edu> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 20254:23 PM To: Theresa Bass<TBass@anaheim.net> Cc: Cesar C <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>; kennedyc@kennedycommission.org; Melinda.Coy@hcd.ca.gov Subject: [EXTERNAL] Authorization to Sell Authority -Owned Surplus Land to Renaissance Packing House Townhomes, LLC for Affordable Housing Development You don't often get ema l from jleuerin( ici.edu. Lem why this is j"ortant Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Good afternoon, On behalf of the Kennedy Commission, I am submitting a public comment letter for Agenda Item #6 under the Public Hearings section in tonight's City Council meeting. Thank you, Joshua Levering Summer Intern August 12, 2025 Mayor Ashleigh Aitken Members of the City Council City of Anaheim City Hall 200 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim, CA 92805 www,kcnncdycomTn ksion.org 17701 Cowan Ave„ SWIG 200 Irvine, C.A 92614 RE: Public Hearing Item 6 — RE: Authorization to Sell Authority -Owned Surplus Land to Renaissance Packing House Townhomes, LLC for Affordable Housing Development Honorable Mayor Aitken and Anaheim City Council Members, The Kennedy Commission is a broad -based coalition of residents and community organizations advocating for the production and preservation of affordable homes —especially for families earning less than $30,000 annually —in Orange County. Since 2001, we have worked with jurisdictions across the county to shape housing and land -use policies that expand opportunities for low- and very -low-income working families. We commend the City of Anaheim for taking initiative to declare undeveloped Authority -owned land at 703 and 705 S. Anaheim Boulevard as surplus land, and for making it possible to develop affordable and market -rate housing through the Surplus Land Act process, which requires a competitive solicitation and ensures long-term affordability. The proposed inclusion of housing on surplus land that is deed -restricted to moderate -income households is a good start, but in exchange for developing homes in a prime location close to jobs and services, we at the Commission urge the City to require more from the developer. The City should require the developer to prioritize developing homes for low-income and very low-income households. The City's 2021-2029 Housing Policy Program emphasizes the importance of increasing housing opportunities across all income levels, especially for extremely -low, very -low, and low-income households. We recognize the City is making progress in providing affordable housing to residents and encourage the City to take action to ensure more is built in order to reach Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals for each income level. The City has done well in providing moderate -income affordable housing, but has fallen behind in ensuring similar progress in low-income and very -low-income households. We recommend the city require the developer to set explicit minimum percentages of units for very -low and low-income households, such as a fifteen percent (15%) minimum affordability requirement. We commend Anaheim's leadership in activating surplus land for affordable housing and encourage the City to ensure these developments deliver meaningful, equitable outcomes for the most vulnerable residents and working low-income families. We look forward to working with the City of Anaheim to support the creation of affordable housing that meets the needs of our community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or cesarckkennedycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director CC: Melinda Coy Proactive Housing Accountability Chief California Department of Housing and Community Development Date: 8/12/2025 2:28:09 PM From "Gaby Sutter" gaby@anaheimpa.com To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter to Council - Agenda Item 9 Attachment: Letter to Council Agenda Item 9 Appointment of Interim Chief of Police.pdP,, You don't often get email from gaby@anaheimpa.com Learn why the is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello, Please find the attached Ietterfortoday's council meeting. Thank you, Gaby Sutter Executive Director Anaheim Police Association 3160 E. La Palma Ave., Ste. A Anaheim, CA 92806 Anaheim Police Association 3160 E. La Palma Avenue, Suite A Anaheim, CA 92806 August 12, 2025 Anaheim City Council City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 7th Floor Anaheim, CA 92805 Subject: Agenda Item 9—Appointment of Interim Chief of Police Dear Mayor and City Council Members, On behalf of the Anaheim Police Association, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Chief Rick Armendariz for his dedicated service to both the Anaheim Police Department and the City of Anaheim. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. We are especially appreciative of Chief Armendariz for stepping in as Interim Chief during this transitional period as the city begins its search for new leadership at the Police Department. Anaheim is a global destination with a significant responsibility to both its residents and its visitors. The men and women of the Anaheim Police Association strongly urge the city to take a proactive, comprehensive, and timely approach in selecting the next Chief of Police. 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Lou Correa<re=correa&marl8.houseconYnmications. vv> Date: Sat, Jul26, 2025, 1:00 PM Subject: Bringing your stories to Washington To: Ruben Greg Soto LOU C RREA RrppFsrNTA71vr/-CALIFORNIA'S 467" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, QIQOWNTOWry This week I was in Washington standing up for immigrants, small businesses, and veterans on Main Street. I hosted U.S. Marine Veteran Alejandro Barranco who is pushing for humane immigration reform that keeps families together. I also stood with my Korean -American neighbors by calling for peace on the Korean Peninsula. And I introduced legislation to help keep small businesses afloat and celebrated the 102nd birthday of one of my neighbors on the House floor. It was a busy week back in Washington, so I wanted to take a moment to show you what I've been working on. This week, I welcomed my constituent, Alejandro Barranco, to Washington. Alejandro is a U.S. Veteran who is still willing to lay down his life for this country. And yet, last month, Alejandro's father, Narciso Barranco, was brutally assaulted and detained by ICE. Alejandro came to Washington to show lawmakers how the Administration's immigration policies are ripping innocent families apart. They make movies about the Barranco family. I won't stop fighting to give parents of our servicemen and women a fair shot. Congressman Correa joined U.S. Marine Veteran Alejandro Barranco to push for humane immigration policies I also introduced the Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025, (BUMP Act), legislation which would provide needed funding to businesses and nonprofits negatively impacted by major transit and highway projects across Orange County. This funding would be allowed to cover utilities, insurance, rent or mortgage, payroll, and loss of income for impacted businesses. The BUMP Act will ensure that these businesses stay afloat if a transportation project pops up in their neighborhood, and it would make federal tax dollars available to hard-working small business owners on Main Street harmed by this construction. Our local business owners are part of the economic fabric of our communities, and they deserve our support if federally funded projects are interrupting their day-to-day operations. Small businesses should not have to bear the cost of progress. A BILL '1'�� uil i.+-..pa.in� d transit and high-kN traiupnuimi pi, j , o i, ->L dhhsh and contribute to a dneiness uninterrupted monetaiy program fund, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enactad by tha Sonmte and Howse at Representa- 2 tines of the united States of Awti n- in Congress assembled, i SECTION 1. SRORT TITLE. 4 This Act may be eited as the "Business T:ninter- 5 rupted MonetaCv Frogram -let of 2025". Congressman Correa introduced the BUMP Act I also celebrated the 102nd birthday of my neighbor, Phillip Ramos. Phillip is a World War II Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Corps from 1942-1945. For over 70 years. Phillip has been a valued member of local nonprofits including the Los Angeles County United Way and on the Cal State University Los Angeles College Advisory Board. Phillip exemplifies what the greatest generation is. They fought in World War II, served with honor, and returned home to build this great nation. Happy Birthday Phillip. Congressman Correa delivered remarks on the House Floor to celebrate Phillip Ramos' birthday I also joined the Korea Peace Forum to represent Orange County —home to the 2nd largest Korean American community in the United States There are thousands of Korean Americans who have relatives in North Korea and they cannot reunite for funerals or any other family events because the United States is still in a state of war with North Korea. Korean Americans, many who came to the United States as refugees, settled in my district in cities like Fullerton and Anaheim. I've heard stories of struggles and heartbreaks that Korean immigrants endured because of the war and the separation of families. This is not just about peace on the peninsula, this is about reuniting families. Congressman Correa spoke at the Korea Peace Forum on the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my website to learn more! c orrea. house. Rov Contact Me Washington D.C. Santa Ana 2082 Rayburn House Rancho Santiago Office Building Community College Budding Washington, DC 20515 2323 N. 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Texas state House Bill 33: enhances school safety by strengthening emergency operations planning, security reviews and safety audits, and training to help protect students and staff. Gov. Abbott signs bill prohibiting students from using cell phones in Texas schools House Bill 33 (McLaughlin/Flores) enhances school safety by strengthening emergency operations planning, security reviews and safety audits, and training to help protect students and staff. OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, grand jury says. Orange County agencies — including the OC Board of Supervisors — should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, "Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" The review looked at hate crime data from 2023 and grand jury members conducted various surveys, field visits and interviews of city officials and community leaders over the last year. In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 in 2022 and the first decline in hate crimes since 2016. However, the Anti -Defamation League said it documented 88 antisemitic incidents alone in the Orange County/Long Beach region in 2023, an increase from 55 in 2022. "Official data may underrepresent the true scope of the problem," the grand jury surmised. Incomplete reports from at least four cities and the exclusion of noncriminal hate incidents contributed to discrepancies in Orange County data, the grand jury said. Barriers to reporting — such as fear of retaliation and distrust in law enforcement — have also led to underreporting. The grand jury is recommending the creation of a centralized reporting portal or mechanism for local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to use to streamline the reporting process and improve data capture. Sign up for Down Ballot, our Southern California politics email newsletter. Subscribe here. Several of the grand jury's recommendations are targeted at the Board of Supervisors and its seven -member Human Relations Commission, which oversees issues of prejudice and discrimination within the county. The size of the committee was shrunk last year, meetings became less frequent and law enforcement and city representation largely removed. In June 2024, the Supervisors also ended the Bounty's partnership with Groundswell, a nonprofit organization that secured grants and funding for human relations programs not directly supported by the board. The decisions by the supervisors "raised concerns about the county's commitment to addressing systemic bias, hate crimes, and discrimination," the grand jury wrote. Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he would raise the commission's role with his colleagues. "I fear we have limited the capacity of this commission to help provide a safe forum for the community," he said in a statement. `9 will be bringing the need to strengthen the work of the commission back to the board and hope that my colleagues will be able to support addressing hate in our culture." The grand jury argues the commission should be reinstated to its previous size of 11 members and scope. The commission should also report semiannually to the board starting at the end of August, and form a coalition of community leaders and city and law enforcement representatives by the end of September, the grand jury recommends. The last recommendation for the supervisors from the grand jury is to be prepared to allocate funding to the Orange County District Attorney's Office and OC Asian Pacific Islanders Community Alliance, which are facing funding cuts in the next two years, but have shown successes with hate crime prevention. In 2024, the OCDA received a $1.4 million federal grant to help prosecute hate crimes and work with community partners on outreach to targeted communities. The grant expires in 2027. Currently, the Human Relations Commission is working on creating a credible data collection infrastructure to standardize hate crime reporting, Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley said in response to the grand jury's recommendation that the Sheriffs Department and nonprofits create a streamlined reporting process. 'Their recommendation is what we're doing, but that takes time," Foley said in an interview. "The first step is to establish a credible methodology. The second step is to move into a growth period." And returning the seven -member commission to its original size is an "arbitrary number," she said. "There's no magic number of how to respond and to stamp out hate in the community.' The district attorney is "extremely concerned" that the jury's recommendation to create a reporting portal within the Sheriff's Department will only create additional layers of reporting, instead of actually streamlining the process, OCDA spokesperson Kimberly Edds said. It is the District Attorney's Office that reports all hate crimes to the California Department of Justice, she said. And, county prosecutors determine whether something can be prosecuted as a hate crime or hate incident. Also, different organizations might have their own definition of what constitutes a hate crime, and report crimes or incidents that do not fall under the California Department of Justice definition, Edds said. This could lead to overreporting and confusion during the reporting process, Edds said. 'NVe are working with the county CEO's office to respond to the grand jury recommendations in a way that highlights the necessity of accurate and complete reporting of hate crimes in a way that does not add additional bureaucracy and unnecessary confusion," OCDA officials said in a statement. In addition to being tasked by the grand jury to create its own reporting mechanism, the OC Sheriff's Department should increase its educational and outreach efforts, especially when it comes to encouraging the reporting of hate crimes, the grand jury recommended. The Sheriffs Department should also expand its Interfaith Advisory Council to more faith communities, including multiple congregations, and work more closely with Black- and Jewish -led organizations, two demographics most impacted by hate crimes in Orange County, the jury said in its report. Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimes and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate crimes to their staff, the grand jury said, and very few receive funding specifically for addressing hate crimes. "Hate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for promoting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, recommending the OC Department of Education develop better databases tracking incidents. The jury is also recommending that the county education department provide a centralized database of resources and programs for K-12 schools and focus on age -appropriate curriculum in kindergarten through fifth grade to address the problem of hate crimes in school. The full grand jury report, including all of its findings and recommendations, can be found at ocgrandjury.org. OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives, a Texas state House Bill 33: enhances school safety by strengthening emergency operations planning, security reviews and safety audits, and training to help protect students and staff. HB 33, also known as the Uvalde Strong Act, seeks to strengthen school safety measures across Texas in response to recent tragic events involving active shooters at school facilities. The bill requires public schools, public junior colleges, and open -enrollment charter schools to adopt enhanced multihazard emergency operations plans. These plans must address emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring thorough coordination with law enforcement, emergency services, and public health departments. The legislation mandates that all districts provide immediate communication capabilities in classrooms (such as cell phones or other electronic devices) to contact emergency services. It also directs school districts to conduct mandatory emergency drills, implement standardized emergency response terminology, and assess the adequacy of communications infrastructure during emergencies. Furthermore, HB 33 expands the Texas Education Agency's oversight role by requiring regular safety audits and compliance reviews. Additionally, the bill creates new requirements for law enforcement agencies responding to school emergencies, requiring them to obtain certain accreditations related to active shooter response standards. The law envisions a more accountable and better -coordinated emergency response framework statewide, aiming to rebuild public trust and enhance student safety without fundamentally altering the autonomy of school governance outside of safety concerns. The originally filed version of HB 33 proposed sweeping reforms across multiple layers of government and emergency services. It required not only public and charter schools but also municipalities, counties, sheriffs' departments, EMS providers, and public information officers to overhaul their emergency management systems. The bill mandated comprehensive policies for active shooter responses, detailed post -incident reporting, new public information officer certifications, expanded mutual aid agreements, and minimum equipment standards for tactical response. Additionally, it directed regional councils of government to develop mental health resource plans for first responders, significantly broadening the scope beyond schools to community -wide emergency preparedness and recovery. In contrast, the Committee Substitute significantly narrows the bill's focus to the education sector. Rather than reshaping emergency management statewide, the substitute concentrates on strengthening multihazard emergency operations plans specifically for public school districts, open -enrollment charter schools, and public junior colleges. It retains some new safety measures, such as requiring annual meetings with law enforcement, enhancing emergency communications infrastructure, and mandating emergency drills, but removes the broader mandates on cities, counties, and first responders. The substitute also drops requirements for tactical equipment minimums, formalized mutual aid agreements, post -incident evaluations by EMS providers, and mental health planning at the regional level. Ultimately, the substitute transforms the bill tram a wide-ranging emergency management overhaul into a more targeted effort focused on improving school safety protocols and coordination with local law enforcement agencies. This adjustment both limits the scope of state intervention and likely reduces the fiscal and operational burden on local governments and first responder agencies compared to the original draft. Author httosJ/aov.texas.aov/news/oosNoovemorabbott-signs-childonline-safetv-ohone-freeclassroom-laws-in-amarillo Schools, law enforcement would craft annual school safety plans under Texas House bill Schools, law enforcement would craft annual school safety plans under Texas House bill The former mayor of Uvalde has introduced a Texas House bill aimed at strengthening how law enforcement agencies prepare for and respond to mass shootings at schools. State Rep. Don McLaughlin, R-Uvalde, introduced House Bill 33, deemed the "Uvalde Strong Act," during a March 19 hearing, nearly three years after 19 children and two teachers were killed at Uvalde's Robb Elementary School in May 2022. McLaughlin served as the city's mayor from 2014-2023, when he stepped down to run for the Texas House. Under HB 33, school districts would be required to meet annually with state and local law enforcement to plan their response to active shooter situations and other emergencies. "Passing HB 33 will ensure our law enforcement is prepared, our schools are protected, and failures like those we saw at Robb Elementary never happen again," McLaughlin said during the March 19 hearing. "No more excuses, no more passing the buck, no more officers standing around waiting for orders while kids are bleeding in a classroom" A timeline released by the Texas Department of Public Safety showed that during the May 24, 2022, mass shooting, law enforcement officers spent one hour and 14 minutes inside Robb Elementary School before neutralizing the shooter, Community Impact previously reported. 437270 City of Austin - Development Services Department-SCA-07-2025-Website Leaderboard NB 33 was left pending March 19 in the House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs. The proposal has bipartisan support in the House, with 76 lawmakers listed as co-authors. The overview McLaughlin's bill would also require law enforcement agencies to convene annually for active shooter training exercises. Individual law enforcement officers are required to prepare for active shooter situations through Texas' Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training center, but state law does not mandate this for entire agencies. HB 33 would also provide grants to help police officers to train for active shooter scenarios. 435162 City of Austin - Housing Department-SCA-07-2025-Website Leaderboard McLaughlin said HB 33 would "open the lines of communication" and ensure first responders know how to work together in an emergency. "Law enforcement agencies don't always coordinate, and at Robb Elementary, that outright failed.... The safety of our children shouldn't be a question of who's in charge. It should be about how we all step up together," he said during the hearing. Law enforcement officers who testified before the committee said the most important thing to do in an active shooter situation is "stop the killing and stop the dying." "Whether you're the first officer on the scene or the third officer, the training is the same: you've got to run towards the gunfire, you've got to stop the killing, and you can no longer continue waiting for a tactical team," DPS director Col. Freeman Martin said. "Uvalde was just an anomaly.... You can see the officers were asking, What are we doing?' A lot of them had the training, but they were getting conflicting information." 403431 Thiel Pediatric Dentistry-SCA-08-2025-Website Leaderboard Zooming in In the wake of the Uvalde shooting, state legislators passed laws in 2023 requiring silent panic alert devices in all public school classrooms and armed security officers on all campuses. Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said law enforcement agencies are still working to comply with changes from House Bill 3, which overhauled school safety protocols. "Nye still have not even completed the training that [HB 3] established, working out the sheriff's duties with schools and police chiefs and fire departments, so we're kind of putting things on top of each other when we haven't finished what we started," Hawthorne said March 19. 403431 Thiel Pediatric DentistrySCA-08-2025-Website Leaderboard He said smaller sheriffs offices do not have the resources to send officers to annual active shooter t►ainings or hold multi -agency meetings. "1 still have murders and rapes and child abuse and all these other cases that I've got to keep working on," Hawthorne said. "We don't have that ability to drop what we do to spend weeks preparing for this. We have to figure out how to prepare for this catastrophic event in small increments of training, and ALERRT allows us to do that." McLaughlin said he was working on a version of the bill, known as the committee substitute, that would "not change the concept of the bill, but will allow agencies to work together in a more effective way." The committee could vote on the substitute during a future hearing. Put in perspective 398914 City of Austin - Water-07-2025-Website Leaderboard During the hearing, Nim Kidd, who leads the Texas Division of Emergency Management, said he thought HS 33 would help improve communication between first responders. Kidd said he previously worked as a firefighter and did not learn how to work with other agencies until he arrived on the scene of an emergency. "Nothing in my initial training as a firefighter told me what 1 was supposed to expect from law enforcement," Kidd said. "I think what the representative is trying to do is bring those organizations together before, during and after the event to provide a safer response for Texans." McLaughlin said he wanted to create strong accountability measures and ensure agencies plan ahead for emergencies under HB 33. "If these policies had been in place three years ago, maybe, just maybe, those kids would be alive today," he said. "We don't know that —we cant fix the past. But we sure can fix the future" Rep. A.J. Louderback, R-Victoria, thanked McLaughlin for introducing the bill and said "bringing... everyone to the table on a timely basis or regular continuation is actually part of the goal." Louderback is the former Jackson County Sheriff. Also of note Lawmakers also approved millions of dollars in school safety funding during the 2023 session, although some school districts have said it is not enough. This March, the Texas Senate passed a bill that would more than double the annual school safety funding districts receive. The measure was sent to the House. Schools, law enforcement would craft annual school safety -plans under Texas House bill j Community Impact Introduced 03103120251n Committee 0511412025Crossed Over 0412912025Passed 06/2012025 Dead S ig ned/Enacted/Adopted 06/20/2025 Introduced Session 89th Legislature Regular Session Bill Summary AN ACT relating to active shooter incidents at primary and secondary school facilities and other emergencies. Al Summary This bill, known as the Uvalde Strong Act, comprehensively addresses school safety and emergency response, particularly in the context of active shooter incidents. The bill requires school districts and charter schools to have specific safety measures, including at least one breaching tool and ballistic shield at each campus, and mandates security reviews for new or renovated school facilities. It establishes new training and certification requirements for law enforcement, emergency medical services personnel, and public information officers, focusing on improving response protocols for critical incidents. The legislation creates a template for evaluating and reporting on active shooter responses, develops a guide for preparing for and responding to school emergencies, and requires the creation of mental health resource plans for first responders. Additionally, the bill mandates that local law enforcement agencies and emergency services providers conduct thorough evaluations and submit reports after active shooter incidents, and establishes mutual aid agreements between agencies. The bill aims to improve coordination, communication, and preparedness among various agencies and organizations to enhance school safety and emergency response capabilities, with most provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025. Committee Categories Justice, Military Affairs and Security Sponsors (96) Pete Flores (R)*, Ryan Guillen (R)*, Terri Leo -Wilson (R)*, A_J_ Louderback (R)*, Don McLaughlin (R)*, Joe Moody (D)*, Daniel Alders (R), Trent Ashby (R), Jeffrey Barry (R), Cecil Bell (R), Keith Bell (R), Paul Bettencourt (R), Salman Bhojani (D), Cesar Blanco (0), Greg Bonnen (R), Brad Buckley (R), Briscoe Cain (R), David Cook (R), Philip Cortez (D), Tom Craddick (R), Charles Cunningham (R), Pat Curry (R), Drew Darby (R), Mano DeAyala (R), Mark Dorazio (R), Paul Dyson (R), Caroline Fairly (R), Lulu Flores (D), James Frank (R), Gary Gates (R), Stan Gerdes (R), Mary Gonzalez (D), Brent Hagenbuch (R), Cody Hams (R), Caroline Harris Davila (R), Richard Hayes (R), Hillary Hickland (R), Adam Hinojosa (R), Chuy Hinojosa (D), Janis Holt (R), Lacey Hull (R), Helen Kerwin (R), Ken King (R), Stan Kitzman (R), Lois Kolkhorst (R), Marc LaHood (R), Stan Lambert (R), Brooks Landgraf (R), Jeff Leach (R), Mitch Little (R), Janie Lopez (R), Ray Lopez (D), David Lowe (R), J.M. Lozano (R), John Lujan (R), Shelley Luther (R), Mando Martinez (0), John McQueeney (R), Jose Menendez (0), Will Metcalf (R), Morgan Meyer (R), Mayes Middleton (R), Borris Miles (D), Brent Money (R), Eddie Morales (D), Penny Morales Shaw (D), Matt Morgan (R), Sergio Munoz (0), Candy Noble (R), Tom Oliverson (R), Angelia Orr (R), Tan Parker (R), Jared Patterson (R), Dennis Paul (R), Angela Paxton (R), Dade Phelan (R), Mihaela Plesa (D), Richard Raymond (D), Keresa Richardson (R), Ramon Romero (0), Nate Schatzline (R), Charles Schwertner (R), Joanne Shofner (R), Shelby Slawson (R), John Smithee (R), Valoree Swanson (R), Senfronia Thompson (D), Steve Toth (R), Ellen Troxclair (R), Gary Van Deaver (R), Cody Vasut (R), Denise Villalobos (R), Wesley Virdell (R), Royce West (D), Trey Wharton (R), Terry Wilson (R), Last Action Effective on 911/25 (on 06/2012025) Official Document httpsd/cap ita l.texas.g ov/Sil I Looku p/Mista ry.aspx?Leg Sess=89 R&Bi ll= H B33 (1 Companion Bills) BillTrack*50* © 2011-2025 1 legiscan logo TX HB33 I Bllffrack50 5enate Bill 11 (SB 11) and Other School Safety -Related Legislation I Terms Education Pgencv Page 12 Law Enforcement The Grand Jury studied the Orange County Sheriff's Department and local law enforcement agencies to assess their effectiveness in identifying, reporting, and preventing hate crimes and incidents and providing victim assistance. Legislative actions, including enhanced penalties by the DOJ, have strengthened standardization and hate crime prevention. The Grand Jury's study confirmed that all Orange County law enforcement agencies updated their hate crime policies to be POST -compliant and mandated POST training for all officers upon their joining the department, and yearly thereafter. Shifting to a preventive approach, as outlined in A6449, aims to reduce hate crimes and incidents, build trust between law enforcement and communities, and promote respect and equality. This strategy is essential in decreasing hate activity and helping residents feel more empowered to report all hate crimes and incidents to law enforcement. School Districts and Cities School districts across Orange County are integrating anti -bias education into their curricula, recognizing that early education on diversity and tolerance, preferably prior to the sixth grade, helps prevent hate -motivated behaviors. Research from the RAND Corporation and National Association for the Education of Young Children underscores the importance of early anti -hate education in reducing prejudice and fostering inclusive attitudes. Many districts offer professional development for educators to equip them with the necessary skills to address bias in classrooms. School District Survey Results The Grand Jury surveyed all school districts in Orange County to determine what they are doing to combat and prevent hate crimes and incidents. The survey results revealed that most school districts in Orange County have a formal policy regarding hate crimes and incidents, but only Hate What is Orange County Doina About t oodf Page 14 Many cities do not have a formal plan to address hate crimes. • Several are not collecting or analyzing hate crime data. • Most cities collaborate with community organizations. • Task forces are used by some but not all cities. 12 27 15 20 25 7 • Very few cities receive specific grant funding for hate crime prevention or victim support. 30 Many cities do not have formal, stand-alone plans dedicated to hate crime prevention. They often rely on broader public safety policies, or the resources provided by the OCSD. Some cities, such as Seal Beach and Newport Beach, have more structured approaches, including formal plans and designated units within their police departments to manage hate crimes. In contrast, some smaller cities, which reported few hate crimes and incidents, do not have specialized plans or task forces. A common theme across the survey responses is the need for stronger networks for resource sharing, and collaboration with community organizations, schools, and religious institutions. Cities such as Seal Beach, Garden Grove, and Irvine engage with local groups to foster inclusivity and support victims of hate crimes. These collaborations involve educational programs, community events, and partnerships with entities that combat hate activities. However, some cities, such as Fountain Valley and Aldso Viejo, acknowledge the importance of such collaborations but have yet to establish a formal partnership. See Appendix for details of the survey. Violence on TV: the effects can stretch from age 3 into the teens Violence on TV: What hapcens to children who watch2 Study finds little evidence linking violent video games to increa Onnoinn school violence in Revere I Watch httesdlsocialemotionalpaws.comlblog-post-1 MMolence-on-ty-what-happgns-to-children-who-Mratch August 31, 2017 The Governor of California President pro Tempore of the Senate Speaker of the Assembly State Capitol Sacramento, California 95814 Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders: 2016-136 As requested by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, the California State Auditor presents this audit report concerning kindergarten through grade 12 schools' readiness to respond to emergencies, especially active shooter threats and incidents in and around school sites. This report concludes improvements need to be made to comprehensive school safety plans (safety plans) to ensure students and staff are kept safe, including during active shooter incidents. Safety plans are a collection of procedures that schools use in the event of emergencies and to promote a safe learning environment. Although not required by state law, some public -school districts (districts) and county offices of education (county offices) have embraced practices for responding to violent incidents. However, our analysis found that many districts and county offices do not require schools to include these procedures in their safety plans, tpsdlsocialemotionalpaws.com/blogpost-1H/school-violence-prevention ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CD httosd/socialemotionainaws.com/bion-post-1lf/esports-brings-violence-schools-haveas-ed ucation-screentimecd Does violence in video games impact aggression and empathy? 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This includes increases in bullying (15% to 19%) and missing school because of such safety concerns (9%to 13%). hftps://socialemotionalpaws.comlblocipost-1M/cdc-finds-early-signsof-mental-health-improvement-among-teens 5+ Video Games Where Predators Target Kids httpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-1 MIS-vde"ames-where-predators-target-kids Another Video Surfaces Showing Pacifica High Water Polo Team Doan httpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.com/blogpost-t tflanother-video-surfaces-showingpacifi'ca-high-watemolo-teamdoin A mother's warning: If you have white teen sons, listen up ... httpsJ/socialemotionalpaws.comlblogpost-lM/a-mother"/ E2%80%99s-waming-H-vou-have-white-teen-sons-listen-up-%E2%80•/A6-1 Founding Director of Polarization Extremism Research Innovation Lab (PERIL). She is well-known for her research on far -right movements and how they attract and radicalise young individuals. She says children as young as eight are being groomed into radical movements. The internet has streamlined the radicalisation process through creating an online ecosystem of hate. Creators of extremist content find ways to manipulate the algorithms and evade security measures. Recruitment into extremism is no longer organised, but spread via memes and edgy' counter -cultural jokes. She argues that this is new territory in counter -extremism work which cannot be addressed through securitisation measures. She calls for efforts to increase resilience to extremist messaging and to bolster mainstream narratives, and identifies the importance of developing preventative measures by reducing people's susceptibility to extreme messaging. She talks about polarisation and how this led to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6th 2020. httpsJ/core-library.org/childrenare-being7groomed-into-e,, Now parents can spot the warning signs of radicalization in their kids We're going to start today with a focus on one of the disturbing but, frankly, all too common elements of that mass shooting in Buffalo this month - the online footprint. Investigators are scouring through it. They say the shooter outlined his plans for the attack on the instant messaging platform Discord. These logs are in addition to a 200-page document of racist conspiracy theories, which was also online, as was the attack itself, since it was livestreamed. All these facts expose a grim truth - that the internal is home to a lot of violent, extremist content. To that end, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office would be investigating the social media companies and their role in promoting hateful messages. In a statement, she said, quote, "time and time again, we have seen the real -world devastation that is home of these dangerous and hateful platforms, and we're doing everything in our power to shine a spotlight on this alarming behavior." But what may be surprising to some is how much of this content is targeted to kids, teens and young adults, especially white teenage boys, to expose them to racist and sexist ideas. Joanna Schroeder is a parent and a writer who has seen this and tried to warn other parents about this for some time now. So we called her to share her ideas about how to deal with it, and she's with us now. Joanna Schroeder, welcome. Thanks for joining us. https;//www.npr.orgi2O22/05/22 /,1100614913/how-parentscan-spot-the-waming-signs-of-radicalization-in-their-kids Thank You Craig Durfey Founder of P.ILD.D.C. 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PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 SOCIALEMOTIONALPAW S.COM U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM... Ms. LORETfA SANCHEZ of California. hftp*; lwww.govinfg.goy/yontenVoka/CREC-2003-03.27/odf/gRgg-2003-03.27.Pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org To whom it may concern. Wild Tunes program ar►anges music performances for shelter pets: Annika Almgren, 15, sings for shelter animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Tuesday. Almgren, an artist, volunteered for the program. comfortable around humans, which ultimately increases their chances of Waiting for a new home can be nerve-wracking. Using music to calm anxious animals is the latest program adopted by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to help the pets in its care that are hoping to On Tuesday, the shelter introduced Wild Tunes, a music program created by Yuvi Agarwal, a 12-yearold Houston boy who was on hand to perform for some of the dogs. His nonpro The program was also introduced last week at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority shelter in Downey. "Music has the power to calm, connect and heal," Yuvi said in a statement. "Wild Tunes is a win -win opportunity that helps abandoned and stressed shelter pets associate humans with something good. When pets are routinely exposed to music, it helps them become more "Music has the power to calm, connect and heal," Yuvi said in a statement. "Wild Tunes is a win -win opportunity that helps abandoned and stressed shelter r^ts associate humans with something good. When pets are routinely exposed to music, it helps them become more How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Community How to Build Empathy and Strengthen Your School Community Although it doesn't necessarily take a lot of work to build empathy, it does take attention and commitment — but it's worth it for students, educators, and the school community. Studies show that when young people have empathy, they display: More classroom engagement Higher academic achievement Better communication skills Lower likelihood of bullying Less aggressive behaviors and emotional disorders More positive relationships Introduction Aggressive behaviors become an important priority in health promotion of children and adolescents all over the world. It is documented that at least 8 % of children around the world are affected from bully behaviors and about 50 % of them involve aggression.[1,2,3] Behavioral problems such as juvenile misbehavior, adulthood violence and criminal behavior might root from experiences of aggressive behaviors of the first years of life.[4,5] In spite of the related investigations, there are still obvious gaps in evidence that focus on aggressive bullying behaviors and its predisposing factors. The results of studies of adolescents aggression behaviors' have discussed on different interactive factors which contributes from different domains of cognitive stimulation, emotional support and television exposum.[6,7] Recently, most of the children and adolescents spend a considerable part of their time using visual and auditory devices, including television, computer games, cell phones, tablets and personal computem.[8,9,10] Along with these situations, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that in daily program of under 2 years children, entertainment media time should be limited to 1-2 hours. The AAP also wams about the television setting in children's bedrooms.[i 1] Despite of these recommendations, related investigations on daily activities of children and adolescents show that, yet most of them spend more than two hours for television watching,[l21 and about 36 % of 6-year-old children have televisions in their bedroom.[13] Over the past decade, many adverse health outcomes and complications have been attributed to patterns of screen time activities.[14,15,16] Recent evidence confirmed that time spent using devices such as a computer, television or games directly raises the risk of the adverse health outcomes.[17] Although some of published researches about relationship between aggression in children and use of visual devices show a direct relationship, there are still a few studies that present different results[6,7,15,16,19] Furthermore, there are some studies that have not been able to reach to a clear inference. Considering the obvious gaps of required evidence for better policy making and aimed to provide the most comprehensive overview of problem, present study as a well -developed systematic review, summaries the results of published studies in scope of association of screen time activities and aggressive behaviors. Methods This is a systematic review on association of Screen Time (ST) and violent behaviors' in children and adolescents through which we targeted two main objectives as follow. 1)Assessment of association between screen time and violent behaviors; 2)Assessment of heterogeneity and finding the sources of differences. Search strategy To search for related resources and literature, we used more comprehensive electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed and ISI Web of Science). Moreover, related unpublished studies (grey literature, thesis project and congress paper) considered for further data availability Addictive Screen Use Traiectories and Suicidal Behaviors. Suicide From 2013 to 2023, 10-year trends were similar to what data showed in 2021. There were decreases in students' use of substances. There were increases in students' experiences of violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Students' sexual activity decreased, but so did their protective sexual behaviors, like condom use. What Works in Schools Through the What Works in Schools program, CDC supports school districts to improve health education, connect young people to health services, and create safe and supportive school environments. These three strategies reduce students' sexual risk, substance use, and experiences of violence and improve their mental health. Despite what the CDC calls f°good news" and "positive signs," the data still shows increases in the percentage of students reporting violence and safety concerns at or on their way to school over the past two years. This includes increases in bullying (15 % to 19%) and missing school because of such safety concerns (9 % to 13%). httos-0sc z6emotionalpaws.comlblo"ost-lftdc-fint.. sental-h. iiprovement-„,+tuna-teens Wild Tunes program arranges music performances for shelter pets Yuvi Agarwal, 12, plays music for a shelter dog at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in Mission Viejo on Tuesday. Agarwal developed the Wild Tunes program, which brings together volunteer musicians to play soothing music for shelter animals to increase their chances of being adopted. Annika Almgren, 15, sings for shelter animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Tuesday. Almgren, an artist, volunteered for the program. comfortable around humans, which ultimately increases their chances of Waiting for a new home can be nerve-wracking. Using music to calm anxious animals is the latest program adopted by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to help the pets in its care that are hoping to On Tuesday, the shelter introduced Wild Tunes, a music program created by Yuvi Agarwal, a 12-year-old Houston boy who was on hand to perform for some of the dogs. His nonpro The program was also introduced last week at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority shelter in Downey. "Music has the power to calm, connect and heal," Yuvi said in a statement. "Wild Tunes is a win -win opportunity that helps abandoned and stressed shelter pets associate humans with something good. When pets are routinely exposed to music, it helps them become more "Music has the power to calm, connect and heal," Yuvi said in a statement. "Wild Tunes is a win -win opportunity that helps abandoned and stressed shelter pets associate humans with something good. When pets are routinely exposed to music, it helps them become more comfortable around humans, which ultimately increases their chances of For the volunteers, it is a great way to practice their music and boost their con Animals on Tuesday were treated to several performances, including by new volunteer Annika Almgren, 15, who has an interest in becoming a veterinarian in the future. "I love animals. I am also a performing artist. I love to sing and play instruments," she said. "I just thought this was the perfect opportunity and I applied." The center is seeking more volunteer musicians and singers. For more information or to register, call 949470-3045 or go to wildtunes.org/volunteers Orange County Register Wild Tunes prWram arranges music performances for shelter Mts How Pets Can Transform Emotional Wellness and Social Skills Boosting Emotional Wellness with Pet Companimshii) DOGS ARE OUR BEST BUDDYS READhg Pews # 2 DOGS OUR BEST BUDDY Associations Between Screen Time Use and Health Outcomes Armoa US OC government agencies need to improve hate crime initiatives ar Violence Threats and Harassment Are Taking a Toll on Teachers. From 2013 to 2023, 10-year trends were similar to what data showed in 2021. There were decreases in students' use of substances. There were increases in students' experiences of violence, signs of poor mental health, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Students' sexual activity decreased, but so did their protective sexual behaviors, like condom use. What Works in Schools Through the What Works in Schools program, CDC supports school districts to improve health education, connect young people to health services, and create safe and supportive school environments. These three strategies reduce students' sexual risk, substance use, and experiences of violence and improve their mental health. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Thank You Craig Durfey Founder of P.R.D.D.C. MISSION VIEJO Wild Tunes program arranges music performances for shelter pets Yuvi Agarwal, 12, plays music for a shelter dog at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center in Mission Viejo on Tuesday. Agarwal developed the Wild Tunes program, which brings together volunteer musicians to play soothing music for shelter animals to increase their chances of being adopted. Photos by Paul Rodriguez 0 �O Annika Almgren, 1:D, sings for shelter animals at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center on Tuesday. Almgren, an artist, volunteered for the program. STAFF REPORT Waiting for a new home can be nerve-wracking. Using music to calm anxious animals is the latest program adopted by the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center to help the pets in its care that are hoping to find adoptive families. On Tuesday, the shelter introduced Wild Tunes, a music program created by Yuvi Agarwal, a 12-year-old Houston boy who was on hand to perform for some of the dogs. His nonprofit helps organize volunteer musicians and singers to perform for shelter pets. The program was also introduced last week at the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority shelter in Downey. "Music has the power to calm, connect and heal," Yuvi said in a statement. "Wild Tunes is a win -win opportunity that helps abandoned and stressed shelter pets associate humans with something good. When pets are routinely exposed to music, it helps them become more comfortable around humans, which ultimately increases their chances of finding forever homes. For the volunteers, it is a great way to practice their music and boost their confidence." Animals on Tuesday were treated to several performances, including by new volunteer Annika Almgren, 15, who has an interest in becoming a veterinarian in the future. "I love animals. I am also a performing artist. I love to sing and play instruments," she said. "I just thought this was the perfect opportunity and I applied." The center is seeking more volunteer musicians and singers. For more information or to register, call 949-470-3045 or go to wildtunes.org/volunteers or. 8/8/24, 11:00 AM Bill Text - HR-28 'a -�ej ?IlZlet , der ` LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions HR-28 (2015-2016) SHARE THIS: In AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 02, 2016 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 2015-2016 REGULAR SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION My Favorites NO. 28 Introduced by Assembly Members Dababneh and Calderon (Coauthors: Assembly Members Achadjian, Alejo, Travis Allen, Arambula, Atkins, Baker, Bigelow, Bloom, Bonilla, Bonta, Brough, Brown, Burke, Campos, Chang, Chau, Chavez, Chip, Chu, Cooley, Cooper, Dahle, Daly, Dodd, Eggman, Frazier, Cristina Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Gatto, Gipson, Gomez, Gonzalez, Gordon, Gray, Hadley, Harper, Holden, Irwin, Jones, Jones - Sawyer, Kim, Lackey, Levine, Linder, Lopez, Low, Maienschein, Mathis, Mayes, McCarty, Medina, Melendez, Mullin, Nazarian, Obernolte, O'Donnell, Olsen, Quirk, Rendon, Rodriguez, Salas, Santiago, Steinorth, Mark Stone, Thurmond, Ting, Wagner, Waldron, Weber, Wilk, and Wood) July 15, 2015 Relative to humane education. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HR 28, as amended, Dababneh. WHEREAS, Sections 233.5 (part of the Hate Violence Prevention Act) and 60042 of the Education Code require instruction in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to promote and encourage kindness to pets and humane treatment of animals; and WHEREAS, The States of Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin have adopted humane education laws similar to California's; and WHEREAS, Numerous academic studies have established a correlation between animal cruelty during childhood and interpersonal violence in adulthood; and WHEREAS, Law enforcement agencies in major cities such as Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles have acknowledged this correlation and formed special enforcement units to combat animal cruelty; and https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/biIINavClient.xhtmI?bill_id=201520160HR28 1/2 8/8/24, 11:00 AM Bill Text - HR-28 WHEREAS, Humane education, such as that involving wildlife, the animals' place in the overall environment, and the negative impacts humans can have on them, including death and extinction, can disrupt the cycle of animal and human abuse by decreasing a child's potential to be abusive or neglectful toward animals and, consequently, to promote prosocial behavior toward humans; and WHEREAS, Humane education programs seek to prevent violence by teaching empathy, compassion, and respect for all living beings and help children develop into caring, responsible citizens; and WHEREAS, Reputable nonprofit organizations are working to implement humane education programs through in - classroom presentations, teacher training, and the provision of relevant resources, and these organizations could assist California schools in complying with the Education Code's humane education provisions without burdening school budgets; and WHEREAS, The experiences of these nonprofit organizations, as well as other teachers or organizations that have conducted pilot humane education efforts, provide evidence that student knowledge and positive perceptions of animals is not as commonplace as it should be; and WHEREAS, Deficiencies in children's understanding of the role animals have in the economy of nature and in people's lives contribute to a proliferation in the number of wild and domestic animals that are suffering from cruelty, abandonment, high animal shelter euthanasia rates, and, in extreme circumstances, extinction; and WHEREAS, Schools and school districts are undertaking steps to rectify these deficiencies by promoting humane education and implementing it in classrooms; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That compliance with Education Code provisions should include educating students on the principles of kindness and respect for animals and observance of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the humane treatment of animals, including wildlife and its environment; and be it further Resolved, That actions such as implementing statewide or districtwide "humane education days" and involving nonprofit organizations in humane education activities with local faculty and school administrators be considered for inclusion in compliance efforts; and be it further Resolved, That the Superintendent of Public Instruction be encouraged to ensure the incorporation of humane education in the core curriculum; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the State Senate, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and the author for appropriate distribution. https://leg info. legislature.ca.gov/faces/bi11NavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201520160HR28 2/2 rah LECISLATT� E INFORM.,MON Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. (2021- 2022) SHARE THIS: in X Assembly Bill No. 638 CHAPTER 584 Date Published: 10/07/2021 02:00 PM An act to amend Section 5840 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health, and making an appropriation therefor. Approved by Governor October 06, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 06, 2021. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 638, Quirk -Silva. Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs. Existing law, the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 at the November 2, 2004, statewide general election, establishes the continuously appropriated Mental Health Services Fund to fund various county mental health programs and requires counties to spend those funds on mental health services, as specified. The MHSA requires counties to establish a program designed to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling and authorizes counties to use funds designated for prevention and early intervention to broaden the provision of those community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities. Existing law authorizes the MHSA to be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Legislature if the amendments are consistent with, and further the purposes of, the MHSA. This bill would amend the MHSA by including in the prevention and early intervention services authorized to be provided, prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. By authorizing a new use for continuously appropriated funds, this bill would make an appropriation. The bill would state the finding and declaration of the Legislature that this change is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the MHSA. Vote: 2/3 Appropriation: yes Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: no THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 5840 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read: 5840. (a) The State Department of Health Care Services, in coordination with counties, shall establish a program designed to prevent mental illnesses from becoming severe and disabling. The program shall emphasize improving timely access to services for underserved populations. (b) The program shall include the following components: (1) Outreach to families, employers, primary care health care providers, and others to recognize the early signs of potentially severe and disabling mental illnesses. (2) Access and linkage to medically necessary care provided by county mental health programs for children with severe mental illness, as defined in Section 5600.3, and for adults and seniors with severe mental illness, as defined in Section 5600.3, as early in the onset of these conditions as practicable. (3) Reduction in stigma associated with either being diagnosed with a mental illness or seeking mental health services. (4) Reduction in discrimination against people with mental illness. (c) The program shall include mental health services similar to those provided under other programs that are effective in preventing mental illnesses from becoming severe, and shall also include components similar to programs that have been successful in reducing the duration of untreated severe mental illnesses and assisting people in quickly regaining productive lives. (d) The program shall emphasize strategies to reduce the following negative outcomes that may result from untreated mental illness: (1) Suicide. (2) Incarcerations. (3) School failure or dropout. (4) Unemployment. (5) Prolonged suffering. (6) Homelessness. (7) Removal of children from their homes. (e) Prevention and early intervention funds may be used to broaden the provision of community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, including prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. (f) In consultation with mental health stakeholders, and consistent with regulations from the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, pursuant to Section 5846, the department shall revise the program elements in Section 5840 applicable to all county mental health programs in future years to reflect what is learned about the most effective prevention and intervention programs for children, adults, and seniors. SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that this act is consistent with, and furthers the intent of, the Mental Health Services Act within the meaning of Section 18 of that act. �. ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, according to a recent survey one-third of all teens report being online and using social media platforms "almost constantly";' and WHEREAS, a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory warned that while social media may offer benefits, there is growing evidence of risks to youth mental health including anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of sleep;2 and WHEREAS, studies have found correlations between time spent on social media and mental health including one study that found risk of anxiety and depression doubled in youth that spent more than three hours daily on social media;3 and WHEREAS, adolescence represents a critical time in the brain development and studies have reported social media may result in addictive behavior, decreased attention span, and lower test scores-4.5.6 and WHEREAS, growing reports suggest social media can expose youth to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and heavily edited comparisons that can lead to eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and suicidal ideation,-6 and WHEREAS, evidence -based strategies to reduce the risks of social media include implementing device -free school policies, setting screen -time limits at home, avoiding screens before bedtime, and educating families about the psychological effects of social media,67,8 and WHEREAS, time spent on social media and screens decreases time for exercise, sleep, in -person time with friends, and other activities that are thought to improve mental health and healthy social development (for youth and adults).2,3,4,5,6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 26th day of March 2025, that we the Orange County Board of Health: 1. Recognize social media use among youth as a significant public health concern and mental health risk. 2. Recommend parents and caregivers establish screen -time limits for their children/teens, particularly restricting device use on school nights and before bedtime, to promote healthy sleep habits. 3. Urge parents to consider delaying getting their children smartphones and exploring pledges with other parents like the "Wait Until 8th" initiative.9 4. Encourage parents and young people to explore the resources listed below to further understand the impact of digital technology on youth development. 5. Support "Away for the Day" policies in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools that restrict personal device use during school hours to support focus and well-being. 6. Suggest Orange County school districts or the county explore joining ongoing class action lawsuits against social media companies, with the goals of funding additional mental health services for youth and/or requiring social media companies to improve their age verification and parental controls.10 7. Support the countywide adoption of "Screen -Free Week" during May 5-11, 2025, as observed by Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools and encourage parents and children of the county to participate.', 8. Support statewide legislation, such as Senate Bill 55, that would join NC with other states in requiring school districts to have policies around use of cellphones during the day and nationwide legislation that would require social media companies to have more effective age/parental consent verification. 12.13 9. Support educational efforts that inform families, schools, and policymakers about the risks of social media use and the importance of digital wellness. Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc 4QintaLna Stewart, MPA Chair, Orange County Board of Health Orange County Health Director 919 245 2405 > 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 > orangecountync.gov Page 1 of 2 ORANGE COUNT`' HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES: 1. Sidoti, Michelle Faverio and Olivia. "Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024." Pew Research Center (blog), December 12, 2024. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and- technology-2024/. 2. U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health (2023). https://www. hhs.gov/su rgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/youth-mental-health/social-media/index. html 3. Riehm KE, Feder KA, Tormohlen KN, Crum RM, Young AS, Green KM, Pacek LR, La Flair LN, Mojtabai R. "Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth." JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Dec 1;76(12):1266-1273. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2325. https:// pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6739732/ 4. Lissak, Gadi. "Adverse Physiological and Psychological Effects of Screen Time on Children and Adolescents: Literature Review and Case Study." Environmental Research 164 (July 2018): 149-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/m.envres.2018.01.015. 5. Twenge, Jean. iGen: Why Today's Super -Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy --and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood --and What That Means for the Rest of Us. (2017). 6. Haidt, Jonathan. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. (2024). 7. Muppalla, Sudheer Kumar, Sravya Vuppalapati, Apeksha Reddy Pulliahgaru, and Himabindu Sreenivasulu. "Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management." Cureus 15, no. 6 (June 2023): e40608. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40608. 8. American Psychological Association, "Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence" (2023). https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use 9. Wait Until 8th. "Wait Until 8th." Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.waituntil8th.org."Wait Until 8th" Campaign, www.waituntil8th.org. 10. Scofield, Sydnee. "Wake County school board joins lawsuit against social media giants." ABC 11 News, February 20, 2024. Accessed March 20, 2025. https://abcl l .com/social-media-lawsuit-wake-county-schools- board-of-education/14450653/ 11. Screen -Free Week. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://screenfree.org/about/ 12. "NC Senate Bill 55, Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices." NC General Assembly. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncleg.gov/BilILookUp/2025/S55 13. "Social Media and Children 2024 Legislation." National Conference of State Legislatures.Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/social-media-and-children-2024-legislation. Scan this QR code with your phone or go to https://drive.googIe.com/file/d/16BIFTyyRehshQKjldeMP19k5JZIzL05G/view?usp=sharing to access live resource links 919 245 2405 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, INC 27278 orangecountync.gov Page 2 of 2 10A NCAC 09 .0510 ACTIVITY AREAS (a) For each group of children in care, the center shall provide daily four of the five activity areas listed in G.S. 110- 91(12) as follows: (1) Centers with a licensed capacity of 30 or more children shall have at least four activity areas available in the space occupied by a group of children. (2) Centers with a licensed capacity of less than 30 children shall have at least four activity areas available. Separate groups of children may share use of the same activity areas. (3) Centers with a licensed capacity of 3 to 12 children located in a residence shall have at least four types of activities available. (b) In addition to the four activity areas that are available each day, each center shall have materials and equipment in sufficient quantity, as described in Subparagraph (d)(1) of this Rule, to ensure that the fifth activity area listed in G.S. 110-91(12) is made available at least once per month. (c) Each center shall provide materials and opportunities for each group of children at least weekly, indoors or outdoors, for the following: (1) music and rhythm; (2) science and nature; and (3) sand and water play. (d) When preschool children three years old and older are in care the following shall apply: (1) the materials and equipment in an activity area shall be in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities; and (2) when screen time is provided on any electronic media device with a visual display, it shall be: (A) offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development as referenced in Rule .0508 of this Section; (B) limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and (C) documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that shall be available for review by the Division. (e) When children under three years old are in care the following apply: (1) each center shall have developmentally appropriate toys and activities for each child to promote the child's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language development, and communication and cognitive development, including: (A) books; (B) blocks; (C) dolls; (D) pretend play materials; (E) musical toys; (F) sensory toys; and (G) fine motor toys; (2) materials shall be kept in a space where related equipment and materials are kept in accordance with G.S. 110-91(12) and shall be made available to the children on a daily basis; (3) materials shall be offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices, (4) on a daily basis caregivers shall provide developmentally appropriate activities that support health and physical development. An open area that allows freedom of movement shall be available, both indoors and outdoors, for infants and for toddlers; (5) hands-on experiences, including both familiar and new activities, shall be provided to enable the infant or toddler to learn about himself and the world both indoors and outdoors; and (6) each child under the age of 12 months shall be given supervised tummy time positioned on his or her stomach while awake and alert each day. (f) Screen time, including television, videos, video games, and computer usage, shall be prohibited for children under three years of age. History Note: Authority G.S. 110-85; I10-91(6), (12); 143B-168.3; Eff. July 1, 1988; Amended Eff. July 1, 2010; July 1, 1998; October 1, 1991; Readopted Eff. October], 2017. 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The review looked at hate crime data from 2023 and grand jury members conducted various surveys, field visits and interviews of city officials and community leaders over the last year. In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 in 2022 and the first decline in hate crimes since 2016. However, the Anti -Defamation League said it documented 88 antisemitic incidents alone in the Orange County/Long Beach region in 2023, an increase from 55 in 2022. "Official data may underrepresent the true scope of the problem," the grand jury surmised. Incomplete reports from at least four cities and the exclusion of noncriminal hate incidents contributed to discrepancies in Orange County data, the grand jury said. Barriers to reporting, such as fear of retaliation and distrust in law enforcement — have also led to underreporting. The grand jury is recommending the creation of a centralized reporting portal or mechanism for local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to use to streamline the reporting process and improve data capture. Several of the grand jury's recommendations are targeted at the Board of Supervisors and its seven -member Human Relations Commission, which oversees issues of prejudice and discrimination within the county. The size of the committee was shrunk last year, meetings became less frequent and law enforcement and city representation largely removed. In June 2024, the supervisors also ended the county's partnership with Groundswell, a nonprofit organization that secured grants and funding for human relations programs not directly supported by the board. The decisions by the supervisors "raised concerns about the county's commitment to addressing systemic bias, hate crimes, and discrimination," the grand jurywrote. Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he would raise the commission's role with his colleagues. "I fear we have limited the capacity of this commission to help provide a safe forum for the community," he said in a statement. "I will be bringing the need to strengthen the work of the commission back to the board and hope that my colleagues will be able to support addressing hate in our culture." The grand jury argues the commission should be reinstated to its previous size of 11 members and scope. The commission should also report semiannually to the board starting at the end of August, and form a coalition of community leaders and city and law enforcement representatives by the end of September, the grand jury recommends. The last recommendation for the supervisors from the grand jury is to be prepared to allocate funding to the Orange County district attorney's office and OC Asian Pacific Islanders Community Alliance, which are facing funding cuts in the next two years, but have shown successes with hate crime prevention. In 2024, the OCDA received a $1.4 million federal grant to help prosecute hate crimes and work with community partners on outreach to targeted communities. The grant expires in 2027. Currently, the Human Relations Commission is working on creating a credible data collection infrastructure to standardize hate crime reporting, 5th District Supervisor Katrina Foley said in response to the grand jury's recommendation that the Sheriff's Department and nonprofits create a streamlined reporting process. "Their recommendation is what we're doing, but that takes time," Foley said in an interview. "The first step is to establish a credible methodology. The second step is to move into a growth period." And returning the seven -member commission to its original size is an "arbitrary number," she said. "There's no magic number of how to respond and to stamp out hate in the community." The district attorney is "extremely concerned" that the jury's recommendation to create a reporting portal within the Sheriff's Department will only create additional layers of reporting, instead of actually streamlining the process, OCDA officials said in a statement. It is the district attorney's office that reports all hate crimes to the California Department of Justice. And, county prosecutors determine whether something can be prosecuted as a hate crime or hate incident. "We have been advocating for accurate and complete reporting within the definitions that the legislature has established of what constitutes a hate crime," the OCDA's statement said. "We cannot effectively combat hate in Orange County if we do not have accurate data on which we can rely on and based on that data we can assign resources appropriately. "We are working with the county CEO's office to respond to the grand jury recommendations in away that highlights the necessity of accurate and complete reporting of hate crimes in a way that does not add additional bureaucracy and unnecessary confusion," the statement added. In addition to being tasked by the grand jury to create its own reporting mechanism, the OC Sheriff's Department should increase its educational and outreach efforts, especially when it comes to encouraging the reporting of hate crimes, the grand jury recommended. The Sheriff's Department should also expand its Interfaith Advisory Council to more faith communities, including multiple congregations and work more closely with Black- and Jewish -led organizations, two demographics most impacted by hate crimes in Orange County, the jury said in its report. Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimes and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate crimes to their staff, the grand jury said, and very few receive funding specifically for addressing hate crimes. "Hate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for promoting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, recommending the OC Department of Education develop better databases tracking incidents. The jury is also recommending that the county education department provide a centralized database of resources and programs for K-12 schools and focus on age -appropriate curriculum in kindergarten through fifth grade to address the problem of hate crimes in school. The full grand jury report, including all of its findings and recommendations, can be found at ocgrandjury.org. Date: 7125120251:51:34 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Should Congress make student debt dischargeable through bankruptcy? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. LOU C ---` RREA REPRESENTATIVE O— CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear neighbor, I DOWNTOWN �le� :)RANGE COUNTY •�"►'ter.-S R t ,. Syr Over _million Americans owe stude totaling more than $1.6 trillion.. SI recently introduced to make it easier for borrowers facing financial distress to discharge student loans in bankruptcy —just like other forms of consumer debt. I believe hardworking Americans deserve a fair chanceto get back on their feet. As Congress considers this issue, I want your opinion. I WANT YOUR OPINION: Should Congress make student debt dischargeable through bankruptcy? OYes O No Taking this survey will sign you up for future news and updates from oir office. As I work with my colleagues in Congress on this issue, I will keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voiceto Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, �k,/ C Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future mess aoes. Date: 7/26/2025 12:45:18 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Bringing your stories to Washington Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWNI0 i 1 .:r:zANCE (.ou I` I 41, G- _JAW This week I was in Washington standing up for immigrants, small businesses, and veterans on Main Street. I hosted U.S. Marine Veteran Alejandro Barranco who is pushing for humane immigration reform that keeps families together. I also stood with my Korean -American neighbors by calling for peace on the Korean Peninsula. And I introduced legislation to help keep small businesses afloat and celebrated the 102nd birthday of one of my neighbors on the House floor. It was a busy week back in Washington, so I wanted to take a moment to show you what I've been working on. This week, I welcomed my constituent, Alejandro Barranco, to Washington. Alejandro is a U.S. Veteran who is still willing to lay down his life for this country. And yet, last month, Alejandro's father, Narciso Barranco, was brutally assaulted and detained by ICE. Alejandro came to Washington to show lawmakers how the Administration's immigration policies are ripping innocent families apart. They make movies about the Barranco family. I won't stop fighting to give parents of our servicemen and women a fair shot. Congressman Correa joined U.S. Marine Veteran Alejandro Barranco to push for humane immigration policies I also introduced the Business Uninterrupted Monetary Program Act of 2025, ( BUMP Act), legislation which would provide needed funding to businesses and nonprofits negatively impacted by major transit and highway projects across Orange County. This funding would be allowed to cover utilities, insurance, rent or mortgage, payroll, and loss of income for impacted businesses. The BUMP Act will ensurethat these businesses stay afloat if a transportation project pops up in their neighborhood, and it would make federal tax dollars available to hard-working small business owners on Main Street harmed by this construction. Our local business owners are part of the economic fabric of our communities, and they deserve our support if federally funded projects are interrupting their day-to- day operations. Small businesses should not have to bear the cost of progress. A BILL 1, uil i.,-..pa.in� d transit and high­kN traiupuuimi pi, j , o i, v>L dhhsh and contribute to a dneiness uninterrupted monetaiy program fund, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enactod by tho .Sonate and Howse o(Representa- 2 tires of the united States of Awti nm in Congress assembled, i SECTION 1. SRORT TOME. 4 This Act may be eited as the "Business T:ninter- 5 rupted MonetaCv Frogram -let of 2025". Congressman Correa introduced the BUMP Act I also celebrated the 102nd birthday of my neighbor, Phillip Ramos. Phillip is a World War I I Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Corps from 1942-1945. For over 70 years. Phillip has been a valued member of local nonprofits including the Los Angeles County United Way and on the Cal State University Los Angeles College Advisory Board. Phillip exemplifies what the greatest generation is. They fought in World War II, served with honor, and returned hometo build this great nation. Happy Birthday Phillip. Congressman Correa delivered remarks on the House Floor to celebrate Phillip Ramos' birthday I also joined the Korea Peace Forum to represent Orange County —home to the 2nd largest Korean American community in the United States There are thousands of Korean Americans who have relatives in North Korea and they cannot reunite for funerals or any other family events because the United States is still in a state of war with North Korea. Korean Americans, many who came to the United States as refugees, settled in my district in cities like Fullerton and Anaheim. I've heard stories of struggles and heartbreaks that Korean immigrants endured because of the war and the separation of families. This is not just about peace on the peninsula, this is about reuniting families. Congressman Correa spoke at the Korea Peace Forum on the Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. oov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 8/2/2025 11:21:18 AM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Fighting for health care Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE/-CALIFORNIA'S 46- DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWNI0 i 1 .:r:zANCE (.ou I` I 41, G- This week I was hard at work standing up for health care in Orange County. In honor of the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, I spent the week pushing for policies that protect these critical health care programs. I co -sponsored legislation that helps hospitals continue to provide care to children on Medicaid, and also introduced legislation that would keep families from being crushed by medical debt. As I bring your stories to the halls of Congress, I wanted to take a moment to show you what I've been working on. I co -sponsored the Protect Our Hospitals Act which would defend hospitals from the unprecedented cuts to hospital funding. This legislation repeals harmful provisions passed in the One Big UglyBiil that cut funding to hospitals that historically has been to help cover the cost of care for families on Medicaid. Hospitals including the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) deliver lifesaving care to thousands of children on Medicaid. This bill would help ensure that these children can continueto get the care they need. Everyone should have access to the health care they need. I'll keep fighting for legislation that protects that right. G:1M1191LANDSMILANDSM 03RJCML �4- I .......... ...... .......... ((Hp—l'i> W.-of nenll—i 11$T11 CONGRESS I IT SF_IAtiIt a\ To amend Public Lyn- 119-21 to relxal reltxill rbyn;."•x to luvyider I: V%, under the :lilYtiraid pr gmY.ln. PN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENT�ITIVES Mr. I..L\IXINIAN lnte[Nlm'l Yl the follouilll; Lill: n'blrb wai referral to the ('unmlittee ❑n A SILL To amend Public Lai(• 119-21 to repeal certain chalims to pro-6der taxes under the .ledicaid program. Be if enacted by the Sertatr and 1-lause rrf'Ret�rrsratla- 2 liars r f'the Unifed States nf'Anirricn in C.'ongass aswnibled, 3 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 4 This vt may he (cited as the "Protect Our hospitals 5 .het". Congressman Correa co -sponsored legislation to allow CHOC to continue to provide care to patients on Medicaid. I also introduced the Medical Debt Relief Actto help families bounce back from medical debt. Every year far too many hardworking Americans are crushed by medical debt. Even after families have paid their bills, their credit scores still take a nosedive.This legislation helps families get back on their feet without punishing them for being sick. The Medical Debt ReliefActwould ban all medical debt from appearing on credit reports and prohibit creditors from considering Americans' medical debt in their decisions on whether to extend them credit. It's simple: your health should never bankrupt you. Click HEREto learn more. A BILL To amend the Fair Credit Repoaling Act to prohibit the inelnsion of medical dcht on a consnme-r rrlmrt, and for other purposes. l Be it enrreted by the Senate rind lhnm rj Retursenta- 2 firer of the United States of,Inzerir+a in Congreas as.unrhled, 3 SECTION I. SHORT MLE. 4 This Act may he eited as the "Medical Debt Relief 5 Aet oC 2025". 6 sEc. 2. AMENDNrENTs TO FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT- 7 (a) 11F1)n_%L DFBT DEF1SE1).-8ection 603 of the 8 Fair Credit Reporting Act (I) U.S-C. 1681a) is amended 9 by adding at the end the followilig: Congressman Correa introduced the Medical Debt Relief Act FIGHTING FOR MEDICAID This week marks the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, two cornerstone programs that have helped generations of Americans access health care, live with dignity, and enjoy greater financial security. Today, over 250,000 people in Orange County rely on Medicaid to get the carethey need, when they need it. But that promise is under attack. The latest GOP -backed budget rips coverage away from far too many hardworking taxpayers. Their plan leaves families sicker, poorer, and more vulnerable. I'm committed to strengthening Medicare and Medicaid. That means lowering costs; expanding Medicare drug negotiation; expanding benefits like dental, vision, and hearing coverage; simplifying health care, and protecting access to care for every generation to come. 4P ANNIVERSARY I also said goodbye to my fabulous class of summer interns in my Washington, D.C. office. These brilliant young leaders spent the past several months helping constituents, helping fight for common- sense legislation, and raising their voices for the issues that matter most. If these interns are the next generation of leaders, then we are in good hands. Thank you to Bella, Caroline, Christian, Jamie, Shane, and Stella for your contributions to our office. a a �4�rwk 4 Congressman Correa"s Summer 2025 Washington DC intern class As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 8 Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. aov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 818120251:34:03 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment' publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Should Congress help families bounce back from medical debt? Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. LOU C ---` RREA REPRESENTATIVE O— CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear neighbor, I DOWNTOWN . �t,�. �le� :JftA[YGE COUNTY I want to ensure everyone in middle class America can get the health care they need without worrying that the bills will put their families out on the street. Currently, one in five Americans has medical debt, and it is the number one reason Americans file for bankruptcy. I introduced the to ensure that families can recover, pay their bills, and protect their credit scores. This legislation would ban all medical debt from appearing on credit reports and prohibit creditors from considering Americans' medical debt in their decisions on whether to extend them credit. am committed to reducing the burden of medical debt for American families. As we address this bipartisan effort in Congress, I want your opinion. I ONATLO ZILGIMI0101041 Should Congress help families bounce back from medical debt? 0 Yes O No Taking this survey will sign you up for future news and updates from our office. As I work with my colleagues in Congress on this issue, I will keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voiceto Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action. Sincerely, k-411 &40-- Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 8 Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. aov Contact Me Washington D.C. 1039 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 7/30/2025 7:07:40 PM From: "madrigal." To: "Public Comment" publicconment@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] MOPH Chapter 210 —Introduction and Continued Support for Anaheim as a Purple Heart City You don't often get email from earn nk this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Subject: MOPH Chapter 210 — Introduction and Continued Support for Anaheim as a Purple Heart City Dear Honorable Members of the Anaheim City Council, My name is Zeferino John Madrigal HI, and I serve as the Commander of Chapter 210 and Senior Vice Commander of the Department of California for the Military Order of the Purple Heart (iIIOPH). 1 recently learned that Anaheim was officially designated as a Purple Heart City, and 1 want to personally thank you for recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of our combat -wounded veterans. Your support sends a powerful message to the veteran community in Anaheim and across Southern California. I'mwritmg to introduce myself and let you know that MOPH Chapter 210 is fully active and operating at full steam, proudly serving Purple Heart recipients and all veterans throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Our chapter is deeply corn -rifted to community engagement, education, and direct veteran support —and we welcome every opportunity to collaborate with city leadership in fiuthering those efforts. If there is ever an opportunity for Chapter 210 to support the City of Anaheim —whether through public ceremonies, youth outreach, veteran recognition events, or advisory support —I would be honored to offer our services in any Any, shape, or form Please feel free to contact nu directly at any time. I look forward to working together to continue honoring Anaheim s veteran comrnnity and upholding the proud values of your Purple Heart City designation. Respectfully, Zeferino John Madrigal III SeniorVice Commander Department of California MlitaryOrderofthe Purple Heart Commander, MlitaryOrder of the Purple Heart Chapter 210 Los Angeles & Orange Counties Building address 8111 Somerset BI Paramount CA90723 **THIS E-MAUL MAYCONTAIN NON-PUBLIC, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, PRIVILEGED OR OTHERWISE LEGALLY PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED -DISCLOSURE. IF YOU ARE NOTTHE INTENDED RECIPIENT, ANY DISCLOSURE, COPIES. DISTRIBUTION, OR ACTIONS IN RELIANCE ON THE CONTENTS OF THIS E-MAJL IS PROHIBITED. PLEASE PROMPTLYNOTIFYSENDER IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAIL IN ERROR AND DELETE IT FROM YOUR E-MQILS." "THIS E-NANL MAYCONTAIN NON-PUBLIC, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, PRIVILEGED OR OTHERWISE LEGALLY PROTECTED FROM UNAUTHORIZED -DISCLOSURE. IF YOU ARE NO TTHE INTENDED RECIPIENT, ANY DISCLOSURE, COPIES, DISTRIBUTION, OR ACTIONS IN RELIANCE ON THE CONTENTS OF THIS E-MAIL IS PROHIBITED. PLEASE PROMPTLY NOTIFY SENDER IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS E-MAJL IN ERROR AND DELETE IT FROM YOUR E-MAILS.** Date: 7/31/2025 9:26:54 PM From: "linkydg" To: "Public Corrunent" publiccomment@anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] City of Anaheim did it to me again You don't often get ema>7 fro Learn wh.y this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Well, I see even after asking the city of Anaheim not to issue a permit to the residential property located at for a rehabilitation facility, they did it anyway. I guess that is much more important than worrying about how much it will end up lowering my property value or the rest of the Nei borhood property value. You would hope that at some point doing the right thing would be more important than trying to do what the federal government wants you to do so you can get the extra grant money. I still don't understand why if it is so important to the city why don't any of the city board members have them open one up next door to them? Even after pointing out that the place does not even following their own city ordinance or requirements of needing to be located on the outside edge of any residential community and next to zoned industrial area's they still issued them a permit. At the very least if you are going to lower my property value by $250,000.00 and raise the assessment on my property so you can collect more taxes on top of the grant money is to offer to lower my property taxes by the amount you lowered my property value. Thank You city of Anaheim you did it to me again. This is not the last that you will be hearing from me. Date: 8/9/20251:14:45 PM From: "Craig A Durfey" To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Trump signs executive order to remove homeless people Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Tnunp signs executive order to rernove homeless people - lmpsJ/www.nisn.con)�en-us/news/politics/tuT-signs-executive-order-to-remmve-hon-eless-people/ss-AAIKbHvb?ocid=socialsbare#image=4 8/12/2025 9:27:54 AM Date: Front To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] AB449 Hate crimes: law enforce ment policies.(2023-2024) Attachment: Bill Text - AB449 Hate crimes_ law enforcement policies_.pdf;Grand jury Hate crime initiatives needto.pdf, Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. 08-12-2025 (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 SOCIALEMOTIO NAL PAWS.CO M FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. httos:liwww.govinfo.gov/co ntent/okg/CREC-2003-03-27/ndf/CREC-2003-03-27.odf new website socialemotionalpaws.org To whom it may concern Grand Jury reports is that children hate crimes is a learn behavior POST needs to know how social media impacts hate crimes. Thank You Craig Durfey II' i I.E.GI.SLATIVE INFORMATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites AB-449 Hate crimes: law enforcement policies. (2023-2024) SHARE THIS: in X Assembly Bill No. 449 CHAPTER 524 Date Published: 10/10/2023 09:00 PM An act to amend Sections 422.87, 13023, and 13519.6 of the Penal Code, relating to hate crimes. Approved by Governor October 08, 2023. Filed with Secretary of State October 08, 2023. j LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 449, Ting. Hate crimes: law enforcement policies. Existing law defines a "hate crime" as a criminal act committed, in whole or in part, because of actual or perceived characteristics of the victim, including, among other things, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. Existing law requires state law enforcement agencies and authorizes local law enforcement agencies to adopt a framework or other formal policy on hate crimes created by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Existing law requires any local law enforcement agency that adopts or updates a hate crime policy to include specified information in that policy, including the content of the model policy framework developed by the commission. This bill would make adoption of a hate crimes policy by a state and local law enforcement agency mandatory by July 1, 2024. The bill would require those policies to include the supplemental hate crime report in the model policy framework developed by the commission and a schedule of hate crime or related trainings the agency conducts. By imposing requirements on local agencies, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. Existing law requires the Department of Justice to collect specified information from law enforcement agencies relative to hate crimes, including formal hate crimes policies, and requires the Department of Justice and local law enforcement agencies to post that information on their internet websites. This bill would require the Attorney General to review the submitted materials from those that law enforcement agencies submit and would require the Department of Justice to instruct agencies that did not submit materials or submitted noncompliant materials to submit compliant materials. The bill would require law enforcement agencies to submit the specified materials by a specified date. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to post the names of agencies that submitted compliant materials on its internet website. By imposing these requirements on law enforcement agencies, this bill would impose a state -mandated local program. Existing law requires the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to develop guidelines for instruction and training of law enforcement officers addressing hate crimes. This bill would require the commission to consult with specified subject matter experts if the commission updates the guidelines, and would state that the guidelines and course of instruction are not regulations for purposes of the Administrative Procedures Act. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above. Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 422.87 of the Penal Code is amended to read: 422.87. (a) Each state and local law enforcement agency shall, by July 1, 2024, adopt a hate crimes policy that shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) The definitions in Sections 422.55 and 422.56. (2) The content of the model policy framework that the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training developed pursuant to Section 13519.6, and any content that the commission may revise or add in the future, including any policy, definitions, response and reporting responsibilities, training resources, the supplemental hate crime report, and planning and prevention methods. (3) (A) Information regarding bias motivation. (B) For the purposes of this paragraph, "bias motivation" is a preexisting negative attitude toward actual or perceived characteristics referenced in Section 422.55. Depending on the circumstances of each case, bias motivation may include, but is not limited to, hatred, animosity, discriminatory selection of victims, resentment, revulsion, contempt, unreasonable fear, paranoia, callousness, thrill -seeking, desire for social dominance, desire for social bonding with those of one's "own kind," or a perception of the vulnerability of the victim due to the victim being perceived as being weak, worthless, or fair game because of a protected characteristic, including, but not limited to, disability or gender. (C) (i) In recognizing suspected disability -bias hate crimes, the policy shall instruct officers to consider whether there is any indication that the perpetrator was motivated by hostility or other bias, occasioned by factors such as, but not limited to, dislike of persons who arouse fear or guilt, a perception that persons with disabilities are inferior and therefore "deserving victims," a fear of persons whose visible traits are perceived as being disturbing to others, or resentment of those who need, demand, or receive alternative educational, physical, or social accommodations. (ii) In recognizing suspected disability -bias hate crimes, the policy also shall instruct officers to consider whether there is any indication that the perpetrator perceived the victim to be vulnerable and, if so, if this perception is grounded, in whole or in part, in antidisability bias. This includes, but is not limited to, if a perpetrator targets a person with a particular perceived disability while avoiding other vulnerable - appearing persons such as inebriated persons or persons with perceived disabilities different than those of the victim, those circumstances could be evidence that the perpetrator's motivations included bias against persons with the perceived disability of the victim and that the crime must be reported as a suspected hate crime and not a mere crime of opportunity. (D) In recognizing suspected religion -bias hate crimes, the policy shall instruct officers to consider whether there were targeted attacks on, or biased references to, symbols of importance to a particular religion or articles considered of spiritual significance in a particular religion. Examples of religions and such symbols and articles include, but are not limited to: (i) In Buddhism, statues of the Buddha. (ii) In Christianity, crosses. (iii) In Hinduism, forehead markings, known as bindis and tilaks, Aum/Om symbols, and images of deities known as murtis. (iv) In Islam, hijabs. (v) In Judaism, Stars of David, menorahs, and yarmulke. (vi) In Sikhism, turbans, head coverings, and unshorn hair, including beards (4) Information regarding the general underreporting of hate crimes and the more extreme underreporting of antidisability and antigender hate crimes and a plan for the agency to remedy this underreporting. (5) A protocol for reporting suspected hate crimes to the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 13023. (6) A checklist of first responder responsibilities, including, but not limited to, being sensitive to effects of the crime on the victim, determining whether any additional resources are needed on the scene to assist the victim or whether to refer the victim to appropriate community and legal services, and giving the victims and any interested persons the agency's hate crimes brochure, as required by Section 422.92. (7) A specific procedure for transmitting and periodically retransmitting the policy and any related orders to all officers, including a simple and immediate way for officers to access the policy in the field when needed. (8) The title or titles of the officer or officers responsible for ensuring that the department has a hate crime brochure as required by Section 422.92 and ensuring that all officers are trained to distribute the brochure to all suspected hate crime victims and all other interested persons. (9) A requirement that all officers be familiar with the policy and carry out the policy at all times unless directed by the chief, sheriff, director, or other chief executive of the law enforcement agency or other command -level officer to whom the chief executive officer formally delegates this responsibility. (10) A schedule of the hate crime training required by Section 13519.6 and any other hate crime or related training the agency may conduct. (b) A law enforcement agency that updates an existing hate crimes policy or adopts a new hate crimes policy may include any of the provisions of a model hate crime policy and other relevant documents developed by the International Association of Chiefs of Police that are relevant to California and consistent with this chapter. SEC. 2. Section 13023 of the Penal Code is amended to read: 13023. (a) This section shall be subject to the availability of adequate funding. (b) (1) The Attorney General shall direct state and local law enforcement agencies to report to the Department of Justice, in a manner to be prescribed by the Attorney General, any information that may be required relative to hate crimes. (2) The Attorney General shall review state and local agencies' formal policies on hate crimes required by Section 422.87 and the hate crime brochure required pursuant to Section 422.92. The department shall review the policies and brochures for compliance with law. The department shall instruct any agency that did not submit a policy or brochure, or that submitted a legally noncompliant policy or brochure, to submit compliant documents. (c) (1) Law enforcement agencies are required to submit the hate crime documents required by the Attorney General as follows: (A) On or before January 1, 2025, each law enforcement agency in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura shall produce their hate crime materials to the Department of Justice. (B) On or before January 1, 2026, each law enforcement agency in the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma shall produce their hate crime materials to the Department of Justice. (C) On or before January 1, 2027, each law enforcement agency in the Counties of Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo and the special districts of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the Department of State Hospitals, and the state park system shall produce their hate crime materials to the Department of Justice. (D) On or before January 1, 2028, each law enforcement agency in the Counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego shall produce their hate crime materials to the Department of Justice. (2) The production of hate crime materials pursuant to paragraph (1) shall proceed on a four-year schedule and shall be ongoing. All law enforcement agencies, including special districts, shall produce to the Attorney General's office their hate crime materials on the specified date listed above, and then every four years thereafter in perpetuity. (d) On or before July 1 of each year, the Department of Justice shall update the OpenJustice Web portal with the information obtained from law enforcement agencies pursuant to this section. The information shall include the names of agencies that submitted compliant policies and brochures, including any agency that submitted revised compliant documents. The department shall submit its analysis of this information to the Legislature in the manner described in subdivision (g) of Section 13010. (e) Law enforcement agencies shall additionally post the information required in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) to their internet websites on a monthly basis. (f) For purposes of this section, "hate crime" has the same meaning as in Section 422.55. SEC. 3. Section 13519.6 of the Penal Code is amended to read: 13519.6. (a) (1) The commission, in consultation with subject -matter experts, including, but not limited to, law enforcement agencies, civil rights groups, and academic experts, and the Department of Justice, shall develop guidelines and a course of instruction and training for law enforcement officers who are employed as peace officers, or who are not yet employed as a peace officer but are enrolled in a training academy for law enforcement officers, addressing hate crimes. "Hate crimes," for purposes of this section, has the same meaning as in Section 422.55. (2) The commission shall consult with the subject -matter experts in paragraph (1) if the guidelines or course of instruction are updated. (3) The guidelines and course of instruction developed pursuant to this section are not regulations as that term is used in the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 commencing with Section 11340 of Part 1 of Division 3 of the Government Code). This paragraph is declaratory of existing law. (b) The course shall make maximum use of audio and video communication and other simulation methods and shall include instruction in each of the following: (1) Indicators of hate crimes. (2) The impact of these crimes on the victim, the victim's family, and the community, and the assistance and compensation available to victims. (3) Knowledge of the laws dealing with hate crimes and the legal rights of, and the remedies available to, victims of hate crimes. (4) Law enforcement procedures, reporting, and documentation of hate crimes. (5) Techniques and methods to handle incidents of hate crimes in a noncombative manner. (6) Multimission criminal extremism, which means the nexus of certain hate crimes, antigovernment extremist crimes, anti -reproductive -rights crimes, and crimes committed in whole or in part because of the victims' actual or perceived homelessness. (7) The special problems inherent in some categories of hate crimes, including gender -bias crimes, disability - bias crimes, including those committed against homeless persons with disabilities, anti -immigrant crimes, and anti -Arab and anti -Islamic crimes, and techniques and methods to handle these special problems. (8) Preparation for, and response to, possible future anti-Arab/Middle Eastern and anti -Islamic hate crimewaves, and any other future hate crime waves that the Attorney General determines are likely. (c) The guidelines developed by the commission shall incorporate the procedures and techniques specified in subdivision (b) and shall include the model hate crimes policy framework for use by law enforcement agencies in adopting a hate crimes policy pursuant to Section 422.87. The elements of the model hate crimes policy framework shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A message from the law enforcement agency's chief executive officer to the agency's officers and staff concerning the importance of hate crime laws and the agency's commitment to enforcement. (2) The definition of "hate crime" in Section 422.55. (3) References to hate crime statutes including Section 422.6. (4) A title -by -title specific protocol that agency personnel are required to follow, including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Preventing and preparing for likely hate crimes by, among other things, establishing contact with persons and communities who are likely targets, and forming and cooperating with community hate crime prevention and response networks. (B) Responding to reports of hate crimes, including reports of hate crimes committed under the color of authority. (C) Accessing assistance, by, among other things, activating the Department of Justice hate crime rapid response protocol when necessary. (D) Providing victim assistance and followup, including community followup. (E) Reporting. (5) A list of all requirements that Section 422.87 or any other law mandates a law enforcement agency to include in its hate crime policy. (d) (1) The course of training leading to the basic certificate issued by the commission shall include the course of instruction described in subdivision (a). (2) Every state law enforcement and correctional agency, and every local law enforcement and correctional agency to the extent that this requirement does not create a state -mandated local program cost, shall provide its peace officers with the basic course of instruction as revised pursuant to the act that amends this section in the 2003-04 session of the Legislature, beginning with officers who have not previously received the training. Correctional agencies shall adapt the course as necessary. (e) (1) The commission shall, subject to an appropriation of funds for this purpose in the annual Budget Act or other statute, for any basic course, incorporate the November 2017 video course developed by the commission entitled "Hate Crimes: Identification and Investigation," or any successor video, into the basic course curriculum. (2) The commission shall make the video course described in paragraph (1) available to stream via the learning portal. (3) Each peace officer shall, within one year of the commission making the course available to stream via the learning portal, be required to complete the November 2017 video facilitated course developed by the commission entitled "Hate Crimes: Identification and Investigation," the course identified in paragraph (4), or any other commission -certified hate crimes course via the learning portal or in -person instruction. (4) The commission shall develop and periodically update an interactive course of instruction and training for in-service peace officers on the topic of hate crimes and make the course available via the learning portal. The course shall cover the fundamentals of hate crime law and preliminary investigation of hate crime incidents, and shall include updates on recent changes in the law, hate crime trends, and best enforcement practices. (5) The commission shall require the course described in paragraph (3) to be taken by in-service peace officers every six years. (f) As used in this section, "peace officer" means any person designated as a peace officer by Section 830.1 or 830.2. SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code. ORANGE COUNTY Grand jury: Hate crime initiatives need to improve BY LILLIAN ASHWORTH LASHWORTH@SCNG.COM Orange County agencies, including the OC Board of Supervisors, should improve how hate crimes and incidents are reported and addressed, the Orange County Grand Jury said after a review of local responses and programs. Concerns over the effectiveness of local efforts to combat hate and countywide reporting systems led to the study, the grand jury said in its recently released report, "Hate: What is Orange County Doing About It?" The review looked at hate crime data from 2023 and grand jury members conducted various surveys, field visits and interviews of city officials and community leaders over the last year. In 2023, Orange County reported 95 hate crimes, a decrease from 112 in 2022 and the first decline in hate crimes since 2016. However, the Anti -Defamation League said it documented 88 antisemitic incidents alone in the Orange County/Long Beach region in 2023, an increase from 55 in 2022. "Official data may underrepresent the true scope of the problem," the grand jury surmised. Incomplete reports from at least four cities and the exclusion of noncriminal hate incidents contributed to discrepancies in Orange County data, the grand jury said. Barriers to reporting, such as fear of retaliation and distrust in law enforcement — have also led to underreporting. The grand jury is recommending the creation of a centralized reporting portal or mechanism for local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations to use to streamline the reporting process and improve data capture. Several of the grand jury's recommendations are targeted at the Board of Supervisors and its seven -member Human Relations Commission, which oversees issues of prejudice and discrimination within the county. The size of the committee was shrunk last year, meetings became less frequent and law enforcement and city representation largely removed. In June 2024, the supervisors also ended the county's partnership with Groundswell, a nonprofit organization that secured grants and funding for human relations programs not directly supported by the board. The decisions by the supervisors "raised concerns about the county's commitment to addressing systemic bias, hate crimes, and discrimination," the grand jurywrote. Second District Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he would raise the commission's role with his colleagues. "I fear we have limited the capacity of this commission to help provide a safe forum for the community," he said in a statement. "I will be bringing the need to strengthen the work of the commission back to the board and hope that my colleagues will be able to support addressing hate in our culture." The grand jury argues the commission should be reinstated to its previous size of 11 members and scope. The commission should also report semiannually to the board starting at the end of August, and form a coalition of community leaders and city and law enforcement representatives by the end of September, the grand jury recommends. The last recommendation for the supervisors from the grand jury is to be prepared to allocate funding to the Orange County district attorney's office and OC Asian Pacific Islanders Community Alliance, which are facing funding cuts in the next two years, but have shown successes with hate crime prevention. In 2024, the OCDA received a $1.4 million federal grant to help prosecute hate crimes and work with community partners on outreach to targeted communities. The grant expires in 2027. Currently, the Human Relations Commission is working on creating a credible data collection infrastructure to standardize hate crime reporting, 5th District Supervisor Katrina Foley said in response to the grand jury's recommendation that the Sheriff's Department and nonprofits create a streamlined reporting process. "Their recommendation is what we're doing, but that takes time," Foley said in an interview. "The first step is to establish a credible methodology. The second step is to move into a growth period." And returning the seven -member commission to its original size is an "arbitrary number," she said. "There's no magic number of how to respond and to stamp out hate in the community." The district attorney is "extremely concerned" that the jury's recommendation to create a reporting portal within the Sheriff's Department will only create additional layers of reporting, instead of actually streamlining the process, OCDA officials said in a statement. It is the district attorney's office that reports all hate crimes to the California Department of Justice. And, county prosecutors determine whether something can be prosecuted as a hate crime or hate incident. "We have been advocating for accurate and complete reporting within the definitions that the legislature has established of what constitutes a hate crime," the OCDA's statement said. "We cannot effectively combat hate in Orange County if we do not have accurate data on which we can rely on and based on that data we can assign resources appropriately. "We are working with the county CEO's office to respond to the grand jury recommendations in away that highlights the necessity of accurate and complete reporting of hate crimes in a way that does not add additional bureaucracy and unnecessary confusion," the statement added. In addition to being tasked by the grand jury to create its own reporting mechanism, the OC Sheriff's Department should increase its educational and outreach efforts, especially when it comes to encouraging the reporting of hate crimes, the grand jury recommended. The Sheriff's Department should also expand its Interfaith Advisory Council to more faith communities, including multiple congregations and work more closely with Black- and Jewish -led organizations, two demographics most impacted by hate crimes in Orange County, the jury said in its report. Only two out of three schools in Orange County collect data on hate crimes and incidents that occur on their campus, a grand jury survey of school districts reported. Just over half provide formal training on hate crimes to their staff, the grand jury said, and very few receive funding specifically for addressing hate crimes. "Hate is a learned behavior. Early intervention is essential for promoting tolerance and respect," the jury wrote in its findings, recommending the OC Department of Education develop better databases tracking incidents. 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