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Date:1/9/2026 3:10:28 PM
From:"Theresa Bass"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:FW: [EXTERNAL] RE: OCBC Letter re: Anaheim Hills Festival
Attachment:Updated_OCBC support_Anaheim Hills Festival Redevelopment.pdf;
From: Amanda Wal sh <aw alsh@ocbc.org>
Se nt: Fri day, January 9, 2026 3:05 PM
To: The re sa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>; Amanda Lauffer <ALauffe r@anahe i m.ne t>
Cc: Paulina A l vare z <pal varez@ocbc.org>
Subje ct: [EXTERN AL] RE: OCBC Le tte r re: Anahe i m Hi l l s Fe stival
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Good A fte rnoon:
For proce dural purpose s, I am attaching OCBC’s support letter of the Anaheim Hills Festi val re de ve l opme nt that has be e n re age ndi ze d f or this
upcoming council me e ting.
Thank you ki ndl y,
Amanda Walsh
Vice President of Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council
awalsh@ocbc.org
714-292-7080
3210 El Camino Real, Ste 100, Irvine 92602
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From: Paulina A l vare z
Se nt: Monday, De ce mbe r 15, 2025 10:45:31 AM
To:
Cc: Amanda Wal sh <aw alsh@ocbc.org>
Subje ct: OCBC Le tte r re : A naheim Hills Festi val _City Counci l Meeti ng December 16
He l l o,
Ple ase f i nd OCBC’s support letter re : Anaheim Hills Festi val Redeve l opme nt attache d.
If you have any spe cif i c questi ons, please let me know.
Thank you,
PAULINA ALVAREZ
Government Affairs Manager
Orange County Business Council
palvarez@ocbc.org
626-588-7565
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THE LEADING VOICE OF BUSINESS IN ORANGE COUNTY
January , 2025
City of Anaheim
200 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim CA 92805
Re: Anaheim Hills Festival Redevelopment – DEV2023 -00043
Dear Mayo r and Councilmembers,
For more than three decades, the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) has served as the leading voice for
Orange County’s business community. Our work centers on advancing economic development, expanding
housing opportunities, and supporting infrastructur e investments that strengthen the region’s long-term
competitiveness. On behalf of our members, we are pleased to express strong support for the Anaheim Hills
Festival redevelopment project scheduled for consideration on November 17.
Shea Properties, in partnership with Vestar, has put forward a thoughtful and forward -looking plan that reinvests
in an important community asset while preserving the character that Anaheim Hills residents value. The
proposed redesign creates a modern, vibrant destination with new retail and dining options, enhanced pedestrian
access, and inviting open spaces that promote community gathering and quality of life.
Importantly, the project also responds to the significant housing needs in District 6 by integrating much -needed
apartment homes into an area with strong access to retail, services, and amenities. This type of mixed -use
investment is essential to supporting workforce stability, ensuring long-term economic vitality, and meeting the
expectations of a changing marketplace.
Shea Properties has a long and successful history of delivering high -quality developments throughout Orange
County. Their track record, combined with Vestar’s operational expertise, ensures this project will attract strong
tenants, create local jobs, and generate sustainable revenue that benefits Anaheim for decades.
OCBC strongly supports the Anaheim Hills Festival redevelopment and encourages the City Council to approve
this important investment.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Amanda Walsh
Vice President of Government Affairs
Orange County Business Council