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06-23-20_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA JUNE 23, 2020 SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 23, 2020 SPECIAL NOTICE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act-related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 12, 2020), which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that the Anaheim City Council will participate in this meeting telephonically. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 and given the current health concerns, members of the public can access the meeting live on-line, with audio and limited video, at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos and on Cable Channel 3. In addition, members of the public can submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714- 765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions. ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office by telephone at (714) 765-5166 or via email to cityclerk@anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting.  ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.  REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Mayor Stephen Faessel Mayor Pro Tem District 5 Denise Barnes Council Member District 1 Jordan Brandman Council Member District 2 Dr. Jose F. Moreno Council Member District 3 Lucille Kring Council Member District 4 Trevor O’Neil Council Member District 6 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 June 23, 2020 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA JUNE 23, 2020 2:00 P.M. Call to order the special meeting of the Anaheim City Council. 2:03 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 1 public comment received via email prior to 12:00 P.M. – See Appendix. (Submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting.) Recess to closed session. 2:05 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION – SPECIAL MEETING 2:05 P.M. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: (1) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Management, Professional/Technical, and Confidential Units); (2) Anaheim Police Management Association; (3) Teamsters, Local 952; (4) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Police Cadet Unit; (5) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47; and IBEW, Local 47 Part-Time Customer Service Employees; (6) Service Employees’ International Union, United Service Workers West; (7) Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899; (8) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, Part-Time Units); (9) Anaheim Police Association; (10) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (Professional Management and Part-Time Management Units) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Eisinger v. City of Anaheim et al, OCSC Case No. 2018-01035258 Reconvene the special meeting of the Anaheim City Council. 3:59 P.M. Report on Closed Session Actions: None Adjourn the special meeting of the Anaheim City Council. 3:59 P.M. Call to order the regular meeting of the Anaheim City Council. 3:59 P.M. 3 June 23, 2020 3:00 P.M. – WORKSHOP 4:00 P.M. Proposed Fiscal Year 2020/21 Budget by Department At 4:50 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the Anaheim City Council and reconvened at 5:02 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:02 P.M. Invocation: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel Flag Salute: Council Member Jose F. Moreno Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing June 23, 2020, as International Widows Day Recognizing July 2020, as National Parks and Recreation Month ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 45 public comments were received via email prior to 12:00 P.M. (Total of 64 public comments received via email). – See Appendix. (Submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 12:00 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 12:00 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting.) CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Greg Garcia reported the phased, staggered re-opening of City Hall and Anaheim West Tower was proceeding relatively smoothly, with limited hours and an emphasis on the health and safety of City employees and those visiting City Hall. In regards to affordable housing, he reported that the work of the ad hoc committee had been affected by COVID-19 but was continuing with finalizing recommendations to be reported to Council in the coming weeks. He wished his son, Evan, a happy sixth birthday. In response to Council Member Moreno, Mr. Garcia reported the ad hoc committee had been formed the prior year. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:11 P.M. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Barnes: Item No. 01 Council Member Moreno: Item Nos. 08, 09, 18, 21, 22, 23, and 24 Mayor Sidhu: Item No. 20 MOTION: _LK/SF__ Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 4 June 23, 2020 CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Receive and file the Budget, Investment, and Technology Commission’s recommendation letter dated June 17, 2020 regarding the Fiscal Year 2020/21 proposed budget. Item No. 01 Discussion. MOTION: DB/SF APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 2. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and approve the issuance of a master agreement to BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $101,653.16 per month, to provide landscape maintenance services for parks and sites in the eastern section of the City in order to allow services to continue uninterrupted while a new bid process takes place, for a period not to exceed six months. 3. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of $1,846,000, for the Northeast Anaheim Colony (Sabina) Neighborhood Improvements Project [Phase II - Area C]; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 4. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company, in the amount of $893,913.45, for the Orangewood Avenue Rehabilitation Project [Harbor Boulevard to Haster Street (Segment 1) and from Haster Street to Lewis Street (Segment 2)]; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 5. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Archico Design Build Inc., in the amount of $2,149,649, for the Katella Avenue Widening Project [Fourth Eastbound Lane Adjacent to the Convention Center to Hotel Way]; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is within the scope of previously certified Master Environmental Impact Report No. 313 and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 340 pursuant to Section 21157.1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statute and Section 15177 of the CEQA Guidelines; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 6. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Horizons Construction Co. Int’l, Inc., in the amount of $377,400.90, for the Lincoln Park Improvements Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA, Article 19 Categorical Exemptions Section 15311; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 5 June 23, 2020 7. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., in the amount of $1,070,615, for the Olive Street 16-inch Water Main Replacement Phase 2 Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b) and 15302(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 8. Authorize the City Manager to forgive monthly rent for At-Your-Service Hospitality, Inc., the Concessionaire managing the Anaheim Hills Golf Course, from March 2020 until such time that restrictions due to COVID-19 are lifted and unrestricted event services can resume. Item No. 08 Discussion. MOTION: JM/DB APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 9. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with K.I.F. Investigations, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for asset forfeiture specialist services for a one year term with three one- year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to administer the agreement, and execute and administer any amendments or renewal options. Item No. 09 Discussion. MOTION: JM/LK APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 10. Approve the Prison to Employment Initiative Subcontractor Agreement with the City of Santa Ana to receive grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, for the provision of work experience and occupational training, for the contract period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and any future modifications. 11. Approve an agreement, in substantial form, with the Orange County Fair Housing Council, Inc., in the amount of $180,000, for the development, implementation and administration of a Fair Housing Program inclusive of fair housing education, outreach, testing, investigation, counseling and referrals, for a 24 month term covering fiscal years 2021 and 2022; and authorize the Community & Economic Development Director, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. 12. Approve an agreement, with KPMG LLP, in an amount not to exceed $674,000, $698,000, and $721,400, respectively, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020, 2021 and 2022, to perform the annual financial audit of the city, with up to three additional one-year extensions, and authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer to execute the agreement. 13. Approve Professional Services Agreements with ten consulting firms, each in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for the initial term, for as-needed consulting services to support the Planning and Building Department, each for a three year period, with two one-year optional renewals in an amount not to exceed $200,000 per each extension term; and authorize the Planning and Building Director, or designee, to execute the agreements (CAJA Environmental Services, LLC; Dudek; Eco Tierra Consulting Inc.; Environmental Science Associates; FCS International, Inc.; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; LSA Associates, Inc.; PlaceWorks, Inc.; Psomas; UltraSystems Environmental Inc.). 6 June 23, 2020 14. Approve an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Quynh Jenny Nguyen, in the acquisition payment amount of $3,200, for a public road easement located at 851 North Citron Street for the West Street and Citron Street Phase II Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (R/W ACQ 2020-01262). 15. Approve an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Bryan Bybee and Bonnie Bybee, in the acquisition payment amount of $6,000, for a public road easement located at 845 North Citron Street for the West Street and Citron Street Phase II Sidewalk Gap Closure Project (R/W ACQ 2020-01189). 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-064 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 12379 and 12380; in conjunction with the West Street and Citron Street Phase II Sidewalk Gap Closure Project and for future City rights-of-way). 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for the Catch Basin Screen Installation Project, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget for Fiscal Year accordingly (maximum grant funds of $500,000). Determine these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Guideline Section 15303. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and authorizing the application for and receipt of SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Grant funds for affordable housing and authorizing the Community and Economic Development Director or his designee to obtain such additional grant funds (grant funds in an amount not to exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, $12,931,710). Item No. 18 Discussion. MOTION: JM/LK APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all required grant documents, and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 accordingly (grant funds in the amount of $281,722). 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, declaring a fiscal emergency related to the increasing spread of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: HS/SF approve with an amendment to the resolution to state that the City Manager would make recommendations to the City Council for its approval prior to taking any action. ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-3 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Kring, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Members Barnes, Brandman, 7 June 23, 2020 and Moreno). Motion carried (approval also included a technical correction to Item No. 2 on page 5 to refer to AMC Section 6.04.060.010, as noted by City Attorney Robert Fabela). 21. ORDINANCE NO. 6485 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2019-00322) (DEV2019-00046; 227 North Magnolia Avenue) [Reclassify the property from the T (Transition) and RM-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zones to the RM-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone; introduced at Council meeting of June 9, 2020, Item No. 24]. Determine that the proposed Reclassification No. 2019-00322 to reclassify the property was adequately analyzed pursuant to the Mitigated Negative Declaration approved in conjunction with the project. Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: LK/DB APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 22. ORDINANCE NO. 6486 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2019-00320) (DEV2019-00037; 1619, 1631, and 1699 West Lincoln Avenue and an adjacent city-owned parcel with no address assigned) [Reclassify the property from the Transition, Industrial, and General-Commercial Zones to the RM-3.5 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zone; introduced at Council meeting of June 9, 2020, Public Hearing Item No. 33]. Determine that the proposed Reclassification No. 2019-00320 was adequately analyzed pursuant to the Mitigated Negative Declaration approved in conjunction with the project on June 9, 2020. Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: LK/TO ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 23. ORDINANCE NO. 6487 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2018-00316) (DEV2017-00128; 1600 West Lincoln Avenue) (Apply Mixed- Use Overlay Zone to existing General Commercial Base Zone; Introduced at Council meeting of June 9, 2020, Public Hearing Item No. 35). ORDINANCE NO. 6488 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Agreement No. 2019-00001 by and between the City of Anaheim and KNT I Enterprises, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (Development Agreement No. 2019-00001) (DEV2017-00128; Introduced at Council meeting of June 9, 2020, Public Hearing Item No. 35). Determine that the proposed Reclassification No. 2018-00316 and Development Agreement No. 2019-00001 were adequately analyzed pursuant to the Mitigated Negative Declaration approved in conjunction with the project on June 9, 2020. Item No. 23 Discussion. MOTION: HS/LK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 8 June 23, 2020 24. ORDINANCE NO. 6489 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 18.52 (Density Bonuses) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and it is not a project, as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2019-00168) (DEV2019-00174; to reflect recent changes to the State Density Bonus Law and to facilitate the development of affordable housing). Item No. 24 Discussion. MOTION: JM/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Member Kring). Motion carried; ordinance introduced. 25. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of August 27, 2019 and September 10, 2019. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 7:26 P.M. 26. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM against racial injustice and declaration that Black Lives Matter. Item No. 26 Discussion. MOTION: HS/JB approve, as presented. MOTION: HS/JB approve the resolution with the following amendments as presented by Council Member Moreno: Capitalize the “B” in black and include the following language: “WHEREAS, mass demonstrations have erupted in our city and county, as well as across the country and globally, in protest of and outrage for the senseless death of George Floyd and to draw attention to the ongoing issue of police violence and racial injustice; and Whereas, the Anaheim City Council recognizes efforts made throughout our history to improve efforts of improving community and police relations; Whereas, the Anaheim City Council recognizes and commends those who have worked tirelessly for their civil rights which has moved our City toward a more inclusive, just and kind community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Anaheim City Council that "Black Lives Matter;” and Be it further resolved, that the City Council of Anaheim expresses it’s commitment to pursue efforts of racial reconciliation with our own City’s racial history; and Be it further resolved, that the City Council of Anaheim encourages our cultural institutions, educational settings, and businesses to promote an inclusive and more reflective history of those who helped build our great city.” SUBSIDIARY MOTION: JM/DB to amend the motion to also include the following language: 9 June 23, 2020 “Whereas, the Anaheim City Council recognizes our own city’s historical legacy and struggle with systemic racism and police violence and racial injustice; and Be it further resolved, that the City Council of Anaheim wishes to review policies, budgets, and artifacts in our City that may be vestiges of white supremacy and racial intolerance & bigotry; and ROLL CALL VOTE: 2-2-3 (AYES: Council Member Barnes and Moreno; NOES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Kring; ABSTAIN: Council Members Faessel, Brandman, and O’Neil). Motion failed. MOTION: HS/JB approve the resolution with the following amendments as presented by Council Member Moreno: Capitalize the “B” in black and include the following language: “WHEREAS, mass demonstrations have erupted in our city and county, as well as across the country and globally, in protest of and outrage for the senseless death of George Floyd and to draw attention to the ongoing issue of police violence and racial injustice; and Whereas, the Anaheim City Council recognizes efforts made throughout our history to improve efforts of improving community and police relations; Whereas, the Anaheim City Council recognizes and commends those who have worked tirelessly for their civil rights which has moved our City toward a more inclusive, just and kind community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Anaheim City Council that "Black Lives Matter;” and Be it further resolved, that the City Council of Anaheim encourages our cultural institutions to promote an inclusive and more reflective history of those who helped build our great city.” ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Kring; ABSTAIN: Council Member O’Neil). Motion carried. 27. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM in solidarity with peaceful protest as an avenue to achieve change. Item No. 27 Discussion. MOTION: HS/SF APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 28. Presentation on Anaheim Police Department policies (informational item). Item No. 28 Discussion. No action taken. 29. Update on the City's response to COVID-19 Item No. 29 Discussion. No action taken. 10 June 23, 2020 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 11:06 P.M. 30. Public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget and budget appropriations limits for the City. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2020/21. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No. 06-2 (Stadium Lofts) annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2020/21. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle) annual appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2020/21. Item No. 30 Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. 174 public comments received via email. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: LK/TO ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 12:15 A.M. on June 24, 2020 31. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting Vehicle Miles Traveled Thresholds of Significance for purposes of analyzing transportation impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (DEV2020- 00082) (MIS2020-00732). Approve the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Analysis, and authorize the Public Works Director and/or designee to revise the TIA Guidelines for CEQA Analysis on an as needed basis subsequent to the adoption of the guidelines. Determine that the above actions are exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(3) because the request is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and, even if it were determined to be a project, it would be categorically exempt per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308, Class 8 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment). Item No. 31 Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Two public comments received via email. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. 11 June 23, 2020 Discussion. MOTION: DB/LK APPROVED VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 32. This is a public hearing to consider the proposed vacation/abandonment of a portion of excess street right of way abutting North Euclid Avenue lying north of West Lincoln Avenue and adjacent to 1631 West Lincoln Avenue to assemble the excess street right of way with adjacent properties for the development of a residential condominium project consisting of 115 units (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-00392). RESOLUTION NO. 2020-076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a portion of excess street right of way abutting North Euclid Avenue lying north of West Lincoln Avenue and adjacent to 1631 West Lincoln Avenue (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-00392). Item No. 32 Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Three public comments received via email. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: DB/TO ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O’Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Land Use - Zoning Public Comments (non-agenda items): None Council Communications/Agenda Requests: Council Member Barnes addressed budget shortfalls and the potential impact to City employees. She requested Council work together via the Anaheim Way to address the needs of the City. Citing industry experts believing long distance visitors may not return for some time, she thought to seek revenues from day-trips without an overnight component. She relayed history of discussions related to an entertainment tax and utility tax as well as the effects of COVID-19 on the budget, economy, and health of the community. To look at every possible revenue to assist employees and residents, she requested a discussion at the July 14 Council meeting regarding an entertainment tax, seconded by Council Member Moreno (request failed for lack of third concurrence). Council Member Moreno thanked Council Member Barnes for her efforts. He addressed the difficulties within the discussions of the evening and how he tries to explain his thinking as much as possible. He addressed how items are requested and ultimately agendized, along with resultant discussions. He expressed disappointment in how the budget was approved without much discussion and well as his distress regarding the lack of a public health plan for the City regarding COVID-19. He expressed concern with residents returning to work and potentially getting sick and spreading the virus to local neighborhoods. Following a meeting held with school superintendents regarding COVID-19 data, he announced a follow-up meeting for Friday with City staff, school superintendents, the Orange County Health Care Agency, Orange County Department of Education, and the UCI School of Public Health to discuss how the data can be used to develop a public health plan, including testing, contact tracing, training, isolation quarantining, and treatment to stop the spread. In closing, he addressed the discussion of the Black Lives Matter resolution and shared a quote by Malcolm X. Council Member Kring announced a small business grant relief program available to all small businesses and non-profits in Orange County District 4 experiencing losses due to COVID-19, and encouraged all to 12 June 23, 2020 apply for up to $10,000 by June 26 in person or via the only portal at www.d4.ocgov.com. She announced this week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week and encouraged residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and West Nile Virus by using bug spray with DEET, wearing long sleeves and pants during dusk and dawn, tipping and tossing standing water, and repairing screens. She announced Mosquito and Vector Control was providing at-home science kits for junior vector inspectors via www.ocvector.com. She further announced activities, coloring pages, and games were being offered by the TCA, Orange County Sanitation District, and non-profits. She reported the Anaheim Family YMCA was providing virtual activities to Anaheim students via www.anaheimymca.org. She requested the meeting close in honor of Anaheim Fire & Rescue team members battling COVID-19, and offered thoughts and prayers to them and their families. She addressed how colleagues discuss agenda items and disagreed with imposing taxes. Council Member O’Neil concurred with Council Member Kring and did not believe a tax was the only way to demonstrate care for employees. He stated his belief that the best way to rectify the budget shortage is to get tourism and the resort economy ramped up as quickly and safety as possible and cited various approaches and responses to the Governor’s stay-at-home order. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel thanked senior staff for their work on the budget. He requested the meeting adjourn in memory of long-time resident Pearl Kraft. He congratulated the YMCA for providing over 83,000 meals per week, consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including at the newest location of Cedar Glen Apartments. He thanked Expert Coating and Graphics for their contributions and sponsorship of a graduation event at the OC Rescue Mission, thanks Anaheim Public Utilities for changing streetlights at Armando and Frontera, and thanked Republic Services and Anaheim Public Works for their donations and assistance with the Higher Ground campus renovation at Lincoln Park. He reported he assisted Senior Commissioner Janet Brown distribute masks to seniors at the Downtown Community Center last Thursday and thanked Christopher and Victoria Hernandez for inviting him to speak and participate at the Bridging the Community event at City Hall. Mayor Sidhu addressed the crucial items discussed at the meeting and the challenging situation over the last three months and noted that Anaheim was resilient through its residents, businesses, and municipal employees. He noted recovery efforts were ongoing and highlighted the submittal by SRB Management of a master site plan for a mixed-use village around Angel Stadium to realize the potential of the Platinum Triangle, including workforce housing, dining, shops, entertainment, parks, open space, a fan zone, hotels, offices a grocery store and more, including an upgraded or new stadium. He noted this would keep the Angels in Anaheim for at least 30 more years, create over 10,000 jobs, and bring over $1 billion in revenue to the City. He also announced that tomorrow the City expects to hear from the Honda Center team about their plans for the area, which could include a master planned community built around sports, entertainment, and open space. He saw these two projects as an incredible vote of confidence in the City as it continues to struggle with the economic impacts of COVID-19 and looked forward to reviewing the plans with his colleagues and the public. He reported the Disney Resort was working on plans to reopen facilities, including Disneyland on July 17, the 60th anniversary of its original opening in Anaheim. Reopening the Resort, will bring nearly 50,000 workers back to their jobs and help the City start to see budget recovery as hotel taxes begin again. He expressed pride in the strength of Anaheim and how the community has become closer and was confident better days are coming. He asked residents to be safe over the July 4th weekend and asked staff to properly manage fireworks in the City. He thanked staff for their work on the budget and looked forward to continued discussions. Adjournment: 12:57 A.M. on June 24, 2020 in honor of employees battling COVID-19 and in memory of Pearl Kraft. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2020. 13 June 23, 2020 All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. 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Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be viewed live on the City’s website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos. POSTING STATEMENT: On June 18, 2020, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net. From: To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Closed Session Comment for June 23 Anaheim Council Meeting Date:Saturday, June 20, 2020 4:47:34 PM Attachments:Closed Session Comment.pdf Attached Closed Session Comment. Anaheim city council closed session comments, June 2312020, VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment The corrupt Anaheim Council has little concern for the people of Anaheim.,.i a As the City of Anaheim faces BANKRUPTCY, the council only actions in order to postpone the eventuality of BANKRUPTCY are to reduce city workers that provides needed services to the residents of Anaheim. There are, however, real options available to both increase services to Anaheim citizens while reducing costs. These would be instead of the councilrs plans to lay off workers. These real options are.being used presently by over twenty other Orange Counfy cities that have improved services while significantly reducing costs. Unfortunately, the Anaheim council m6mbers concerns are for themselveso not for the people of Anaheim. Therefore, they will neyer consider doing for Anaheim what the many other OC cities have accomplished. It is well known that the Anaheim Police and the Anaheim fire Departments are the worst in Orange County and are the most expensive per capita. The Cify of Anaheim can greatly improve its Police service to the higher level of other oc cities and save up to $40 million a year in doing so. The City of Anaheim can greatly improve its fire services to the higher level of other OC cities and save up to $15 miltion a year in doing so. Over twenty other OC cities use the Orange County Sheriff Department for police services and the Orange County Fire Authority for fire services at huge increases in services with significant reductions in cost. The BIG PROBLEM is that the members of the Anaheim City Council receives up to $80,000 a year in political support from the Anaheim Police and Fire Unions (AKA Associations). They would never receive that money if the OC Sheriff and Fire Authority provide the services to the residents of Anaheim. THE ANAHEIM COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL ALWAYS DECIDE TO RT AND LET IM GO BANKRUPT.INSTEAD OF SAVING ANAHEIM $55 MILLION A YEAR. From: To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Public Agenda Comment June 23 meeting Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:52:26 PM Attachments:Agenda Comments June 23.pdf Attached Agenda Public Comment for June 23 Anaheim Council Meeting. It is noticed that hundreds of duplicate letters are being sent in for public comments by Disneyland puppet organizations. The reasons why appears to be in order to keep the few good comments from ever being read. Also interesting is that thousands of Disneyland workers, who are collecting unemployment benefits more than their Disneyland slave pay of under $15 per hour, do not want to return to work at Disneyland. They are using the danger of COVID-19 as an excuse. The City of Anaheim, the Disneyland puppet organizations, and Disneyland labor unions, are giving out false information that the $600 federal bonus unemployment pay will stop at the end of July (see Anaheim Blog article, reopening of Disneyland).. That information is incorrect. The $600 a week extra unemployment plus the CA State amounts are for the full 39 weeks. Anaheim wants the hotel taxes and the union do not collect union dues with Disneyland closed. But the extra $600 a week is equal to 40 hours at $15 an hour, more than the many Disney workers' base pay. Anaheim Council Public Comments, June 23r2020rAgenda ltems #lr#lg, & #20. VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment tfi. .or"upt Anaheim Cify Council is continuing deception of Anaheim residents. Following items must be acknowledged in order t^o prevent bankruptcy: 1. As the budget agenda, items #lr#19, & #20 indicate, Anaheim is not in a fiscal emergency, ANAHEIM IS PEI\DING BANKRUPTCY 2. The city council is attempting to falsely indicate that Anaheim BANKRUPTCY is caused only by the COVID-l9 situation. The primary causes are Anaheim's city owned property. and rebate giveaways to financially benefit council members*. 3. The two options Anaheim has to avoid BANKRUPTCY is to have a sate tax of 5o/o on Disneyland, and other Anaheim attractions, or turn Anaheim into the DRUG CAPITAL of Southern California by allowing up to twenty taxable MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 4. At the June 912020 council meeting, Mayor Sidhu and Council members Kring and Brandmano all voted YES on a proposal to allow the taxable MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 5. Mayor Sidhu 22 year-old son who lives with him is supposed to be an.expert on drug usage and has connections with major drug dealers that could finance the installation of twenty MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 6. Much later at the June 912020 meetingo Mayor Sidhu illegatly ordered the City Clerk to chanse one of his asenda item votes. The City Clerk would be committing a crime should that change appears ot'the meeting minutes. 7. At the Anaheim Hills Fourth of July parade prior to the Last Anaheim council election, Sidhu illegally wore the uniform of an US ARMY OFFICER (for financial gain) and rode in an open mititary vehicle. The sponsors of the parade' the Disneyland Chamber of Commerce (AKA Anaheim)o falsely made known that Sidhu was a helicopter pilot in the First Gulf War. It is estimated that hundreds of Anaheim Hills yoters, who now know that Sidhu neyer served in the military, would like to change their votes for mayor. *Many present and past Anaheim councilmembers have questionable increases in their personal wealth from serving on the Anaheim City Councit. Examples are Tom Tait with his promoting of the $500 million California Adventure rebate to Disneylando and Sidhu in the 2012 $156 million hotel rebate. Public Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council June 23, 2020 Council Meeting Updated 3:00 P.M. – Wednesday, June 24, 2020 From: To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Public Agenda Comment June 23 meeting Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:52:26 PM Attachments:Agenda Comments June 23.pdf Attached Agenda Public Comment for June 23 Anaheim Council Meeting. It is noticed that hundreds of duplicate letters are being sent in for public comments by Disneyland puppet organizations. The reasons why appears to be in order to keep the few good comments from ever being read. Also interesting is that thousands of Disneyland workers, who are collecting unemployment benefits more than their Disneyland slave pay of under $15 per hour, do not want to return to work at Disneyland. They are using the danger of COVID-19 as an excuse. The City of Anaheim, the Disneyland puppet organizations, and Disneyland labor unions, are giving out false information that the $600 federal bonus unemployment pay will stop at the end of July (see Anaheim Blog article, reopening of Disneyland).. That information is incorrect. The $600 a week extra unemployment plus the CA State amounts are for the full 39 weeks. Anaheim wants the hotel taxes and the union do not collect union dues with Disneyland closed. But the extra $600 a week is equal to 40 hours at $15 an hour, more than the many Disney workers' base pay. Anaheim Council Public Comments, June 23r2020rAgenda ltems #lr#lg, & #20. VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment tfi. .or"upt Anaheim Cify Council is continuing deception of Anaheim residents. Following items must be acknowledged in order t^o prevent bankruptcy: 1. As the budget agenda, items #lr#19, & #20 indicate, Anaheim is not in a fiscal emergency, ANAHEIM IS PEI\DING BANKRUPTCY 2. The city council is attempting to falsely indicate that Anaheim BANKRUPTCY is caused only by the COVID-l9 situation. The primary causes are Anaheim's city owned property. and rebate giveaways to financially benefit council members*. 3. The two options Anaheim has to avoid BANKRUPTCY is to have a sate tax of 5o/o on Disneyland, and other Anaheim attractions, or turn Anaheim into the DRUG CAPITAL of Southern California by allowing up to twenty taxable MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 4. At the June 912020 council meeting, Mayor Sidhu and Council members Kring and Brandmano all voted YES on a proposal to allow the taxable MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 5. Mayor Sidhu 22 year-old son who lives with him is supposed to be an.expert on drug usage and has connections with major drug dealers that could finance the installation of twenty MARIJUANA OUTLETS in Anaheim. 6. Much later at the June 912020 meetingo Mayor Sidhu illegatly ordered the City Clerk to chanse one of his asenda item votes. The City Clerk would be committing a crime should that change appears ot'the meeting minutes. 7. At the Anaheim Hills Fourth of July parade prior to the Last Anaheim council election, Sidhu illegally wore the uniform of an US ARMY OFFICER (for financial gain) and rode in an open mititary vehicle. The sponsors of the parade' the Disneyland Chamber of Commerce (AKA Anaheim)o falsely made known that Sidhu was a helicopter pilot in the First Gulf War. It is estimated that hundreds of Anaheim Hills yoters, who now know that Sidhu neyer served in the military, would like to change their votes for mayor. *Many present and past Anaheim councilmembers have questionable increases in their personal wealth from serving on the Anaheim City Councit. Examples are Tom Tait with his promoting of the $500 million California Adventure rebate to Disneylando and Sidhu in the 2012 $156 million hotel rebate. From: To:Public Comment Subject:COVID Disney reopening concerns Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 3:12:24 PM Dear Council members, Please, hear me. I have worked for Disney for over ten years. I truly enjoy what I do but I genuinely feel that Disney is attempting to open much too soon considering everything. If the notice on their website tells guests that there is an inherent risk when visiting the park for a day or two, what does that mean for me being there in the same environment for 40 hours a week? Here are a few of my concerns specifically: How do I social distance between Parking to get to the property? We are crammed into small busses and driven 10 minutes then hop onto a Backstage shuttle to location across the entire park (some open air, some not). How will Security check my bag after touching everyone who came before me? I then open the door, that everyone else touches repeatedly. Clocking in on shared indoor computer. Getting multiple assignments throughout the day on the same computer We change positions every 30 minutes or less. How will I rotate positions with everything we touch We share ride consoles with buttons that must be held with 10, 20, or 30 people in a day We Open gates touched by multiple people We share Intercoms that are held up to the ear and face multiple times in a position and countless throughout the day How will I evacuate a guest off of an attraction while social distancing when it breaks down How do a Check restraints from six feet away, some ride don’t even have six feet available if the Cast member tried How do I accurately check someone’s height to verify that they meet the requirements from six feet away If I’m closer and check their height and they sneeze or cough on me (this happens ALOT) When guest becomes upset that their child too short or some other event and droplets fall in my eyes from their mouths How do I help a passed out guest or cast member form 6 feet away How do I Call 911 The kitchens are extremely Close quarters The stores are small enclosed spaces Some backstage offices that I would be required to enter are the size of a closet How do I account and protect myself for my fellow cast member’s health choices when they not on property and they don’t take the virus seriously How will I Take a break in an undersized break room Some Indoors Some Outdoors Both impossible to get 6 feet away when people will not be wearing masks at that time How many masks will I be given in a day when working outdoors and sweating profusely in the summer Before we closed there was an Oversight on hand washing most people still weren’t washing their hands When a guest sees my fear and coughs intentionally in my face My life will be put in continuous danger over the guest’s 3 minutes of enjoyment on a ride Tell me, When I feel the weight of symptoms become heavy on me Tell me, When I’m given a test to find this deadly crowned demon Tell me, When results show COVID positive Tell me, When the hospital admits me Tell me, When I see my family for the last time Tell me, When I’m moved to the crowded ICU Tell me, When there aren’t enough ventilators Tell me, When my lungs are scarred permanently Tell me, When the clots turn fatal Tell me, When medical measures weren’t enough Tell me, When my family can’t be there in my final breaths Tell me, Who will attend my funeral Tell me, Who will take care of my children Tell me, Who will support my spouse Tell me, Who will comfort my parents Tell me, What good is money if I’m dead Sincerely, A concerned Cast Member From:Tracy To:Gregory Garcia; Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor) Subject:Protections for the Residents of Anaheim Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 7:46:36 PM Mayhor Sidhu, City Manager Greg Garcia and Councilmembers, I am appalled at the actions of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in order to open businesses more quickly and I am looking for the City of Anaheim to step in. We have increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections in Anaheim and no signs of that turning around just yet. We've seen what is happening in other areas where restrictions have been lifted prematurely. The fact that Orange County Supervisors have decided to do away with the requirement to wear masks is disgusting. I'd like to know what Anaheim is doing to protect its residents? Until a vaccine or a cure for COVID-19 is discovered, cloth face masks are the most important tool we currently have to fight the pandemic. This is a small sacrifice to make for the greater good. Unless individuals have health conditions that don’t allow them to easily wear a mask, folks should be required to wear a mask anytime they are out in public -- relying on people to do the right thing obviously isn’t working. At this time, it seems that the City of Anaheim has chosen to be a follower when it comes to COVID-19 response. A city of our size, with the tourism we see in our city ... "following" is unacceptable. The City of Irvine has done their part to protect their residents -- what is the City of Anaheim doing to protect us? Orange County deserves better. Anaheim deserves better. Tracy Nolazco - Anaheim Resident - Mobile From:Edgar Arellano To:MTakayusa@anaheim.net; Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil; AHAinfo@anaheim.net Subject:More affordable housing in Anaheim Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:00:24 AM Attachments:image.png Please bring up methods in which Anaheim can more intentionally build housing that is affordable, rather than "attainable" for discussion tomorrow. Last week, 2 more luxury above average income "attainable" projects were approved without any dedicated affordable housing allocation within approved project. Both project developers instead "contributed" to a temporary senior housing assistance program rather than committing to provide affordable housing. Why is this loophole being upheld as satisfactory to meet affordable housing requirements? Temporary housing assistance for the elderly does not equal affordable housing. This is especially true if elders cannot find affordable housing to further stretch their temporary housing assistance. The current RHNA housing allocation for above moderate income is double that which is remaining for all the other income categories combined. Do something to satisfy the remaining 2906 units. You are allowing the rate of luxury housing to outpace the housing needs of local Anaheim residents by more than 2 times . Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner - District 2 From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Will you commit to support Anaheim resident housing needs? Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 12:57:50 AM Attachments:image.png Hello councilmembers, Why are you approving even more luxury (aka "attainable") housing when we are over bloated with above moderate income housing? It is shameful that this council, mayor, and city manager would approve of the projects this past tuesday without demanding more affordable housing. The current RHNA housing allocation for above moderate income is double that which is remaining for all the other income categories combined. Do something to satisfy the remaining 2906 unit. You are allowing the rate of luxury housing outpace the housing needs of local Anaheim residents by more than 2 times. Do Better, From:Edgar Arellano To:MTakayusa@anaheim.net; Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil; AHAinfo@anaheim.net Subject:Re: More affordable housing in Anaheim Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 5:19:44 PM Attachments:image.png They are discussing having virtual meetings right now. However, they did not acknowledge my public comment. How do they intend to hold a public comment during virtual meetings when they aren't acknowledging comments right now. On Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 5:00 AM Edgar Arellano wrote: Please bring up methods in which Anaheim can more intentionally build housing that is affordable, rather than "attainable" for discussion tomorrow. Last week, 2 more luxury above average income "attainable" projects were approved without any dedicated affordable housing allocation within approved project. Both project developers instead "contributed" to a temporary senior housing assistance program rather than committing to provide affordable housing. Why is this loophole being upheld as satisfactory to meet affordable housing requirements? Temporary housing assistance for the elderly does not equal affordable housing. This is especially true if elders cannot find affordable housing to further stretch their temporary housing assistance. The current RHNA housing allocation for above moderate income is double that which is remaining for all the other income categories combined. Do something to satisfy the remaining 2906 units. You are allowing the rate of luxury housing to outpace the housing needs of local Anaheim residents by more than 2 times . Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner - District 2 From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Anaheim leadership failure Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 6:40:37 AM Why are so many city department leads, as well as city officials like yourselves, refusing to support anti-racist work? Are you afraid to publicly take a stand against white supremacy? Anaheim became more dangerous for long time locals due to your decisions to continue approving monies to be spent on police equipment this past City Council meeting. Why does the Library look like a residual warzone with those barricades? You are forcing people to walk/roll on the road and gutter along the Santa Ana side of the Police department due to the same barricade equipment. This is a violation of the ADA, and yet more evidence that you'd sacrifice public safety to be ready to uphold some faux law & order. Several community members are documenting instances where city leaders have refused to either acknowledge the structure of white supremacy that pervades our city, we've notice that they also refuse to take active steps to begin dismantling it. There needs to be more action to address the lack of equity in our current Anaheim leadership. The current leaders are failing and the lack of confidence grows with your refusal to listen to constituent concerns. Do better, Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner, District 2 From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Anaheim police state Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 5:13:03 PM Rode my bike past Anaheim Central Public Library and noticed that the barriers are still up, the same ones the city & PD used to create an unnecessary buffer zone around the library & PD station. It not only looks tacky, ridiculous, militarized, and generally unfriendly, it also violates ADA laws by blocking access to the sidewalk. Why is our PD blatantly violating the law to uphold a faux sense of law & order around the PD bldg? you are denying the public to safely use the sidewalk to uphold the safety of a building. Do better Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner District 2 From:Cameo Rose To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Malcolm Harsch/ Robert Fuller Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 10:16:40 AM I'm asking you to use whatever power you have to bring attention, investigation and justice for the heinous deaths of Malcolm Harsch and Robert Fuller. These men did not know each other. They lived in different towns. Both of them were found HUNG FROM A TREE, ten days apart, May 31, 2020 and then June 10, 2020. They were hung from a tree til they died, and the sheriff's department found " no foul play". The story was put in a file cabinet and filed away. The families have been trying to draw attention to their cases. This was a racist, hate crime. Not a person that was under arrest and "accidentally" killed. These were two men that were heinously and horribly killed like it's 1940. They were tortured and killed because of the color of their skin. As simple as that. These men deserve justice. The murderers need to be caught. What if this was your child? These people could kill again. Investigations need to be opened for both cases before there is another person found hung from a tree. With murders like this taking place, California needs overhaul in their police, sheriff, and justice system. Don't tell me you understand, and change takes time. Californians are being hung from trees, this is an EMERGENCY. WE NEED CHANGE NOW. You will be held accountable, whether you do something or nothing. YOU now know about these crimes, and you have power to DO SOMETHING. I've done what I can, I TOLD YOU, now you do what YOU can. Concerned Citizen, Mrs. Maldonado Stockton, CA 95205 From:Scarlette Almero To:Public Comment Subject:Re: Automatic reply: Change for City of Anaheim Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:22:46 AM Mayor ..City Council I submitted a comment to the city council..June 9 2020..talking about recommendations where to start in ALL this social upheaval / unrest..I mentioned Retraining police...making sure our city is safe..& that schools are safe..& ALL STUDENTS have the same opportunity to learn to have a productive future..as a start to bring social JUSTICE & EQUALITY to ANAHEIM..I do not know how I could forget OUR HOMELESS...this SADLY is a major problem in Anaheim..many need health Services both medical & mental..as well as access to good nutrition & adequate housing...Here is the BOTTOM LINE Anaheim City Council.. When EACH ANAHEIM RESIDENT HAS ADEQUATE..FOOD..CLOTHING..SHELTER..EDUCATION & A JOB..then this truly will be a TERRIFIC CITY TO LIVE ..WORK& PLAY IN..AS OUR CITY LEADERS ..IT IS UP TO YOU TO ENACT POLICIES& LEAD BY EXAMPLE TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE..NO BETTER TIME THEN NOW TO GET STARTED TO MAKE THIS A REALITY..TALK IS TOO EASY...WE NEED POSITIVE ACTIONS...other cities across this nation are addressing these same issues..so as OUR ANAHEIM LEADERSHIP..PLEASE DISCUSS a little But Positive REFORM ACTIONS will get the CHANGES THIS CITY NEEDS ACCOMPLISHED THANKS FOR READING & CONSIDERING MY ISSUES Scarlette Almero LONG time Anaheim resident & home owner since 1992 On Tue, Jun 9, 2020, 12:49 PM Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> wrote: The City is in receipt of your public comment. Your comment will be distributed tothe City Council for their consideration and made part of the public record of the City Council meeting. From:Judy Woo To: Subject:General Public Comment #MeToo #StoppingDomesticViolenceCan"tWait Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:20:36 AM The following is a general public comment for all the public agencies included in this email: ------------------------------------------------- Our community's leadership has undermined the trust and confidence of our residents and survivors of domestic violence when they public posted the home addresses of victims on the Internet. Our community can no longer effectively work with Kern County, other counties, or other cities across the State of California while our mayor, city manager, city attorney, and city council are under investigation for serious crimes trying to cover up these violations. They have violated our code of ethics, our values, and our laws. Where's the accountability? I am signing the petition calling for the resignation of Karen Goh, Christian Clegg, and Virginia Gennaro. They cannot effectively represent our community and work with leaders across the state. Please help us end this long nightmare for our community so our city can work with other cities and counties for positive change across the state. Thank you. Attachments - 3 Pages 1 Theresa Bass From:MFnews Sent:Thursday, June 18, 2020 8:26 PM To:City Clerk Subject:Fireworks To: Anaheim City Counsel, Please Ban all fireworks this year in particular. Why would you allow any fireworks to tie up all the Police and Fire Departments for weeks. It's not just the 4th of July it's starting now. Bombs are going off everywhere and at all times of the day and mostly at night. Personally I have some health problems very similar to (tinnitus) and need my sleep. I have bombs going off all around me late at night 10P.M. through 2-3 A.M. How are we able to know when to call the Police because of bombs and if they respond there is are people everywhere people are lighting off what you call safe and sane fireworks? Haven't you learned anything from all the riots and evil going on around use. You are no better than the so called media that is promoting this type of behavior and those terrorist groups like Antivia and BLM. How can Police and Fire Department be able to do their jobs when you allow fireworks to distract them in part of our good city of Anaheim. This year in this environment you must stop the use of fireworks in our city. The Police and Fire Departments agree with me and say it's not in their control. They have told me they wish more people would speak out to our city counsel about this. You are endangering the lives of all the people that live in Anaheim. The bottom line is, what is the up side to having fireworks legal in Anaheim? Please put a stop to this madness and keep the city peaceful. Thank You for your consideration in this matter. A concerned citizen of Anaheim Everything west of the 55 is good? Does that mean no fireworks East of the 55 and a war zone of unsafe and insane fireworks from the 55 to like Western Ave. or city limits. Where do they come up with the idea fireworks are safe and sane? Talk about sanity, am I insane to think that fireworks are serve as a cover for people to test their m80's, little home made bombs and even big bombs in this current environment. With all the riots and looting that's being going on I can foresee more people shooting guns in the air only to come down and if your lucky enough to win the lottery, well maybe someone will end up with the not so lucky bullet landing on their head or second prize have one come through the roof of your home or car. Maybe even random shootings by these organized domestic terrorists. 2 Just had a short conversation with two officers down the street and three firemen, they all agreed with my thoughts RE: fireworks and told me they wish more people like me would go the city council meeting and request them to put a stop the fireworks. One fireman said " I worry about someones roof catching fire while people are in the house and not be aware their house is on fire". Sent with ProtonMail Secure Email. 1 Public Comment From:Cameo Rose Sent:Friday, June 19, 2020 8:28 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Re: new ammo Good day, I am strongly recommending "less lethal" or "non lethal" ammo for the police force in addition to the other solutions (defunding)you have been working on. These rubber bullets and other safer ideas should be what is used on criminals by police, 100% of the time. Even when someone is violent, like with hostages and such, shoot to kill should never be the solution. In Canada and other countries, people are talked down. I know we are very upset at police for shooting protesters with rubber bullets, I'm not ok with it either, they should not be doing that to protesters. What I'm suggesting is when an officer or safety patrol really feels they are in danger, rubber bullets (or something similar) is what you have as your weapon, not lead ones. We can't trust them ( the police) with bullets and as a completely non violent person, I think part of the defunding conversation should be, why are we killing and taking an eye for an eye in the first place? Why don't we stop killing as our criminal solution, and STOP the action in a way we have NEVER THOUGHT OF BEFORE. I can see a lot of gun lovers hating this idea because of the second amendment.If people want to say, they use their guns to "protect and not kill", then let's put our money and our vote where our mouth is and use a different kind of ammo. The second amendment says "a well regulated militia", well why can't we arm that militia with guns that do not kill. Isn't the point we stop the crime, no one said it had to be through death. You can see that a perpetrator can be taken down in more creative ways, without loss of life for the officer or the "criminal". Please research " non lethal" and "less lethal" weaponry and ammo. ** I can't take full credit for this idea, my husband inspired me. The pointless killings made my husband rethink his weapons ( which like I said, I'm non violent and never supported weapons in the first place. I hate guns ), and he started looking for "less lethal" and "non lethal" ammo, because he actually doesn't want to kill anyone. Let's realize, our current system is working as it was intended, to kill and imprison anyone that isn't white. I am suggesting an alternative no one has brought to the table, because one loss of life is too many. In order to move forward as a critical thinking society, we have to accept, if what we are doing is harmful, WE HAVE TO CHANGE IT. Please, consider and share my idea with others. Please implement this idea into regular and standard use, not just for peaceful protesters. This is all I can do. Now do YOUR part. Thank you. A concerned citizen and voter, 2 Cameo Maldonado 1 Public Comment From:Jamie Reeves Sent:Friday, June 19, 2020 8:03 PM To:Jamie. 🐩 Subject:Police It is absolutely imperative that we defund the police. It is absolutely imperative that both no knock, and quick knock  warrants are completely outlawed. It is absolutely imperative that police misconduct investigations be done by a party  not within, or sympathizing with the police department. It is absolutely imperative that we demilitarize the police. It is  absolutely imperative that SWAT teams don't exist. It is absolutely imperative we do not bring military tactics of police  forces into the homes of people. It is absolutely imperative that we defund the police.     It is absolutely imperative that you stop learning all you know about police presence from police chiefs and police  officers. It is absolutely imperative that you listen to the Black community. It is absolutely imperative that you know that  they will not want to talk to you. It is absolutely imperative that you know that they will not trust you. It is absolutely  imperative that you then work harder to understand. Police are violent. There is no ifs, ands, or buts. The presence of  police is violence. The tactics of police are violence. Your enabling of police is violence. It is absolutely imperative that  you are not violent towards your constituents. It is absolutely imperative that you serve your constituents.    Serve the people you were elected to represent. Do good for the people you were elected to represent. Defund the  police for the people you were elected to represent.  Jamie Reeves  1 Public Comment From:Juliet Johnson Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:56 AM Subject:COVID 19: Release Elderly, Immunocompromised, and Nonviolent Prisoners NOW To the Anaheim City Council:    I’ve just been made aware of the DIRE circumstances for prisoners and am writing you to plead for the release of elderly,  immuno‐compromised, and nonviolent prisoners, especially those on outdated marijuana charges. Our governments are  failing us. It is heartbreakingly clear how urgently we need to defund the police and reallocate funding for the  rehabilitation of these citizens, and provide jobs, housing, and healthcare. It is unacceptable to let our people die of  preventable illnesses in prison. Not only is this unacceptable from a HUMAN RIGHTS position, but this also endangers  the staff at prisons, their families, and thus the rest of the population. The physical infrastructure and ecological well‐ being of our state has long been crumbling, and I would love to see my taxes go towards providing former prisoners with  jobs improving these conditions, instead of imprisoning and torturing and murdering them. The entire criminal justice  system needs to be torn down and rebuilt with a model of care and rehabilitation. Our governments are killing us. You  need to change, now.    Sincerely,  Juliet Johnson  Santa Barbara, CA 93105  1 Public Comment From:Moses Johnson Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:35 AM To:Public Comment; Theresa Bass; Gregory Garcia; Linda Andal; Gretchen R. Beatty Subject:Items 1, 20, and 30 on Council agenda June 23, 2020 Dear City Clerk, Please distribute to the City Council and confirm that you received this email. Dear Mayor and City Council,   Due to the unprecedented, multifaceted COVID-19 response, including the shutdown of our local economy, the City is facing a revenue shortfall over the next year. The City reports they are considering LAYING OFF City staff and/or reducing public services, and may take both actions. Public works services will be adversely affected and there will be more cuts to many other municipal services. The crippling impact to the City’s budget will impact residents, businesses and City workers. The same City workers who have been on the front lines throughout this crisis working tirelessly to protect and serve our City’s residents will be facing layoffs, and the community will be hit by cuts to essential services. Job cuts will not only hurt essential City workers and their families but will adversely affect their lives as well. The City will cut planners, public works engineers, prosecutors and other essential local government workers and the core services they deliver. This means delayed repairs to streets and sidewalks, and limited hours for parks and senior centers, just to name a few of the core services under threat. The stakes are too high. The City should support critical local services and the City workers that provide them. Council policymakers face a formidable task building the City’s budget for the coming year. While I know there will be tough decisions about how to allocate funds to best position the City’s recovery, one thing is clear: City workers are essential, both to our safety and to our recovery. City workers are the engine of our City, and the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis starts with them. The road to recovery will be long and hard but it will be even longer if we let our City workers go instead of harnessing their vital economic and social strengths. Providing 2 funding for City workers is not optional – it is a necessity if we want a vibrant City services and strong economy. Please do not layoff City employees. Find another way to balance the budget. We will work with you to find creative new ways to balance the budget. Moses Johnson, Acting President AFSCME/MAC 1 Public Comment From:Hadee Makda Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:55 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Budget; Resolution 10 and 11 Dear Anaheim City Council, I demand to see more discussions regarding the police budget, policy changes within the police department, and the role of police unions in this city (the presentation at today's city council meeting is a good first step, albeit a small one) The APD budget must absolutely be decreased as it currently is 42% of our general fund. This is a ridiculous number to anyone who ponders the number. Please consider this before next year's budget is adopted today. I also want to state that I am disgusted by Mayor Sidhu's statement from the June 9th city council meeting where he would only vote for a resolution that included "All Lives Matter" instead of "Black Lives Matter". Of course all lives matter, Mayor Sidhu, but the fact of the matter is that they unfortunately do not in today's society. Therefore, the whole premise of the BLM movement is to advocate for the recognition that black lives should matter, too. Black people in this country have been marginalized for hundreds of years, and people who say "all lives matter" are just trying to direct attention away from the very real issues black people have been facing for centuries. In addition, I urge you to support Resolution 10 since we should be making it easier for released prisoners to return to the workforce. It is extremely difficult for people with criminal records to find a job, and we should be working to allow them to reintegrate into society after they have served their time. This is the most humane approach. Finally, I am urging you to support Resolution 11 as it will help our lower income residents support themselves. Everyone should have access to fair housing, so it is imperative that these residents receive the information that will help guide them to these opportunities. By the looks of the staff report, FHCOC seems the most cost- effective and valuable option between the two Programs with its focus on Orange County, higher goal of walk- in clinics, more languages offered, and $10,000 difference in requested funds. Thank you Council Members Barnes and Moreno for your commitment to improving our city. Best, Hadee Makda District 6 1 Public Comment From:Nicole Octavio Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:40 AM To:Public Comment   Hello Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members,    I’m Nicole Octavio. I’m a 18 year old constituent who has lived in Anaheim my entire life. I would like to submit  commentary in support of approving and/or increasing the budget for policies that would better our communities,  specifically Black people and people of color.       Item 10, which concerns the Prison to Employment Initiative Agreement, approves grant funds with a maximum of  $900,000 for two years. Seeing as the total police budget for FY 2019/2020 was over $170 million, Anaheim’s City  Council can and should divest more funds into rehabilitating and hiring former prisoners. Please consider raising this  maximum and continuing to support this initiative.    I also would like to voice my support of Item 11, the agreement with OC Fair Housing council, and my eagerness to see  the amount raised. I’m very concerned with advocacy for affordable housing in this area.     As an avid protestor and supporter of the Black Lives Matter initiative, I am eager to hear more about Anaheim’s new  policing policies, and your statements on Black Lives Matter and peaceful protesting.    Thank you for your consideration.      Kind regards,    Nicole Octavio      1 Public Comment From:Tamara Jimenez Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:33 AM To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jose Moreno; Jordan Brandman; Denise Barnes; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil; Stephen Faessel Cc:Annie Mezzacappa; Justin Glover; Helen Myers; Cynthia Ward; Salvador Figueroa; Samantha Saenz; Amanda Edinger; Nam Bartash; Sarah Bartczak; Marisol Ramirez; Gregory Garcia; Sandra Sagert; Jorge Cisneros; Public Comment Subject:Item #10-Strong Support-Approve the Prison to Employment Initiative Subcontractor Agreement Good morning,  We are in strong support of item #10  Approve the Prison to Employment Initiative Subcontractor Agreement with the City of Santa Ana to receive grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, for the provision of work experience and occupational training, for the contract period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and any future modifications.    This initiative will be an asset to the City of Anaheim and help the residents to rehabilitate and break the cycle they are  in. It is imperative to have programs that encourage rehabilitation for non‐violent offenders so that they may become  productive members of society. This initiative will do just that. We urge a yes vote on this item. Thank you!    Have a great day, Tamara Jimenez Community Relations Manager Lighthouse CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:  This message is protected under the Federal regulations governing Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient  Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA"), 45 C.F.R. Pts.  160 & 164 and cannot be disclosed without written consent unless otherwise provided for in the regulations. The  Federal rules prohibit any further disclosure of this information unless a written consent is obtained from the person to  whom it pertains. The Federal rules restrict any use of this information to criminally investigate or prosecute any alcohol  or drug abuse patient. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e‐mail and destroy all  copies of the original message.    1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:22 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Item 10 in Consent Calendar Yes! These are the types of programs that will help our community rise out of detrimental decisions. Public safety improves when more community programs like these are implemented. The availability of options to recent inmates will discontinue recidivism & their propensity to commit crime. More please 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:31 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Items 14 & 15 in consent calendar Yes, More of these kinds of improvements for our people to navigate our own city. May I suggest that the sidewalk begin to be widened as well to better cater to our students & community members who use the sidewalk throughout the day. Meanwhile the majority of our city is built to cater to motor vehicle based travel which are really used heavily 10%-20% of the day, during noncovid times. More please. - Edgar 1 Public Comment From:Robert Acosta Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:16 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Comments Regarding the City Fiscal Emergency Dear Council Members:    My name is Robert Acosta.  I have been an employee of the City of Anaheim for 18 years.  I love this city, the community, the people, the amenities, … and my job.  We are one of the best cities in California and perhaps in the United States.  So, let’s keep it that way.    Part of keeping our city in great shape is the work that the city employees do day‐in and day‐out.  I am acutely aware of the financial situation the city is facing.  I agree with almost all of the solutions that I have heard that have been proposed or implemented.  However, I am afraid that if you institute layoffs, you will adversely affect the greatness of our City.    I would like to propose some ALTERNATIVES TO LAYOFFS:    1. Find out if any contracted work can be done in house.  If so, terminate those contracts, and assign jobs  to city employees.  2. Implement furloughs across the board.   For example, everyone without exception gets furlough for  one week or seven (7) days.  3. Stop all salary increases for the next three years for everyone in the City including City Management,  Police, and Fire Department.  4. Immediately implement a 3% salary reduction across the board.  Everyone without exception gets a 3%  salary cut.  5. Encourage those who can stay and work from home, to continue doing that (so they can save on gas  and time as well as on car maintenance) and to take a 5% pay cut (which it is an additional 2% above  the 3% mentioned above).  6. Encourage those who are within a couple of years from retirement to consider retiring right now.  7. Incentivize those who are older than 60 but not within a couple of years from retirement, to retire  right now with a retirement package such as $25,000 incentive.  8. Incentivize any employee who is not within retirement age, to leave the city and take a small  separation financial package.  For example offer them $50,000.      Let’s keep the City of Anaheim thriving!  We, the employees of the City are willing to make some sacrifices.  Let’s work  together.  NO LAYOFFS.        Thank you,    2 Robert Acosta Integrated Resources Planner II  Anaheim Public Utilities    1 Public Comment From:Kay Lee Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:22 AM To:Public Comment Cc:Kay Lee Members of the Anaheim City Council, I have been working with City of Anaheim last 30 years, which was grateful and happy with wonderful co- workers. I ask that the city does not layoff any employees. All of us have been working hard for living. Under this kind of unexpected situation, layoff means struggling with how to survive. One more thing to ask you, as a single female employee, too much pay-cut (I am so sorry that it might sound too selfish), however, it gives me worry and anxiety for my future. Please look into this kind of mental frustration, also. Thank you.    Best regards,  Kay Lee  GIS System Technician II  Finance Department | GIS Central  200 South Anaheim Boulevard | Suite 143  Anaheim, CA 92805  Office: (714) 765-4172 FAX: (714) 765-4199 E-mail: klee@anaheim.net      1 Public Comment From:Maribel Palmer Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:50 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Public Comment- Item#20 I urge Council not to layoff City employees. Instead looking at alternative cost savings such as lowering expenses and  implementing City wide furloughs as a last alternative.     Thank you,    Maribel     1 Public Comment From:Emily Chao Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:00 AM Subject:Please act now. Please act now to confront and strategically disassemble modern systemic white supremacy and anti-black racism and their lingering historic effects. Please criminalize anti-black racism. Please process all police corruption, brutality, and racism cases without bail. Please get a reparations for Black slavery Act passed. Please add blatant historic and systemic modern anti-black racism, white supremacy, and privilege into public school k-12 curriculum. Please include in historic education the Black massacres and Black lynching stories with the alleged accusations that sparked them. Please include the long term psychological and social impacts and their connection to internal bias. Please. -- Emily 1 Public Comment From:Julia McGowan Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:39 PM To:Public Comment Subject:Black Lives Matter To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Julia McGowan, and. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. The funds that the city has budgeted for law enforcement and incarceration should be redirected into COVID-19 relief, affordable housing, education, healthcare, community centers, updating infrastructure, and community-led organizations. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Julia McGowan From:JASPAL SINGH BASSI To:Public Comment Subject:Public Comment- Black Lives Matter Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:13:27 AM As I am sure you are aware, the murder rate of Anaheim PD is one of the 8 in the nation that exceeds the national murder rate. Another is Santa Ana and I will be submitting a similar comment to their city council. This means that 25% of the police departments that murder more people on average than all criminals in the United States are here in Orange County. By mere definition these murders disproportionately affect Black and Brown individuals due to the structural racism that plagues police departments across this nation. This is not only despicable and loathsome, but it is absolutely INHUMANE! Despite these statistics, cities across the nation, including Anaheim, have vastly increased budgets for police departments in recent years. The police department continues to discriminate against and dehumanize Brown and Black individuals here in Anaheim, and that is no more apparent than when one takes a look at the city's homeless population. Homelessness here in Anaheim and across Orange County has skyrocketed in the last decade, with Black and Brown individuals comprising the majority of those unhoused. These individuals are victim to continuous searches, racial profiling, and often have their encampments destroyed at the hands of police. They have to pick up and relocate whatever belongings they managed to save, and move to another location where they wait for the police to come in and destroy their community all over again. Clearly, this is not properly addressing this major public health crisis. This is just one of the many examples of how police continue to discriminate against the Black and Brown community. As a future medical professional, as a resident of Orange County, as A FELLOW HUMAN BEING, I demand that you assess the policies and procedures you have in place at Anaheim PD. The police department as we know it must be defunded and more money needs to be placed towards training social workers, housing stability for those without homes, drug abuse and rehabilitation services, food security, and more. The police department as we know it must be reconstructed as a much smaller and less frequently utilized unit. Now more than ever is the time to start thinking in the long term about the social injustices here in Anaheim and to begin extinguishing their effects on the Black community! Black Lives Matter! -Jaspal Singh Bassi 1 Public Comment From:paulina hernandez Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:20 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Anaheim PD          Black Lives Matter. Minority Lives Matter. Victims Lives Matter. My one and only experience I’ve had with Anaheim  PD left me traumatized and forced me to look for alternatives, rather than call 911 and depend on strangers to help me.  In late 2018, I made my first 911 call. I had been in a heavily emotionally and physically abusive relationship and one day  my ex boyfriend showed up to my home without my consent and began to punch, kick, and choke me, which I told the  911 responder. The 911 responder spoke to me in such a degrading way and made me feel as if I was the one that had  done something wrong for getting beat up. Anaheim PD then took 30 minutes for 3 officers to show up, arrest my ex,  and explain to me about 15 feet away from him that “feelings change” and “restraining orders are a long process” and  made sure to ask me multiple times if I knew “these charges would go on his record and he’s a minor” when we were  both 17 years old at the time and he would be turning 18 soon. These are not the people we should trust to keep our  children and neighbors safe. Anaheim Police Department must be defunded and officers and workers with multiple  complaints must be removed from the force, rather than praised and promoted. You have the power to change this!  Help the people.   1 Public Comment From:andrew conde Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:43 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Police Brutality. Hi, My name is Andrew Conde. I am an Air Force veteran. Also I suffer from a mental condition. That I am still trying to recover from after my Brutal arrest mentally and physically. I was peacefully protesting about 3 weeks ago. And was arrested at gunpoint while leaving peacefully. 4 Anaheim PD plain clothed officers jumped out of a white mini- van in the middle of an intersection. Did not identify themselves. I debate whether or not officer Curiel drew his tazer or gun on me for no reason. I had no weapons at all.. When I said that he had to identify him self he pointed to the little “POLICE” patch on body armor. Which I could not see because of his raised arms pointing a gun at me. This is how people die. What if I truly did not realize who he was? My friend & I were then told that they picked us out of the crowd because we were launching mortars at a helicopter ... thats damn near terrorism. While handcuffed in one of your interrogation rooms I was intimidated and beaten by badge number “87” while handcuffed. Seeing as how he was not wearing a name tag or rank and not telling me who he was after he beat me. He elbowed me in the back while I was sitting in a chair in handcuffs subdued by two Jailers. Is throwing elbows into peoples spines while handcuffed taught in the police academy? I was also choked by him. I then cried because I already have a fractured vertebrae in my spine and it sent nerve pain throughout my body after taking an elbow to my back by badge number “87”. He then stood outside of the door and made fun of me as I cried. Officer “J. Pratt” took a report on the misconduct that had just happened. All the while mocking me. Please watch the video. We were told we were going to cited and released for hours starting at 8:00 pm. Then thrown into a jail cell. Told we were going to be released “when the paperwork was finished”. By 2 am we were finally told were going to be released at 5:30 am. I went out and peacefully protested. I had a gun drawn on me, beaten by badge “87” while handcuffed in A anaheim police department interrogation room, and jailed without cause and not told when we were going to be released. I feel as though I have been tortured by your police department. This is not how you garner support for the police department. Those officers that participated in this entire escapade are the ones who give good cops a bad name. This all happened because I was peacefully protesting. 2 Sent from my iPhone 1 Public Comment From:andrew conde Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:46 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Police Brutality. Hi, My name is Andrew Conde. I am an Air Force veteran. Also I suffer from a mental condition. That I am still trying to recover from after my Brutal arrest mentally and physically. I was peacefully protesting about 3 weeks ago. And was arrested at gunpoint while leaving peacefully. 4 Anaheim PD plain clothed officers jumped out of a white mini- van in the middle of an intersection. Did not identify themselves. I debate whether or not officer Curiel drew his tazer or gun on me for no reason. I had no weapons at all.. When I said that he had to identify him self he pointed to the little “POLICE” patch on body armor. Which I could not see because of his raised arms pointing a gun at me. This is how people die. What if I truly did not realize who he was? My friend & I were then told that they picked us out of the crowd because we were launching mortars at a helicopter ... thats damn near terrorism. While handcuffed in one of your interrogation rooms I was intimidated and beaten by badge number “87” while handcuffed. Seeing as how he was not wearing a name tag or rank and not telling me who he was after he beat me. He elbowed me in the back while I was sitting in a chair in handcuffs subdued by two Jailers. Is throwing elbows into peoples spines while handcuffed taught in the police academy? I was also choked by him. I then cried because I already have a fractured vertebrae in my spine and it sent nerve pain throughout my body after taking an elbow to my back by badge number “87”. He then stood outside of the door and made fun of me as I cried. Officer “J. Pratt” took a report on the misconduct that had just happened. All the while mocking me. Please watch the video. We were told we were going to cited and released for hours starting at 8:00 pm. Then thrown into a jail cell. Told we were going to be released “when the paperwork was finished”. By 2 am we were finally told were going to be released at 5:30 am. I went out and peacefully protested. I had a gun drawn on me, beaten by badge “87” while handcuffed in A anaheim police department interrogation room, and jailed without cause and not told when we were going to be released. I feel as though I have been tortured by your police department. This is not how you garner support for the police department. Those officers that participated in this entire escapade are the ones who give good cops a bad name. This all happened because I was peacefully protesting. 2 Sent from my iPhone 1 Public Comment From:matt mariscal Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:32 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Police My name is Matthew Mariscal and I’m 22 years old. I’ve lived in anaheim my entire life and I’m a tax payer‐ which  means, you all work for me (the public.) I am a resident of District 4. Luckily for us, Kring has been termed out. The  Anaheim PD is notoriously one of the most violent PD’s in America. Yet, for its size, the city of anaheim is one of the  safest places to live. So why is there such a disparaging correlation between crime and police abuse. We need everyone  that works for the city of anaheim to realize something: You are ALL public employees. You work for the public. For too  long, we’ve asked for Nick Bennallack to be fired and arrested off Anaheim PD for killing FOUR people. He is a murderer.  Tell us why his coworkers call him “Buckshot”. Is it because he is trigger happy? The public is waking up and we are tired  of the lip service you politicians pay us. We DEMAND that Anaheim PD Swat Officer Nick Bennallack be fired and  arrested. We demand that Anaheim PD de‐militarize. There is NO reason a group of peaceful protestors should be met  with military grade weaponry. None what so ever. There is no reason why government agents (aka the police) should be  able to carry weapons of war on OUR streets. Streets that WE‐ the public‐ pay for. There is NO reason why people who  work honest jobs should be extorted, through taxation, in order to fund LITERAL MURDERERS, like Bennnellack and the  rest of Anaheim PD. Taxation is theft, period.   1 Public Comment From:Jenna Santa Maria Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:18 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Police instruction Hello!    My name is Jenna Santa Maria. I live in Anaheim Hills. I think with everything that is going on, the city of Anaheim should  have the police make videos of how citizens should interact with the police and the police with the citizens so everyone  knows what they have the right to. Interacting with the police shouldn’t be a mystery.    Thank you,  Jenna Santa Maria  1 Public Comment From:Damar Valentin Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:36 AM To:Public Comment Subject:CANCEL RENT Dear Mayor Harry, Since the Coronavirus pandemic broke out in mid-March, laying bare the toxic effects of a system that has for far too long dominated our society, turning healthcare into profit-driven businesses, hoarding profits at the expense of underpaid and undervalued workers, favoring profit over human lives and exposing inequalities. The ability to get your life back together after this pandemic will depend on your race, gender, class, age and geography. I’m sure you are fully aware that the majority of Anaheim residents are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Anaheim residents are getting hit with Coronavirus at far higher rates than other OC cities. This is no surprise considering that many of the residents within Anaheim tend to have lower-incomes, higher rates of people working in essential jobs and are of Hispanic/latinx ethnicity. Because of the state of emergency lockdown, many of the residential tenants are struggling to feed their families, to obtain healthcare, and to pay their bills. They have had no source of income for the past 3/4 months. As a result, many of our residential tenants are facing evictions at the end of this month. An eviction protection program is not enough, you must cancel rent for 3 months for all residential tenants. Moreover, you must also bring relief to landlords and homeowners as well. If it is in your heart, I plead that you listen to the residents and take action. Sincerely, Damar Valentin 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:03 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Item 4 in Consent Calendar Happy to see that the Orangewood corridor will be Rehabilitated. It is an important Bicycle route that connects the Ponderosa Library Community to the Santa Ana River Trail, as well as the other Shopping destinations near there. Please require Bicycle & Pedestrian improvements to better serve the community to travel that area. Many are not able to access a motor vehicle not only due to lack of funds, but also due to the fact that the majority of the residents in that area are children or young adults! We need to stop building our city to cater to young professional adults, and instead make sure that we are ensuring that our own children are able to travel & explore our wonderful city & region. Onward! Edgar Arellano 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:13 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Item 5 in Consent Calendar Hello council members, Please consider implementing some sort of policy that will continue to uphold a slow street atmosphere to the Anaheim Resort Area. While the reality of a congested corridor is a problem, widening not only induces demand, but also creates dangerous driving conditions by enabling speeding through design. I hope that this project along Katella is more visionary in protecting & enabling human level interactions rather than appeasing to drivers that want to speed through this vital corridor. There is a Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan that you have been putting energy into the past year. These widening projects only serve to diminish the impacts from interventions that may save lives & encourage economic development in the area. Please consider the potential for speeding in this 35mph corridor 1 Public Comment From:William Camargo Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:25 PM To:Edgar Arellano Cc:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Re: Item 9 In Consent Calendar wow just that wtf :/    Sent from my iPhone    > On Jun 23, 2020, at 12:20 PM, Edgar Arellano  wrote:  >   >   > No!  >   > Why are we allowing for the Police department to continue the very illegal & immoral practice of civil forfeiture.   >   > These types of practices are exactly what has contributed to the deterioration of community trust in the Police  Department.   >   > Right now! of all the times, our people will suffer & rage if the Police Department is allowed to steal our property  through civil forfeiture.   >   > Is this practice being privatised & commodified? Why does K.I.F Investigations, LLC need to be involved? Was there an  RFP issued?  >   > Refute this Item & vote NO  1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:20 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Item 9 In Consent Calendar No! Why are we allowing for the Police department to continue the very illegal & immoral practice of civil forfeiture. These types of practices are exactly what has contributed to the deterioration of community trust in the Police Department. Right now! of all the times, our people will suffer & rage if the Police Department is allowed to steal our property through civil forfeiture. Is this practice being privatised & commodified? Why does K.I.F Investigations, LLC need to be involved? Was there an RFP issued? Refute this Item & vote NO 1 Public Comment From:Pat D Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:58 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Today's Council meeting Good morning While very disappointed that our city is doing nothing to accommodate public comments, live in the room while you are making decisions that impact all of us for a great deal of time, I offer the following: Looking at a very lengthy agenda I'd like to make comments on several items: On the budget workshop. Our budget is a mess you need to look at redirecting law enforcement resources from public safety to provide resources to the community members and programs that provide foundational services to our community. These include housing, mental health, support services that all need increased revenue. Staffing cuts would be very difficult at this time. Quality of life is not enhanced by inflated PD budget. Their grants are targeted. Recent salary increases didn't help our bottom line. You need to identify revenue streams which should include gate taxes and fees that tourists could and should cover. Item 8 Forgive monthly rent -what a great idea, but wait it's for a golf course! How about our families who are in desperate need of help. Your rent subsidy program might make you feel good but it is not a long term solution nor adequate. We need permanent rents subsidies and affordable housing. Item 26 I am in support of the Black Lives Matter resolution. Unfortunately it was slow in coming. Item 29 In the COVID update I hope there's discussion of the honesty the city needs to use in reporting numbers. Misrepresenting the fact that our numbers are growing attributing them only because of testing is dishonest. Masks are now a reality and I am hoping that code enforcement or other oversight groups will be given the authority to oversee the requirement of masks for businesses and individual compliance. They need to create a plan for education and citing when lack of compliance. Businesses will suffer if there's not clarity that it's a requirement and if not done and further shutdown occurs, our economy will once again be tanked. Item 32 and any zoning amendments Any residential developments must include low and very low income units. Why do you continue ignore RHNA goals and give away these opportunities create housing stood most in need? Any zoning maps changed are another place you could include a requirement for low and very low income housing. There must be inclusion in any and all building projects. The pittance level buyouts are unforgivable, giving away land and livable opportunities for the majority of our community. Finally I do expect before the next meeting the city will have established a method for call-in live participation for comments. Those of us who are risk of COVID-19 due to health complications will not be able to be a live participant any time soon. I also find the e-mails are inefficient, likely unread, and not giving folks the opportunity to hear how people are thinking. In addition you each should be on video so that we can see your level of focus and participation. Thank you 2 Pat Davis Sent from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos. 1 Public Comment From:Nancy Graner Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:39 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Illegal Fireworks Petition Petition to 3 Nancy Graner Open Heart ❤ Open Mind Be Humble Be Kind 1 Public Comment From:DAVID DURAN Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:59 AM To:Public Comment Cc:Kelly Aviles; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Lucille Kring; Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jose Moreno; Jordan Brandman; Trevor O'Neil Subject:RE: Public Comment(s) Please know that the council's neglect to comply with the Brown Act is being documented and reported. for the past several city council meetings the public has been denied public comment. Instead, the council has meet in secret and not in compliance with Brown Act regulations. according to the Brown Act, calling in from an undisclosed location is unacceptable, not using necessary and available technology so the public can participate through public comments in unacceptable, hearing Lucille Kring admit that she was on the "wrong phone" during a city council meeting demonstrates non compliance. The residents deserve better! I DEMAND that the corruption, lack of transparency, and Brown Act non compliance stop immediately. Making decisions and the spending of residents and taxpayer funds without public input and/or proper transparency, is unacceptable, corrupt, and unlawful. Mayor Sidhu demonstrates on a regular basis that he does not care about the residents; unless, they contribute to his campaign. He also practices racial discrimination against other city council members through his often successful efforts to silence the council person elected to represent the constituents that elected them. With "leadership" of this type/practice, Anaheim residents, like myself, are very upset with the ongoing corruption and unlawful practices of the sitting Mayor and city council. If there is a city council person willing to step forward to publically absolve themselves of these alleged charges, please make yourself known; otherwise, we the residents are only left with the perception and/or reality that some or all of the city council is unlawful and corrupt. Please immediately provide the proper technology or process to allow and/or give residents a clean and safe location at city council and/or the access to technology where the council and the public can visually see the council and have access to visually and/or via phone call, participate real time, during city council meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. -- David L. Duran Orange County, California cell: email: Breach of confidentiality & accidental breach of confidentiality This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the 2 named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. 1 Public Comment From:Nancy Graner Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:17 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Petition to Stop Illegal Fireworks in Anaheim We are asking the city to post signs all over Anaheim about fines for illegal fireworks. VOTE YES ON THE PETITION https://nextdoor.com/post/150944506?init_source=copy_link_share Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 Public Comment From:Nancy Graner Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:12 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Petition to Stop Illegal Fireworks in Anaheim We are asking the city to post signs all over Anaheim about fines for illegal fireworks. If this link does not work, l have attached a screenshot from this week with more than 700 Yes votes. — Nextdoor By Nextdoor Stay in the know with Nextdoor, the neighborhood hub. Additionally, we are in no-way satisfied with the temporary mechanical signs that the city will remove whenever they see fit. Again, we want permanent signage stating “Illegal Fireworks are Not Allowed in Anaheim - $1000 - $3000 Fine.” The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been mov ed, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad 1 Public Comment From:Jennifer L. Hall Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:42 PM To:Public Comment Subject:Phone Message for Council Mayor and Council,    A caller left the following message for your consideration:    June 27 is former Mayor Curt Pringle’s birthday and she would like the City to recognize him as a great leader and wish  him a Happy Birthday.  She hoped he could return to the political realm and believed he would serve well as the Mayor  of Los Angeles.      She believes Anaheim is doing will under Mayor Sidhu’s leadership and she is working to eliminate corruption and  racketeering in Los Angeles.    Jennifer L. Hall, CMC Assistant City Clerk Office of the City Clerk City of Anaheim 714-765-5166   From:Public Comment To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Ted White; Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (arianna@communicationslab.com); Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@presidiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabela; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass Subject:FW: Letters on Items 22-24 on Anaheim City Council Agenda for 6.23.2020 Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:29:00 PM Attachments:Ltr Item 23 Mixed-Use Development on Lincoln-Loara 23.6.2020.pdf Ltr Item 22 GP Amendment-1619 W. Lincoln 6.23.2020.pdf Ltr Item 24 Density Bonus Revisions 6.23.2020.pdf     From: Cynthia Guerra <cynthiag@kennedycommission.org>  Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:27 PM To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net>; City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net> Cc: Cesar C <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>; Ugochi Nicholson <unicholson@publiclawcenter.org>; eembree@clsocal.org Subject: Letters on Items 22-24 on Anaheim City Council Agenda for 6.23.2020 Hi, Please find attached the comments regarding today's Anaheim City Council meeting (6.23.2020): · Item 22: A 115 Unit, Attached Single-Family Residential Development at the Northeast Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Euclid Street (Second Reading) · Item 23: Mixed-Use Development at the Southwest Corner of Avenue Lincoln and Loara Street (Second Reading) · Item 24: Zoning Code Amendment to Update Chapter 18.52 (Density Bonuses) of the Zoning Code Please confirm receipt of this email and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for all your help. Thank you, Cynthia Guerra Cynthia Guerra The Kennedy Commission Community Organizer 1 of 3 June 23, 2020 Mayor Harry Sidhu and Councilmembers Anaheim City Council 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 Re: ITEM 22: General Plan Amendment NO. 2019-00527 Reclassification NO. 2019-00320 Conditional Use Permit NO. 2019-06009 Tentative Tract MAP NO. 19017 Dear Mayor Sidhu and Councilmembers, The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for t he production of homes affordable for families earning less than $20,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with jurisdictions in Orange County to create effective policies that have led to the production of new homes affordable to low income working families. We are writing to express our opposition of the proposed approval and rezoning of 7.17-acre site located at 1619, 1631, and 1699 west Lincoln Avenue and an adjacent City-owned parcel as proposed. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing industrial and commercial buildings on the site, rezone the site, and construct 115 attached, market rate single-family residences using the RM3.5 zone development standards. The proposed project wo uld include 27 buildings with 3 to 5 units per building, which would be comprised of 30 two -bedroom units and 85 three- bedroom units. Our letter and its objections were reviewed and made part of the record as part of public comments at hearings by the Anaheim Planning Commission on its April 14, 2020 meeting and by the City Council on its June 9, 2020 meeting. We request that the Council make specific findings of consistency with its General Plan, Housing Element , and the CA Surplus Land Act in considering this action item. Our objection continues to be based two main issues; Lack of Sites to Meet Affordable Housing Remaining Need and Rezoning of Sites The development proposes a rezoning of sites to allow residential development that is inconsistent with the General Plan and Housing Element goals to meet housing needs at all income levels in Anaheim. The proposal fails to provide incentives and land use zoning for affordable housing to meet the City’s sole remaining housing needs, the lower income categories. None of the units are proposed as affordable housing to help meet the City’s remaining RHNA needs at the low, very low, and extremely low income levels. www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 Fax 949 263 0647 Working for systemic change resulting in the production of homes affordable to Orange County’s extremely low-income households 2 of 3 As highlighted in the City o f Anaheim’s April 2019 Housing Element Progress Report that was submitted to the California Housing and Community Development, the City has a deficit of affordable housing. The City has permitted over 7,477 housing units during the current Housing Element period and only 245 have been in the affordability level of low and very low. The vast majority of the housing units, 7,182 have been approve at moderate and above moderate income levels. With only a year left in the planning period and with the City lacking site capacity for its remaining affordable housing needs, it is imperative that the City of Anaheim prioritize affordable housing on the few remaining opportunity sites and in new sites being rezoned and being incentivized for housing development. In addition, by providing these generous incentives and rezoning the City is facilitating development without considering the objectives of the Density Bonus law, which is to increase affordable housing in housing development. These wholesale land use changes are inconsistent with the General Plan and Housing Elements objectives and are circumventing Density Bonus law, as an affordable housing tool. We request that a minimum of 15% of the new residential units be made affordable to low, very low and extremely low-income families. Alternately, a more appropriate in lieu fee should be calculated to address affordable housing off site based on comparable costs. Any fees should be dedicated exclusively to develop the affordable housing needed for lower income fami lies. The CA Surplus Land Act Requires that Surplus Land Be Offered for Affordable Housing or Open Space The westerly parcel along Euclid Street is a vacant City-owned parcel that was formerly a Caltrans right -of-way, and the easterly parcel along Lincoln Avenue is a Successor Agency (formerly Redevelopment Agency) owned parcel. The CA Surplus Land Act, Cal. Gov. Code, § 54220, et seq., requires that when a local agency wishes to dispose of land it no longer requires, the agency must send a wr itten offer to sell or lease the property to certain entities for affordable housing or park purposes. In adopting the Act, the California Legislature declared, “housing is of vital statewide importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of this stat e and . . . provision of a decent home and a suitable living environment for every Californian is a priority of the highest order,” and thus “surplus government land, prior to disposition, should be made available for that purpose.” Cal. Gov. Code, § 54220(a). Specifically, the Act requires that a local 3 of 3 agency disposing of surplus land must send a “written offer to sell or lease fo r the purpose of developing low and moderate-income housing” to local public agencies and, upon request, to individuals or organizations certified by the state to “own, construct, acquire, or rehabilitate a housing development” Conclusion We ask that the City of Anaheim not approve the General Plan Amendment without addressing affordable housing needs for low, very low and extremel y low families in Anaheim. We also request for a formal disposition of the agency owned land in a manner that complies with the Surplus Land Act by, at a minimum, offering a priority to sell, lease or use the land for affordable housing. The City needs to prioritize its City owned land to create much needed affordable housing. In considering the rezoning and the transfer of public land the City must make specific findings of consistency with its Housing Element and the CA Surplus Land Act. Lower-income families in Anaheim are likely to bear the brunt of the economic impacts of the present and expanding health crisis—with significant numbers of workers expected to lose their jobs and find themselves unable to pay for high rent, health care, and other necessities. This is a crucial time to continue invest ing in affordable housing development . We urge you to approve new housing developments in a way that will help the City of Anaheim meet housing needs and Housing Element goals in and equitable manner. With growing concerns about housing and economic insecurity— we believe that the City can prioritize the development of affordable homes that residents desperately will need, during and after this crisis. The Kennedy Commission thanks you for your partnership and all your ongoing efforts to improve quality of life and expand affordable housing options for residents in Anaheim. If you have any questions please contact Cesar Covarrubias at cesarc@kennedycommission.org Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director June 23, 2020 Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 RE: Item 23- Mixed-Use Development at the Southwest Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Loara Street (Second Reading) Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members: The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than $20,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing and land-use policies that has led to the new construction of homes affordable to lower income working families. As the Council conducts its second reading of the mixed-use development located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Loara Street, the Commission urges the Council to revise the project to include a minimum of 15% affordable units that are available to low, very low and extremely low-income families. The City is currently accepting only a voluntary developer’s contributions of $300,000.1 If the City is unwilling to require the inclusion of affordable units in the proposed development, then it should requir e a more appropriate in lieu fee to build affordable housing off site based on comparable costs. In addition, any fee collected in lieu of the needed affordable housing should be directed to the construction of the affordable housing not being built by th e developer. The City’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2014-2021 planning period illustrates the urgent need for affordable housing for Anaheim residents and the disproportionate production of above moderate income units. For the 2014-2021 Housing Element planning period, the City has a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 1,256 very low - and 907 low-income households. To-date, the City has built 124 or 10% of the 1,256 very low-income units and 121 or 13% of the 907 low-income units.2 However, for the above moderate-income units, the City outperformed and exceeded the RHNA by constructing 7,182 or 287% of the 2,501 above moderate-income RHNA.3 While 948 above moderate units were added in 2019, only 53 units total were added at the very low and low income levels. With a remaining RHNA need of 1,950 lower income homes, it is important the City prioritize the development of new affordable homes and adopt a mixed-income housing ordinance to encourage the development of affordable homes for lower income households in the City. 1 City of Anaheim’s City Council Agenda Item 23 Staff Report, p. 1, June 2020 . 2 City of Anaheim’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 2, April 2020. 3 City of Anaheim’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 3, April 2020. www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 Working for systemic change resulting in the production of homes affordable to Orange County’s extremely low-income households Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2 The Council must keep in mind that a new, and likely larger, RHNA allocation will be issued for the City when the new cycle begins in 2021. If the City continues to prioritize the development of above moderat e housing at the expense of housing for low income families, it will have a difficult time finding sites to meet its current and its new RHNA requirements. This is especially true for housing opportunity sites that the City has identified as suitable for a ffordable housing. For example, in 2019 the City approved a 20-acre market-rate residential development in the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone, depleting the capacity of the City meet its remaining housing needs for lower income households. A multi-prong affordable housing strategy should be developed in the City that includes implementing effective housing policies and programs (i.e., mixed income ordinance, especially in the Platinum Triangle and rent stabilization) and adopting an updated Affordable Housing Strategic Plan (AHSP) that provides specific goals in the construction of affordable homes. The Commission looks forward to partnering with the City to increase affordable home opportunities for lower income households in the City, especially as the City works to address the impact of COVID-19 on the housing security of residents. Please keep us informed of any updates and meetings regarding strategies to increase affordable homes for lower income households in the City. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or cesarc@kennedycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director June 23, 2020 Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 RE: Item 24- Zoning Code Amendment to Update Chapter 18.52 (Density Bonuses) of the Zoning Code Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members: The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than $20,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective housing and land-use policies that has led to the new construction of homes affordable to lower income working families. As the City considers the amendments to Anaheim's Density Bonus Ordinance, we request that the City examine the current and proposed density bonus incentives, its land use application, and desired outcomes. The City's current Density Bonus Ordinance has been ineffective in provid ing policy direction and incentives to create much needed affordable housing in the City. As highlighted in the City of Anaheim’s April 2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2014-2021 planning period that was submitted to the California Housing and Community Development, the City has a deficit of affordable housing and a surplus in above market production of housing. The City has permitted over 7,477 housing units during the current Housing Element period and only 145 total have been in the affordability level of low and very low. The vast majority of the housing units, 7,332 have been approved at moderate and above moderate income levels. To-date, the City has outperformed and exceeded their above moderate-income RHNA requirement, constructing 7,182 or 287% of the 2,501 required.1 Meanwhile, only 124 or 10% of the 1,256 very low-income units and 121 or 13% of the 907 low- income units have been approved in the City.2 With a remaining total RHNA need of 1,950 lower income homes, it is important t he City effectively encourage the development of affordable homes for lower income households. The proposed Density Bonus should not merely be updated to address statutory changes . Instead, amendments should be examined in relationship to development opportunity sites available and the cities current zo ning and development priorities. Thus, far the City has granted re-zonings, change in land use, increases in densities and development incentives without a direct correlation to creating opportunities for affordable housing to meet the City’s housing needs or implementing it s Density Bonus ordinance. With only a year left in the planning period and with the City lacking site capacity for its remaining affordable housing needs, it is imperative that the City of Anaheim prioritize affordable housing on the few remaining opportunity sites and in new sites being rezoned and being incentivized for housing development. The Council must keep in 1 City of Anaheim’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 3, April 2020. 2 City of Anaheim’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 2, April 2020. www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 Working for systemic change resulting in the production of homes affordable to Orange County’s extremely low-income households Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2 mind that a new and likely larger RHNA allocation will be issued for the City when the new cycle begins in 2021. If the City continues prioritizing the development of above moderate housing at the expense of low income housing it will have a difficult time finding sites to meet its current and its new RHNA requirements. By providing these generous incentives and rezoning, the City is facilitating development without considering the objectives of the Density Bonus law which is to increase affordable housing development. These wholesale land use changes and specific plan zoning that give away development incentives and density increases are inconsistent with the General Plan and Housing Elements objectives and are circumventing the Density Bonus law as an affordable housing tool. The proposed amendments need to address the fo llowing:  How will the proposed changes ensure that density bonus is effective with the current zoning and land use priorities of the City of Anaheim?  How will the density bonus changes capture affordable housing opportunities that are being circumvented by rezones and specific plan zoning that gives density and incentives without regards to density bonus objectives? In addition, the City should also consider policies implemented by other cities, like the City of Irvine and the City of Santa Ana which have both adopted an inclusionary housing policy that has resulted in robust production of affordable housing. By giving market-rate developers the option of choosing between making a percentage of their market -rate housing projects affordable and, alternative ly, paying an in-lieu fee, these cities have been able to exceed Anaheim’s production of affordable housing in their respective cities. For example, the City of Irvine has produced a total of 2,000 units at the very low and low affordability level,3 while the City of Santa Ana has produced 957 units at these affordability levels.4 The inclusionary housing would create a fund that is available to subsidize affordable housing projects, which makes these projects more competitive when applying for state funds and tax credits. The Commission looks forward to partnering with the City to increase affordable home opportunities for lower income households in the City, especially as the City works to address the impact of COVID-19 on the housing security of residents. Please keep us informed of any updates and meetings regarding strategies to increase affordable homes for lower income households in the City. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or cesarc@kennedycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director 3 City of Irvine’s 2018 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 2019. 4 City of Santa Ana’s 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, March 2020. From:Angel W. Subject:BLM Date:Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:34:57 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is A. Wade, and I am a resident of Oklahoma. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, A. Wade From:City Clerk To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (arianna@communicationslab.com); Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@presidiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabela; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass Subject:FW: Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Clerk Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:58:00 PM     From: Kathy Legal Agency Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:32 PM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net> Subject: Mayor Sidhu and Anaheim City Clerk Mayor Sidhu, I saw your resolution against racial injustice today when a friend called me and told me what you wrote. I read it and I am happy you have made it a point to put this on your agenda to acknowledge BLACK LIVES MATTER in this way. The American anger went global because racism is a global problem just as COVID-19 is a global problem. Thank you for addressing racism and bigotry in our society and commit to fully participate in our goal to achieve freedom, equality and justice for all Americans. Knowing that all lives do matter we are paying more attention to the wrong doings that have been done to black people and know we must correct this. I have a great amount of respect for what you have done today. Thank you- From:Jackie Perez To:Jordan Brandman; Stephen Faessel; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Denise Barnes; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil; Public Comment Subject:Resolution Against Racial Injustince Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:49:40 PM Good Evening Anaheim City Council, As a resident of Anaheim's district two, I want to express my profound disappointment with this entire council's handling of the resolution against racial injustice and Black Lives Matter. I was astounded by the ridiculousness of the conversation during the council meeting tonight. The council missed a huge opportunity to discuss the matters that are important to this community. It was an incredible waste of time. The residents of this city do not care to hear about the anniversary of the death of Mr. Brandman's mother, we don't care that you didn't read the notes because you used an ipad for the conference call.... and we certainly don't care about all the drama that led up to this resolution. What we wanted to hear was how Anaheim's "leadership" would stand up against racial injustice! You failed to demonstrate your commitment to the resolution, and actually showed us the opposite of what the resolution called for. Let me make it clear that the residents of Anaheim don't care about symbolic resolutions, we want to see action!! This council needs to do better!! Waaaaay better!! What are you going to do about systematic racism? You can't even acknowledge the city's racist past or review the budget or policies to address the needs of the movement. Mayor Sidhu, I am disappointed that you did not accept Mr. Moreno's amendments to the resolution. It is clear that Mr. Moreno is the only member of this council that understands what the racial injustice and BLM movement is about. The protestors that went to the streets of Anaheim would be proud of Mr. Moreno's attempt to educate the council. I agree with Mr. Moreno's comments on white supremasist tendencies. The member who called out that she is of Italian descent and therefore can't be a white surpremaist is a joke and a disgrace to the people who deal with racism every day. I urge all of the members of this council to educate yourselves on the matters of systemic racism because you clearly do not understand what is happening right now. You don't have to be white to be racist, and as leaders of this city you need to do better in understanding what is happening. I beg that the leadership of this city does better in meeting the moment and the urgency of the situation. Mr. Brandman, as my rep of district 2 I was extremely disappointed that you just wanted to "get on with the vote" rather than listen to the discussion. It was incredible that you were screaming like a child on this call. You didn't answer Mr. Moreno's questions and didn't propose anything better. You gave me the impression that this matter is not important to you and that you simply don't want to think about it further to propose something better. You and Mr. Sidhu simply gave up on listening because you did not want to have the difficult conversation about racism and white supremacy. It's not enough to just say that you "stand with BLM '' it's more than that. As my representative, I will hold you to a higher standard and expect you to educate yourself what this moment calls on from our leaders. To the rest of the council that sat complicit and silent... shame on you. You failed your city as well by staying quiet. Did you not see the hundreds of protesters out on the city for weeks? Does that not mean anything to you? I assume that you are sitting on this council because you care about the community, yet you said nothing about the biggest national movement happening in our country right now. And to everyone.... for the love of god... please learn how to mute your phones when you are not speaking. Please make an attempt to be on an actual computer (not an ipad) when you are on such an important meeting so that you are able to fully participate. Council members, please pay attention during the call. How is it that a regular resident like myself can understand the amendments, motions, 2nds but you guys were so confused on what was going on. I lost count of how many times things had to be repeated because the Mayor and other members didn't understand what was being voted on. I hope that this email makes you all re-evaluate your inept response to the moment. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, - Jackie Perez Cell: From:Lesley Valle Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:16:26 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am a resident of [YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD/DISTRICT]. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR EMAIL] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] From:Brianne Ellsworth To:Public Comment Subject:Anaheim City Council meeting comments Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:47:21 PM Dear Council Members, My main concerns today are regarding police funding, my adamant opposition of militarizing the police, systemic racism in education and the dire need for additional community services. I’d like to thank Council Member Denise Barnes for acknowledging the hundreds of emails sent earlier this month regarding increasing Anaheim’s police budget, unlike Council Member Trevor O’Neil who claims to be in support of making our city safe through increasing police spending, particularly during the coronavirus. I have yet to understand how militarizing our police benefits our community at any time, let alone now. Instead, we need increased funding for programs that help address food insecurity, homelessness, mental illness, employment and rental assistance. Mr. O’Neil you say that you are committed to reducing crime through neighborhood watches so perhaps you can take this passion and start a program that offers training and education for residents so that we can create active neighborhood watches, perhaps with the support of police that take the time to get to know the community they are intended to protect. Our educational system must be revised immediately so that it includes education regarding racism and LGBTQIA rights from a historical and modern standpoint. This means reviewing what is being taught and who authors the curriculum. It is imperative that we widen our scope of history so that is not only told from a white persons limited perspective. It must include perspectives of Black Americans, Indigenous Peoples and the Gay Community, as well as reading assignments written by people from these diverse backgrounds. thank you for your time, Brianne Ellsworth Anaheim Resident - District 1 From:Alisha Saska To:City Clerk Subject:Letter to City Council Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:54:55 PM Attachments:Letter to City of Anaheim.pdf Dear City Councilmembers, Please find attached a letter for your review and Public Comment at the next City Council Meeting. The Orange County Sheriff has resumed eviction lockouts. This places many in the City at risk. Community Legal Aid of SoCal, Heart LA, and the Public Law Center request you urge the Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Sheriff to postpone these lockouts. Best, Alisha Saska | Supervising Attorney, Housing Unit Community Legal Aid SoCal 2101 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 714-571-5250 Direct | 714-571-5270 Fax asaska@clsocal.org | www.communitylegalsocal.org June 23, 2020 VIA EMAIL City of Anaheim 200 South Anaheim Blvd., First Floor Anaheim, CA 92805 Email: cityclerk@anaheim.net Dear Councilmembers: The undersigned legal services organizations write to urge you to protect your most vulnerable residents and request that the County Board of Supervisors ask the Orange County Sheriff’s Department suspend the pending 185 evictions that were set to start June 1, 2020 for the duration of the State of Emergency relating to COVID-19 and an additional thirty days following the termination of the State of Emergency. California remains in a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number have grown substantially, with more than two million cases nationwide. The County of Orange recently reported approximately 10,595 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 175 active cases, and 269 deaths from COVID-19.1 Despite efforts to reopen and relax rules governing the face coverings in public, the increase in cases and deaths, should cause the City of Anaheim pause, especially in light of those who are amid eviction and at risk of homelessness. The City must not countenance a result. Our organization provides critical legal services to low-income communities, which includes, but is not limited to, tenant counseling and eviction defense and we each advocate for the rights of low-income tenants. We serve clients and communities to ensure equal access to the justice system for people who could not otherwise afford attorneys. In previous correspondence with the Board of Supervisors, we explained that suspending the enforcement of eviction orders is not only critical for protecting public health, but that it is within the powers of the Board of Supervisors to do so.2 Suspending the enforcement of eviction orders will ensure that families do not become homeless when they are legally required to shelter in place and will reduce the risk of exposure for your deputies. In Orange County, there are already close to 7,000 unsheltered individuals.3 On April 6, 2020, the Judicial Council adopted a rule that effectively stays all eviction proceedings and judicial foreclosure proceedings throughout the State of California and continues all eviction trials, for a period extending after the end of the State of Emergency. The rule applies regardless of the reason for the eviction. On 1See O.C. COVID-19 Orange County Case Counts, available at https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in-oc (current data posted as of June 22, 2020). 2 CA Gov. Code § 25303 (“The Board of Supervisors is responsible for supervising ‘the official conduct of all county officers, and officers of all districts and other subdivisions of the County…’”). See also Brewster v. Shasta Cty., 275 F.3d 803, 809-10 (9th Cir. 2001) (establishing an affirmative duty of the Board of Supervisors to supervise the conduct of all county official including the sheriff so long as the supervision does not interfere with the investigation of a crime.) 3 Latest Point in Time Count Finds Almost 7000 Homeless People in Orange County, available at https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-pit-count-results-20190424-story.html June 10, 2020, the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court suspended a planned vote to repeal the emergency rule after August 3, 2020.4 Accordingly, the emergency rules related to evictions and judicial foreclosures are still in effect. The Judicial Council’s emergency rules and the heightening public crisis arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic protect Californians from eviction for newly filed and pending actions, but leaves unresolved the status of people against whom a court had already issued an eviction order. The fate of these households is in your hands, and they are just as in need of protection from the public health crisis as the households who will be protected by the Judicial Council’s rule. Accordingly, we urgently request that you agree to suspend enforcement of any and all pending eviction orders, unless they are directly related to a protective order (e.g., a TRO issued by a court related to domestic violence and/or elder dependent abuse), during the State of Emergency and at least ninety days thereafter. We ask that you please inform us by date/time of your position, by emailing or calling Ugochi Anaebere- Nicholson, at unicholson@publiclawcenter.org, or at 714-541-1010 x 280, Dianne Prado, at dianne@heartla.org or at 323-643-4430, or Kate Marr, at kmarr@clsocal.org or at 714-571-5218 . Sincerely, /s/ Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson Directing Attorney, Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit Public Law Center Dianne Prado Executive Director Housing Equality & Advocacy Resource Team Kate Marr Executive Director Community Legal Aid SoCal 4 Chief Justice Suspends Vote on Eviction, Foreclosure Emergency Rules, available at https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/chief-justice-suspends-vote-on-eviction-foreclosure-emergency-rules (last visited June 12, 2020.) From:ASTA President To:Loretta Day; Public Comment Subject:Black Lives Matter Resolution Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:42:11 PM Attachments:PR -- Racial & Social Justice.pdf Mr. Mayor and City Council, Please see the attached press release from the Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association regarding social justice and the Black Lives Matter movement. We call on the City of Anaheim to make the same commitment to address institutional racism and take action to bring equity and access to all people in our community. We look forward to our city joining the cause. Sincerely, Grant Schuster President Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association Anaheim, CA: The Executive Board of the Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association (ASTA) stands behind the students and teachers that have been on the frontlines of the demonstrations in support of George Floyd and others that have experienced racial injustice and/or police brutality. We are proud of all the educators that are continuously mentoring, counseling, parenting and coaching our students during this national crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. ASTA members have always gone out of their way to provide more than just an excellent educational experience for students, they have provided community leadership. However, we are committed to do more. We can and must do more to practice inclusivity. We can and must do more to become aware of our unconscious biases to gain broader perspectives of other’s lives and experiences. We can and must do more to facilitate conversations about culture and race that shed a light on discriminatory practices. We can and must do more because the institutionalized racism that exists in the United States extends beyond the justice system. It lingers in all aspects of American life, and neither teacher unions nor the education system are exempt from its impacts. As we move forward to expand our conversations about racial and social justice, ASTA would like to announce the creation of an ASTA Racial & Social Justice Committee to help facilitate future dialogue and actions centered on equity and access in education and in our school community. We stand in solidarity with our black community. #BlackLivesMatter About ASTA: Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association is a group of unionized educators working in Anaheim Union High School District. For more information, visit our website (www.ASTAAnaheim.org) or follow us on social media (@ASTAAnaheim). ### ASTA Supports Teachers & Students in Fight for Equality 5 0 S . A n a h e i m B l v d ., S u i t e 3 0 0 , A n a h e i m C A | (7 1 4 ) 3 9 9 -1 8 8 2 | w w w .A S T A A n a h e i m .o r g A n a h e i m S e c o n d a r yTeachers A s s o c i a t i o n @ A S T A A n a h e i m | #W e A r e A S T A FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 06/11/2020 Association Announces Launch of Racial & Social Justice Committee From:Lesley Valle To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor) Subject:Defund The Police Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:24:30 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Lesley, and I am a resident of the West District. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Lesley From:Cherish Sally To:Public Comment Subject:DISNEYLAND SHOULD NOT OPEN Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:36:31 PM DISNEYLAND SHOULD NOT OPEN Hello, I am a cast member at Disneyland and I feel unsafe coming back to work. It is extremely unsafe with the second wave. PLEASE RECONSIDER. Disneyland isn’t essential. Sent from my iPhone From:Daniel Duenas To:Public Comment Subject:Please DO NOT approve the Disney re-open Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:45:08 PM Mayor Sidhu & City Council Members of Anaheim, I thank you for your leadership and active response to both a global pandemic and a national cry for equality. My hope is to find support for myself and fellow Disneyland Resort employees (Cast Members). I request that you reject the Disneyland Resort's proposal to re-open the Parks come 17 July, 2020. Although there are means to control certain variables with Guests, the Resort currently does not have the ability to offer sufficient assurance that the work environment will be safe for their staff. The proposals offered to Union Representatives is unsatisfactory and the environment doesn’t accommodate: -Social Distancing in Break Spaces -Access to sufficient cleaning supplies in Break Spaces -On-site testing for Cast Members -On-site temperature checks for Cast Members There are a number of High-Risk individuals who work at the Resort. Add that to the number of Cast Members who live with High-Risk individuals and we put, quite literally, thousands of lives at risk. I understand that people want this season to end, but pretending the Covid-19 Pandemic is over by opening a theme park won’t make it a reality. It will simply push back our efforts even further. Council, please, I implore you to think of the lives and well-being of all the individuals that live in Anaheim. The individuals that will have to interact with people from all over the world, 40+ hours a week, and expose themselves to a deadly virus— for what? A cartoon mouse’s birthday? Best Regards, Victor Daniel Duenas District 4 Resident of Anaheim From:Corina Aguilar To:Public Comment Subject:Please read Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:49:41 PM Hello Council members! Hope you guys are having a great day. My name is Corina Aguilar. I’m writing because Officer Nick Bennallack took four love ones away from four different families. We want Nick Bennallack to pay for his actions. We don’t want to see another family get hurt by this man. He does not deserve to serve and protect the city of Anaheim he does not deserve to wear that badge. He is making our good officers look bad. Please help the Ramirez family and three other families get JUSTICE! Clean Anaheim Police Department out. Let are good officers shine and our Sick officers pay their for their actions. Not all officers are bad but there are some who became mentally ill or has let their anger and pass experience get the best of them. Those sick officers has destroyed families. Below is the petition we are asking everyone to sign. We ask you to please be open your hearts and understand where we are coming from. Anaheim Police Officer Nick Bennallack, who is now on the SWAT team, cherishes his image as a real tough gunslinger – he and his colleagues like to refer to him as “Nick BUCKSHOT Bennallack.” However, some us us call him “Backshot,” for his tendency to shoot his victims while their back is turned. We are just now learning about his fourth victim, Daniel Ramirez, April 4, 2019. One of the tensest moments of my wife’s life was when her oldest son – in a case of completely mistaken identity – was held at riflepoint by this trigger- happiest of Anaheim policemen, until the cops realized they had the wrong guy. That was around 2014, when Backshot had already killed two young men. The first was 30-year-old Filipino-American father Bernie Villegas, who got Anaheim cops nervous when they heard he was walking around his apartment complex with a gun … which turned out to be a b-b gun, a birthday present for his son. Well, Officer Nick took care of that worry, by shooting good old happy-go-lucky Bernie in the back five times, without a warning. That was in January 2012. Bernie’s family failed to prevail in court, and this was BEFORE the District Attorney began issuing reports, so nothing to link to there. But six months later Nick messed with the wrong family, the wrong mother, when he shot unarmed, 25-year-old Manuel Diaz twice, in the butt and the back of the head. Nick CLAIMED to have thought the fleeing young man’s cell phone was a gun. This was Anaheim’s penultimate police killing (of eight mostly Latino young men in twelve months, mostly unarmed) that led to the riots of 2012 and some modest reforms. (They killed Joel Acevedo the next night.) The DA at the time, Tony Rackauckas, ALWAYS managed to find every police killing justified, but Manuel’s mother Genevieve Huizar took it to court with the aid of ace civil rights attorney Dale Galipo, and in 2017 a civil jury reached a finding of “excessive force” against Bennallack for Manuel’s killing (and awarded her an insultingly modest sum.) No consequences were forthcoming for “Backshot.” Some time around 2015 or so there were a lot of protesters out in front of an Anaheim City Council meeting – probably something to do with us trying to get district elections – so they thought they’d better get a bunch of cops out front to keep order, and one of them was Backshot Bennallack. I’d probably had a couple of drinks, when I turned my back to the cop and taunted him, “Don’t shoot me now, Nick!” Probably a foolhardy thing to do, but it’s fun to look back on. I didn’t know at the time that he had also recently shot and killed an ACTUAL ARMED MAN in Sept. 2014, alleged armed robber Steen Thomas Parker (right) outside of a Fry’s Electronics. Assuming the police’s story was true and the DA’s investigation was honest (always two huge if’s) this old guy actually was firing at the cops from his SUV. Still The Patch got Parker’s age at 43 when it was actually 65, so who knows. And NOW we hear, a year after the fact, about Bennallack’s FOURTH killing, April 4 of 2019. I had missed the story back then about a guy “barricaded in an attic” shot fatally while coming down the stairs, but it turns out that was Backshot striking again, and the victim was another 30-year old father, Daniel Robert Ramirez III. (still waiting for a picture) And Dale Galipo, who won the excessive force verdict in the Manuel Diaz case, and last year won a whopping $13.2 million verdict against Anaheim for the choking death of Vincent Valenzuela, is representing Ramirez’ family in the wrongful death suit – complaint here. It was early one morning in West Anaheim (north Harcourt Street) and Irvine cops were up here executing a search warrant for some stolen guitars and amps. According to the Times story, the Irvine cops arrested two men at the house on outstanding warrants, and on hearing sounds from a garage attic called Anaheim PD for backup. Two men were in the attic and refused to come down until tear gas was deployed up there. One came down peacefully and was taken into custody. Then Daniel also came down peacefully, as ordered… and Bennallack shot him multiple times. Why? Anaheim police told the Times they thought they heard someone in the attic “make verbal statements they would shoot officers.” But NOW Anaheim cops have body cameras, and it appears the two men in the attic were only asking NOT to be shot. And they were unarmed. When the press writes that “it’s not clear that Ramirez was the suspect” for the alleged guitar theft, that means he wasn’t. Accused of nothing, unarmed, Daniel Ramirez was shot multiple times by Nick “Backshot” Bennallack while complying with orders and coming down from the attic, and then was denied medical care long enough to bleed to death. It’s been over a year with no DA report which also feeds suspicions. We’ll have more details in the coming months, as the attorney Dale Galipo shares them with us. But it’s long past time that repeat killers like Nick Bennallack should no longer be policemen. It’s time to clean house, Anaheim! **We will march again for Daniel Robert Ramirez III on July 18 at 2pm Daniel was a very caring and loving man and he was violently taken from us by police brutality. He left behind a beautiful daughter that he loved dearly. #BernieVillegas #ManuelDiaz #SteenThomasParker Please come join us in our March to get justice for Daniel. #nojusticenopeace Sent from my iPhone From:Stephanie Wade To:Public Comment Subject:Public Comments for Tonight"s 6/23 Council Meeting Re: Items 26 and 27 Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:39:55 PM I apologize for submitting these comments so late. I hope they can be read into the record of tonight's council meeting (RE: Items 26 and 27). Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members, Thank you for receiving my comments. I only moved to Anaheim in Anaheim in April of 2020, so less than a year but am, nevertheless very proud to call it my home. But I have written to you to say that the pride we feel for the city will be far better placed if you succeed in passing both of Mayor Sidhu's resolutions this evening. And while I am greatly in sympathy with the resolution commending the community's peaceful protests, I am more concerned that we pass the clear indication of our support for African Americans by passing the Black Lives Matter. As a white person, and as a student of history, I applaud the council, in advance, for taking this small but important step towards healing America's original and still present sin. The past, as they say, isn't even past and progress is only about catching up to the present. Black Lives Matter! Say it tonight. Pronouns: She, Her, Hers Stephanie Wade Resident of District 3 Anaheim, CA C- From:Itzel Valle To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Stop the violence Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 4:08:39 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is itzel , and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you. From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O"Neil Subject:You"re Violating our rights! Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:17:02 PM Your decision last week to approve the acquisition of surveillance technology equipments for the Anaheim PD is in direct violation of US Law. It is embarrassing that you are voicing statements of support for "change" yet you will continue to approve direct affronts to our community calls for change. It is embarrassing that you continue to be hoodwinked by PD to continue giving them unnecessary equipment, staff, and bloated salaries. It is embarrassing that you cannot find ways to slip out of their exploitation of our budget & city. It is so incredibly embarrassing that you may fear a spike in crime & violence with less PD activity; across the nation PD unions have bemoaned budget cuts & 'threatened" with less police engagement as a bargaining tool. The same fear of crime & violence is being used to violate our 4th & 5th amendment rights. The PD must be proud to gain another tool to show off as it violates our rights as US citizens. in Carpenter v. USA . https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-402_h315.pdf A majority of the Court has already recognized that individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the whole of their physical movements. Allowing government access to cell-site records—which “hold for many Americans the ‘privacies of life,’ ” Riley v. California, 573 U. S. ___, ___—contravenes that expectation. In fact, historical cell-site records present even greater privacy concerns than the GPS monitoring considered in Jones: They give the Government near perfect surveillance and allow it to travel back in time to retrace a person’s whereabouts, subject only to the five-year retention policies of most wireless carriers. I demand that you recall your vote & decline the continued overenforcement & violation of our community. Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner District 2 Public Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council June 23, 2020 Council Meeting Updated 3:00 P.M. – Wednesday, June 24, 2020 From:Elle Parsons To:Public Comment Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Friday, June 19, 2020 11:21:16 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Elle Parsons, and I am a resident of your district. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Elle Parsons Sent from my iPhone From:Gabriella Cuevas To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Change MUST COME Date:Friday, June 19, 2020 11:11:58 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Gabriella Cuevas, and I am a resident of CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Gabriella Cuevas From:Jamie Reeves To:Jamie. Subject:Public Safety Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:30:36 PM Hello, I am writing today to vouch for how imperative it is that we defund the police. We need to view public safety in a way that does not make Black, LGBTQ+, low income people unsafe. Sincerely, Jamie Reeves From:Molly Johnson To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim Police, Invest in Community Health Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:25:01 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Molly Johnson and I am writing today to urge you to reduce funding for and limit the reach of the police in Anaheim and adopt a budget that prioritizes community wellbeing. We should be investing in community services, social programs, narrowing income inequality, and other forms of public safety that treat the causes of harm in communities. These past weeks, our nation has been gripped by protests calling for rapid and meaningful reevaluation of the role of policing in our communities and an end to endemic police brutality against Black Americans. The police as an institution are broken; they do little to prevent crime and do more harm than good to the communities they are supposed to serve. I believe that changes will begin by defunding law enforcement and investing in community programs and infrastructure. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Molly Johnson From:Daniel Salgado Subject:Defunding the police Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:10:04 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Daniel and I am a resident of District 3. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Daniel Salgado From:Denise M To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:REQUEST FOR REALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR ANAHEIM PD Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:17:47 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Denise Rodney, and I am a resident of Anaheim, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Denise Rodney Sent from my iPhone From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:A Simple Request Date:Thursday, June 18, 2020 9:36:12 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope that you are well. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. I hope that you have a great day. Thank you, Pauldean Tamras Piere . fountain valley ca, 92708 From:Kirsten W To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Anaheim Police Budget Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:42:16 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kirsten Wong, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019- 2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest- related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Kirsten Wong From:Alex To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:The problems at hand Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:47:10 PM My name is Alexander Hwang. I am a resident of Los Angeles. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become abundantly apparent that a major shift in our concept of policing and community health must occur at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would needlessly spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. I recommend that the money instead be invested in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Alexander Hwang From:Alyssa P To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund 12 Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:33:45 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Alyssa Parungao, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Alyssa Parungao From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:A Simple Request Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 10:38:56 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope you are well. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. I hope you have a great day. Thank you, Pauldean Tamras Piere fountain valley, ca 92708 From:Olivia Russ To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:I write not as a resident of your city, but as a concerned citizen of the US Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:45:23 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Olivia Russ, and I am a resident of Murrieta, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Olivia Russ From:arianna fuentes To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Take Initiative! Police Reform Is NEEDED Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 8:28:18 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Arianna, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim, 3rd District, community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Arianna Fuentes Anaheim 92805 CA From:Carly Conrad To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Policing budget Date:Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:46:20 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Campbell, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Campbell Sent from my iPhone From:Brenda Tais Ochoa To:Public Comment; Denise Barnes; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Police Violence Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:17:57 PM My name is Brenda Ochoa and I am a resident of [Anaheim Union District. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003- 2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest- related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Brenda Ochoa, From:Jamie Reeves To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defunding the Police Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:31:53 PM Hello Anaheim City Council, We need to change the way we view public safety, and move away from the era of policing. The modern law enforcement system is directly bred out of the slave patrols in the early 1700s. The attempts to reform, or improve, the racist institution of policing may never be sufficient, and therefore I am calling to defund to police. I would also like to ask you what you are personally doing to reduce police brutality, and if you are on the boat to defund the police? Sincerely, Jamie Reeves From:Susie Lee To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Redistribute funds from Anaheim PD into local community services, public transit, and education Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:59:19 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Susie Lee, and I am a resident of Anaheim, CA. The fact that Anaheim's 2019- 2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development is appalling and unacceptable. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, I demand you invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community. It is time for the elected members of our community to rightfully fulfill their duties. Redistribute the money; serve your community; protect your community or forfeit your positions. Sincerely, Susie Lee From:Mario Revolori To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Police Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 7:12:08 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Mario Revolori and I am a resident of Los Angeles but was born and raised in Anaheim, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Mario Revolori From:ana montano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:HEY LISTEN UP Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 6:55:42 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Ana Montano, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Ana Montano Sent from my iPhone From:Jonathan Mendivil To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:ACAB! Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 3:27:10 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jonathan, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jonathan Mendivil Sent from my iPhone From:Giovanna Pacheco To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 2:41:06 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Giovanna Pacheco, and I am a resident of Anaheim, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Giovanna Pacheco Sent from my iPhone From:Jay Cazel To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Dept, Tax the Rich and Fund a “New Deal” for your Residents Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 1:47:46 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jim, I live and work in Anaheim and I implore you to defund the police department SIGNIFICANTLY this fiscal year and get on a path to replacing the police force entirely. These millions of dollars could and should go directly to programs that better the lives of your residents. In addition TAX your rich corporations and residents, create jobs with that money to fix up your community, to provide mental health care and substance use harm reduction/ treatment, fix the streets, free food and activity programs for kids, parks, helping the elderly live independantly. Unarmed workers in their own neighborhoods trained in deescalation, mental healthcare and first aid, more city employed paramedics to respond to medical emergencies and car accidents (that are not employees of a company out to make a profit,) enough jobs with fair wages for your poor residents plus real funded programs for those who dont fit into the job market due to mental or other disability will literally solve all the problems that police respond to. I don’t wanna hear it about gangs. The police are the biggest armed gang in our city, they are costing us lives and tens of millions of dollars each year. They do not have the support or respect of your constituency because they have lost it, or in the case of poor people, black people and people of color —failed to ever earn it. I urge you to defund the Walnut Creek Police Department effective this quarter. See further information below. Thanks for reading, Jim My name is Jim, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jim Anaheim Resident From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police NOW Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:28:56 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope you are well. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. I hope you have a great day. Thank you, Pauldean Tamras Piere fountain valley ca, 92708 From:Andrew Guerrero To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Please Reconsider Budget Date:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:08:56 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Andrew Guerrero, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. In the instances where I felt police might be of service, I was only further victimized. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you Andrew Guerrero Anaheim Ca 92801 From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Please add to next council agenda Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 11:53:21 PM Hello councilmembers, I'm writing you again to demand that you reconsider your decisions this past Tuesday to approve further funds for police equipment. With predicted loss of revenues, it is prudent that you save on frivolous expenditures. You approved ~$850,000 on equipment that will be used to terrorize and/or abuse our community, as seen in the recent decade punctuated with unrest while our city grew our police force to "pre-recession levels". Please bring back up for discussion, 1) the scope of the use of the surveillance equipment. 2) if there were RFPs issued for equipment/services 3) reductions to the police budget for reallocations to other budget items, particularly those that will help us navigate our city out of COVID19 impacts. Defund the police. Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner District 2 From:MARTHA SALAZAR To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Tengo preguntas Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 9:58:39 PM Attn: Miembros del Concilio Porque aprobaron tanto dinero para que nos espíen su departamento de policia? Ya se pasan de abusivos y ustedes les siguen dando demasiado dinero para que siguen con sus violaciones de nuestra comunidad. Les aprobaron 3 años!! Tambien como $750,000 en tiempos que se ocupa ahorrar y invertir en la comunidad. Que nos va beneficiar 3 años de el uso de este equipo para espiar? Por favor enséñenos donde esta escrito que no pueden abusar del uso de su capacidad para espiar. Mas bien, por favor rechace su voto para aprobar este gasto excesivo. Aparte, no estoy de acuerdo que aprobaron que usen $100,000 para que la policia pueda usar 10 mas carros. No mas se pasan manejando como andan en carreras. Para que ocupan tanto carro? En estos tiempos mejor se vieran a poner ahorrar todo el dinero que puedan, especialmente si va ser usado para abusar de nuestra comunidad. Ya basta con darles tanto dinero a la policia si han tenido tanta historia de abusar nuestra comunidad. Martha Salazar Residente y Negociante, Distrito 2 From:Philys Og To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Anaheim community refuse to remain silent Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 5:27:38 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Philys Og and I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. Now. The US does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Did you know that Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed? Is this something you are aware of? If so why stand by and let this continue to happen? Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. DO SOMETHING. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Philys Og From:Jessie Beadnell To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:33 citizens in 13 years Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 4:56:53 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jessica Beadnell. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on the elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize the community. Thank you, Jessica Beadnell From:Briana Sundlie To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Urgent Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 4:54:57 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Briana, and I am a resident of Los Alamitos, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Briana Sundlie Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Sent from my iPhone From:Julia Kitlinski-Hong To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:defunding the Anaheim police Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 3:37:48 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Julia Kitlinski-Hong, and I am a resident of Orange County. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Julia From:Shaghayegh Baghbaderani To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:URGENT Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 2:38:07 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Lydia and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Lydia Walters From:Alison Ton To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:URGENT Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 2:25:57 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Alison Ton and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Alison Ton From:Samantha B. To:Public Comment Subject:Re: Public Comment Received Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 1:23:27 PM Thank you for your response. On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 12:53 PM Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> wrote: The City is in receipt of your public comment. Your comment will be distributed tothe City Council for their consideration and made part of the public record of theCity Council meeting. From:Samantha B. To:Public Comment Subject:Funding for Education, Not the Police! Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 12:53:48 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Samantha Brugman and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community programs. Please remember that as a citizen of this world, the youth of my generation look to you as an example of what to do in times of need. You have to opportunity to foster the minds of young adults in a positive way! Fund education and housing instead of giving to the police department! Sincerely, Samantha Brugman Resident of Anaheim for 16 Years High School Student From:Jerry Hernandez To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police! Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 12:20:23 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jerry Hernandez and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jerry Hernandez From:Liza Miller To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:DEFUND POLICE Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 11:29:51 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Liza Miller. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Liza Miller From:Micah Bradshaw To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 10:26:57 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Micah Bradshaw and I am a resident of Anaheim, Ca. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Micah Bradshaw Sent from my iPhone From:Amanda Graff To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim Police Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 9:10:51 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Amanda Graff, and I am a concerned, out of state citizen. This past week, our nation has been gripped by protests calling for rapid and meaningful reevaluation of the role of policing in our communities and an end to endemic police brutality against Black Americans. I believe that changes will begin by defunding law enforcement and investing in community programs and infrastructure. Police presence has been proven time and time again to be ineffective at protecting the citizens of the community. Often, police presence results in the death of a person of color, and particularly Black Americans. I am outraged by the incompetence of city officials and their lack of attention to the police department’s use of excessive force against the people, especially POC. Police have terrorized the community for too long, and I am asking that you put a stop to it. Research shows that a living wage, access to holistic health services and treatment, educational opportunity, and stable housing are far more successful at promoting community safety than police or prisons (Source: Popular Democracy). The funds that Anaheim has budgeted for law enforcement and incarceration should be redirected into COVID-19 relief, affordable housing, education, healthcare, community centers, addiction treatment, and community-led organizations. Anaheim would be better served by dedicating resources to programs that are more effective at promoting safety and social equity than policing and incarceration. Ask yourself what side of history you want to be on. I hope that you choose the side of the people. Black Lives Matter, Amanda Graff Indivisible Mass Coalition, Inc. Director, Congressional District 7 From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 9:10:39 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope you are well. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. I hope you have a great day. Thank you, Pauldean Tamras Piere fountain valley, ca 92708 From:alfasa To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Monday, June 15, 2020 2:37:57 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jasper Dwyer, and I am a resident of Irvine, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jasper Dwyer From:Jessica Arredondo To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 10:05:46 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jessica Arredondo, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jessica From:Face To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 9:41:28 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Dylan Olmos, and I am a resident of Santa Ana. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Santa Ana, CA 92703 Sent from my iPhone From:Saga Darnell To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Caring for Community Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 8:36:16 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Saga Darnell. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on elected officials to stop criminalizing community members. This concerned community refuses to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize this community. Thank you, Saga Darnell From:Audrey Sayer To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Change Starts NOW Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:56:29 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Audrey and I am here to uplift the voices of the #BLACKLIVESMATTER and urge you to consider taking steps to address racism and police brutality in Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. How can this be? How can we continue to allocate our budget like this, especially in the midst of a global pandemic? Now, more than ever, the need for community health care resources is evident. We cannot ignore this, we must address this head-on and create long-term change. Health comes first-- and right now, this country is hurting. Will you help heal this country? Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Together we can and will make a difference. Thank you, Audrey Sayer From:Jamie Reeves To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Rethinking Police Budget Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:59:43 PM Hello Local Officials, I am asking for the complete and total defunding of the police. I am asking for you to halt using taxpayer dollars, provided by me and my neighbors, to sponsor a force that makes my Black neighbors live in fear. I want our city to adopt a new model of public safety- one that serves not only our white populations, but our black and POC communities as well. Please care for our Black communities, and do your part! Speak up! Make change! Do anything! Signed, Jamie Reeves From:Breanon Kratzer To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:It is time for CHANGE Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 6:23:19 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Breanon Kratzer, and I am a resident of Santa Ana, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Breanon Kratzer Santa Ana CA, 92706 From:Jessica Salas To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim Police Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 5:56:19 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jessica Salas, and I am a 17 year old resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Jessica Salas Stanton, CA 90680 Sent from my iPhone From:Jessica Mc Adams To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:End police brutality!!!!! Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 5:52:28 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jessica Mc Adams, and I am a resident of Aliso Viejo, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Jessica Mc Adams Aliso Viejo CA 92656 Sincerely, Jessica Mc Adams From:Sydney Walters To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5,19 & 30 Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:36:01 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Sydney and I am close friends with residents in your district. I am writing in deepconcern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear thata radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the locallevel. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residentsand that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. In solidarity with friends, Sydney From: Subject:Time to stop picking your asses and do something Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 12:10:33 PM I am a resident of Anaheim City and I am calling for the abolition of Anaheim Police. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the $800,000 you're considering being put into funding the police be destributed. To restate: I demand you abolish the police force and redistribute these finances to other programs such as healthcare, child care, housing, education, etc. Sincerely, Black Lives Matter From:Brittany Seamster To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim Police Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:35:01 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Brittany Seamster , and I am a resident of Yorba Linda I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Brittany Seamster Sent from my iPhone From:Sarah To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Heal our communities Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:30:31 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Sarah Doppler, and I am a resident of Golden Gate, Emeryville CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Sarah Doppler Emeryville California From:Maidaly Duong To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:INVEST IN OUR COMMUNITY Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 11:19:42 AM I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. From:Lexi Bennett To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:WE MUST REDISTRIBUTE FUNDS Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 9:25:10 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Alexa Bennett, and I am a resident of Long Beach. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Alexa Bennett From:Hannah Kong To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5,19 & 30 Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 9:00:02 AM My name is Hannah Kong and I am a resident of Central Anaheim. I am writing in deepconcern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear thata radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the locallevel. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of alocal emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peaceful protestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Hannah Kong From: To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Please Defund the Police Dept! Date:Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:03:00 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Emilie Pichot. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. If Minneapolis City Council can do it, we can! Emilie Pichot From:Leila Etemad To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 11:23:09 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Leila Etemad, and I am a resident of Novato, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Leila Etemad Novato, CA 94949 From:Diana Guevara To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Resident Comment re: Resolutions 5, 19 etc Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:29:56 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Diana Guevara and I am a resident of Anaheim Hills. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Respectfully, Diana Guevara Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 From:shannon woo To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** DEFUND POLICE ***] Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 7:25:13 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Shannon Woo, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Shannon Woo Anaheim, CA 92804 From:Brandon Pu To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Reduce Funding for the Police Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 5:29:28 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Brandon Pu, and I am a resident of Buena Park. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Brandon Pu Buena Park, CA 90620 From:lizzybedodd99 To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 3:50:04 PM To the Anaheim City Council:<br /> <br /> My name is Elizabeth Dodd and I am a resident of Hughson, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end.<br /> <br /> The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.<br /> <br /> Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. <br /> <br /> I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.<br /> <br /> I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.<br /> <br /> Elizabeth Dodd<br /> Sent from my MetroPCS 4G LTE Android Device From:Ashley Arechiga To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5,19 & 30 Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 3:15:14 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Ashley Arechiga and I am a resident of District 4 of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clearthat a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at thelocal level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brownresidents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that ofLAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Ashley Arechiga From:Katy Gerber To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim PD and Reallocate Funds to Community Support Services Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 3:13:26 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Katy Gerber and I have been a resident of Anaheim all my life. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I demand justice for Daniel Ramirez who was killed last year by Anaheim Policeman Nick Bennallack. This is the FOURTH police sanctioned murder this officer has committed without punishment or justice for his victims. Fire this officer and you will remove a danger to our community. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Katy Gerber From:Dj Sandler To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim PD Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 1:37:50 PM To the Anaheim City Council: I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, DJ Sandler From:Alexander York To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Demilitarize the police force Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 12:57:45 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Alexander York, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Alexander York From:Selena Matranga To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:HELP US DEFUND POLICE TODAY RIGHT NOW AND FOREVER Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 11:56:00 AM My name is Selena Matranga, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Selena Matranga From:Matthew Berman To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:PLEASE ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 11:21:06 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Matthew Berman, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Matthew Berman From:Samantha Verza To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:58:31 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is [YOUR NAME], and I am a resident of [YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD/CITY]. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. [YOUR NAME] [YOUR ADDRESS] [YOUR EMAIL] [YOUR PHONE NUMBER] Sent from my iPhone From:Kion Noori To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Demanding Justice Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:35:13 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kion, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kion Noori Anaheim, CA From:Elise Cruz To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:To whom it may concern Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 10:09:30 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Elise and I am a resident of Fullerton. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Elise Cruz Fullerton, 92832 Sent from my iPhone From:Maryjane Do To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:If you care about your citizens, you need to do this! Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 9:37:02 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is MJ, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. From:Waight Audrey To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:IMPORTANT - DEFUND THE POLICE Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 9:34:19 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Audrey Waight, and I am a resident of Fullerton, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Audrey Waight Fullerton, CA 92832 From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 8:19:27 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope you are doing well. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. I hope you have a great day. Pauldean Tamras Piere fountain valley, ca 92708 From:Kiana Butler To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Concern for the Community Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 6:46:15 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kiana Butler, and I am a resident of Anaheim Hills. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kiana Butler Anaheim, Ca 92807 From:dafnieee To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:My request for a reallocation of budgets/funds Date:Saturday, June 13, 2020 3:30:24 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Riza Dafnie and I am a resident all the way from the Philippines and though I'm miles away, I'm hoping you will still take time to address my concerns and hear me out. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in the concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, the US has the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on the elected officials to stop criminalizing the community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Sincerely, Riza Dafnie Pionilla From:Natalia Sabin To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Reallocate Police Budgets Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 10:57:01 PM My name is Natalia Sabin, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Natalia Sabin Anaheim, CA 92805 From:Stella "Lago" Jones To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:It is crucial that we defund the police now. Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 7:16:09 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Stella and I am an ally to the Anaheim community. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. 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If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and shred this documentation. From:Yuko Christine Shimura To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Efforts to Defund the Police Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 5:54:20 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Yuko Shimura, and I am a resident of Anaheim Hills, Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Yuko Shimura Anaheim Hills, 92807 From:Maia Kaimakliotis To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:WHERE TO PUT YOUR MONEY AFTER DEFUNDING/DEMILITARIZING YOUR POLICE Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 4:31:43 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Maia Kaimakliotis, and I am a resident of New York City. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. MAIA KAIMAKLIOTIS NY 10002 From:Jocelyn Garcia To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Public Comment Cc:Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Trevor O"Neil; Lucille Kring Subject:Decrease Police Funding Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 3:16:51 PM Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members, My name is Jocelyn Garcia, and I am writing on behalf of myself and the citizens of Anaheim. I live in Central Anaheim, CA. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have called attention to longstanding racial tensions in this country and police brutality against black people and other POC. As you may know, Mayor Garcetti recently stated he would cut funding to LAPD by at least $150 million. We call on the City of Anaheim to re-allocate a portion of its budget away from police programs and take steps to eliminate police violence. Although the recent killings occurred far from Anaheim, Anaheim has its own history of police violence. Many of us remember the summer of 2012, when two unarmed men, Manuel Diaz and Joel Acevedo were killed by Officers Nick Bennallack and Kelly Phillips of the Anaheim Police Department in two separate incidents. In 2017, the ACLU ranked Anaheim PD the 9th deadliest force in the country for its record of officer-involved shootings. And in 2018, Anaheim police officers Sean Staymates and Kevin Pedersen shot at Eliuth Penaloza Nava more than 70 times before killing him, an incident that you remarked at the time was “disturbing.” The officers involved in these shootings must face consequences for their actions. In the case of Manuel Diaz, it took a total of four years and an appeal to the Supreme Court to rule that Officer Bennallack used excessive force and award the amount of damages to the Diaz family. Even then, Officers Bennallack and Phillips faced no consequences for their actions and remain active in the Anaheim PD. What does it say when the people we trust to protect our streets, are responsible for taking innocent lives? To its credit, the City fired Officer Pedersen and placed Officer Staymates on administrative leave in light of the 2018 incident. But this is not enough. We are not satisfied with retroactive justice. The City of Anaheim has to act to prevent violence from happening in the first place. First, we demand that the City reduce police funding. In the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget, approximately 42% of our budget will be dedicated to law enforcement. Allocating a larger portion of these funds to efforts in education, homelessness, affordable housing, and mental health would greatly improve quality of life and reduce inequality in our neighborhoods. By focusing on these preventative measures, we will uplift our communities, see reduced crime, and diminish the need for police intervention. Second, we must restructure law enforcement governance. In particular, we want to diminish the role of police unions, which repeatedly stand by officer misconduct and actively hinder efforts to oversee them. Furthermore, it should be required that if an officer commits a single act of misconduct they are immediately released from duty pending review of the incident. If the incident is substantiated they should be fired (NOT placed on desk duty) and should not be able to be rehired by another department. Finally, we urge you to support the 8 Can’t Wait Initiative to minimize police violence. We call on Anaheim to: Ban Chokeholds and Strangleholds Require De-escalation Require Exhausting Other Means Before Shooting Ban Shooting at Moving Vehicles Implement Use of Force Continuum Require Comprehensive Reporting Mayor Sidhu and Council Members, let us not be on the wrong side of history and instead make Anaheim a model for other cities to follow. We demand that you address these concerns in this month’s city council meetings, and work to ensure the safety of all our citizens. Best, Jocelyn Garcia From:Erin Alexandra To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5, 19 & 30 Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 3:16:27 PM My name is Erin White and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for thehealth of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift inour concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Policeviolence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that mustcome to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Erin White From:Joshua Kaduthodil To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Regarding Defunding the Police Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 1:54:52 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Joshua Kaduthodil, and I am a resident of New Jersey concerned about Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Joshua Kaduthodil From:Danielle B To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5,19 & 30] Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 12:55:28 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Danielle Brown and I am a resident of Anaheim, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear thata radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the locallevel. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residentsand that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that ofLAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Danielle Brown From:Mary Pham To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the police Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 12:45:31 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Mary-linh Phan and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Mary-linh Pham From:Kaitlin Doolittle To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:DEFUND Anaheim PD NOW! Date:Friday, June 12, 2020 2:29:57 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kaitlin, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kaitlin D. From:Nick DAndrea To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Concerns regarding public safety Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:33:47 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Nick, and I am a resident of District 6 of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Nick D'Andrea Anaheim, CA 92808 From:Kristen Bedard To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:28:23 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kristen Bedard and I am a resident of Huntington Beach, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kristen Bedard HB, CA 92646 From:Alejandro Navarro To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Policing Concerns Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:13:47 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Alejandro Navarro , and I am a resident of Garden Grove, Ca. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Alejandro Navarro garden grove Ca From:Tina Chavez To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Balance the budget Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:02:43 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Tina Chavez, and I am a resident of the part of Orange the neighbours Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve the Resolution that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Tina Chavez 92865 From:Ashley B To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:08:05 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Ashley Barbee, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Ashley Barbee Anaheim 92805 From:Jamie Reeves To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Police Concerns Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:14:44 PM Hello Anaheim City Council, I am calling for the defunding of the police. Defunding the Police > Police Reform The way to reduce police violence is to reduce the scope, size, and role of police in our communities. Why would we continue to throw money away at something we already know is not working? We need those resources in schools, toward our health, and for our futures. Signed, Jamie Reeves From:Layla Jahanshahi To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:DIVEST ANAHEIM PD INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:12:27 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Layla Jahanshahi, and I am a resident of Huntington Beach, orange county. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Layla Jahanshahi HB, CA, 92646 com From:Ibrahim Bharoocha To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Healthcare and Police violence Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:58:20 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Ibrahim , and I am a resident of Santa Clara 95051 Crosby ct. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Ibrahim 95051 ca From:Erin Averill To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Is this thing on? Stop spying on people! Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:56:42 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Erin Averill, and I am a resident of Aliso Viejo. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Erin Averill From:Ammy Jurado To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:DEFUND THE POLICE Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:39:05 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Ammy, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Ammy Sent from my iPhone From:Adelaide Denton To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:It needs to stop Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 8:30:15 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Adelaide, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. - Adelaide From:Kristina Phan To:Public Comment Subject:NO on 19, 5, and 30 Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:05:53 PM Dear Anaheim City Council, My name is Kristina Phan and I am an Anaheim, CA resident. I'm concern with the status of the communities in Anaheim, given the radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police brutality must end. Police violence that disproportionately affects Black and Brown residents must end. With the largest militarized police departments in the world, the political figures in the United States ACTIVE choose to spend more money on policing citizens instead of educating, supporting, and healing them. Anaheim is no different; with $153.8 million was given to law enforcement when only $1 million is given to community development. Why is that? Even with the large amount given to law enforcement, Anaheim is the ninth most violent police department in the US from 2003-2016. Out of the 33 people killed by the Anaheim Police Department, 40% of them were unarmed. According to the ACLU, the rate of arrest-related deaths in Anaheim exceeds that of NYPD and LAPD since 2017. Therefore, the city council CANNOT approve Resolution 19 that plans to spend more on surveillance and policing. The council CANNOT approve Resolution 5 that will use more money for police vehicles. We CANNOT approve Resolution 30 that continues to criminalize peaceful protestors, which impeeds on our first amendment rights to peacefully assemble. These funds can be reallocated to community services and programs, we need more than just $1 million to improve the health status of our community. Thank you for your time and consideration, Kristina Phan From:Paul Schmidt To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Request to Defund the Police Department and Invest in the Livelihood of Communities of Color Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:21:13 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Paul Schmidt, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019- 2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest- related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Best, Paul Schmidt From:James Davidson To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Plea to Redirect Police Department Money to Education and Social Services Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 6:11:49 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jim Davidson, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019- 2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest- related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Best, Jim Davidson From:Kirsten To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:A Citizen"s Voice - Please Listen Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:21:20 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kirsten Mattingly, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kirsten Mattingly Anaheim, CA 92804 From:Nathan Barone To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Please Defund the Police and Invest In Communities of Color Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:13:21 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Nathan Barone, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Best, Nathan Barone From:Christopher Espidio To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the police Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:58:27 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Christopher Espidio, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Christopher Espidio Sent from my iPhone From:christopher espidio To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the policd Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:55:26 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Christopher Espidio, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Christopher Espidio Sent from my iPhone From:Sally Lucchesi To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Anaheim Needs to Change! Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:45:48 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Sally Lucchesi, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Sally Lucchesi 1 Theresa Bass From:Emily Santos Sent:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:21 PM To:City Attorney; City Clerk; City Manager; Denise Barnes; _Finance Administration; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O'Neil Subject:DEMAND RESTRUCTURING Hello, My name is Emily Santos. I am a resident of Anaheim, CA and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department. This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to benefit those in need. Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable. We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets. Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that Enrich our public schools and students Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small businesses struggling due to COVID-19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it. Email ID: 2 Sincerely, Emily Santos From:Madeline Knopf To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Funding Concerns Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 3:36:36 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Madeline, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Madeline Knopf Anaheim, CA From:Milly Chi To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:LESSEN THE POLICE BUDGET PLEASE Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:54:03 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Milly Chi, and I am a resident of Buena Park, CA, bordering on the city of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Milly Chi -- Milly Chi Pronouns: she/her/hers Pitzer College '22 | B.A. Asian American Studies & Organizational Studies From:Jade To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Human Rights Over Dead Bodies Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 2:04:27 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jade Stonerock, and I am a resident of Mission Viejo. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you for your time, Jade Stonerock From:Emmalee Horn To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the police Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 1:56:27 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Emmalee, and I am a resident of Southern california. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Emmalee Horn 1 Theresa Bass From:Arsal Bokhari Sent:Tuesday, June 16, 2020 5:20 PM To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O'Neil; City Attorney; City Manager; City Clerk; _Finance Administration Subject:Proper Representation Needed!!! Hello,     My name is Arsal Bokhari. I am a resident of Anaheim, CA and I am emailing to demand the restructuring of our city  budget, so as to prioritize more social services for our community, and to drastically minimize spending on Police. It is  unconscionable that 1/3 to 1/2 of the city’s budget is going to the police department.     This does not align with the values that I have as your constituent and I demand that you and other city officials work  together to draft and approve a budget that diverts funds from the police department and reallocates them directly to  benefit those in need.     Defunding the police and restructuring the budget is an absolute necessity now more than ever. Police perpetuate a  pattern of excessive violence and force, especially directed towards Black People and their communities. The police  refuse to hold their own accountable and this is unacceptable.     We are in the middle of a global pandemic that has killed 100,000 Americans and more than 40 million people have filed  for unemployment. Healthcare workers are without proper equipment and essential workers are not being fairly  compensated or protected for the great work they do. We don’t need more police, we need more social safety nets.  Funds intended for police would be better off being sorted to initiatives that     Enrich our public schools and students  Provide more affordable housing and mental health care initiatives Protect and bolster our parks Support small  businesses struggling due to COVID‐19 Provide cheaper and cleaner modes of public transportation     Our nation is grieving the deaths of Black Americans that were murdered at the hands of police officers who have yet to  be held accountable. While the police department has more funding than it knows what to do with, we have  communities who desperately need funding and every day they don't receive it their quality of life worsens. Thousands  have died who did not need to. You have the ability to change this, so do it.     Email ID:   Sincerely,  Arsal Bokhari      From:farmenta1 To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Community Concern Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:09:44 PM To the Anaheim City Council:<br /> <br /> My name is Cheri Armenta, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Cheri Armenta Anaheim Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone From:Andre Luu To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the police and save a life Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 12:00:00 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Andre Luu , and I am a resident of Garden Grove . I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Andre Nguyen Luu Garden Grove 92841 CA From:Litzi Guerrero To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Concerned Resident Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:45:47 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Litzi Guerrero, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Litzi Guerrero 1 Theresa Bass From:sam crane > Sent:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:26 PM To:Public Comment; City Clerk Subject:Defund the Police and Reallocate Funds Anaheim, I am urging you to take long-lasting action in response to the police brutality and systemic racism that has defined our country’s culture. We know better, let’s do better. I’m calling on you to defund the police and re-allocate those funds to community services that will serve communities of color and all communities as well as prevent crime. This funding will also help allow communities develop new models of non-carceral/non-punitive justice (restorative justice). Once the police have been defunded, I call on you to implement checks (psych evaluations, determiners of subconscious racism, requiring de-escalation, ban on chokeholds, etc) on our public safety people to ensure they behave in a way that keeps everyone safe. Best, Sam Crane ps- To be clear the Anaheim PD doesn't need more money for security surveillance or stingrays. From:Anne Nguyen To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:14:21 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Anne Nguyen, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Anne Nguyen Sent from my iPhone From:Damaris Santana To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Stand Up for the Community Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:08:59 AM Dear Anaheim City Council: My name is Damaris, and I'm originally from Walnut, CA but now reside in NYC. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. In 2007, I was a student at Cal State Fullerton and witnessed the unspeakable acts of hate on our campus. Nooses were hung in our campus quad, the day after we had a large number of high school "inner-city" students for a 'Day in College,' event. This was traumatic to experience, but deeply hurtful knowing nothing was done to remedy that despicable act of hatred, especially when Fullerton/OC is known for its KKK chapters and racism. Think about how that reflects on the area you pledge to serve. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. How does one rationalize this disparity? Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. This is your chance to be a leader and a voice for change. DAMARIS SANTANA From:Samuel Juliano To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Public Comment Cc:Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Decrease Police Funding Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:04:34 AM Dear Mayor Sidhu and Council Members, My name is Sam Juliano, and I am writing on behalf of myself and the citizens of Anaheim. I live in [Tustin, CA]. The deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have called attention to longstanding racial tensions in this country and police brutality against black people and other POC. As you may know, Mayor Garcetti recently stated he would cut funding to LAPD by at least $150 million. We call on the City of Anaheim to re- allocate a portion of its budget away from police programs and take steps to eliminate police violence. Although the recent killings occurred far from Anaheim, Anaheim has its own history of police violence. Many of us remember the summer of 2012, when two unarmed men, Manuel Diaz and Joel Acevedo were killed by Officers Nick Bennallack and Kelly Phillips of the Anaheim Police Department in two separate incidents. In 2017, the ACLU ranked Anaheim PD the 9th deadliest force in the country for its record of officer-involved shootings. And in 2018, Anaheim police officers Sean Staymates and Kevin Pedersen shot at Eliuth Penaloza Nava more than 70 times before killing him, an incident that you remarked at the time was “disturbing.” The officers involved in these shootings must face consequences for their actions. In the case of Manuel Diaz, it took a total of four years and an appeal to the Supreme Court to rule that Officer Bennallack used excessive force and award the amount of damages to the Diaz family. Even then, Officers Bennallack and Phillips faced no consequences for their actions and remain active in the Anaheim PD. What does it say when the people we trust to protect our streets, are responsible for taking innocent lives? To its credit, the City fired Officer Pedersen and placed Officer Staymates on administrative leave in light of the 2018 incident. But this is not enough. We are not satisfied with retroactive justice. The City of Anaheim has to act to prevent violence from happening in the first place. First, we demand that the City reduce police funding. In the FY 2020/2021 Proposed Budget, approximately 42% of our budget will be dedicated to law enforcement. Allocating a larger portion of these funds to efforts in education, homelessness, affordable housing, and mental health would greatly improve quality of life and reduce inequality in our neighborhoods. By focusing on these preventative measures, we will uplift our communities, see reduced crime, and diminish the need for police intervention. Second, we must restructure law enforcement governance. In particular, we want to diminish the role of police unions, which repeatedly stand by officer misconduct and actively hinder efforts to oversee them. Furthermore, it should be required that if an officer commits a single act of misconduct they are immediately released from duty pending review of the incident. If the incident is substantiated they should be fired (NOT placed on desk duty) and should not be able to be rehired by another department. Finally, we urge you to support the 8 Can’t Wait Initiative to minimize police violence. We call on Anaheim to: Ban Chokeholds and Strangleholds Require De-escalation Require Exhausting Other Means Before Shooting Ban Shooting at Moving Vehicles Implement Use of Force Continuum Require Comprehensive Reporting Mayor Sidhu and Council Members, let us not be on the wrong side of history and instead make Anaheim a model for other cities to follow. We demand that you address these concerns in this month’s city council meetings, and work to ensure the safety of all our citizens. Best, [Sam Juliano] From:Supriya Patel To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund Anaheim PD Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:48:25 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Supriya, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Black Lives Matter, Supriya Patel From:Amanda Mohammed To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Banning the Use of Rubber Bullets Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:40:59 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Amanda Mohammed, and I am a resident of Santa Barbara California, which is a couple of hours away from Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Amanda Mohammed Santa Barbara, Sent from my iPhone From:Anthony Rizo To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund APD! Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 10:08:22 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jose Rizo, and I am a resident of East Anaheim in District 5. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Jose Rizo ANAHEIM, CA 92805 From:Albanie Nierenberg To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:I urge you to DEFUND THE POLICE. Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:49:02 AM Dear City Leadership, My name is Albanie, and I am a concerned citizen. This past week, our nation and community have been gripped by protests calling for an end to racism and anti-Blackness and a complete overhaul in our approach to criminal justice in America. I am demanding that our voices be heard, and that real change be made to the way this city allocates its resources. The fact that the police force encompasses over 895 million dollars of the county’s general fund is shameful and unproductive. Research shows that a living wage, access to holistic health services and treatment, educational opportunity, and stable housing are far more successful at reducing crime than police or prisons (Source: Popular Democracy). There is not just a need for police reform, but police defunding and abolition, because the entire structure of the police force is inherently corrupt and ineffective. The average police recruit spends 58 hours learning how to shoot and only 8 hours learning how to de-escalate (Source: Campaign Zero). They are not trained or equipped to react to the vast majority of crises. Phillip McHarris (doctoral candidate focusing on race), argues that we must work towards a reality in which healthcare workers and emergency response teams handle substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, or mental health cases. Policies to “improve the police” are not enough, as there’s no evidence that implicit bias training or community relations initiatives help with reducing the abuses of policing (The Nation). We need to reimagine public safety to prioritize alternatives to conflict rather than defaulting to violence. I demand the immediate freezing of budget increases to the police force, cancelling of cadet classes, demilitarization of our forces, and reallocation of funds from police to community-led health and safety strategies. Please do not vote to increase police funding. Do not be complicit in the disproportionate targeting of people of color. Propose and vote to expand on its current efforts in healthcare, affordable housing, and restorative justice. We demand a budget that supports community wellbeing, rather than empowers the police forces that tear them apart. It is your duty to represent your constituents. I am urging you to revise the Santa Clara County budget for the next fiscal year, and to fund the police. We can be a beacon for other cities to follow if only we have the courage to change. Thank you for your time, Albanie Nierenberg From:Pauldean Piere To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Defund the Police Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 9:14:25 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you for your time, Pauldean Tamras Piere From:Jericho Fulgencio To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Divest and Reinvest Police Funds for 2020/2021 budget Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:10:22 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jericho Fulgencio, and I am a resident of Anaheim, California. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve “Resolution 5” that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Jericho Fulgencio From:Kazka Reitz McCray To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] Date:Thursday, June 11, 2020 7:07:20 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kazimiera Mccray, and I am a resident of [YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD/CITY]. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Kazimiera Mccray From:Nancy Mendez To:Public Comment Subject:No on Resolution 5, 19 & 30 Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 10:21:48 PM Dear Anaheim City Council: My name is Nancy and I am a resident of the City of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concernfor the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radicalshift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Policeviolence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that ofLAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Nancy Mendez From:William Nguyen To:Public Comment Subject:Anaheim Council - Public Comment No on Resolution 5,19 & 30 Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:26:20 PM To the Anaheim City Council: [SUBJECT:No on Resolution 5,19 & 30] My name is William Nguyen and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern forthe health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radicalshift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Policeviolence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that mustcome to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that ofLAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of alocal emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. William Nguyen UCLA c/o 2016 | Psychobiology & International Development Studies | Evolutionary Medicine Redirecting From:Kelly Rivard To:Public Comment Subject:Allocation of Funding Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:05:46 PM Hello, From my understanding, Anaheim is planning on reducing the budget of community development by 20% and increasing the amount spent on the police, specifically security surveillance. I urge you to reconsider, as spending on community development is crucial to improving the lives of Anaheim citizens. Decreasing this spending would hinder the education, jobs, and quality of life of many. Further, I urge you to allocate some of the present funding that is for the police to community development. The fact that the budget for developing Anaheim’s community is less than one percent of the budget for Anaheim’s police is worrisome and seems rather disproportionate. Sincerely, Kelly Rivard Sent from my iPhone From:sam crane To:Public Comment; City Clerk Subject:Defund the Police and Reallocate Funds Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 8:26:36 PM Anaheim, I am urging you to take long-lasting action in response to the police brutality and systemic racism that has defined our country’s culture. We know better, let’s do better. I’m calling on you to defund the police and re-allocate those funds to community services that will serve communities of color and all communities as well as prevent crime. This funding will also help allow communities develop new models of non-carceral/non-punitive justice (restorative justice). Once the police have been defunded, I call on you to implement checks (psych evaluations, determiners of subconscious racism, requiring de-escalation, ban on chokeholds, etc) on our public safety people to ensure they behave in a way that keeps everyone safe. Best, Sam Crane ps- To be clear the Anaheim PD doesn't need more money for security surveillance or stingrays. From:Edgar Arellano To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:No confidence in Anaheim City Council Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:42:43 PM Hello Councilmembers, I am disappointed and embarrassed at your actions last night. After fake performances of solidarity with protestors, you all still refused to take action to begin the defunding of Anaheim Police Department. Even worse, your body approved to further risk our privacy for an exorbitant fee, further equipped the bloated police department with unnecessary tools, and ultimately wasted this moment to hold the department accountable as requested by our community. It is frustrating that Resolution 5 was approved. $100,000 is a huge fee to improve 10 vehicles, was an RFP issued? Where is the transparency in the budgeting process? The fact that these cars were sitting in storage provided more public safety than their inevitable use on the streets. Today June 10 I witnessed, as usual, a PD squad car speeding down Katella Ave. between Euclid & Clementine. I recorded dashcam evidence of several instances in which speeds of ~50+ were erratically driven by an officer in Squad Car "313" - on roof, 26313 - on bumper, 1541556 - plates. They constantly sped up past the speed limit only to slam on brakes at every red since the corridor is designated for 35 mph speeds. There is no point in acquiring equipment that is used dangerously and reckless enough to increase wear & tear leading to increased maintenance costs. This is not the only instance in which PD sets dangerous driving conditions by speeding ahead of traffic, which other drivers take as a cue to travel at high speed. In the wake of previous protests, I recall officers speeding through bedroom communities without cause. For these reasons, among others related to bloated budgets for increased militarization, i am deeply concerned with your lack of judgment in approving this wasteful resolution. Additionally, I fear that our community privacy steps closer & closer to unwarranted searches. I demand that you rescind your votes in favor of resolution 19. This equipment is a direct threat to our 4th amendment & 5th amendment rights. The ACLU continues to condemn the abuse of for-profit contracts to overrule citizens privacy rights as afforded by the 4th and 5th amendment. There is no accountability nor transparency in the APD's use of this technology equipment, and they actively refuse inquiries due to non-disclosure agreements. The answers provided during the council meeting were not satisfactory in the slightest, the doubt was loud in the ways which staff, the city manager, & police chief avoided the privacy violation questions. If PD is reckless with their squad cars, then I have no confidence in their ability to have good judgement in using the "stingray" surveillance technology. Talk is cheap. Grow a spine and support your constituents against the tyranny of our police state & police union. Defund the police, or at the very least restrict the police union influence on your vote. I have no confidence in the current city council body, the mayor, and the actions to uphold white supremacy to further suppress our community. Do better, Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner, District 2 From:Samuel Sanchez To:Public Comment Subject:Defund Anaheim Pd Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 6:03:49 PM Why is Anaheim only putting 1 million back into the community ? From:Martin Perez To:Public Comment Subject:No on resolution 5, 19, and 30!! Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:48:04 PM My name is Martin perez. and I am a resident of Anaheim, California. I am writing in deepconcern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear thata radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the locallevel. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residentsand that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largestmilitary budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in theworld. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to lawenforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, AnaheimPolice Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them wereunarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Francisco PD and is 74% higher than the average for police inCalifornia, according to a 2017 study by the ACLU. WE DEMAND that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and thatany future projects related to surveillance be halted. We also DEMAND that the council notapprove "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. We DEMANDthat the city council not approve "Resolution 30" proclaiming the continuing existence of a local emergency regarding civil unrest, which will continue to criminalize peacefulprotestors. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich thecommunity especially during a global pandemic. We are calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as aconcerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize ourcommunity. Martin Perez 1 Public Comment From:Kristine Biscocho Sent:Friday, June 19, 2020 3:51 PM To:Public Comment; Stephen Faessel; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Denise Barnes; Trevor O'Neil; Jose Moreno; Harry Sidhu (Mayor) Subject:Please invest money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community instead of further funding the police To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Kristine Biscocho, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Kristine Biscocho Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 1 Public Comment From:borvorithy uong Sent:Sunday, June 21, 2020 11:56 PM To the Anaheim City Council:    My name is Borvorithy Uong and I am a resident of Burbank, CA. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the  greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and  community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black  and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on  surveillance technology of anti‐police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I  also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead,  invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse  to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.    Thank you,  Borvorithy Uong  1 Public Comment From:Alec Manning Sent:Saturday, June 20, 2020 1:30 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:[*** INSERT UNIQUE SUBJECT LINE ***] To the Anaheim City Council:    My name is Alec Manning, and I am a resident of Yorba Linda. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater  Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health  must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents  and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on  surveillance technology of anti‐police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I  also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead,  invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse  to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.    Thank you,  [YOUR NAME]  [YOUR ADDRESS]  [YOUR EMAIL]  [YOUR PHONE NUMBER]      Sent from my iPhone  1 Public Comment From:Pauldean Piere Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:39 AM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:A Simple Request To the Anaheim City Council:    My name is Pauldean Tamras Piere, and I am a resident of Fountain Valley, CA. I hope that you are well. I am writing in  deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our  concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has  disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on  surveillance technology of anti‐police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I  also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead,  invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse  to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.    Thank you,    Pauldean Tamras Piere   fountain valley, ca 92708 1 Public Comment From:Alyssa Sent:Sunday, June 21, 2020 2:49 AM To:Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil; Stephen Faessel; Jose Moreno; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Public Comment Subject:COMMUNITY OUTREACH To the Anaheim City Council:    My name is Alyssa Santana and I am a resident of Garden Grove. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the  greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and  community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black  and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on  surveillance technology of anti‐police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I  also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead,  invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse  to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.    Thank you,  Alyssa Santana      Sent from my iPhone  1 Public Comment From:Jamie Reeves Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 12:46 AM To:Jamie. 🐩 Subject:Defund Anaheim PD Hello,    I am writing today because I believe it is of upmost importance that we defund the police. We should adopt a safer and  more comprehensive interpretation of public safety. I ask for this because I would like to see a permanent and total end  to police violence, and the mere presence of police is in itself, violence.    Signed,  Jamie Reeves  1 Public Comment From:Jamie Reeves Sent:Saturday, June 20, 2020 8:42 PM To:Jamie. 🐩 Subject:Defund It is necesary to defund police in order to create a safer community for all Americans. I know it may be scary to  dismantle a police department in your little frame of reality, but it is scarier that police regularly terrorize and murder  citizens.   1 Public Comment From:Emmett Brock Sent:Sunday, June 21, 2020 2:50 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Hold Anaheim Accountable To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Emmett Brock and I am a resident of Orange County. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Emmett Brock 1 Public Comment From:Jennifer Garibay Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 5:58 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Justice It’s not okay to cut 20% of the Community service budget . The APD is not Beneficial   for the people . Community’s need  effective support . Community services make a huge difference in education and bring out positives from low income  people to better themselves . Negative reinforcements will make matters worse . The economy is going downhill ,  peoples mental health is at risk. There’s injustice left and right . Low income community’s have hit rock bottom due to  the economy recession . The people need effective services that actually make a positive difference .     Sent from my iPhone  1 Public Comment From:Erdice Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 12:43 PM To:Public Comment Subject:City Council Meeting 6/23 It is extremely important that police funding NOT be cut.  Crime happens. We currently do not have enough police to  cover the city properly; with lower tax dollars coming in because of closures mandated by the coronavirus, I know that  we cannot add positions.  It will become more difficult for our law enforcement officers to arrest people because of  attitudes as criminals see what they can get away with (civil disobedience by protesters).  I respect and appreciate our  police department.  They need your SUPPORT.  Incidentally, I do not know any police officer personally    All lives matter.  We may look different on the outside, but we are the same inside. Everyone wishes to be treated with respect.  Safety is  paramount for all.   Pat Pebley, Anaheim, California 92801    Sent from my iPhone  1 Public Comment From:Alicia Gis Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 12:04 PM To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O'Neil; City Attorney; City Manager; City Clerk; _Finance Administration; Public Comment Subject:Anaheim Budget Priorities Hello Mayor Sidhu & City Council Members,     My name is Alicia Gibbs and I am an Anaheim resident. Anaheim residents understand that there will be budget  shortfalls due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, but we urge you not to cut a penny from our community services. As you are  planning the 2020/2021 budget we urge you to focus any cuts to the budget on the Anaheim Police Department (APD).  The past APD budgets have taken around 42% of Anaheim’s general fund that was too much in the past and it is surely  too much going forward. Our 2020/2021 budget needs to be restructured to prioritize and increase funding for  programs that assist with homelessness, education, and health.   We need to use our budget to uplift our communities, not criminalize them. According to a 2017 ACLU report on the  Anaheim PD in 2009 and in 2016 36% of all homicides were at the hands of Anaheim Officers.  Many of the people who  have been killed by APD were unarmed, some even shot in the back as they were running for their lives. How is this a  wise use of our budget? I realize APD has made progress, according to the recently implemented Police Review Board  Annual Report they only killed one person in 2019, (let’s get to 0). But, some of the same officers called out in the ACLU  report are still working for APD and our Anaheim budget is paying their salaries. Officer Nick Bennallack is still with the  APD after being named in the ACLU report as an officer involved with multiple fatal shootings. Most recently, since the  report, in April 2019, this officer killed a suspect who appeared to be surrendering in body camera footage.  How is  Bennallack still working as an officer, and again, I ask, how is this a wise use of our budget?  Thank you,  Alicia Gibbs  1 Public Comment From:Taylor Prell Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 1:39 PM To:Public Comment Subject:Budget Considerations I understand the City’s budget will have to be adjusted in response to the significant impact of the economic shutdown  resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. I urge you not layoff City employees as they are the backbone of the City’s  ability to continue providing public service to Anaheim citizens and visitors. Please focus your efforts on reducing costs  in other areas and preserve the positions of your dedicated and loyal City staff.    Thank you,    Taylor Prell  Business Information Systems Analyst III Anaheim Police Department  O: (714) 765‐1828   425 S. Harbor Blvd.  Anaheim, CA 92805    Community, Teamwork, Excellence      1 Public Comment From:Lucia X Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 1:54 PM Subject:Defund the police! To the Anaheim City Council:    My name is Lucia. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more  than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police  violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on  surveillance technology of anti‐police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I  also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead,  invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse  to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community.    Thank you,  Lucia  1 Public Comment From:Moses Johnson Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:35 AM To:Public Comment; Theresa Bass; Gregory Garcia; Linda Andal; Gretchen R. Beatty Subject:Items 1, 20, and 30 on Council agenda June 23, 2020 Dear City Clerk, Please distribute to the City Council and confirm that you received this email. Dear Mayor and City Council,   Due to the unprecedented, multifaceted COVID-19 response, including the shutdown of our local economy, the City is facing a revenue shortfall over the next year. The City reports they are considering LAYING OFF City staff and/or reducing public services, and may take both actions. Public works services will be adversely affected and there will be more cuts to many other municipal services. The crippling impact to the City’s budget will impact residents, businesses and City workers. The same City workers who have been on the front lines throughout this crisis working tirelessly to protect and serve our City’s residents will be facing layoffs, and the community will be hit by cuts to essential services. Job cuts will not only hurt essential City workers and their families but will adversely affect their lives as well. The City will cut planners, public works engineers, prosecutors and other essential local government workers and the core services they deliver. This means delayed repairs to streets and sidewalks, and limited hours for parks and senior centers, just to name a few of the core services under threat. The stakes are too high. The City should support critical local services and the City workers that provide them. Council policymakers face a formidable task building the City’s budget for the coming year. While I know there will be tough decisions about how to allocate funds to best position the City’s recovery, one thing is clear: City workers are essential, both to our safety and to our recovery. City workers are the engine of our City, and the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis starts with them. The road to recovery will be long and hard but it will be even longer if we let our City workers go instead of harnessing their vital economic and social strengths. Providing 2 funding for City workers is not optional – it is a necessity if we want a vibrant City services and strong economy. Please do not layoff City employees. Find another way to balance the budget. We will work with you to find creative new ways to balance the budget. Moses Johnson, Acting President AFSCME/MAC 1 Public Comment From:Kayla Saunders Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:18 AM To:Public Comment Hello City Council, I’m Kayla Saunders. I would like to submit commentary in support of approving and/or increasing the budget for policies that would better our communities, specifically Black people and people of color. Item 10, the Prison to Employment Initiative Agreement, approves grant funds with a maximum of $900,000 for two years. Seeing as the total police budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 was over $170 million, Anaheim’s City Council can and should divest more funds into rehabilitating and hiring former prisoners. Please consider raising this maximum and continuing to support this initiative. As an avid protestor and supporter of the Black Lives Matter initiative, I am eager to hear more about Anaheim’s new policing policies, and your statements on Black Lives Matter and peaceful protesting. Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Kayla Saunders 1 Public Comment From:Marlene Alcantar Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:50 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Budget Council, I am an Anaheim resident, have been for almost all of my life, and I am extremely concerned at the decisions that have been made in regards to the budget and community funds in this city. Rather than reappropriating money from other, over-inflated, and unnecessary budgets (e.g. the police budget) you instead chose to cut funds to essential community programs, potentially ending youth support systems and laying off YOUR part- time workers during a PANDEMIC (who are already taken advantage of and treated poorly with stagnant wages, no benefits, and non-union labor practices). You prioritize policing our communities rather than providing the services necessary for them to thrive and prosper. Our youth in particular need these services; many of them come from working-class families and do not have access to any other programs other than those we provide. I think that this council needs to seriously get their priorities straight. And I am not going to even get started on how you prioritize Disney and other tourist businesses over your own community. Sincerely, A concerned, irritated, and fed up Anaheim resident 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:56 AM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Comments for 2PM Closed Session today 6-23-2020 Hello Councilmembers and Labor Negotiators, Please place a moratorium on any decisionmaking that would increase expenditures for our city budget. There has yet to be an accepted proposed budget to mitigate COVID19 impacts to revenues. This is not the time to make decisions that will create undue burden to the budgeting process, particularly as it pertains to clarity in providing adequate funds to support our community to endure through these turbulent times. Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner District 2 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:55 AM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Comments for 3PM Workshop - Proposed Fiscal Year 2020/21 Hello Councilmembers, Please continue conversations to reallocate monies from the Police department to other budget areas. It is irresponsible to continue allocation more than a third of the budget to an already bloated department. Why are we discontinuing any Community & Econ Development? That will be needed the most! Please consider having the Police department incur the full or more than 75% of the projected $75,000,490 COVID related reductions. A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our economic recovery A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our public health recovery A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our regional wealth development A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our community support services, particularly those that will be crucial to the development of our youth A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our public trust of government Honestly, having the police department take the full reductions makes the budget look much healthier and will aid Anaheim in becoming a World Class destination again. PS World Class cities take care of their own citizens. 2 1 Public Comment From:Megan Mitchell Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:55 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Ensuring community safety To the Anaheim City Council:    I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a  radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in  Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members and to decrease police budget. The  money that goes towards policing would better serve the community by funding mental health services, education, and  social services.     Thank you for your time.    1 Public Comment From:Shelbi Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:06 PM To:Public Comment Subject:General Comment To the members of Anaheim's City Council the proposed budget for 2020/2021 shows that 65% of the funds would be allocated into "keeping us safe" as the budget calls it otherwise known as police and fire departments. 65%. When voters are calling for defunding the police that is because of numbers like this. If we took any percent of that huge number and put that back into the community, into education, into supporting fair housing practices, into food banks, into mental health resources, any program that benefits the community directly crime would go down and that would be keeping us safe. If we took 10-20% of that budget it would be life changing for more than just the 409 sworn in police officers on staff. It would be beneficial in the long run for the city and residents as more children would get better education, better living conditions, better access to health care. Poverty is why crime happens and throwing money at a band-aid isn't going to stop the infection. We are not asking to abolish the police but know we are aware of the ridiculously high amount of this city's budget is going into one small part of what makes a city functional. Know we are aware of who is voting for this inane proposal. And lastly know we will keep those who vote for it accountable. Thank you for your time. Sincerely resident and voter. 1 Public Comment From:Jamey Stambler Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:47 AM To:Public Comment Cc:Jamey Stambler Subject:Please DO NOT LAYOFF City Employees Dear City Council,    I work for Anaheim Public Utilities in the Integrated Resources Department and I am emailing to urge the Anaheim City  Council to do everything in your power to not layoff city employees. Since the start of the COVID‐19 crisis, employees  have worked diligently to mitigate the impacts to the City of Anaheim. If not for our important work the financial and  social outlook would likely be far worse than it is currently.     Laying off staff instead of finding alternative measures is a short term solution that could have extremely negative  longer‐term consequences. For many departments, mine included, the amount of work we have has not decreased as a  result of the crisis, but actually increased. Cutting staff would almost surely cause the remaining staff to be  overburdened and cause expensive mistakes to be made. Once the current crisis begins to abate it will be even more  imperative to have staff on hand in the departments that may have seen their work decrease during this period. We  need trained personnel that can meet this need so that the City can get back on its feet rapidly. It is expensive and time‐ consuming to rehire staff, and if that staff needs to be trained that only exacerbates the issue further.    Please strive to find alternative methods to get the City through this trying time so that employees that have worked  arduously for this City can remain employed, provide for their families, and help quicken the City’s ascension out of this  crisis.    Thank you for your time,    Jamey Stambler  Integrated Resources Planner II  Anaheim Public Utilities      1 Public Comment From:Katherine Rosecrance Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:07 AM Subject:Police are not protecting Anaheim residents To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Katherine, and I am a 2nd year medical student at UCI and resident of Orange County. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. A deliberate shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim disproportionately affects Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. Policing has always been and clearly continues to be a public health crisis. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. The rate of deaths committed by Anaheim PD exceeds the rate of murder committed by non-police officers. It is clear that Anaheim PD is doing more harm than good for our community. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of policing to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Katherine Rosecrance Costa Mesa, CA 92627 1 Public Comment From:Alex Murillo Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:52 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Public Comment for City Council Meeting June 23rd, 2020 -Alexandra To whom it concerns,    I was born and raised in Anaheim and still live here. Though I have always had respect for the APD, in general the police  department in America is making it very hard to find reasons to respect them. As a person of color, we need  improvements, we need more than words, we need actions. I have a full time job but I also have a part‐time job working  in Anaheim with the Y not because I need the money but because working with children and help improving the  community of Anaheim means a lot to me. I am a product of after school programs and having a single mother work to  care for me and my siblings, if it wasn’t for those after school programs, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I ask that  you please please, when it comes to budgeting, to give the most attention to the programs that would benefit our  families and kids. With programs like the YMCA do so much already with what they have, I can only imagine what they  could do with more help financially. I know this is long and won’t be read aloud but I hope someone is reading this and I  hope someone who has a chance to make a change please, consider the future of this city and how you can improve it.     I also recommend if money still goes to ADP that some goes towards yearly anti‐racism and de‐escalation training.    Thank you for your time.   ‐Alexandra  1 Public Comment From:Kayla Saunders Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:18 AM To:Public Comment Hello City Council, I’m Kayla Saunders. I would like to submit commentary in support of approving and/or increasing the budget for policies that would better our communities, specifically Black people and people of color. Item 10, the Prison to Employment Initiative Agreement, approves grant funds with a maximum of $900,000 for two years. Seeing as the total police budget for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 was over $170 million, Anaheim’s City Council can and should divest more funds into rehabilitating and hiring former prisoners. Please consider raising this maximum and continuing to support this initiative. As an avid protestor and supporter of the Black Lives Matter initiative, I am eager to hear more about Anaheim’s new policing policies, and your statements on Black Lives Matter and peaceful protesting. Thank you for your consideration. Kind regards, Kayla Saunders 1 Public Comment From:Marlene Alcantar Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:50 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Budget Council, I am an Anaheim resident, have been for almost all of my life, and I am extremely concerned at the decisions that have been made in regards to the budget and community funds in this city. Rather than reappropriating money from other, over-inflated, and unnecessary budgets (e.g. the police budget) you instead chose to cut funds to essential community programs, potentially ending youth support systems and laying off YOUR part- time workers during a PANDEMIC (who are already taken advantage of and treated poorly with stagnant wages, no benefits, and non-union labor practices). You prioritize policing our communities rather than providing the services necessary for them to thrive and prosper. Our youth in particular need these services; many of them come from working-class families and do not have access to any other programs other than those we provide. I think that this council needs to seriously get their priorities straight. And I am not going to even get started on how you prioritize Disney and other tourist businesses over your own community. Sincerely, A concerned, irritated, and fed up Anaheim resident 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:56 AM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Comments for 2PM Closed Session today 6-23-2020 Hello Councilmembers and Labor Negotiators, Please place a moratorium on any decisionmaking that would increase expenditures for our city budget. There has yet to be an accepted proposed budget to mitigate COVID19 impacts to revenues. This is not the time to make decisions that will create undue burden to the budgeting process, particularly as it pertains to clarity in providing adequate funds to support our community to endure through these turbulent times. Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner District 2 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:55 AM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Comments for 3PM Workshop - Proposed Fiscal Year 2020/21 Hello Councilmembers, Please continue conversations to reallocate monies from the Police department to other budget areas. It is irresponsible to continue allocation more than a third of the budget to an already bloated department. Why are we discontinuing any Community & Econ Development? That will be needed the most! Please consider having the Police department incur the full or more than 75% of the projected $75,000,490 COVID related reductions. A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our economic recovery A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our public health recovery A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our regional wealth development A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our community support services, particularly those that will be crucial to the development of our youth A heavily budgeted Police department will not aid in our public trust of government Honestly, having the police department take the full reductions makes the budget look much healthier and will aid Anaheim in becoming a World Class destination again. PS World Class cities take care of their own citizens. 2 1 Public Comment From:Megan Mitchell Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:55 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Ensuring community safety To the Anaheim City Council:    I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a  radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in  Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end.    The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of  the most well‐funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019‐2020 budget  allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development.    Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003‐2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33  people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest‐related  deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for  police in California.    I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members and to decrease police budget. The  money that goes towards policing would better serve the community by funding mental health services, education, and  social services.     Thank you for your time.    1 Public Comment From:Shelbi Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:06 PM To:Public Comment Subject:General Comment To the members of Anaheim's City Council the proposed budget for 2020/2021 shows that 65% of the funds would be allocated into "keeping us safe" as the budget calls it otherwise known as police and fire departments. 65%. When voters are calling for defunding the police that is because of numbers like this. If we took any percent of that huge number and put that back into the community, into education, into supporting fair housing practices, into food banks, into mental health resources, any program that benefits the community directly crime would go down and that would be keeping us safe. If we took 10-20% of that budget it would be life changing for more than just the 409 sworn in police officers on staff. It would be beneficial in the long run for the city and residents as more children would get better education, better living conditions, better access to health care. Poverty is why crime happens and throwing money at a band-aid isn't going to stop the infection. We are not asking to abolish the police but know we are aware of the ridiculously high amount of this city's budget is going into one small part of what makes a city functional. Know we are aware of who is voting for this inane proposal. And lastly know we will keep those who vote for it accountable. Thank you for your time. Sincerely resident and voter. 1 Public Comment From:Jamey Stambler Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:47 AM To:Public Comment Cc:Jamey Stambler Subject:Please DO NOT LAYOFF City Employees Dear City Council,    I work for Anaheim Public Utilities in the Integrated Resources Department and I am emailing to urge the Anaheim City  Council to do everything in your power to not layoff city employees. Since the start of the COVID‐19 crisis, employees  have worked diligently to mitigate the impacts to the City of Anaheim. If not for our important work the financial and  social outlook would likely be far worse than it is currently.     Laying off staff instead of finding alternative measures is a short term solution that could have extremely negative  longer‐term consequences. For many departments, mine included, the amount of work we have has not decreased as a  result of the crisis, but actually increased. Cutting staff would almost surely cause the remaining staff to be  overburdened and cause expensive mistakes to be made. Once the current crisis begins to abate it will be even more  imperative to have staff on hand in the departments that may have seen their work decrease during this period. We  need trained personnel that can meet this need so that the City can get back on its feet rapidly. It is expensive and time‐ consuming to rehire staff, and if that staff needs to be trained that only exacerbates the issue further.    Please strive to find alternative methods to get the City through this trying time so that employees that have worked  arduously for this City can remain employed, provide for their families, and help quicken the City’s ascension out of this  crisis.    Thank you for your time,    Jamey Stambler  Integrated Resources Planner II  Anaheim Public Utilities      1 Public Comment From:Katherine Rosecrance Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:07 AM Subject:Police are not protecting Anaheim residents To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Katherine, and I am a 2nd year medical student at UCI and resident of Orange County. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. A deliberate shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim disproportionately affects Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. Policing has always been and clearly continues to be a public health crisis. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. The rate of deaths committed by Anaheim PD exceeds the rate of murder committed by non-police officers. It is clear that Anaheim PD is doing more harm than good for our community. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of policing to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Katherine Rosecrance Costa Mesa, CA 92627 1 Public Comment From:Alex Murillo Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 10:52 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Public Comment for City Council Meeting June 23rd, 2020 -Alexandra To whom it concerns,    I was born and raised in Anaheim and still live here. Though I have always had respect for the APD, in general the police  department in America is making it very hard to find reasons to respect them. As a person of color, we need  improvements, we need more than words, we need actions. I have a full time job but I also have a part‐time job working  in Anaheim with the Y not because I need the money but because working with children and help improving the  community of Anaheim means a lot to me. I am a product of after school programs and having a single mother work to  care for me and my siblings, if it wasn’t for those after school programs, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I ask that  you please please, when it comes to budgeting, to give the most attention to the programs that would benefit our  families and kids. With programs like the YMCA do so much already with what they have, I can only imagine what they  could do with more help financially. I know this is long and won’t be read aloud but I hope someone is reading this and I  hope someone who has a chance to make a change please, consider the future of this city and how you can improve it.     I also recommend if money still goes to ADP that some goes towards yearly anti‐racism and de‐escalation training.    Thank you for your time.   ‐Alexandra  1 Public Comment From:Pat D Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:58 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Today's Council meeting Good morning While very disappointed that our city is doing nothing to accommodate public comments, live in the room while you are making decisions that impact all of us for a great deal of time, I offer the following: Looking at a very lengthy agenda I'd like to make comments on several items: On the budget workshop. Our budget is a mess you need to look at redirecting law enforcement resources from public safety to provide resources to the community members and programs that provide foundational services to our community. These include housing, mental health, support services that all need increased revenue. Staffing cuts would be very difficult at this time. Quality of life is not enhanced by inflated PD budget. Their grants are targeted. Recent salary increases didn't help our bottom line. You need to identify revenue streams which should include gate taxes and fees that tourists could and should cover. Item 8 Forgive monthly rent -what a great idea, but wait it's for a golf course! How about our families who are in desperate need of help. Your rent subsidy program might make you feel good but it is not a long term solution nor adequate. We need permanent rents subsidies and affordable housing. Item 26 I am in support of the Black Lives Matter resolution. Unfortunately it was slow in coming. Item 29 In the COVID update I hope there's discussion of the honesty the city needs to use in reporting numbers. Misrepresenting the fact that our numbers are growing attributing them only because of testing is dishonest. Masks are now a reality and I am hoping that code enforcement or other oversight groups will be given the authority to oversee the requirement of masks for businesses and individual compliance. They need to create a plan for education and citing when lack of compliance. Businesses will suffer if there's not clarity that it's a requirement and if not done and further shutdown occurs, our economy will once again be tanked. Item 32 and any zoning amendments Any residential developments must include low and very low income units. Why do you continue ignore RHNA goals and give away these opportunities create housing stood most in need? Any zoning maps changed are another place you could include a requirement for low and very low income housing. There must be inclusion in any and all building projects. The pittance level buyouts are unforgivable, giving away land and livable opportunities for the majority of our community. Finally I do expect before the next meeting the city will have established a method for call-in live participation for comments. Those of us who are risk of COVID-19 due to health complications will not be able to be a live participant any time soon. I also find the e-mails are inefficient, likely unread, and not giving folks the opportunity to hear how people are thinking. In addition you each should be on video so that we can see your level of focus and participation. Thank you 2 Pat Davis Sent from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos. 1 Public Comment From: Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:59 PM To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Public Hearings Comments June 23, 2020 Attachments:Public Hearings June 23, 2020.pdf Attached is the Public Comment for each of the Public Hearings, Agenda items # 30. 31. & 32. Once again, the un-American actions of the City of Anaheim will quash our FREEDOM of SPEECH by attempting to legalize public hearings without the public present. I Anaheim council Public Hearine comments for June 23r 2020, For Each Public Hearing, Agenda Items # 30r 31 & 32 VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment ,.1, It is outrageous to have Public Hearings without first allowing pubtic speakers the rights to be present at the hearing and listen to the opening hearing presentations, Drior to the public comments session. Without the pubtic allowed to speak by phone or in person, Having the Public Hearing Comments made in writing prior to the Anaheim council meeting is ridicules. At the start of a legitimate Pubtic Hearing, the moving party gives their arguments before the Pubtic Comments. Based on those opening arguments, if given or not, indications for comments are made if the matter is to benefit the City of Anaheim, or only to benefit the moving parties and the financial wealth* of the council members. At the beginning of a legitimate Public Hearing, each voting council member must disclosed by law to the public if they had prior contact and discussions with the moving party concerning the matter of the Pubtic Hearing. This state law was made to alert the public of the possibilities of secret future bribes, kickbacks, or other deals being made to entice a favorable vote froin a council member. When all the council members are able to state they did not meet with any of the moving parties, the pubtic can be assured that the hearing matter should be taken as a whole to benefit the City of Anaheim. That would make taking the time to speak at a Public Hearing almost unnecessary. Therefore. Comments mupt be made durins the Hearins. not prior in writins. Another indication of corruption is why there were three Public Hearings scheduled all at once for the present and possible last council meeting where the public are not allowed to be present. These three Pubtic Hearings should be continued to the council meeting on July 1412020 or later, that may be open to the public. *Past Anaheim councilmembers had questionable increases in their personal wealth from serving on the Anaheim City Council. Examples are Tom Tait with his promoting the 1998 $500 million rebate of our tax money to Disneyland for California Adventure, and the current mayor in the 2012 hotel rebate deal of about $156 million for his fellow countlym an, a Mr. Patel. From:Loretta Day To:Gregory Garcia; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Lucille Kring; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Lauren Torres; Theresa Bass; Jennifer L. Hall; Lisa Hughes; Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Maria Gonzalez; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak Subject:FW: An Opportunity for Recovery in Anaheim Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1:01:49 PM Attachments:Anaheim Resort User Fee 6.22.2020.pdf Importance:High Mayor and council members – please see the attached for your consideration. From: Helen Myers <HMyers@anaheim.net> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:47 AM To: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net> Subject: FW: An Opportunity for Recovery in Anaheim From: William Taormina Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:23 AM To: Helen Myers <HMyers@anaheim.net> Subject: Re: An Opportunity for Recovery in Anaheim Helen Please read this and give it to the entire city council. I have been trying to get traction on this for three years. When we adopt this we can raise over $25mm per year. Thank you for your service! Bill Taormina On Mon, Jun 22, 2020 at 2:59 PM Helen Myers <HMyers@anaheim.net> wrote: Hello Friends, Neighbors, and Residents of Anaheim, Like many communities, Anaheim is dealing with a shortfall in our City budget due to the economic disruption of Covid-19. A gap of $75MM to $100MM stands between Anaheim City Hall and the ability to provide the world-class services that residents, business partners, and visitors have come to expect from us. Cutting services is not acceptable. On the other hand, Anaheim does not raise money on the backs of our taxpayers. We just don’t. Unlike other communities, Anaheim is uniquely positioned to face the challenge. We are uniquely positioned to overcome our budget crisis thanks to the economic strength of millions of visitors who enjoy Anaheim’s warm hospitality every year, visitors who will return when it is safe to do so. We enjoy the skills of highly qualified professional staff searching every municipal couch cushion for loose change as we speak. Anaheim also enjoys a legendary partnership with the private business sector, combining the strength of City Hall with the creativity of entrepreneurs. Most importantly, Anaheim is also led by 7 elected officials that we feel certain are able to set aside the issues that have divided us so far, and work together for the greater good of Anaheim’s people. Thinking outside the box is what Anaheim does best. We call it, “The Anaheim Way.” For decades, Anaheim has hosted tens of millions of visitors every year, with hotel taxes paid by those visitors providing about one fourth of our General Fund revenues, after expenses reflecting long-term investments in the Resort made by Anaheim taxpayers. Until now, those visitors have offered a huge return on our investment, helping to cover some of our daily expenses, in addition to funding bond payments covering past Resort improvements. Industry experts tell us that long-distance visitors will not be returning in great numbers for some time, and our Resort patrons will be coming from the surrounding region for day-trips. This means Anaheim will support visitors with the same services and amenities, as well as our obligation for Resort improvements, while collecting far less in taxes without hotel stays. The ideal solution seems to be devising a way for those day trips to translate to revenue, covering the loss of overnight stays without reaching into the pockets of our residents and local businesses. This has been discussed in the past, with news media reporting an “admission fee” for entertainment tickets, including theme parks and sports venues, has shown to be very popular with residents. These proposals have always been rejected by the City Council for a variety of reasons before voters could weigh in. In the early 1990s an admissions tax of $1 per person was considered, to prevent cutting core services during a $20MM budget shortfall. Instead, City leaders imposed a tax on utility bills, burdening Anaheim residents through an essential service rather than ask a minimal contribution based on a luxury expenditure. That choice cost leaders their seats in elected office. We owe it to Anaheim stakeholders to consider every opportunity to correct the budget deficit we face, while preserving services provided by City staff. Those services translate directly to quality of life for our residents, and property values for those who invest in Anaheim. If the City Council does not work with business partners to create an agreeable solution, it is certain that an outside group will force the issue through a citizen initiative and special election, likely without the input of those whose patrons will be contributing the fee. As Council members, we often disagree, sometimes passionately. We are likely to disagree about whether to place a new “Local Services Premium” of minimal cost on entertainment admission prices onto the November ballot. Even if we agree to this purpose, we are likely to have different views regarding which entities might be exempted from such an effort, to protect those who would be harmed by increased cost to their patrons, and we are certain to disagree on how the funds may be spent. It is also possible that voters may reject such a proposition. What is certain is that the idea merits consideration, which can only be done in an open and public meeting of your elected leaders. On Tuesday, June 23rd, we expect to raise this subject during the Council Communications portion of our meeting, where we trust our colleagues will step up with the support needed to place an item on an upcoming agenda for discussion. We hope we can bring all stakeholders in for a lively debate, to craft a revenue stream that is agreeable to all involved, rather than imposing a measure on the private sector from the ballot box. We want to invite discussion with residents, businesses, our non-profit groups, educators, and our professional staff, to identify the expenditures you feel are most important to preserve and direct funds to those key areas. We want to find tools to protect new revenue streams from being diverted to special interests, and ensure fair and equitable distribution of funds, so that all 6 Council districts enjoy the benefits of funding, with the leaders you have chosen to represent your area having the last word on projects and programs in each area. Most of all, we need to hear from you. Denise Barnes Anaheim City Council Member West Anaheim District 1 DBarnes@Anaheim.net Dr. Jose Moreno Anaheim City Council Member Central District 3 jmoreno@anaheim.net If you do not wish to receive emails from us in the future, please reply with unsubscribe and we will immediately comply with your request. THIS MESSAGE IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY TO WHICH IT IS ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, AND EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail or telephone, and delete the original message immediately. Thank you. 1 DRAFT AS OF 6/22/2020 Anaheim Resort User Fee (ARUF) Mission Statement:Via the voluntary collection of a small one time user fee for each resort hotel guest,and,sports or entertainment venue ticket.The ARUF will generate a sustainable income stream ​separate from the Anaheim General Fund to be invested and disbursed by an ​appointed commission of stakeholders to directly benefit the resort worker community,enhance the quality of life for all local citizens,support our fire and police departments,fund a permanent solution for affordable housing and a cure for homelessness in and around the City of Anaheim. Aspects of the ARUF: 1)This is ​not​ a “tax” and will absolutely ​not impact the profitability​ of any resort-related business. 2)Resort and entertainment stakeholders will collect these funds on behalf of a self-appointed ​Quality of Life Commission (QOLC) composed of a diverse cross section of Anaheim citizens and business owners. 3)The ARUF would be based on a ​“one time per person per visit”​ fee. Upon hotel checkout, ​$1.00​ would be collected from each resort visitor. For example: Say a family of five visits the resort for a week. When they check out there will be a one-time charge on their hotel bill of $5.00. Also, this $1.00 user fee would be applied to every ticket to 2 any professional sports or entertainment event at any city-owned venue. 4)ARUF funds will be electronically deposited into a secured trustee account that would ​NOT​ be a part of the City’s General Fund​. These funds will be held in trust and dispersed via a formal protocol of the privately controlled Quality of Life Commission. 5)To cover any cost of administration and oversight, stakeholders​ will retain 3% of the funds they collect. 6)The QOLC will be composed of ​12 members.​ All QOLC appointees must reside in, own property in, or be employed by a business in Anaheim. Appointees will be chosen from both representative geographic areas in the city and other relevant stakeholder groups. a)City Council District One Appointment - b)City Council District Two Appointment - c)City Council District Three Appointment - d)City Council District Four Appointment - e)City Council District Five Appointment - f)City Council District Six Appointment - g)City Council Mayor’s Appointment - h)Business Sector Appointment - i)Faith Based Appointment - j)Education Based Appointment - k)Anaheim Community Services Appointment - l)QOLC Executive Director - 3 7)The QOLC will initially have one ​full time Executive Director​ and one full time Assistant Director.​ Staff salaries and headcount will grow at a pace tied to the demand for services. All staff costs and other overhead will be funded from the revenues received from the ARUF via an annual budget. 8)Distribution of the ARUF funds will be done ​via a formal application process.​ Applications will be accepted from pre-approved 501C-3 organizations that are based in and around Anaheim. 9)ARUF funds may be used for the following types of need fulfillment: a)Capital Projects​ that require “seed funding” wherein the ARUF funds would be used as Zero Interest short term loans, bridge financing, construction deposits, etc. all to be paid back over an agreed upon period of time. b)Zero Interest ​Loans for rental deposits​ to enable families to procure apartments and move out of motels and/or overcrowded apartments and into more dignified and permanent housing alternatives. c)Zero Interest ​Loans for down payments to purchase vehicles​ to be used for Transportation to and from work. d)Zero Interest ​Loans for College Tuition​, Continuing Education, or Job Skills Enhancement. e)Zero Interest ​Loans for Emergency Medical ​Situations. 4 f)Grants​ for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate Continuing Technical Education and Job Skills Enhancement Programs. g)Grants​ for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate Job Training and Job Enhancement Programs. h)Grants​ for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate Neighborhood Clean-up Programs. i)Grants​ for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate Drug Treatment programs. j)Grants​ for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate both Youth and Adult Recreational and After School Programs. k)Grants​ or Zero Interest Loans for Non-Profit organizations to establish and operate sustainable solutions for Homelessness with a special focus on funding the development and operation of: i)Emergency Shelters ii)Transitional Housing iii)Permanent Supportive Housing iv)Affordable Housing 10)The QOLC will ​meet monthly​ in the Gordon Hoyt Conference Center at City Hall West from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Meetings will feature a typical agenda along with guest speakers and reports from experts in the relevant field of interest. 5 11)No funding of any political candidate or political initiative​ will be paid from ARUF funds. However, the QOLC may use ARUF funds to issue direct mail or other forms of advertising/promotion in order to educate the general public about the QOLC and the important projects and organizations it is funding. 12)The QOLC will issue Monthly Activity and Financial Reports online. As a courtesy, the QOLC will issue an ​Annual Report to the Anaheim City Manager​ that describes the funds collected and how said funds were disbursed for the benefit of the citizens of Anaheim. For More Information Please Contact: William C. “Bill” Taormina CEO & Founder - Clean City, Inc. Cell/Text From:Public Comment To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (arianna@communicationslab.com); Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@presidiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabela; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass Subject:FW: Action Required! Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:02:00 PM -----Original Message----- From: Jenny Valle Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 6:02 PM To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> Subject: Action Required! To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jenny Valle, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jenny Valle From:Public Comment To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (arianna@communicationslab.com); Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@presidiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabela; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass Subject:FW: City of Anaheim Employees Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:21:00 PM -----Original Message----- From: Ana Lilia Camacho Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 7:20 PM To: Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> Subject: City of Anaheim Employees To whom it may concern, This email is to urge the City of Anaheim’s City Manager to NOT lay off its city employees but find another way to balance the budget. A concern City of Anaheim Resident. Ana Camacho From:Public Comment To:Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Cc:Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (arianna@communicationslab.com); Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@presidiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabela; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass Subject:FW: What are you going to do?? Date:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:27:00 PM -----Original Message----- From: Emily Yates Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2020 9:27 PM Subject: What are you going to do?? To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Emily and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Emily Yates Sent from my iPhone From:Jazmin Tapia To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O"Neil Subject:Reallocate egregious police budgets towards education, social services, and dismantling racial injustice Date:Wednesday, June 24, 2020 10:29:12 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jazmin, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well-funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest-related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve “Resolution 19” that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti-police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jazmin Tapia Public Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council June 23, 2020 Council Meeting Updated 3:00 P.M. – Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:43 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Resolution 31 comments Yes. We are long overdue to adhere to California Law & CalTrans guidelines to measure & consider VMT when approving new developments. Several of the designs that you have recently approved continue the provision of amenities for Single Occupancy Vehicle use. There has been little to no improvements to connect to transit, or to increase access to safe & efficient use of people powered transportation (active transportation). We need to build our city to better support the movement of our community within the city. The current street conditions instead provide space for people to speed through our community. - Edgar 1 Public Comment From: Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:59 PM To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Public Hearings Comments June 23, 2020 Attachments:Public Hearings June 23, 2020.pdf Attached is the Public Comment for each of the Public Hearings, Agenda items # 30. 31. & 32. Once again, the un-American actions of the City of Anaheim will quash our FREEDOM of SPEECH by attempting to legalize public hearings without the public present. I Anaheim council Public Hearine comments for June 23r 2020, For Each Public Hearing, Agenda Items # 30r 31 & 32 VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment ,.1, It is outrageous to have Public Hearings without first allowing pubtic speakers the rights to be present at the hearing and listen to the opening hearing presentations, Drior to the public comments session. Without the pubtic allowed to speak by phone or in person, Having the Public Hearing Comments made in writing prior to the Anaheim council meeting is ridicules. At the start of a legitimate Pubtic Hearing, the moving party gives their arguments before the Pubtic Comments. Based on those opening arguments, if given or not, indications for comments are made if the matter is to benefit the City of Anaheim, or only to benefit the moving parties and the financial wealth* of the council members. At the beginning of a legitimate Public Hearing, each voting council member must disclosed by law to the public if they had prior contact and discussions with the moving party concerning the matter of the Pubtic Hearing. This state law was made to alert the public of the possibilities of secret future bribes, kickbacks, or other deals being made to entice a favorable vote froin a council member. When all the council members are able to state they did not meet with any of the moving parties, the pubtic can be assured that the hearing matter should be taken as a whole to benefit the City of Anaheim. That would make taking the time to speak at a Public Hearing almost unnecessary. Therefore. Comments mupt be made durins the Hearins. not prior in writins. Another indication of corruption is why there were three Public Hearings scheduled all at once for the present and possible last council meeting where the public are not allowed to be present. These three Pubtic Hearings should be continued to the council meeting on July 1412020 or later, that may be open to the public. *Past Anaheim councilmembers had questionable increases in their personal wealth from serving on the Anaheim City Council. Examples are Tom Tait with his promoting the 1998 $500 million rebate of our tax money to Disneyland for California Adventure, and the current mayor in the 2012 hotel rebate deal of about $156 million for his fellow countlym an, a Mr. Patel. Public Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council June 23, 2020 Council Meeting Updated 3:00 P.M. – Tuesday, June 23, 2020 1 Public Comment From:Edgar Arellano Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 12:46 PM To:Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Lucille Kring; Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil Subject:Item 32 comments Please bring up methods in which Anaheim can more intentionally build housing that is affordable, rather than "attainable" for discussion tomorrow. Last council meeting, 2 more luxury above average income "attainable" projects were approved without any dedicated affordable housing allocation within approved project. Both project developers instead "contributed" to a temporary senior housing assistance program rather than committing to provide affordable housing. Why is this loophole being upheld as satisfactory to meet affordable housing requirements? This is one of the projects mentioned last meeting and there is still no mention of affordable housing allocation within the project. Temporary housing assistance for the elderly does not equal affordable housing. This is especially true if elders cannot find affordable housing to further stretch their temporary housing assistance. The current RHNA housing allocation for above moderate income is double that which is remaining for all the other income categories combined. Do something to satisfy the remaining 2906 units. You are allowing the rate of luxury housing to outpace the housing needs of local Anaheim residents by more than 2 times . Edgar Arellano Resident & business owner - District 2 2 1 Public Comment From:Pat D Sent:Tuesday, June 23, 2020 11:58 AM To:Public Comment Subject:Today's Council meeting Good morning While very disappointed that our city is doing nothing to accommodate public comments, live in the room while you are making decisions that impact all of us for a great deal of time, I offer the following: Looking at a very lengthy agenda I'd like to make comments on several items: On the budget workshop. Our budget is a mess you need to look at redirecting law enforcement resources from public safety to provide resources to the community members and programs that provide foundational services to our community. These include housing, mental health, support services that all need increased revenue. Staffing cuts would be very difficult at this time. Quality of life is not enhanced by inflated PD budget. Their grants are targeted. Recent salary increases didn't help our bottom line. You need to identify revenue streams which should include gate taxes and fees that tourists could and should cover. Item 8 Forgive monthly rent -what a great idea, but wait it's for a golf course! How about our families who are in desperate need of help. Your rent subsidy program might make you feel good but it is not a long term solution nor adequate. We need permanent rents subsidies and affordable housing. Item 26 I am in support of the Black Lives Matter resolution. Unfortunately it was slow in coming. Item 29 In the COVID update I hope there's discussion of the honesty the city needs to use in reporting numbers. Misrepresenting the fact that our numbers are growing attributing them only because of testing is dishonest. Masks are now a reality and I am hoping that code enforcement or other oversight groups will be given the authority to oversee the requirement of masks for businesses and individual compliance. They need to create a plan for education and citing when lack of compliance. Businesses will suffer if there's not clarity that it's a requirement and if not done and further shutdown occurs, our economy will once again be tanked. Item 32 and any zoning amendments Any residential developments must include low and very low income units. Why do you continue ignore RHNA goals and give away these opportunities create housing stood most in need? Any zoning maps changed are another place you could include a requirement for low and very low income housing. There must be inclusion in any and all building projects. The pittance level buyouts are unforgivable, giving away land and livable opportunities for the majority of our community. Finally I do expect before the next meeting the city will have established a method for call-in live participation for comments. Those of us who are risk of COVID-19 due to health complications will not be able to be a live participant any time soon. I also find the e-mails are inefficient, likely unread, and not giving folks the opportunity to hear how people are thinking. In addition you each should be on video so that we can see your level of focus and participation. Thank you 2 Pat Davis Sent from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos. 1 Public Comment From: Sent:Monday, June 22, 2020 8:59 PM To:Public Comment Cc: Subject:Public Hearings Comments June 23, 2020 Attachments:Public Hearings June 23, 2020.pdf Attached is the Public Comment for each of the Public Hearings, Agenda items # 30. 31. & 32. Once again, the un-American actions of the City of Anaheim will quash our FREEDOM of SPEECH by attempting to legalize public hearings without the public present. I Anaheim council Public Hearine comments for June 23r 2020, For Each Public Hearing, Agenda Items # 30r 31 & 32 VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment ,.1, It is outrageous to have Public Hearings without first allowing pubtic speakers the rights to be present at the hearing and listen to the opening hearing presentations, Drior to the public comments session. Without the pubtic allowed to speak by phone or in person, Having the Public Hearing Comments made in writing prior to the Anaheim council meeting is ridicules. At the start of a legitimate Pubtic Hearing, the moving party gives their arguments before the Pubtic Comments. Based on those opening arguments, if given or not, indications for comments are made if the matter is to benefit the City of Anaheim, or only to benefit the moving parties and the financial wealth* of the council members. At the beginning of a legitimate Public Hearing, each voting council member must disclosed by law to the public if they had prior contact and discussions with the moving party concerning the matter of the Pubtic Hearing. This state law was made to alert the public of the possibilities of secret future bribes, kickbacks, or other deals being made to entice a favorable vote froin a council member. When all the council members are able to state they did not meet with any of the moving parties, the pubtic can be assured that the hearing matter should be taken as a whole to benefit the City of Anaheim. That would make taking the time to speak at a Public Hearing almost unnecessary. Therefore. Comments mupt be made durins the Hearins. not prior in writins. Another indication of corruption is why there were three Public Hearings scheduled all at once for the present and possible last council meeting where the public are not allowed to be present. These three Pubtic Hearings should be continued to the council meeting on July 1412020 or later, that may be open to the public. *Past Anaheim councilmembers had questionable increases in their personal wealth from serving on the Anaheim City Council. Examples are Tom Tait with his promoting the 1998 $500 million rebate of our tax money to Disneyland for California Adventure, and the current mayor in the 2012 hotel rebate deal of about $156 million for his fellow countlym an, a Mr. Patel.