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Date:2/2/2026 10:51:56 AM
From:"Bridget Winger"
To:
"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net, "Ashleigh Aitken" AAitken@anahe im.ne t, "Carlos A. Leon"
CLeon@anaheim.net, "Ryan Balius" RBalius@anaheim.net, "Natalie Rubalcava" NRubalcava@anahe im.net, "Norma
C. Kurtz" NKurtz@anaheim.net, "Kristen Maahs" KMaahs@anaheim.net, "Natalie Meeks" NMe e ks@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Request to Extend Vote on the Festive Center and Open Public Comme nt
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Dear Anaheim City Council,
I am writing to respectfully request that the Council extend the official vote on the Anahei m Festi ve C enter development proposal
until March 3, 2026, and open the meeting for public comment. Residents of District 6 deserve a fair and equi table opportunity to
be heard on a project of this scale and potential impact.
It has been noted that the developer has been given multiple opportunities to present, clarify, and advocate for their plans. In the
interest of transparency and balanced civic engagement, the residents of District 6 should be afforded the same respect and
consideration.
There is significant community concern regarding the proposed Anaheim Festival housing project, parti cularly gi ven that much of
the area falls within a designated high fire hazard zone. This classification raises serious questi ons about resi dent safety,
long‑term risk mitigation, and the project's compatibility with regional fire‑safety planni ng. To date, there has been insufficient
clarity regarding evacuation routes, capacity, and emergency response strategies, all of which are critical in a community
already vulnerable to wildfire threats.
Given these legitimate concerns, the public deserves the chance to thoroughly revi ew the proposal, ask questions, and provi de
informed input before any final decision is reached. Extending the vote and reopening public comment would reflect the C i ty’s
commitment to transparency, community involvement, and responsible long‑term planni ng.
Thank you for your attention, and I appreciate your consideration of this request. I look forward to your leadershi p in ensuring that
resident voices are included in this important decision.
Sincerely,
Bridget Winger