08-25-20_Action with CommentsHarry 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
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 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
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-ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 25, 2020
5:00 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 5:02 P.M.
5:00 P.M. 5:02 P.M.
Invocation: Council Member Jose F. Moreno
Flag Salute: Council Member Denise Barnes
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing September 2020, as World Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Recognizing September 2020, as National Preparedness Month
Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card Sign -Up Month
Recognizing September 2020, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 23
public comments were received via email prior to 3:00 P.M. (Total of 23 public comments received
via email). — See Appendix.
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
Interim City Manager Greg Garcia announced the U.S. Census was ongoing, with a September 30
response deadline. He reported Anaheim's response rate was 70.7%, as of August 25, an increase over
the total 2010 response rate of 69%. In comparison, he reported the Orange County response rate is
currently 74% and the State of California rate is currently 66.5%. Efforts continue to get as many people
in the community counted and responding, including U.S. Census takers who started visiting households
the week of August 11 between 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., including on weekends, which would continue
as well as mobile questionnaire assistance centers at food distribution sites at the City's community
centers and parks. Information about the census would continue to be distributed through various
means, including the complete count committee members.
Regarding wildfires, Mr. Garcia stated 22 fire personnel from Anaheim were distributed throughout the
state to assist with firefighting efforts. He offered thoughts to all those affected by the fires, expressed
pride in the City's employees, and wished them well and a safe return. He further announced that 14
emergency evacuation signs had been installed in east Anaheim as part of the "Know Your Way"
campaign to assist residents leave their neighborhoods in the event of a disaster. The signs are along
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major streets, building upon lessons learned during the Canyon 2 fire event, and new maps and routes
would be shared with residents soon.
Council Member Moreno inquired if information was available about specific area struggling with Census
response, to which Mr. Garcia responded that information about census tracts with low response rates is
provided in advance so that efforts could be concentrated there. Mr. Garcia stated he would follow up
regarding any real-time data to assist with efforts through the family resource centers. Council Member
Moreno requested a memo with information by Council district/geography/zip codes to allow for greater
assistance and outreach.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry regarding Angels Baseball, Mr. Garcia responded that
documents were being finalized to make available to the community in advance of the September 9
special Planning Commission meeting. Additionally, virtual town halls were being planned in advance of
an agenda item before Council at the end of September. Council Member Moreno requested
consideration of a workshop to allow Council to discussion any community benefits package, in advance
of an agenda item for voting.
Council Member Moreno expressed concerns with issues regarding the Post Office, including voting and
receipt of medicine/checks/etc. Mr. Garcia responded that there was nothing specific to Anaheim
regarding mail impacts or delays. In terms of voting, he announced Vote Centers would be open
throughout the City for a period of time leading up to the election for in person voting as well as to drop
off ballot, and that voters could use the Ballot Drop Boxes throughout the City. Council Member Moreno
requested an update at the next meeting.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry regarding any changes to evacuation routes, Chief
Communications Officer Mike Lyster reported there were no significant changes but that routes
continued to be refined, with more information going to the specific street level to assist residents leaving
their homes and getting to the major streets. He reported that the main strategy is to push people north
to the 91 Freeway and west, away from fires, which typically come from the east, and that 17
zones/specific neighborhood maps were currently being developed.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:22 P.M.
Item pulled for discussion:
Council Member Barnes: Item No. 08 and 22
Council Member Kring: Item No. 14
Council Member Moreno: Item No. 15
MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL
CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of July 13, 2020.
2. Approve proclamations recognizing Anaheim Public Library for receiving two PR Xchange
Awards from the American Library Association and recognizing September 17-23, as Constitution
Week.
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3. Approve a response to the 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "OC Recycling: Doing
it the Right Way," and direct the Interim City Manager to execute a letter and forward the
response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Court and the Orange County Grand Jury.
4. Authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to accept a donation of merchandise (10 mattresses) from
American Freight (formerly known as Sears Outlet), valuing at $3,000, to the Fire & Rescue
Department.
5. Accept the bids from LineGear Fire and Rescue Equipment, All Star Fire Equipment, Inc., and
Municipal Emergency Services, in a combined not to exceed amount of $59,619.15 plus
applicable tax, to provide fire boots for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department for a one year
period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the
renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9455.
6. Accept the bid from Digital Scepter, in the amount of $230,020 plus applicable tax, for the
purchase of Palo Alto replacement network firewall hardware as well as related software and
support, in accordance with Bid #9458.
7. Accept the bid from Glass Box Technology, in the amount of $183,774 plus applicable tax, for the
as needed purchase of AXIS Communications traffic systems CCTV equipment for a one year
period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the
renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9454.
8. Accept the proposal of Wescam USA, Inc., in the amount of $594,901 plus applicable tax, for the
purchase of an airborne, multi -sensor camera system and five year warranty for the Anaheim
Police Department Air Support Unit, in accordance with RFP #9448.
Item No. 08 Discussion. MOTION: DB/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
9. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and approve an increase to the current
master agreement with Bound Tree Medical, in the amount of $30,000 increasing the agreement
from $281,113.38 to $311,113.38, for the purchase of additional medical supplies due to
unexpected usage during the current pandemic.
10. Approve a professional services agreement with Seam Group, LLC, in the total contract amount
of $205,594.20 to be paid over the course of five years, to conduct an Arc Flash Hazard Study at
the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim West Tower, City Hall, Police Main Station, Police
East and West Stations, Police Heliport, Edwards Utility complex, and the Public Works Yard.
11. Approve an agreement with Occu-Med, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to provide
medical services in the area of occupational health and medical standards, including pre-
employment medical evaluation services and other employment -oriented medical services, for a
three year period, with a two year optional extension.
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12. Approve an engineering services agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $236,000, for the design of the La Reina Circle and Lincoln Avenue (West of Magnolia
Avenue) Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to
execute the agreement and related documents, and take necessary actions to implement and
administer the agreement.
13. Approve Master Agreements with seven contractors, each in a not to exceed amount of $300,000
per work order package or request with no more than three open packages or requests at any
one time, for facility maintenance, repair, replacement, and immediate response services to be
used as needed for city facilities with a term ending date of September 15, 2021 and one two-
year optional renewal; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute and administer the
agreements and to take necessary actions to implement the agreements; and authorize de
minimis changes that do not substantially change the term and conditions of the Agreements, as
long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney (Allison Mechanical,
Inc., Control Air Enterprises LLC, Harbor Pointe Air Conditioning & Control Systems, Inc., Pacific
West Industries, Inc. dba Pacific West Air Conditioning, South Coast Mechanical, Thermal
Concepts, Inc., and Trane U.S., Inc. dba Trane).
14. Approve the K-9 Transfer, Release and Hold Harmless/Indemnity Agreement with Sergeant
Anthony V. McGlade, in the amount of $4,000, authorizing the transfer of ownership of retired
Police Service Dog "Titan."
Item No. 14 Discussion. MOTION: LK/DB ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to submit a grant application on
behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Office of Emergency Services, for the 2020 Urban
Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa
Ana for the 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative.
Item No. 15 Discussion. MOTION: DB/LK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant fund transfer
agreement between the City of Anaheim and the County of Orange, authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to execute all documents required to transfer the grant fund, and authorizing the
acceptance of such grant fund on behalf of the City and amending the budget for the Fiscal Year
2020-21 accordingly (grant fund allocation of $86,387; revenue and appropriations increase of
$77,748).
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-099 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting an Energy Storage Plan and determining that a procurement target of up
to 50 Megawatts of energy storage systems by December 31, 2026 is appropriate subject to City
Council authorization for future capital expenditures and authorizing the Public Utilities General
Manager or designee to prepare, execute, and submit documents and take such actions as
necessary in connection with the determination made hereunder.
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18. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting an irrevocable offer of dedication for public park purposes (Lake House
residential development; Lots C and F of Tract Map No. 17819; Anaheim Coves Trail connection
and pocket park).
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM vacating a public utility easement located at 1919 S. State College Boulevard
pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 27383, et seq. — Summary Vacation
(ABA2019-00399; City Deed No. 12235; 1919 S. State College Boulevard).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-102 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 No. 12323, 1919 S. State College Boulevard; in conjunction with the
Gene Autry Way, from Westside Drive to State College Boulevard, and State College Boulevard
(West Side) from Artisan Court to Gateway Office Improvement Project and future City rights-of-
way).
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Public Works, or
designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California
Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for the Sustainable Transportation Planning
(Sustainable Communities) Grant for the update to the General Plan Circulation Element and
create an Environmental Justice Element Project and, authorizing the acceptance of such grant
on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and, determine that these actions are
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section
15306 (grant funds in the amount of $213,000).
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-104 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the
Lincoln Avenue Street Widening Project and making the required environmental findings pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Approve the Lincoln Avenue Street Widening from West Street to Harbor Boulevard Project
design and alignment; and reaffirm City Council direction to cease work on the right-of-way
acquisition and construction phases of the Lincoln Avenue Street Widening from West Street to
Harbor Boulevard Project, until there is sufficient community support.
Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: LK/SF 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to grant non-exclusive taxicab franchises for the purpose of
operating taxicab service in the City of Anaheim; stating the terms and conditions upon which it is
proposed to grant the franchises; and establishing the date, hour and place when and where any
persons having any interest herein or any objection thereto may appear and be heard thereon
(Public Hearing scheduled for September 15, 2020).
24. Approve minutes of City Council meetings of November 19, 2019 and December 3, 2019.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6:20 P.M.
25. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM announcing its commitment to end child marriage by calling for an "End Child
Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions" Law and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
publish educational information pertaining to ending child marriage.
Item No. 25 Discussion. JM/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
26. Nominate and appoint a voting delegate and up to two voting alternates to the League of
California Cities annual conference, to be held on October 7 - 9, 2020.
Item No. 26 Council Member Moreno nominated Council Member Barnes as the voting
delegate and Council Member Barnes nominated Council Member Kring as the alternate.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Barnes
ALTERNATE: Council Member Kring
ALTERNATE: none selected
27. Update on the City's Response to COVID-19.
Item No. 27 Discussion. No action taken.
Public Comments (non -agenda items): None
Council Communications/Agenda Requests:
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in the memory of Darrell Ament, former Public
Utilities Assistant General Manager of Finance. He reported he had reached out to Assembly member
Tom Daly's office regarding Caltrans not addressing homeless encampments on their property during
COVID. He reported that through the efforts of the staff of Assembly members Daly and Sharon Quirk -
Silva, a partnership was arranged with Caltrans and the City's Code Enforcement Division to address the
encampments, with recent efforts conducted at the 1-5 and Orangewood and the 91 Freeway and Harbor
Blvd. He stated that, last Tuesday, they held a socially distanced meeting with the Police Department in
the Almont community to address traffic and parking concerns. He thanked the North Net Joint Powers
Authority for his election to Chairperson of that body. He announced he and his wife Susan recently
celebrated their 481h anniversary. He shared that he and Susan joined ICNA Relief last Friday on
Canfield Street to distribute food, masks, hand sanitizer, and shopping bags and today he joined the
Orange County Labor Federation distribute 250 food boxes to local residents.
Council Member Barnes emphasized the use of masks and referring to health care officials for
recommendations. She addressed the need for more clean-ups along the highways and the railroad to
keep residents safe, secure, and healthy. She asked the City Attorney's office to work with the railroads
to address needed repairs, clean-ups, etc. She requested staff develop an app to assist residents with
evacuation routes. She thanked all those who have come through food distribution sites and stated her
commitment to ensuring food and housing are available. She asked the City Manager to provide
information on how Visit Anaheim has used the funding they received from the City.
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Council Member Brandman encouraged residents to visit www.anaheim.net to connect to the many
services and resources provided by Anaheim Library Services. He reported his participation in a
conference call with members of the Lakeview Homeowners Association (HOA) in the Anaheim Shores
area of District 2 regarding the growing need for homeless services at John Marshall Park. The thanked
the community and City staff for coming up with some good actions that will resolve several issues facing
the HOA which will lead to improvements that have been long needed in that area. He reminded
everyone to stay vigilant in the face of fatigue and constraints on daily lives, to practice all safety
measures recommended by the CDC and the California Department of Public Health, and to contact the
City via the website, Anaheim Anytime, or his office if they need assistance.
Council Member Moreno thank Interim City Manager Greg Garcia for the update and direction to staff to
review broadband access to assist with access to virtual library services, distance learning for students,
entrepreneurs, and those working from home. He hoped the City could use some COVID relief funding to
address the digital divide by collaborating with telecommunications companies, school districts, and local
businesses. He shared data about the different percentages of the community who currently have
broadband access. He thanked Dukku Lee and Public Utilities staff for a Zoom meeting, including
simultaneous translation, to share programs and support systems for residents. He invited everyone to a
Zoom meeting on August 27 at 6:30 P.M. with public health expert Dr. America Bracho, Latino Health
Access executive director, to discuss recent data and how to best develop public health initiatives and
best practices. He thanked his colleagues for supporting the resolution to end child marriage. He
requested an agenda item for September 15 to discuss a report from the City Clerk and City Manager on
how Council could use video conferencing to meet and allow the public to provide live comment, citing
the Police Review Board as an example, concurred by Council Member Barnes (request failed for lack of
second concurrence). He asked his colleagues to consider re -opening Council meetings as part of other
re -opening procedures. He thanked staff for their work with limited resources and parameters and
thanked Rudy Emami and Greg Garcia for reconsidering speed humps in the Willow Park neighborhood.
Council Member Kring reported she joined with Council Member Barnes and Congressman Lou Correa
at a Serving Our Community food distribution at the Sheraton Park Hotel to assist hospitality workers
affected by COVID-19 shutdowns. She announced that on August 26, the City would join with others
nationwide by lighting City Hall purple and yellow to commemorate the women's suffrage movement and
the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, sharing that Miriam Kaywood was Anaheim's first female
City Council member, elected in 1974, with a total of seven women council members. To combat
mosquitos, she reminded residents to tip and toss any standing water inside and outside, use bug spray,
and wear long sleeves and pants. Concerns about standing water in public spaces can be referred to
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control, which also has great resources at www.ocvector.org. She
announced September is National Library Card Sign -Up Month and shared that a friend estimated she
saved about $200/month by using curbside checkout and other library services, and commended the
Library staff for their system and services.
Mayor Sidhu emphasized that the City and County were within a 14 -day watch period and encouraged
everyone to wear masks when outside their homes, keep six-foot distancing, avoid large gatherings,
wash hand often, and use sanitizer regularly so that everyone can move forward together. He thanked
Interim City Manager Greg Garcia for his service and leadership over the last few months.
Adjournment: 8:02 P.M. in memory of Darrell Ament.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2020.
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Public Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council
August 25, 2020 Council Meeting
Updated 4:00 P.M. — Tuesday, August 25, 2020
From: Andrew Esquivel
To: Ellie Yazdani; Public Comment
Subject: Lincoln Ave Widening
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:47:03 PM
To whoever this email can reach out to, I am a long time anaheim resident- born and raised
here. I do not support the widening of Lincoln Ave much less at the cost of the Anaheim High
School or Visser's Florists, or St Boniface these places are long time staples of the city and
Lincoln; they hold a special place in the hearts of us in the community. Frankly speaking the
widening being brought back to the table is frustrating as the community had largely already
spoken up about our disinterest in this project.
From:
Steve White
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Lincoln Widening
Date:
Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:59:44 PM
Please put a stake through this vampire project!
Sent from my iPhone
From: Tamara Jimenez
To: Public Comment
Cc: Jose Moreno; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Trevor 0"Neil; Denise Barnes; Lucille Krino; Jordan Brandman; Ste hen
Faessel; Loretta Day
Subject: Strong Support -Item #25 End Child Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions
Date: Friday, August 21, 2020 12:26:44 PM
Good afternoon,
Please accept this as our position of Strong Support for Item #25. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM announcing its commitment to end child marriage
by calling for an "End Child Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions" Law and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to publish educational information pertaining to ending child marriage.
Please see below from https://actionnetwork.org/letters/end-child-marriage-in-the-state-of-
california
Many Americans believe "Child marriage only happens in other countries." Not so!! Child
marriage is legal and practiced in 46 of the 50 U.S. states including California. Each year in
the United States, children are forced and coerced into marriages. An estimated 248,000
children as young as 12 were married between 2000 and 2010 in the US.
California state laws do not protect minors who are coerced into Child Marriage. Currently,
there is no "age floor" in the state of California and no restrictions on the age difference
between adult men and minor girls that can legally marry. The only way to protect girls from
abusive relationships with older men is to pass an "18 No Exceptions" law.
The American Medical Association has called for an end to Child Marriage stating "Child
marriage is associated with higher rates of sexually transmitted infections, early pregnancies,
divorce, and intimate partner violence when compared to women married at age 21 or older."
Child marriage adversely affects the victim's health, education, and employment
opportunities.
Child Marriage is defined as a human rights abuse by the Human Rights Watch, the United
Nations, and UNICEF. We must protect our own children in the state of California.
Current law provisions in the state of California require parental consent for Child Marriage
which are exactly the provisions that allow this abuse to persist. To end the statutory rape of
minors, we must end Child Marriage. We ask you to support our campaign by completing this
form to advocate for "No Child Marriage under 18, No Exceptions."
Have a great day,
Tamara Jimenez
Community Relations Manager
Anaheim Lighthouse
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From:
on behalf of Kit Gutierrez
To: Public Comment
Cc: peter(abanaheimtogether.com
Subject: Please Support the Mayor"s Community and Economic Recovery Program
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:46:55 AM
AGENDA COMMENT
Dear Mayor and City Council:
I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic
Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu.
The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID-
19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state
restrictions.
More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to
sustain and expand this program, including an extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more
funding for rental assistance and small business assistance.
Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by:
• Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses — especially restaurants - can maximize
their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic -induced restrictions.
• Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program
• Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs
• More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE.
Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them
permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue.
The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses
to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining,
drinking, and buying locally.
We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan.
Sincerely,
Kit Gutierrez
kgutierrez@greatwolf, corn
From:
on behalf of Katrina Ortiz
To: Public Comment
Cc: peter(a)anaheimtogether.com
Subject: Please Support the Mayor"s Community and Economic Recovery Program
Date: Friday, August 14, 2020 10:54:23 AM
AGENDA COMMENT
Dear Mayor and City Council:
I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic
Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu.
The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID-
19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state
restrictions.
More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to
sustain and expand this program, including an extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more
funding for rental assistance and small business assistance.
Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by:
• Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses — especially restaurants - can maximize
their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic -induced restrictions.
• Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program
• Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs
• More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE.
Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them
permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue.
The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses
to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining,
drinking, and buying locally.
We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan.
Sincerely,
Katrina Ortiz
anaheimshores@newportpacific.com
From:
Jill Ackerman
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Invest in social services
Date:
Monday, August 17, 2020 10:19:53 AM
To the Anaheim City Council:
My name is Jill Braman 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,
Jill Braman
Sent from my iPhone
From:
Emily
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Public comment for cooling center
Date:
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:31:47 PM
With a heat advisory in place, the city of Anaheim needs to ensure they are doing everything to protect their citizens
from heatstroke or even death. By search via google, the city website and the city Facebook, there's no obvious
information on cooling centers, only alerts about power outages. Surrounding cities like Santa Ana and Tustin have
set up city Senior Centers as cooling centers several days ago in anticipation for the 10 day forecast indicating high
levels of heat. This is a basic human rights issue and one that the city of kindness should not be this late to the game
on, as human lives are at risk. I urge the council to pass a motion opening at least one cooling center within 24
hours, and advertising it clearly both on the Facebook page and website, so those most at risk can access it. Due to
COVID concerns, I urge the council to see how surrounding cities have made use of waivers, masks requirements
and social distancing to keep the current pandemic from spreading even more. Thank you.
Em
Jennifer L. Hall
Subject: FW: Sale of Angel Stadium
From: randykraegeC
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:34 AM
To: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>
Subject: Sale of Angel Stadium
Please stop the the sale of the stadium, it is a disservice to people of Anaheim.
I am a 50 year resident and taxpayer in Anaheim!!!
Randy Kraege
50 year Anaheim resident and tax payer!
From:
Edgar Arellano
To:
Michelle Gallardo; Public Comment
Cc:
Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Lucille Krino; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Denise Barnes; Stephen Faessel; Trevor
0"Neil
Subject:
Our City needs to adhere to its own RHNA requirements
Date:
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 2:48:17 PM
Dear Housing and Community Development Commission Chair and Members,
It is unfortunate that our city leaders continue to ignore our community needs for fair and
affordable housing. Rental Assistance is not Affordable Housing. Our own City of Anaheim
April 2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2014-2021 planning period states
that the City has an extreme deficit of affordable housing an overabundant surplus of above
market rate housing production.
Now it is more prudent than ever to provide safe, dignified, affordable housing options so that
our community can weather the economic & long lasting effects of Coronavirus. As I travel
through our Anaheim City streets I notice that house after house is going up for sale as a mass
exodus of our community begins to take shape. Some are being sold. Many have remained on
the market, reminiscent of the 2008 housing crash as many homes remained on the market
until ultimately joined by hundreds of foreclosures. We should learn from past mistakes and
create incentives for more affordable housing so that our community remains intact.
Our City is shameful for approving above market housing year after year as we've exceeded
our RHNA requirements for that type of housing production. I guess I'll write the #'s to remind
that we should be pushing for the enhancement of affordable housing productions & programs.
Rental Assistance is not enough, nor is that an adequate affordable housing program. To date,
the City has outperformed and exceeded their above moderate -income RHNA requirement,
constructing 7,182, or 4,681 more (287%), than the 2,501 required. The City has permitted
only 145 housing unity in the affordability level of low and very low. What is the point of
having RHNA requirements if the City will continue to decide to build without regard to the
requirements. Again, Rental Assistance is not Affordable Housing.
Once more, since this is the latest solution out of City Hall, Rental Assistance is not
Affordable Housing. Nor is it sustainable. Please continue to champion affordable housing
production in the city and pressure our City Council to adhere to our own City's RHNA
requirements.
Onward!
Edgar Arellano
Resident & Business Owner District 2
From:
buddyfit
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Fwd: Public Comment for Aug 25 Anaheim City Council Meeting
Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2020 6:40:39 PM
Attachments:
Anaheim Aua 25, 2020 Public Comments.pdf
RESENT
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From: buddyfit2
To: publiccomment@anahein.net <publiccomment@anahein.net>
Sent: Thu, Aug 20, 2020 6:29 pm
Subject: Public Comment for Aug 25 Anaheim City Council Meeting
Attached Public Comment for Anaheim August 25 council meeting.
ANAHEIM COUNCIL. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AUGUST 25, 2020
FROM: Hume Owners Maintaining our Environment
At the last council meeting, the question was asked: "Anaheim police concealed criminal
beating of an elderly lady by a family member of an Anaheim council member? The "Anaheim
Investigator" bldg site has overwhelming evidence concerning the present mayor, his son,
Council Member Faessel, and the Chamber of Commerce, that are using multiple taxable
Cannabis Distribution Businesses in Anaheim to avoid a Gate Tax on Disneyland.
One thought on "Anaheim !City Council Push to Legalize
Cannabis Businesses Coup) Uake IMayor's Son -a
Wealthy Mann,
Bill Taormina can Kay 1, 2020 at :28 pm said:
Dear Anaheim Investigator,
V Myself and my family have lived, worked, and been a business stakeholders in Anaheim
since 1949.1 cannot imagine a WORSE decision that could be made by, our elected: officials
A :� than making .Anaheim a legal venue for DRUGS?!!
1 do not care what argument you can make4or "the revenue we will.gain" from selling DRUGS in
our city. -nothing will convince me that it is a good idea to make DRUGS more available; to our
youth and other members of our citizenry.
1 graduated from high school in 1969 and 1 have seen the inlPacts, that smoking DOPE (Cannabis) has
had on the lives of my classmates of fifty years past. The drug users' lives never)had traction because
they were stoned all the time. Nothing has changed.
The people .I know that use DRUGS for entertairunent these days are; LOSERS. Why, woiild,we-want
to breed more losers and create more crime in Anaheim? Why .would .we want to, waste staff time
studying this?
I am praying that our staff and elected officials will deeply study tl-ds matter and dieck-in with other
cities that have made DRUGS legal. They will discover that there are. no positive benefits to this.
If it is money we are looking for in this city then let's get it from the millions of tourists that come
here and deplete our city's resources. We can raise $25;000;000 per year by a simple $1.00 per head
RESORT USER FEE imposed on tourists as they, check out of hotels in Anaheim. They. do it, in Las
Vegas. We should do that here.
NO DOPE N ANAHEIM!
Bill Taormina
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FROM: Home Owners Maintaining ourEnvironment
ANAHEIM POLICE CONCEALS CRIMINAL BEATING
OF ELDERLY LADY BY FAMILY MEMBER OF
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCILMAN
Because the Anaheim police refuse ;to release the investigative police
report, details of the criminal assault are:not,clear concerning the illegal
Cannabis distribution business located on the. 800 block of South East Street
in Anaheim. The marijuana sales at that location are during a two evening
hour period, a few days each week. During.thoseitwo evening hours, the
adjoining residential streets to East Street, (Topaz and Opal),.are completely
packed with the parked cars of those buying drugs, many doubled parked.
Last month (July 2020), an eighty-year-old resident, a member of the
Topaz -Opal Neighborhood Watch, was taking -videos of the illegally parked
cars blocking the streets, and their drug buying. occupants. :tt.is understood
that several of the drug buying customers reported this elderly lady taking
videos to those connected to the, cannabis business. The business owners
dispatched their security personnel (large men) to stop the:elderly woman
from taking pictures of their customers.
She was beaten., thrown down,.and left bleeding on the street. Residents
called 91.1, a fire engine and ambulance came about ten minutes later, two
police cars came about 15 minutes later and stayed forailmost an hour
investigating the criminal assault. The lady returned1rom the hospital
looking horrible. Her face was all black and blue .ri ht eye Puffed up, stitches
on her head. The elderly victim -who. courageously opposed the, cannabis
parking problem was a retiree fromi the Anaheim Elementary' School District
and active in the Anaheim Downtown Senior Center.
The Anaheim Police Department in concealing any.criminal activities
by family members of a councilman, are obviously doing so to repay the city
council for their generous compensation increases to Anaheim police officers.
From:
Noah Juliano
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
No on Items 8 and 15
Date:
Monday, August 24, 2020 11:05:23 AM
Good morning Anaheim City Councilmembers,
My name is Noah Juliano and I am a resident of Santa Ana, CA. I work in Anaheim and have
always been enmeshed into the community.
I ask you all to please deny Item 8's proposal of $594,901 to update the "Angel" helicopter's
camera. This is an absolute overspend and foolish allocation of funds. $600K to update a
camera that can already identify a target up to five miles away? That is tax -payer dollars being
used to further a Big Brother panopticon universal fear of surveillance. We don't need infrared
and low light police eyes in the sky. Please stop giving the police more money to insight fear
and panic in all of our residents. Flying helicopters incessantly into the late hours of the night
is solely a fear tactic. Depriving your citizens of sleep so they are too tired to protest the next
day is psychological warfare. I didn't sleep for two weeks and was legitimately hallucinating
and manic, resulting in my first stress induced staph infection. They circled above non stop all
of June, driving me to my wits end.
It is also so very expensive to use all of that gasoline to suspend helicopters in the air for hours
on end, which is more tax payer dollars wasted.
I ask you to please deny Item 15. The only acts of terrorism we need to mitigate are the
injustices committed by the police force. "Anti -terror equipment, planning, training and
exercises" does not sound like it shall benefit the community. Crime doesn't just happen, it
arises when people cannot adequately provide for themselves within this system. Police
aggravate most situations and have been proven to only solve less than 5% of major crimes.
Armed police officers should not be in schools around K-12 students. Replace them with
social workers and nurses, career counselors or mental health experts. Please stop giving the
police more money to fund critical capabilities and infrastructure.
Please approve Item 25 and enact an "End Child Marriage Under 18 No Exceptions." This one
does not need an explanation and you have absolutely no reason to oppose this measure,
unless you support pedophilia and child trafficking.
Please approve Item 27 and provide an update on the city's response to the covid pandemic.
Thank you for all of your time and service you all commit to your community. I could never
know the depth and breadth of your daily civic duties, and I truly appreciate you investing
your time and energy to serve your brothers, sisters and everything in between.
Love and Light,
Noah Juliano
From:
KATHY CHANCE
To:
Public Comment
Cc:
Loretta Dav
Subject:
I SUPPORT Item 8: Purchase of a new HD/IR camera for APD"s Air Support Unit
Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:13:19 AM
Accept the proposal of Wescam USA. Inc.. in the amount of $594.901 plus applicable tax, for the
purchase of an airborne, multi -sensor camera system and five year warranty for the Anaheim
Police Department Air Support Unit, in accordance with RFP #9448.
I am in S U P P O RT of spending $594,901 plus applicable tax to purchase a
new HD/IR camera for the Anaheim Police Department Air Support Unit.
Kathy Chance
30+ year homeowner
West Anaheim, D-1
From: Edgar Arellano
To: Public Comment; Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Lucille Krino; Jordan Brandman; Denise Barnes; Jose Moreno; Stephen
Faessel; Trevor O"Neil
Subject: No on Consent Calendar Item 8
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:16:18 PM
Just a month ago you approved $60,000 for maintenance of the current camera. There is no
reason to spend almost $600,000 to buy a new camera so that PD "can see colors" as stated in
the staff report.
From: KATHY CHANCE
To: Public Comment
Cc: Loretta Dav
Subject: I SUPPORT Item 15: Submit Grant Application to CA Office of Emergency Services for the 2020 UASI Grant
Program
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:43:53 AM
15. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to submit a grant application
on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Office of Emergency Services, for the 2020
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program.
I am in S U P P O RT of item #15 to submit a Grant Application to the CA
Office of Emergency Services for the 2020 UASI Grant Program.
Kathy Chance
30+ year homeowner
West Anaheim, D-1
From: Daniel Paul
To: City Clerk
Subject: Fwd: Lincoln Widening IS MND public comment (Visser"s Florist)
Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 9:25:56 PM
Attachments: Lincoln Widening ISMND comment letter DPaul 082420.pdf
To Whom It May Concern at the Anaheim City Clerk's Office,
For tomorrow's Council hearing, please include the attached as a public comment.
Thank You,
rchitectural Historian
Glendale - La Crescenta, CA
91214
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA 91214
August 24, 2020
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA
92805
c/o Anaheim City Clerk's Office, via email:
publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject: Lincoln Avenue Widening Project: cultural resources analysis of Visser's Florist
property, 701 W. Lincoln Avenue.
Dear Mayor Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel, and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring,
and O'Neil:
My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a former Anaheim resident, having been raised here. I consider
Anaheim my hometown. Presently I am a 36 CFR Part 61 Federally Qualified Architectural Historian.
Attached is my analysis of the Visser's Florist property, located at 701 W. Lincoln Avenue. I sent this
analysis as a Lincoln Avenue Widening Project comment letter on January 29, 2020, and it tiers off an
earlier comment letter I sent for the Widening Project from November 19, 2016, also attached.
If the Lincoln Avenue Widening MND is adopted as -is, the Visser's Florist property will be formally
identified as having no historic significance. The preponderance of evidence indicates otherwise. Though
Visser's is a beloved local institution, my analysis is based upon material, physical character defining
features of the property with its ephemeral, rare details and associated design elements.
Please note that concurrent with adopting the MND, under PRC 5020.1(k), just as Council did with the
Anaheim Colony and Historic Palm Districts, through a resolution, you can declare the Visser's property a
historical resource for CEQA purposes, thereby affording it some protection, and a local status more
reasonable and true than the MND states. It is my hope that you might please consider the motion, for
this property already perceived as an Anaheim landmark.
Please see attached.
Thank You and Sincerely,
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Daniel D. F aL I, Architectural Histonian
Glenc ale, CA 91214
anuany 29, 3C120
Ellie Yazdani, PE
Pninicipal Ciiy Ericlineen
C ity of Apar eim Pu t lic W onks C EipartmEirii
200 8. Ariaheim Blvd.,
AInaN eim, CA
92805
SUBJBCIT:
Lincolri Boulevard Vuideriirig IS/MND Au blit Clommerit: Visser's Florist
EEiar N s. Yazdarii,
N y namE1 is Daniel Pau I, aric I am a ` outN ern C alifonnia-based 36 CFR Part 6'1 federally
qu alified architectu ral l' isllcrian, aric am oniclinally from Anal' Elim. Ill' is following is a Klu blia
commend for the Linaaln BOL levard widEiriing I8/MND, wrict is slated fan adacllicni an Mancit 24,
2030. I'm speciifiaall} wniiiricl at out the Visser's Flonist property, loca-led all 701 W. L incoln Ave.
Down to the smallest c elails, Visser's Flarisi is reirEi, as a namankak 1y iriiact example of post-
WanIc War II Mic-ClEiriiLDI Modern commaraial aral' itEiciune in Anal -aim. AI Novemben 201EI letien
COMM Eiril letter of mirie IJaltaclled) inventonias what it asEi features arEl. TI -e pnoperty's recent
historic nescurce EN aluation completed as part of the Liricalni BOL levard W idEiriing cultunal
resources tear nioal rEiport is also abaci]- Etc , anc is refarEinced below. _ ll' au clh I Nave great
respect for the LIE A corisu liirig finrri, I nesFlEicifully disagnEie will!- tN ein assEissmerii of tr e nion-
eliclibililly for landmark lisiiricl of ira Vissen's Florisll pnOrlEirty.
T1-8 LSA E1%aluation seems lo imply irai iritegnity is last on acoou nit of clraerihoLses being addec
in ire 'I 910s, aric tl' erefore this property aou Id not possibly k e r isianioally significant. "Iritegniiy"
is cEifiried b} the Caliilonnia ReclistEir of Hislarical Resounces as "the aull'enlicily of ari l'isiarical
rEisau rce's rit } sinal ideritit} evic enced by 1 he survival of al' anaatenistics that e�x isted du nirig 1 r e
rEiscu rce's FlEiriod of significance," anc mull be pneserit in order ion a property Ila k a a histonicial
rasau rce. Aside fnam a sic a wall, I c ori'1 believe ariy of i] -a oniclinal bu ildind was lost to add tP e
greenhausEi to 11-a west. In fact, the iwc greenhouses- one of wrich is staridalcrie and banely
N,isible fnam 11- e L incolri Avenue rig] - 1 -of -way, ane hiclr ly campai ik le in c esign. The pu L licly
aoaessik le si neet-facing dreenhau sEi neiilaraies It El al' aracden defining featu res al IT El rlrimary
k u ildirig: its glass t a} s, scanac k lock and mosaic tile. Bail- greenl' ouses are r ighly intacl, and
that a flonist l' as its awn greenhou sEis is itself nathen distinctA e. , usll as a sic e ride- t t e publicly
accessik le greenl' au SEI is a quite beautiful iritenior spaae. The evalu all ion also mentions the
ac c ition of a metal cariopy 10 irEi south aric east elevations, calling it ein a[Ianaiicri and itarefara
imrllying a negative impacll Lpari the buildirig's irillagrily. However, the analysis does not state
exactly wN en Ill' e oaricpy was erected- ill appears to be over E10 years old. Eithen way, ills design,
rias ire mention the rieon sigriage upon it, is l' ig]- ly compatiblEi wiir tt a nest of it e LL ilc ing.
[i might Le riolEic that the i1-nes1-old of iriiegniiy ilon ire CECIPI-level reguIaiaryl se-liirig appliec this
evall- ai ian: The Caliilonriia R aclialEir of H isionical F asources (ICR H F ; , slates only 111-ai properties
ML Eli "rellain enol,, g1- oil il-air l- isionic characler on appearance io be recogrii2 able as l- islorical
resources and is convey il-Ei reasons for thein signiilioarica" i 114 CC R SElaiiari 4EI52 ijc;).
C ertainly Visser's, as an Eu pressive a� ample all Ariaheim Mid-CeriiL DI Mcdenn commaroial
arcl- i-leciL re, 11oc ay meets that thneshcld. llr e L SA evalL aiiori states that the Visser's property
"c oes riot emtccy the c islliriciNa chanacterisllics of a type, clEiriod, negion, or method I ... ] calling
ihEi design "mac esi in characlEir" aric slallirig that ihEi dEisign c oes riot possess "higl- artistic
),alues." This type of ),ennaal-lar Mic-CEIn'IL ryl Modennism, sameiimes refarrEid io as "Rost -War
Mocernism," does not need is possess l-igh artisiio valvas as SL al' tl,ildirigs are freqLEiriily
mocEigi in chanaciter t 111-Eiir riallLre as loaal bLsiriessE19. -ll-Ei amol,rii of irilleclri-ly retainac makes
the Visser's property a distinctive k u ilc ing of its t} pe and its penicd. The amount oil integrity
netairied by the Visser's property is rare iri garieral, and e)inemely rare for AnarEiim. Earl
thoLgl• the buildirig was neven intendec to be l-igh design, it need riot t to express itself as a
locally signiilicarii historical resounce.
IV a-1 the greeril• ouses were ac ded in 111• e 1 M/ O:i is not clermane, as -1 he C RHR has rio sat E 0-
yean age rule for land mank-eliclible pnoclEirtiEis. L rilike fedenal la\,al INEli ional Heclisier of Histonio
Places cri'lEiria, w1- ere properties less 11- an 90 years olc mus -1 l-aNEi e)�cecliiorial historic
significiance, cIEir '14 CCH S eciicn z 852 jd; ijJ: , "A resOL nae less il- ari fiflly yeans old may be
considered far listing iri the C alifonnia FlaclislEir if ii can be demonstraiac that 901ficient lime has
passed to l, ndensland its historical importance." Sufficiient time 11 as passed io pencei\,a tl- e
Vi,990r's property as one from anothen era, wl-ic1- L acau :ie all its iriiegriiy 111• e clrcperty reads as.
3� eri 1hcl, gh a 90-} ear acle ri le is rioi in efllecl for ihEi CFH FI lay al arialysis, ii may L e worth
menl ioning 11- ai 11- Ell 90 -year age thresholc : a typical cloint ai which olc Eir clnarlerties ane
evalLaiec fon 11 islcric significance, is now 1970.
Outside of Elisneylaric ii self, clarl-aps the Big PI scoreboarc aric the Cori\,ariiicn Cen-ler anena
are Anaheim's best-known examples of Mid-CerituN Eira aral• illaciune, bu-1 neiil-er rag 11-e
cellailec level of l-isionio integnity that nemairis ori tl-e Vissar's lzlnaperty. With ire La Palma
C 1- icken Pie shop now a memaDI, and all Resort mo -lel properties sl, bsiariiially altered: thein
rieon sigriage lost iri the mic -19909, the moss notable iriiact a> amples all 111- El C i11y's post-war ana
cammencial properties riaw includEi the Lint nock Bowl, 1l- El Original Raricake H ruse, tli e slightly
la11er Home Slavirigsil Chase Barik cpicperty.... arid kisser's. -ll-is is but a raridfu I of panels of the
thou sands 11- rel, dh0Lt Anal- eim. Certairil} tl- e pos11-World W an I I era wa,i ari impartarii,
l- isicnically signilliciarii one for the C ily, , wi-l1- the adverit of both Disneyland and 11- a C aliforriia
Angels; a bl, ngEioniricl, regionally significant Eilecl tunics indu9tr�l; and I1 e fact that Arial- eim was
arae all 11l- a ilastesil gnowirig cii iE19 in tl- e L nited States c l, ring 111- is cleriod. S c then, w1- y enac kale
virluall} all architecll, rat El)amclles oil i-1?
T11 e LISP arialysis of 11- e Vi9sen'9 property applies a 6L Caliilonriia H i,iiorical Resounce Sliatus
Cace, vul-ich i, -:i telling. According to the Califanriia Ofilica of Hislloric Rreservation, ire 6L
technically slates °EEli EirmiriEic irieliclible for local listing or c e.iignaiiori ihnoLdN local government
review process; may wannarit ScIEiCial considenaiicri iri local planning." EIL is a Historical Slaius
COC El cicnsl, Itants frequently apply if they ElEiriaEi political on clierii pressure io make a finding of
CRI-- FI riori-eliclibili-ly, , bu-1 s-lill feel 1l- ai laric mank eligibililly may L a warrarillec . I'm not in corilact
with LSSA and c on't k riaw w1- all exactly lad their anchiiectural historian to sEilecil a 6L ciode. T1- e
DRR alarm simply Eli ates chat a EIL is applied because of the "pocll, larit} wiil- tl- e ccmmuriily,"
whirl- is not a C RH R Eiligibiliiy cmiienicri. S11 ill, the Cu rrent aclplicaticri of ira 6L stalL9 code
noriai I` eless leaves 11-a door oclari for 11-Ei Anal- Elim Ciiy C ouricil to spare iI`El Vissen's property, if
so inclined. Ren RRC F 020.1(k, , 11- a Ciiy sari treat Vi9sen's as a l- isicnical regal, rce clar Col,. ricil
resolution, jus -1 as Ariaheim has done vuilh its multiple r isiionia districllsi- and can do so a�ari ilia
laric marks ordiriariaa is not part of the local negu la-lor} setiind.
Iri onder -la alcise tN is project au 11 so We Ciiy Gari qu ick l} neceiva pncijecll reimbu rsemerii. I
u riderstand 11l' e need I adcicli 1l' e firic ings. H ciwe% er, if indeed 111-e IS/MN ❑ is adapiec as is circ
Marcl' 24tt it presanis 11l'e Vissen'Ei pnorlEirty as oris Wil- no fuiune poteriiial to be a Ciiy
H isiariaally S idnificarit Struclu re- a finding Well c oes rioil feel ilruEi for wN at Vissen's Flarisi is.
C ansiideuirig 1 r Ei at cis EI aric the ati acl'Eic , I requ esti Wall it l' a Anal' Elim C illy Cou riciI migh-1 consic er
a motion 'Io aDamplt irEi Visser's Flcirisi property from the presently Klroposed findirigs. Ai il'e
very least, Visser's appears 11a 1: e ari °Iridivic u al property tIi al is eligible fon local listing an
dasignatiori" QS ilaius Code 5S2). Hcwe\ er, 11-raugh Couriail nescilullion, the City Edso l' as the
ocliiari Eli 11l' a Manch 24th N eaning to declarEi Visser's Flarisi a C iiy H is-lorically Sigriifiaarill
S-IruciunEi. Iri il'is case, ira California Historical Resource cialus Code urlari the evaluation
wau Id be 5S 1: "Iric ividu Ell propert} that is listed or c esigriaied locally."
11a ac opt Vissen's as a Ciiy of Anal'Eiim Hisioricall} Sig riifiaarill SIR aiutie would be a fitiirig and
rigl'i gesiureio honaril'is EDIrerriely intact Mid-Ceriiurry Macern cesigri tha-1 markers kaak -lo
aricii-EirAnal'Eiim ena, and all laasi fan now, Houses a locally iconia anc taloved instiiutiari. A
COL riail resolution of this kind wou Id fonmali2El row you n comma riilly alrEiady ED clerierices
Visser's Flarisi: a laric mark- wr icl' relic ends intimately ideritif} as part and parcel of t11 e
Ariaheim exclEmience, aric the City a1 Ariaheim's histor} .
lir arik You,
Daniel D. Pau I, Architecllu ral H isllcirian
Atiacl' manils:
D.Paul, � ov. '19, 3016 commarii let -ler.
LSA PlssoaiMEis Visser's a� aluation form set, Apr. 20, 3016.
California Historical Resou naEi Sl Eli u s Codas, Dec. 8, 20C 3.
cc. Cr nistiriEi N gu y Eiri, P11 Assaaia-le Plariner
Attachments:
1. D. Paul, Nov. 19, 2016 Lincoln Blvd Widening comment letter
2. LSA Associates Visser's evaluation form set, Apr. 20, 2016
3. California Historical Resource Status Codes, Dec. 8, 2003
Daniel D. Paul. Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA 91214
November 19, 2016
Carlos Castellanos, PE
Principal Civil Engineer,
City of Anaheim Public Works Department
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 276
Anaheim, CA
92805
SUBJECT: Lincoln Avenue Widening, West St. to Harbor Blvd, public comment letter
Dear Mr. Castellanos,
My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a 36CFR Part 61 Federally qualified architectural historian.
Though I am presently based in Glendale, CA, Anaheim is my hometown and it is a City that I
still love. A friend of mine who is an Anaheim citizen recently informed me of the proposed
widening at Lincoln Avenue from Harbor to West Street.
I have concerns regarding the proposed Lincoln Avenue widening project. More than any other
non-residential street, the segment of Lincoln Avenue from the Interstate 5 freeway east to
Anaheim Boulevard is rich in character and history for Anaheim. In the many years since the
City decided demolish the entirety of the old downtown except for the Samuel Kraemer Building,
this segment of Lincoln Avenue, now retains the most original character and the most telling
resources near or over 50 years old. I'm disheartened to hear that the City may once again
make the same mistake made all those years ago.
Aside from those identified by LSA, within the Area of Potential Effects are two resources that I
believe are California Register or Historical Resources eligible. The first is Home Savings
(Chase) Bank, 1970. 1 understand that this is a resource to which the City is already sensitive,
and I commend the City in this regard. The Home Savings Bank building "possesses high
artistic values," as per California Register Criterion 3; in no small part due to the Millard Sheets
mural depicting the history of Anaheim that is now an iconic resource for the City. Additionally,
in the building's design, Millard Sheets- who also served as the building architect, presents a
distinctive expression of Neo -Formalism: one historically associated to the Home Savings
company, but that has now become a design associated with a historic chapter in California
architecture dating from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Even though this resource is not 50 years
old, enough time has passed to view Sheet's designs through the lense of history, and the
property appears to be CRHR eligible under Criterion 3, with Title 14 CCR Section4852(d)
special consideration for historical resources achieving significance within the past 50 years. By
resolution, The City of Anaheim may choose to treat this property as a historical resource for
CEQA purposes and I would hope that the City might do so.
The second resource of concern is Visser's Florist. With the recent loss of the La Palma
Chicken Pie Shop signage, as a total design program Visser's now appears to be the City's
most highly intact and expressive example of post- World War II commercial Modernism. The
Visser's building, which admittedly is not high design Modernism, more than embodies the
distinctive characteristics of the postwar commercial architecture property type. Among its
character defining features are: a long expanse of close -in sidewalk frontage; a continuous band
of large-scale display windows set in protruding aluminum mullions; the continuous, full-length
display area behind these windows, recessed entries having original metal and glass shop
doors, a full-length corrugated metal eave having original neon signage; scored concrete block -
work; a full-length decorative mosaic tile base and mosaic -clad bays; a flat roofed and
prominent boxed upper portion of multiple articulated bays; a distinctive greenhouse that
continues the streetside frontage and many of the period character defining features of the store
building; scored concrete barrier walls at the parking lot having rounded corners; and also at the
parking lot- numerous highly distinct bowl -shaped planters suspended atop freestanding metal
columns. Visser's has a presence that responds equally to driver and the pedestrian, to the
latter by certain features akin to those seen on much smaller, walkable Main Streets across the
U.S.
As previously mentioned, Visser's is not high design Modernism; but it need not be. A virtual
time capsule, Visser's is the embodiment of the post war commercial property type. Among its
character defining features are many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their
continued existence. That a publically accessible commercial property over 50 years old retains
such variety of these features is exceptional and truly expressive of a past historical era. For
these reasons, in my professional opinion Visser's appears California Register of Historical
Resources eligible under Criterion 3 as it "embodies the distinctive characteristics of a [postwar
commercial vernacular] property type." Though I'm aware that the City of Anaheim does not
have a preservation ordinance, it would be my hope, not just as an architectural historian but as
a former Anaheim citizen—one who still considers Anaheim my hometown, that Council would
support a resolution to declare Visser's a historical resource for CEQA purposes. Anaheim City
Council has it in their power to do under the California Public Resources Code Section
5020.1(k).
I hope that the City may study engineering adjustments and alternative approaches to this
portion of the proposed widening that might preserve this beloved and highly distinctive
resource.
Thank You and Sincerely,
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA
State of California —The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Other Listings
Review Code
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 6L
Page 1 of 6 Resource Name or #: 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
P1. Other Identifier: Visser's Florist: 115 N. Resh Street
*P2. Location: ❑ Not for Publication O Unrestricted *a. County: Orange and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a
Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Anaheim, CA Date: 1981 T_; R___� San Juan Caion de Santa Ana land grant; S.B.B.M.
c. Address: 701-711 West Lincoln Avenue City: Anaheim Zip: 92805
d. UTM: Zone: 11; mE/ mN (G.P.S.)
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) APN: 255-053-07, -08, and -09;
located on the north side of West Lincoln Avenue and spans the block between North Resh Street and North Citron Street in
the locally designated Anaheim Colony Historic District (ACHD)
*P3a. Description: (Descr be resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The buildings associated with this property are on three parcels (255-053-07, -08, and -09) and related parking lots are on three
adjacent parcels (255-053-05, -06, and -10). The only building that is currently 50 years of age or older is the building at the
northwest corner of North Resh Street and West Lincoln Avenue. See Continuation Sheet
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP6-Commercial Property (1-3 stories); HP2-Single-family residence (2nd
floor apartment)
*P4. Resources Present: (]Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other (Isolates, etc.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (View,
date, accession #) Top: Original
building, fagade, view to the
northwest; Bottom: East elevation,
view to the west (4/20/16)
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ❑x Historic
❑Prehistoric ❑Both
Circa 1964 (Hlstoricaerials.com)
*P7. Owner and Address:
Unknown
*P8. Recorded by: (Name,
affiliation, and address)
Casey Tibbet, M.A.
LSA Associates, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
*P9. Date Recorded:
April 20, 2016
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
Intensive -level CEQA compliance
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Historic Resources Assessment for the Lincoln Avenue
Widening Project, City of Anaheim, Orange County, California 2016. Prepared by Casey Tibbet, M.A. (LSA Project No. KRE1601)
*Attachments: ❑NONE ElLocation Map ❑Sketch Map Continuation Sheet ElBuilding, Structure, and Object Record
❑Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (List):
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California —The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 6 *NRNP Status Code 6L
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
B1. Historic Name: Visser's Florist; Visser's Macres Florist
B2. Common Name: Visser's Florist
B3. Original Use: Florist B4. Present Use: Florist
*65. Architectural Style: Vernacular
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
Although a permit for this building was issued in 1960, historic aerial photographs reveal that the building was not constructed
until sometime between 1963 and 1972 (Historicaerials.com 1963 and 1972). Similarly, a permit was issued in 1967 for an
addition to this building, but the addition was not constructed until sometime between 1972 and 1980 (Historicaerials.com
1972 and 1980). The greenhouse, which is located north of the original building, was permitted in 1973.
1960 - permits issued to William P. Visser to erect a two-story commercial building at the northwest corner of Resh and
Center (701-703 W. Center) and for sewer connections. Architect listed as U. Bauer (Ulysses E. Bauer on later
permit).
1960 – permit issued to Macres Florist for a neon sign projecting 8.5 feet from the building wall about 12 feet above the
sidewalk.
1963 - permit for double-faced, projecting, neon wall sign at 701 W. Lincoln.
1967 - permits issued to William P. Visser to demolish a residence at 705 W. Lincoln, construct a two-story commercial
addition to 701-703 (architect Ulysses E. Bauer), and for sewer connection.
1968 – permit for canopy sign (707 W. Lincoln)
1973 – permits issued to Visser for a greenhouse addition (architect listed as Swint) at 701 W. Lincoln and to Visser's Macres
Florist for electrical
1974 – permit for addition to greenhouse
1977 – permit for addition to greenhouse
1998 – permit to remove and replace fascia and awning for a sign. Visser listed as owner, Linda Nath listed as applicant.
2003 – permit for alteration to free-standing sign
2006 – permit to reroof issued to owner David A. Nath TR
*137. Moved? 1XINo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location:
*138. Related Features: parking lot, roof -mounted signs, greenhouse
139a. Architect: Ulysses E. Bauer b. Builder: Unknown
*1310. Significance: Theme: Tourism, Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) Area: City of Anaheim
Period of Significance: Circa 1964 Property Type: Commercial Applicable Criteria: NA
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
This 1960s vernacular commercial building does not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources (CRHR) under any criteria. Because it was built outside the period of significance (1857-1949) of the ACHD,
it does not meet the City's criteria for a district contributor. It is not a historical resource for purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, because of its popularity with the community, it may warrant special consideration in
local planning. See Continuation Sheet
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*1312. References: See Continuation Sheet
B13. Remarks:
*1314. Evaluator: Casey Tibbet, M.A., LSA Associates, Inc., 1500 Iowa
Avenue, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
*Date of Evaluation: April 2016
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
Refer to Location Map
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California *The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #
CONTINUATION SHEET HRI #
Trinomial
Page 3 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
*Recorded by
LSA
*Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update
*133a. Description: (continued from page 1)
The original, two-story, vernacular building is rectangular in plan and has a flat roof with no eaves. The exterior walls consist of full -
height panels of small, square blocks (east and north elevations), bands of aluminum -framed windows atop a low wall covered with
mosaic tiles (south and east elevations), a partial height panel of mosaic tiles (east elevation), stucco (east elevation), and stucco
panels separated by vertical strips of painted wood or metal (second story). The south -facing fagade features a wide metal canopy that
is mounted to the original flat canopy and wraps around a portion of the east elevation. A pole sign is mounted on top of the original
canopy and three signs are mounted to the south and east -facing sides of the metal canopy. The horizontal band of storefront windows
along the fagade is punctuated by three, recessed, metal -framed glass doors. The east elevation includes a ribbon of four aluminum -
framed, louvered windows and a ribbon of four aluminum -framed fixed windows on the second floor and two doors at ground level.
The addition has a moderately -pitched, gable -roof. A flat canopy stretches the length of the south elevation above two narrow walls
made of small, square blocks and two bands of aluminum -framed windows atop low walls sheathed with mosaic tiles. The west
elevation is mainly made up of small, painted windows. A sign is mounted on the roof and there is a freestanding pole sign at the
western end of the building.
The original building appears to be in good condition, but has sustained alterations including the large gable -roofed addition and the
metal canopy.
This building is within the ACHD but was constructed outside the ACHD's period of significance (1857-1949) and is not a contributor
to the district.
P5a. Photo or Drawing (continued from page 1)
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View to the west (4/20/16)
South and east elevations and greenhouse, view to the northwest (4/20/16)
*1310. Significance: (continued from page 2)
Historic Context: Refer to the related report (P11 above) for a detailed historic context. The key element of the Tourism,
Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) in Anaheim is expansion. During this period, the population grew
significantly, the city expanded geographically, the industrial base increased considerably, and Anaheim became a regional hub for
recreation and tourism. Most of the remaining agricultural properties gave way to large housing tracts and (see Continuation Sheet)
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required Information
6/27/2016(R:\KRE1601\DPR forms\701-703 W. Lincoln Ave.docx)
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #
CONTINUATION SHEET HRI #
Trinomial
Page 4 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
*Recorded by
LSA
*Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update
*610. Significance: (continued from page 3)
commercial strips. The majority of this growth occurred outside the original colony and historic commercial district. Small commercial
and office buildings were constructed throughout the city "to serve more of a neighborhood clientele" (City of Anaheim 2010:20).
Recognizing the enormous popularity of cars and auto travel during this period, many business owners installed eye-catching signage
intended to attract the attention of the motoring public. This signage was often pole or roof -mounted, brightly colored, and could take
any number of shapes and sizes. Along with the population boom came a demand for additional services and amenities, such as
schools, fire stations, churches, and parks. Many existing institutional and civic buildings were expanded and even more new ones
were constructed during this period.
People Associated with this Property: The architect is listed as Ulysses E. Bauer and the original owner was Bill Visser. Ulysses
Edward Bauer, also known as Ude, was born in Anaheim in 1926 (Orange County Register 2013). In 1944, he graduated from Anaheim
High School and was in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 (Ibid.). He attended Fullerton Junior College and the University of California,
Berkeley, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Environmental Design/Architecture (Ibid.). He was a member of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA) from 1964 to 1967 (The American Institute of Architects 2016). He practiced in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties for 53 years and had an office in Riverside (Ibid.; Department of Consumer Affairs n.d.). He was living in Forest Falls,
California at the time of his death in 2013 (Orange County Register 2013). No additional pertinent information was found.
William Peter Visser (aka Wilhelmus Petrus Visser) was born in Ter Aar, South Holland on April 23, 1926 (Ancestry.com var.). He was
an award-winning floral designer in Holland before relocating to California in 1951 (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1952, he
worked at Cedric's Florist in Los Angeles and in 1953, he married Joan F. Fries, whose father was a gardener (Ancestry.com var.;
Independent 1964). When he heard that Walt Disney selected Anaheim for Disneyland, he decided that Orange County was the place
to be and bought Macres Florist at 604 West Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1961, he moved
across the street to 701 West Lincoln Avenue where he built the current approximately 12,000 -square foot facility that is Visser's Florist
and Greenhouses (Ibid.). Bill and Joan had two daughters, Lynda and Lori, who they raised in an apartment above the florist shop and
who in 1986 bought the business from their father (Ibid.). Lynda and Lori ran the business with their husbands until 2004 when they
sold it to the Robinson family. According to their website, Visser's has won numerous awards, been a top 100 member of FTD for
several years, and supports many civic groups and charities in the area. In addition, it "is the largest single flower shop and greenhouse
in Orange County" (Ibid.). Bill Visser died in Oregon in 2001 (Ancestry.com var.).
Significance Evaluation: This property is being evaluated for significance using CRHR criteria and the City of Anaheim criteria for
contributors to the Anaheim Colony Historic District.
CRHR Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional
history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. This building was constructed during a period of tremendous
growth in Anaheim and the region. It is relatively generic in appearance, has been altered, and is not uniquely representative of the
period. The Visser family established and owned the successful florist business here for approximately 40 years, making it somewhat of
a fixture in the area, but there is no indication that the business is connected with any innovations in the florist business or that it made
significant contributions to the broader community.
CRHR Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important to local, California or national history. Based on the
information provided above, the Visser family does not appear to be important to local, California, or national history.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction or represents
the work of a master or possesses high artistic values. This building does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period, region, or method. The design is modest in character and it has sustained alterations in the form of a large addition. No
indication was found that the architect, Ulysses E. Bauer, was a master and the building does not possess high artistic values.
Therefore, it is not significant for its architecture.
CRHR Criterion 4: Has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local
area, California or the nation. This building was built in the 1960s using common building practices and materials. It does not have
the potential to yield important information in prehistory or history.
See Continuation Sheet
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required Information
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State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #
CONTINUATION SHEET HRI #
Trinomial
Page 5 of 6 'Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
'Recorded by
LSA
'Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update
*612. References: (continued from page 2)
Ancestry.com
Var. A variety of records were accessed online in May and June 2016 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These include city
directories, voter registration records, and United States Census Data.
City of Anaheim
2010 Citywide Historic Preservation Plan. On file at the City of Anaheim.
Var. Building permits for 1024 W. Lincoln Avenue. Accessed online in March 2016 at: http://records.anaheim.net/building/
Welcome.aspx?dbid=0&cr=1
Department of Consumer Affairs
n.d. California Architects Board. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pis/wllpub/
WLLQRYNA$LCEV2.QueryView?P LICENSE NUMBER=2212&P LTE ID=1010
Independent
1964 Fishin' Around. October 15, page 51.
Orange County Register
2013 Obituary for Ulysses E. Bauer, published November 17. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://obits.ocregister.com/
obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?pid=168074614
The American Institute of Architects
2016 Ulysses E. Bauer. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://public.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/Wiki%20Pages/and1002522.aspx
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required Information
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI #
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DPR 523J (1/95) *Required Information
California Historical Resource Status Codes
1 Properties listed in the National Register (NR) or the California Register (CR)
1D Contributor to a district or multiple resource property listed in NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR.
is Individual property listed in NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR.
ICD Listed in the CR as a contributor to a district or multiple resource property by the SHRC
1CS Listed in the CR as individual property by the SHRC.
ICL Automatically listed in the California Register — Includes State Historical Landmarks 770 and above and Points of Historical
Interest nominated after December 1997 and recommended for listing by the SHRC.
2 Properties determined eligible for listing in the National Register (NR) or the California Register (CR)
2B Determined eligible for NR as an individual property and as a contributor to an eligible district in a federal regulatory process.
Listed in the CR.
2D Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR.
2D2 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the CR.
2D3 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by Part I Tax Certification. Listed in the CR.
2D4 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO. Listed in the CR.
2S Individual property determined eligible for NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR.
2S2 Individual property determined eligible for NR by a consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the CR.
2S3 Individual property determined eligible for NR by Part I Tax Certification. Listed in the CR.
2S4 Individual property determined eligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO. Listed in the CR.
2CB Determined eligible for CR as an individual property and as a contributor to an eligible district by the SHRC.
2CD Contributor to a district determined eligible for listing in the CR by the SHRC.
2CS Individual property determined eligible for listing in the CR by the SHRC.
3 Appears eligible for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) through Survey Evaluation
3B Appears eligible for NR both individually and as a contributor to a NR eligible district through survey evaluation.
3D Appears eligible for NR as a contributor to a NR eligible district through survey evaluation.
3S Appears eligible for NR as an individual property through survey evaluation.
3CB Appears eligible for CR both individually and as a contributor to a CR eligible district through a survey evaluation.
3CD Appears eligible for CR as a contributor to a CR eligible district through a survey evaluation.
3CS Appears eligible for CR as an individual property through survey evaluation.
4 Appears eligible for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) through other evaluation
4CM Master List - State Owned Properties - PRC §5024.
5 Properties Recognized as Historically Significant by Local Government
5D1 Contributor to a district that is listed or designated locally.
5D2 Contributor to a district that is eligible for local listing or designation.
5D3 Appears to be a contributor to a district that appears eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
5S1 Individual property that is listed or designated locally.
5S2 Individual property that is eligible for local listing or designation.
5S3 Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation.
5B Locally significant both individually (listed, eligible, or appears eligible) and as a contributor to a district that is locally listed,
designated, determined eligible or appears eligible through survey evaluation.
6 Not Eligible for Listing or Designation as specified
6C Determined ineligible for or removed from California Register by SHRC.
63 Landmarks or Points of Interest found ineligible for designation by SHRC.
6L Determined ineligible for local listing or designation through local government review process; may warrant special consideration
in local planning.
6T Determined ineligible for NR through Part I Tax Certification process.
61-1 Determined ineligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO.
6W Removed from NR by the Keeper.
6X Determined ineligible for the NR by SHRC or Keeper.
6Y Determined ineligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process — Not evaluated for CR or Local Listing.
6Z Found ineligible for NR, CR or Local designation through survey evaluation.
7 Not Evaluated for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) or Needs Revaluation
7J Received by OHP for evaluation or action but not yet evaluated.
7K Resubmitted to OHP for action but not reevaluated.
7L State Historical Landmarks 1-769 and Points of Historical Interest designated prior to January 1998 — Needs to be reevaluated
using current standards.
7M Submitted to OHP but not evaluated - referred to NPS.
7N Needs to be reevaluated (Formerly NR Status Code 4)
7N1 Needs to be reevaluated (Formerly NR SC4) — may become eligible for NR w/restoration or when meets other specific conditions.
7R Identified in Reconnaissance Level Survey: Not evaluated.
7W Submitted to OHP for action — withdrawn.
12/8/2003
From: Daniel Paul
To: Public Comment; City Clerk
Cc: Ellie Yazdani; Jane Newell; Christine Nguyen
Subject: ADDENDUM to DPAUL Public Comment letter, Lincoln Avenue Widening, 8/25/20
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:51:41 AM
Attachments: ADDENDUM to Lincoln Widenina ISMND comment letter DPaul 082520.Ddf
To Whom It May Concern at the Anaheim City Clerk's Office,
Please include the attached as an addendum to the public comment letter which I sent
yesterday for tonight's (8/25/20) City Council Hearing, Item 22.
Thank You,
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale - La Crescenta, CA
91214
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA 91214
August 25, 2020
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA
92805
c/o Anaheim City Clerk's Office, via email:
publiccomment@anaheim.net
cityclerk@anaheim.net
Subject: ADDENDUM to 08/24/20 comment letter: Lincoln Avenue Widening Project: cultural
resources analysis of Visser's Florist property: 701 W. Lincoln Avenue.
Dear Mayor Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel, and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring,
and O'Neil:
Yesterday I submitted a public comment regarding the Lincoln Boulevard Widening Project, and
specifically addressing the Visser's Florist property.
Last night, a peer bought to my attention that in a Response to Comments document dated March 2020,
City's environmental consultant, LSA Associates, responded to my public comment letter of November,
2016. LSA did not respond to the letter I sent January 29, 2020, of a later public comment period: of nearly
two months before their Response to Comments document. Though I was not aware of this Response to
Comments document until last night, pages 1 and 2 of my January 2020 comment letter addresses their
rebuttals. Among them, that the addition of a greenhouses is a substantial alteration which would nullify
any potential historic significance of the Visser's property. The added greenhouses are seamless,
integrated, and in-kind to the building's original design, carrying over the original design features listed in
the attached January 2020 letter. Though the greenhouses date from the 1970s, a property with
compatible (if not character -defining) elements less than 50 years old can still be considered a California
Register/ CEQA historical resource.
Lastly, what I presume to be LSA's most substantive portion of the response to my letter (Response to
comments page 64, Comment 1-30-5) is a cut-and-paste of their argument, which, alterations aside,
asserts that Visser's "does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method.
The design is modest in character [... ]." With its high design integrity including many smaller -scale period
details, Visser's is a rare and distinctive example of Post -World War 11 Commercial Mid -Century Modern
Commercial Architecture. LSA's use of the word "modest" as a means of dismissal implies that neither
local commercial architecture nor anything less than High modernism from the postwar era could be
historically significant. My attached January 2020 letter, on page 2, addresses this, and the preservation
precedent is far and wide for nullifying that argument.
Thank You and Sincerely,
�� _ O D 1 ) /7
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Total Attachments 1) two images, 2) LSA response to comments (5 pages) to DPAUL 11/16
public comment letter, 3) DPAUL 1/20 public comment letter, 4) DPAUL 11/16 public
comment letter 5) LSA historical resource evaluation of 4/16, 6) California Historical
Resource Status Codes
The LSA analysis claimed property had lost design integrity due to greenhouse addition, and therefore could
not be historically significant, but this argument is false. This Google Street View capture presents
compatibility between the greenhouse addition (left) and the original building (right). Bay system, glass
dimensions, scored concrete block, and mosaic base- are all continued from the original building.
Night image showing continuity of design between greenhouse addition and original building.
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Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA 91214
August 24, 2020
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA
92805
c/o Anaheim City Clerk's Office, via email:
publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject: Lincoln Avenue Widening Project: cultural resources analysis of Visser's Florist
property, 701 W. Lincoln Avenue.
Dear Mayor Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel, and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring,
and O'Neil:
My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a former Anaheim resident, having been raised here. I consider
Anaheim my hometown. Presently I am a 36 CFR Part 61 Federally Qualified Architectural Historian.
Attached is my analysis of the Visser's Florist property, located at 701 W. Lincoln Avenue. I sent this
analysis as a Lincoln Avenue Widening Project comment letter on January 29, 2020, and it tiers off an
earlier comment letter I sent for the Widening Project from November 19, 2016, also attached.
If the Lincoln Avenue Widening MND is adopted as -is, the Visser's Florist property will be formally
identified as having no historic significance. The preponderance of evidence indicates otherwise. Though
Visser's is a beloved local institution, my analysis is based upon material, physical character defining
features of the property with its ephemeral, rare details and associated design elements.
Please note that concurrent with adopting the MND, under PRC 5020.1(k), just as Council did with the
Anaheim Colony and Historic Palm Districts, through a resolution, you can declare the Visser's property a
historical resource for CEQA purposes, thereby affording it some protection, and a local status more
reasonable and true than the MND states. It is my hope that you might please consider the motion, for
this property already perceived as an Anaheim landmark.
Please see attached.
Thank You and Sincerely,
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Daniel D. F aL I, Architectural Histonian
Glenc ale, CA 91214
anuany 29, 3C120
Ellie Yazdani, PE
Pninicipal Ciiy Ericlineen
C ity of Apar eim Pu t lic W onks C EipartmEirii
200 8. Ariaheim Blvd.,
AInaN eim, CA
92805
SUBJBCIT:
Lincolri Boulevard Vuideriirig IS/MND Au blit Clommerit: Visser's Florist
EEiar N s. Yazdarii,
N y namE1 is Daniel Pau I, aric I am a ` outN ern C alifonnia-based 36 CFR Part 6'1 federally
qu alified architectu ral l' isllcrian, aric am oniclinally from Anal' Elim. Ill' is following is a Klu blia
commend for the Linaaln BOL levard widEiriing I8/MND, wrict is slated fan adacllicni an Mancit 24,
2030. I'm speciifiaall} wniiiricl at out the Visser's Flonist property, loca-led all 701 W. L incoln Ave.
Down to the smallest c elails, Visser's Flarisi is reirEi, as a namankak 1y iriiact example of post-
WanIc War II Mic-ClEiriiLDI Modern commaraial aral' itEiciune in Anal -aim. AI Novemben 201EI letien
COMM Eiril letter of mirie IJaltaclled) inventonias what it asEi features arEl. TI -e pnoperty's recent
historic nescurce EN aluation completed as part of the Liricalni BOL levard W idEiriing cultunal
resources tear nioal rEiport is also abaci]- Etc , anc is refarEinced below. _ ll' au clh I Nave great
respect for the LIE A corisu liirig finrri, I nesFlEicifully disagnEie will!- tN ein assEissmerii of tr e nion-
eliclibililly for landmark lisiiricl of ira Vissen's Florisll pnOrlEirty.
T1-8 LSA E1%aluation seems lo imply irai iritegnity is last on acoou nit of clraerihoLses being addec
in ire 'I 910s, aric tl' erefore this property aou Id not possibly k e r isianioally significant. "Iritegniiy"
is cEifiried b} the Caliilonnia ReclistEir of Hislarical Resounces as "the aull'enlicily of ari l'isiarical
rEisau rce's rit } sinal ideritit} evic enced by 1 he survival of al' anaatenistics that e�x isted du nirig 1 r e
rEiscu rce's FlEiriod of significance," anc mull be pneserit in order ion a property Ila k a a histonicial
rasau rce. Aside fnam a sic a wall, I c ori'1 believe ariy of i] -a oniclinal bu ildind was lost to add tP e
greenhausEi to 11-a west. In fact, the iwc greenhouses- one of wrich is staridalcrie and banely
N,isible fnam 11- e L incolri Avenue rig] - 1 -of -way, ane hiclr ly campai ik le in c esign. The pu L licly
aoaessik le si neet-facing dreenhau sEi neiilaraies It El al' aracden defining featu res al IT El rlrimary
k u ildirig: its glass t a} s, scanac k lock and mosaic tile. Bail- greenl' ouses are r ighly intacl, and
that a flonist l' as its awn greenhou sEis is itself nathen distinctA e. , usll as a sic e ride- t t e publicly
accessik le greenl' au SEI is a quite beautiful iritenior spaae. The evalu all ion also mentions the
ac c ition of a metal cariopy 10 irEi south aric east elevations, calling it ein a[Ianaiicri and itarefara
imrllying a negative impacll Lpari the buildirig's irillagrily. However, the analysis does not state
exactly wN en Ill' e oaricpy was erected- ill appears to be over E10 years old. Eithen way, ills design,
rias ire mention the rieon sigriage upon it, is l' ig]- ly compatiblEi wiir tt a nest of it e LL ilc ing.
[i might Le riolEic that the i1-nes1-old of iriiegniiy ilon ire CECIPI-level reguIaiaryl se-liirig appliec this
evall- ai ian: The Caliilonriia R aclialEir of H isionical F asources (ICR H F ; , slates only 111-ai properties
ML Eli "rellain enol,, g1- oil il-air l- isionic characler on appearance io be recogrii2 able as l- islorical
resources and is convey il-Ei reasons for thein signiilioarica" i 114 CC R SElaiiari 4EI52 ijc;).
C ertainly Visser's, as an Eu pressive a� ample all Ariaheim Mid-CeriiL DI Mcdenn commaroial
arcl- i-leciL re, 11oc ay meets that thneshcld. llr e L SA evalL aiiori states that the Visser's property
"c oes riot emtccy the c islliriciNa chanacterisllics of a type, clEiriod, negion, or method I ... ] calling
ihEi design "mac esi in characlEir" aric slallirig that ihEi dEisign c oes riot possess "higl- artistic
),alues." This type of ),ennaal-lar Mic-CEIn'IL ryl Modennism, sameiimes refarrEid io as "Rost -War
Mocernism," does not need is possess l-igh artisiio valvas as SL al' tl,ildirigs are freqLEiriily
mocEigi in chanaciter t 111-Eiir riallLre as loaal bLsiriessE19. -ll-Ei amol,rii of irilleclri-ly retainac makes
the Visser's property a distinctive k u ilc ing of its t} pe and its penicd. The amount oil integrity
netairied by the Visser's property is rare iri garieral, and e)inemely rare for AnarEiim. Earl
thoLgl• the buildirig was neven intendec to be l-igh design, it need riot t to express itself as a
locally signiilicarii historical resounce.
IV a-1 the greeril• ouses were ac ded in 111• e 1 M/ O:i is not clermane, as -1 he C RHR has rio sat E 0-
yean age rule for land mank-eliclible pnoclEirtiEis. L rilike fedenal la\,al INEli ional Heclisier of Histonio
Places cri'lEiria, w1- ere properties less 11- an 90 years olc mus -1 l-aNEi e)�cecliiorial historic
significiance, cIEir '14 CCH S eciicn z 852 jd; ijJ: , "A resOL nae less il- ari fiflly yeans old may be
considered far listing iri the C alifonnia FlaclislEir if ii can be demonstraiac that 901ficient lime has
passed to l, ndensland its historical importance." Sufficiient time 11 as passed io pencei\,a tl- e
Vi,990r's property as one from anothen era, wl-ic1- L acau :ie all its iriiegriiy 111• e clrcperty reads as.
3� eri 1hcl, gh a 90-} ear acle ri le is rioi in efllecl for ihEi CFH FI lay al arialysis, ii may L e worth
menl ioning 11- ai 11- Ell 90 -year age thresholc : a typical cloint ai which olc Eir clnarlerties ane
evalLaiec fon 11 islcric significance, is now 1970.
Outside of Elisneylaric ii self, clarl-aps the Big PI scoreboarc aric the Cori\,ariiicn Cen-ler anena
are Anaheim's best-known examples of Mid-CerituN Eira aral• illaciune, bu-1 neiil-er rag 11-e
cellailec level of l-isionio integnity that nemairis ori tl-e Vissar's lzlnaperty. With ire La Palma
C 1- icken Pie shop now a memaDI, and all Resort mo -lel properties sl, bsiariiially altered: thein
rieon sigriage lost iri the mic -19909, the moss notable iriiact a> amples all 111- El C i11y's post-war ana
cammencial properties riaw includEi the Lint nock Bowl, 1l- El Original Raricake H ruse, tli e slightly
la11er Home Slavirigsil Chase Barik cpicperty.... arid kisser's. -ll-is is but a raridfu I of panels of the
thou sands 11- rel, dh0Lt Anal- eim. Certairil} tl- e pos11-World W an I I era wa,i ari impartarii,
l- isicnically signilliciarii one for the C ily, , wi-l1- the adverit of both Disneyland and 11- a C aliforriia
Angels; a bl, ngEioniricl, regionally significant Eilecl tunics indu9tr�l; and I1 e fact that Arial- eim was
arae all 11l- a ilastesil gnowirig cii iE19 in tl- e L nited States c l, ring 111- is cleriod. S c then, w1- y enac kale
virluall} all architecll, rat El)amclles oil i-1?
T11 e LISP arialysis of 11- e Vi9sen'9 property applies a 6L Caliilonriia H i,iiorical Resounce Sliatus
Cace, vul-ich i, -:i telling. According to the Califanriia Ofilica of Hislloric Rreservation, ire 6L
technically slates °EEli EirmiriEic irieliclible for local listing or c e.iignaiiori ihnoLdN local government
review process; may wannarit ScIEiCial considenaiicri iri local planning." EIL is a Historical Slaius
COC El cicnsl, Itants frequently apply if they ElEiriaEi political on clierii pressure io make a finding of
CRI-- FI riori-eliclibili-ly, , bu-1 s-lill feel 1l- ai laric mank eligibililly may L a warrarillec . I'm not in corilact
with LSSA and c on't k riaw w1- all exactly lad their anchiiectural historian to sEilecil a 6L ciode. T1- e
DRR alarm simply Eli ates chat a EIL is applied because of the "pocll, larit} wiil- tl- e ccmmuriily,"
whirl- is not a C RH R Eiligibiliiy cmiienicri. S11 ill, the Cu rrent aclplicaticri of ira 6L stalL9 code
noriai I` eless leaves 11-a door oclari for 11-Ei Anal- Elim Ciiy C ouricil to spare iI`El Vissen's property, if
so inclined. Ren RRC F 020.1(k, , 11- a Ciiy sari treat Vi9sen's as a l- isicnical regal, rce clar Col,. ricil
resolution, jus -1 as Ariaheim has done vuilh its multiple r isiionia districllsi- and can do so a�ari ilia
laric marks ordiriariaa is not part of the local negu la-lor} setiind.
Iri onder -la alcise tN is project au 11 so We Ciiy Gari qu ick l} neceiva pncijecll reimbu rsemerii. I
u riderstand 11l' e need I adcicli 1l' e firic ings. H ciwe% er, if indeed 111-e IS/MN ❑ is adapiec as is circ
Marcl' 24tt it presanis 11l'e Vissen'Ei pnorlEirty as oris Wil- no fuiune poteriiial to be a Ciiy
H isiariaally S idnificarit Struclu re- a finding Well c oes rioil feel ilruEi for wN at Vissen's Flarisi is.
C ansiideuirig 1 r Ei at cis EI aric the ati acl'Eic , I requ esti Wall it l' a Anal' Elim C illy Cou riciI migh-1 consic er
a motion 'Io aDamplt irEi Visser's Flcirisi property from the presently Klroposed findirigs. Ai il'e
very least, Visser's appears 11a 1: e ari °Iridivic u al property tIi al is eligible fon local listing an
dasignatiori" QS ilaius Code 5S2). Hcwe\ er, 11-raugh Couriail nescilullion, the City Edso l' as the
ocliiari Eli 11l' a Manch 24th N eaning to declarEi Visser's Flarisi a C iiy H is-lorically Sigriifiaarill
S-IruciunEi. Iri il'is case, ira California Historical Resource cialus Code urlari the evaluation
wau Id be 5S 1: "Iric ividu Ell propert} that is listed or c esigriaied locally."
11a ac opt Vissen's as a Ciiy of Anal'Eiim Hisioricall} Sig riifiaarill SIR aiutie would be a fitiirig and
rigl'i gesiureio honaril'is EDIrerriely intact Mid-Ceriiurry Macern cesigri tha-1 markers kaak -lo
aricii-EirAnal'Eiim ena, and all laasi fan now, Houses a locally iconia anc taloved instiiutiari. A
COL riail resolution of this kind wou Id fonmali2El row you n comma riilly alrEiady ED clerierices
Visser's Flarisi: a laric mark- wr icl' relic ends intimately ideritif} as part and parcel of t11 e
Ariaheim exclEmience, aric the City a1 Ariaheim's histor} .
lir arik You,
Daniel D. Pau I, Architecllu ral H isllcirian
Atiacl' manils:
D.Paul, � ov. '19, 3016 commarii let -ler.
LSA PlssoaiMEis Visser's a� aluation form set, Apr. 20, 3016.
California Historical Resou naEi Sl Eli u s Codas, Dec. 8, 20C 3.
cc. Cr nistiriEi N gu y Eiri, P11 Assaaia-le Plariner
Attachments:
1. D. Paul, Nov. 19, 2016 Lincoln Blvd Widening comment letter
2. LSA Associates Visser's evaluation form set, Apr. 20, 2016
3. California Historical Resource Status Codes, Dec. 8, 2003
Daniel D. Paul. Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA 91214
November 19, 2016
Carlos Castellanos, PE
Principal Civil Engineer,
City of Anaheim Public Works Department
200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 276
Anaheim, CA
92805
SUBJECT: Lincoln Avenue Widening, West St. to Harbor Blvd, public comment letter
Dear Mr. Castellanos,
My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a 36CFR Part 61 Federally qualified architectural historian.
Though I am presently based in Glendale, CA, Anaheim is my hometown and it is a City that I
still love. A friend of mine who is an Anaheim citizen recently informed me of the proposed
widening at Lincoln Avenue from Harbor to West Street.
I have concerns regarding the proposed Lincoln Avenue widening project. More than any other
non-residential street, the segment of Lincoln Avenue from the Interstate 5 freeway east to
Anaheim Boulevard is rich in character and history for Anaheim. In the many years since the
City decided demolish the entirety of the old downtown except for the Samuel Kraemer Building,
this segment of Lincoln Avenue, now retains the most original character and the most telling
resources near or over 50 years old. I'm disheartened to hear that the City may once again
make the same mistake made all those years ago.
Aside from those identified by LSA, within the Area of Potential Effects are two resources that I
believe are California Register or Historical Resources eligible. The first is Home Savings
(Chase) Bank, 1970. 1 understand that this is a resource to which the City is already sensitive,
and I commend the City in this regard. The Home Savings Bank building "possesses high
artistic values," as per California Register Criterion 3; in no small part due to the Millard Sheets
mural depicting the history of Anaheim that is now an iconic resource for the City. Additionally,
in the building's design, Millard Sheets- who also served as the building architect, presents a
distinctive expression of Neo -Formalism: one historically associated to the Home Savings
company, but that has now become a design associated with a historic chapter in California
architecture dating from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Even though this resource is not 50 years
old, enough time has passed to view Sheet's designs through the lense of history, and the
property appears to be CRHR eligible under Criterion 3, with Title 14 CCR Section4852(d)
special consideration for historical resources achieving significance within the past 50 years. By
resolution, The City of Anaheim may choose to treat this property as a historical resource for
CEQA purposes and I would hope that the City might do so.
The second resource of concern is Visser's Florist. With the recent loss of the La Palma
Chicken Pie Shop signage, as a total design program Visser's now appears to be the City's
most highly intact and expressive example of post- World War II commercial Modernism. The
Visser's building, which admittedly is not high design Modernism, more than embodies the
distinctive characteristics of the postwar commercial architecture property type. Among its
character defining features are: a long expanse of close -in sidewalk frontage; a continuous band
of large-scale display windows set in protruding aluminum mullions; the continuous, full-length
display area behind these windows, recessed entries having original metal and glass shop
doors, a full-length corrugated metal eave having original neon signage; scored concrete block -
work; a full-length decorative mosaic tile base and mosaic -clad bays; a flat roofed and
prominent boxed upper portion of multiple articulated bays; a distinctive greenhouse that
continues the streetside frontage and many of the period character defining features of the store
building; scored concrete barrier walls at the parking lot having rounded corners; and also at the
parking lot- numerous highly distinct bowl -shaped planters suspended atop freestanding metal
columns. Visser's has a presence that responds equally to driver and the pedestrian, to the
latter by certain features akin to those seen on much smaller, walkable Main Streets across the
U.S.
As previously mentioned, Visser's is not high design Modernism; but it need not be. A virtual
time capsule, Visser's is the embodiment of the post war commercial property type. Among its
character defining features are many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their
continued existence. That a publically accessible commercial property over 50 years old retains
such variety of these features is exceptional and truly expressive of a past historical era. For
these reasons, in my professional opinion Visser's appears California Register of Historical
Resources eligible under Criterion 3 as it "embodies the distinctive characteristics of a [postwar
commercial vernacular] property type." Though I'm aware that the City of Anaheim does not
have a preservation ordinance, it would be my hope, not just as an architectural historian but as
a former Anaheim citizen—one who still considers Anaheim my hometown, that Council would
support a resolution to declare Visser's a historical resource for CEQA purposes. Anaheim City
Council has it in their power to do under the California Public Resources Code Section
5020.1(k).
I hope that the City may study engineering adjustments and alternative approaches to this
portion of the proposed widening that might preserve this beloved and highly distinctive
resource.
Thank You and Sincerely,
Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian
Glendale, CA
State of California —The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
PRIMARY RECORD
Other Listings
Review Code
Primary #
HRI #
Trinomial
NRHP Status Code 6L
Page 1 of 6 Resource Name or #: 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
P1. Other Identifier: Visser's Florist: 115 N. Resh Street
*P2. Location: ❑ Not for Publication O Unrestricted *a. County: Orange and (P2b and P2c or P2d. Attach a
Location Map as necessary.)
*b. USGS 7.5' Quad: Anaheim, CA Date: 1981 T_; R___� San Juan Caion de Santa Ana land grant; S.B.B.M.
c. Address: 701-711 West Lincoln Avenue City: Anaheim Zip: 92805
d. UTM: Zone: 11; mE/ mN (G.P.S.)
e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) APN: 255-053-07, -08, and -09;
located on the north side of West Lincoln Avenue and spans the block between North Resh Street and North Citron Street in
the locally designated Anaheim Colony Historic District (ACHD)
*P3a. Description: (Descr be resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries)
The buildings associated with this property are on three parcels (255-053-07, -08, and -09) and related parking lots are on three
adjacent parcels (255-053-05, -06, and -10). The only building that is currently 50 years of age or older is the building at the
northwest corner of North Resh Street and West Lincoln Avenue. See Continuation Sheet
*P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP6-Commercial Property (1-3 stories); HP2-Single-family residence (2nd
floor apartment)
*P4. Resources Present: (]Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other (Isolates, etc.)
P5b. Description of Photo: (View,
date, accession #) Top: Original
building, fagade, view to the
northwest; Bottom: East elevation,
view to the west (4/20/16)
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: ❑x Historic
❑Prehistoric ❑Both
Circa 1964 (Hlstoricaerials.com)
*P7. Owner and Address:
Unknown
*P8. Recorded by: (Name,
affiliation, and address)
Casey Tibbet, M.A.
LSA Associates, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
*P9. Date Recorded:
April 20, 2016
*P10. Survey Type: (Describe)
Intensive -level CEQA compliance
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter "none.") Historic Resources Assessment for the Lincoln Avenue
Widening Project, City of Anaheim, Orange County, California 2016. Prepared by Casey Tibbet, M.A. (LSA Project No. KRE1601)
*Attachments: ❑NONE ElLocation Map ❑Sketch Map Continuation Sheet ElBuilding, Structure, and Object Record
❑Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (List):
DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information
State of California —The Resources Agency Primary #
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI#
BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 2 of 6 *NRNP Status Code 6L
*Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
B1. Historic Name: Visser's Florist; Visser's Macres Florist
B2. Common Name: Visser's Florist
B3. Original Use: Florist B4. Present Use: Florist
*65. Architectural Style: Vernacular
*B6. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
Although a permit for this building was issued in 1960, historic aerial photographs reveal that the building was not constructed
until sometime between 1963 and 1972 (Historicaerials.com 1963 and 1972). Similarly, a permit was issued in 1967 for an
addition to this building, but the addition was not constructed until sometime between 1972 and 1980 (Historicaerials.com
1972 and 1980). The greenhouse, which is located north of the original building, was permitted in 1973.
1960 - permits issued to William P. Visser to erect a two-story commercial building at the northwest corner of Resh and
Center (701-703 W. Center) and for sewer connections. Architect listed as U. Bauer (Ulysses E. Bauer on later
permit).
1960 – permit issued to Macres Florist for a neon sign projecting 8.5 feet from the building wall about 12 feet above the
sidewalk.
1963 - permit for double-faced, projecting, neon wall sign at 701 W. Lincoln.
1967 - permits issued to William P. Visser to demolish a residence at 705 W. Lincoln, construct a two-story commercial
addition to 701-703 (architect Ulysses E. Bauer), and for sewer connection.
1968 – permit for canopy sign (707 W. Lincoln)
1973 – permits issued to Visser for a greenhouse addition (architect listed as Swint) at 701 W. Lincoln and to Visser's Macres
Florist for electrical
1974 – permit for addition to greenhouse
1977 – permit for addition to greenhouse
1998 – permit to remove and replace fascia and awning for a sign. Visser listed as owner, Linda Nath listed as applicant.
2003 – permit for alteration to free-standing sign
2006 – permit to reroof issued to owner David A. Nath TR
*137. Moved? 1XINo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location:
*138. Related Features: parking lot, roof -mounted signs, greenhouse
139a. Architect: Ulysses E. Bauer b. Builder: Unknown
*1310. Significance: Theme: Tourism, Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) Area: City of Anaheim
Period of Significance: Circa 1964 Property Type: Commercial Applicable Criteria: NA
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.)
This 1960s vernacular commercial building does not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the California Register of
Historical Resources (CRHR) under any criteria. Because it was built outside the period of significance (1857-1949) of the ACHD,
it does not meet the City's criteria for a district contributor. It is not a historical resource for purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, because of its popularity with the community, it may warrant special consideration in
local planning. See Continuation Sheet
B11. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*1312. References: See Continuation Sheet
B13. Remarks:
*1314. Evaluator: Casey Tibbet, M.A., LSA Associates, Inc., 1500 Iowa
Avenue, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507
*Date of Evaluation: April 2016
(This space reserved for official comments.)
(Sketch Map with north arrow required.)
Refer to Location Map
DPR 523B (1/95) *Required information
State of California *The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #
CONTINUATION SHEET HRI #
Trinomial
Page 3 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
*Recorded by
LSA
*Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update
*133a. Description: (continued from page 1)
The original, two-story, vernacular building is rectangular in plan and has a flat roof with no eaves. The exterior walls consist of full -
height panels of small, square blocks (east and north elevations), bands of aluminum -framed windows atop a low wall covered with
mosaic tiles (south and east elevations), a partial height panel of mosaic tiles (east elevation), stucco (east elevation), and stucco
panels separated by vertical strips of painted wood or metal (second story). The south -facing fagade features a wide metal canopy that
is mounted to the original flat canopy and wraps around a portion of the east elevation. A pole sign is mounted on top of the original
canopy and three signs are mounted to the south and east -facing sides of the metal canopy. The horizontal band of storefront windows
along the fagade is punctuated by three, recessed, metal -framed glass doors. The east elevation includes a ribbon of four aluminum -
framed, louvered windows and a ribbon of four aluminum -framed fixed windows on the second floor and two doors at ground level.
The addition has a moderately -pitched, gable -roof. A flat canopy stretches the length of the south elevation above two narrow walls
made of small, square blocks and two bands of aluminum -framed windows atop low walls sheathed with mosaic tiles. The west
elevation is mainly made up of small, painted windows. A sign is mounted on the roof and there is a freestanding pole sign at the
western end of the building.
The original building appears to be in good condition, but has sustained alterations including the large gable -roofed addition and the
metal canopy.
This building is within the ACHD but was constructed outside the ACHD's period of significance (1857-1949) and is not a contributor
to the district.
P5a. Photo or Drawing (continued from page 1)
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West and south elevations, view to the northeast (4/20/16)
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attached to the original flat canopy.
View to the west (4/20/16)
South and east elevations and greenhouse, view to the northwest (4/20/16)
*1310. Significance: (continued from page 2)
Historic Context: Refer to the related report (P11 above) for a detailed historic context. The key element of the Tourism,
Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) in Anaheim is expansion. During this period, the population grew
significantly, the city expanded geographically, the industrial base increased considerably, and Anaheim became a regional hub for
recreation and tourism. Most of the remaining agricultural properties gave way to large housing tracts and (see Continuation Sheet)
DPR 523L (1/95) *Required Information
6/27/2016(R:\KRE1601\DPR forms\701-703 W. Lincoln Ave.docx)
State of California - The Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary #
CONTINUATION SHEET HRI #
Trinomial
Page 4 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue
*Recorded by
LSA
*Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update
*610. Significance: (continued from page 3)
commercial strips. The majority of this growth occurred outside the original colony and historic commercial district. Small commercial
and office buildings were constructed throughout the city "to serve more of a neighborhood clientele" (City of Anaheim 2010:20).
Recognizing the enormous popularity of cars and auto travel during this period, many business owners installed eye-catching signage
intended to attract the attention of the motoring public. This signage was often pole or roof -mounted, brightly colored, and could take
any number of shapes and sizes. Along with the population boom came a demand for additional services and amenities, such as
schools, fire stations, churches, and parks. Many existing institutional and civic buildings were expanded and even more new ones
were constructed during this period.
People Associated with this Property: The architect is listed as Ulysses E. Bauer and the original owner was Bill Visser. Ulysses
Edward Bauer, also known as Ude, was born in Anaheim in 1926 (Orange County Register 2013). In 1944, he graduated from Anaheim
High School and was in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 (Ibid.). He attended Fullerton Junior College and the University of California,
Berkeley, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Environmental Design/Architecture (Ibid.). He was a member of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA) from 1964 to 1967 (The American Institute of Architects 2016). He practiced in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Counties for 53 years and had an office in Riverside (Ibid.; Department of Consumer Affairs n.d.). He was living in Forest Falls,
California at the time of his death in 2013 (Orange County Register 2013). No additional pertinent information was found.
William Peter Visser (aka Wilhelmus Petrus Visser) was born in Ter Aar, South Holland on April 23, 1926 (Ancestry.com var.). He was
an award-winning floral designer in Holland before relocating to California in 1951 (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1952, he
worked at Cedric's Florist in Los Angeles and in 1953, he married Joan F. Fries, whose father was a gardener (Ancestry.com var.;
Independent 1964). When he heard that Walt Disney selected Anaheim for Disneyland, he decided that Orange County was the place
to be and bought Macres Florist at 604 West Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1961, he moved
across the street to 701 West Lincoln Avenue where he built the current approximately 12,000 -square foot facility that is Visser's Florist
and Greenhouses (Ibid.). Bill and Joan had two daughters, Lynda and Lori, who they raised in an apartment above the florist shop and
who in 1986 bought the business from their father (Ibid.). Lynda and Lori ran the business with their husbands until 2004 when they
sold it to the Robinson family. According to their website, Visser's has won numerous awards, been a top 100 member of FTD for
several years, and supports many civic groups and charities in the area. In addition, it "is the largest single flower shop and greenhouse
in Orange County" (Ibid.). Bill Visser died in Oregon in 2001 (Ancestry.com var.).
Significance Evaluation: This property is being evaluated for significance using CRHR criteria and the City of Anaheim criteria for
contributors to the Anaheim Colony Historic District.
CRHR Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional
history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. This building was constructed during a period of tremendous
growth in Anaheim and the region. It is relatively generic in appearance, has been altered, and is not uniquely representative of the
period. The Visser family established and owned the successful florist business here for approximately 40 years, making it somewhat of
a fixture in the area, but there is no indication that the business is connected with any innovations in the florist business or that it made
significant contributions to the broader community.
CRHR Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important to local, California or national history. Based on the
information provided above, the Visser family does not appear to be important to local, California, or national history.
CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction or represents
the work of a master or possesses high artistic values. This building does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type,
period, region, or method. The design is modest in character and it has sustained alterations in the form of a large addition. No
indication was found that the architect, Ulysses E. Bauer, was a master and the building does not possess high artistic values.
Therefore, it is not significant for its architecture.
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area, California or the nation. This building was built in the 1960s using common building practices and materials. It does not have
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7N1 Needs to be reevaluated (Formerly NR SC4) — may become eligible for NR w/restoration or when meets other specific conditions.
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From: Root, Jennifer
To: Public Comment
Subject: Public Comment for the August 25th City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:19:48 AM
Attachments: Lincoln Street Widening Public Comment - Jennifer Root.docx
Hello. On behalf of Anaheim Union High School District I would like to submit the attached
public comment for the August 25th City Council Meeting. It is regarding Item 22 on tonight's
agenda.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Root, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Business
Anaheim Union High School District
(714) 999-3556
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ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUSINESS SERVICES
Good Evening Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members. My name is Jennifer Root and I am the
Assistant Superintendent, Business for Anaheim Union High School District. I am sending this
public comment on behalf of the Anaheim Union Board of Trustees to speak to item 22
regarding the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Lincoln Avenue
Widening Project from West Street to Harbor Boulevard. First, we recognize that staff has
recommended that the project is ceased until community support for the project is garnered
and we are grateful for that recommendation. Back in November I stood before the Council and
voiced our concern as a school district with the project. It is our belief that the adoption of the
mitigated negative declaration again is not in concert with the sentiments of the school district
nor with the community members of Anaheim.
This shift would require a dedication of 16.5 feet, increased from the current 8.25 foot
dedication, in front of Anaheim high school and our newly acquired property adjacent to the
high school. When this project was initiated, there was a lack of transparency to community
members. At our request, two town hall meetings were conducted... one at Anaheim High
School and one at our District Office. We provided notification to our families so that they could
become aware of the project.
At the request of a city council member, the Public Works department presented the project to
our Board of Trustees and asked for their support on the project. Based upon concerns from
the community regarding the project, our board of trustees voted unanimously to not support
the city moving forward with this project. Not one community member who spoke at the board
meeting that evening was in support of the project. Our Board of Trustees represent their
community and felt that their vote represented the community's lack of support with not only
the project but specifically with the change of alignment.
The community stated the following reasons for not supporting the change in the alignment:
Student Safety — there is a concern that when the project occurs building a median in
the street would encourage students to dart out into the street and cause potential
harm to the students
2. Preservation of an Iconic Feature of the City of Anaheim — Anaheim High School is the
oldest of our schools and our flagship high school. It would impact the aesthetics of the
school as well as create less space between the front of the school and the street; again
a safety issue.
3. Increased Traffic Flow—the widening could increase the flow of traffic in front of the
school thereby increasing the danger to students.
The recommendation to change the alignment allows the City of Anaheim is to recoup money
from OCTA for the study conducted on the area. It is our belief that had public input been
sought prior to initiating the study that it may not have been undertaken and the city would not
be obligated to OCTA to change the alignment to receive the funding for the study. Another
reason stated for changing the alignment was the cost of acquiring the property on the south
side of the street versus the cost of acquiring property on the north side of the street. It is our
belief that the school district and our students should not be negatively affected because of the
failure of the city staff to have accurately assessed the support of the community for this
project prior to accepting funding from OCTA for the project.
The change of the alignment represents the first step in allowing this project to go forward in
the future. In a vote the city conducted of community members, the community did not
support it, and our Board of Trustees, upheld the voices of the community in voting to not
support the project. On behalf of the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees,
and especially Trustee Al Jabbar who represents Anaheim High School directly, we would like to
respectfully ask the City Council to consider rejecting item 22 and to abandon changing the
alignment from a center alignment to a northern alignment.
From:
Neely, Patricia
To:
Public Comment
Cc:
Ellie Yazdani; Carlos Castellanos; JENNIFER ROOT
Subject:
AUHSD Comment - Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) - Lincoln Ave. Widening Project
Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:00:03 PM
Attachments:
Ellie Yazdani AUHSD Comments Lincoln Widening 08-25-2020.pdf
To whom it may concern,
Attached please find the Anaheim Union High School's comments for the subject project.
Thank you.
Patricia Neely ;AIA ;Architect Director ; Facilities Planning • Design • Construction
Anaheim Union High School District
501 Crescent Way ;Anaheim ;CA; 92803-3520
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ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
FACILITIES PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUE TM
August 25, 2020
Ms. Ellie Yazdani
City of Anaheim Public Works Department
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anahelm, CA 9280.5
Subject; Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
Lincoln Avenue Widening Project from West Street to Harbor Boulevard
Dear Ms. Yazdani,
On behalf of the Anaheim Union High School District, an educational agency with ownership
to many parcels directly impacted by the proposed project, please accept the following
comments.
Temporary Construction Easements:
Granting of a temporary easement will have to be approved by the District in advance to
ensure that there is adequate access/egress from a fully operational and developed site. At
a minimum, timing, site restoration, hold harmless clauses will need to be adequately
addressed.
The District understands that a formal adoption of the MND will set a precise alignment to
the north side of Lincoln Avenue, which is a condition that our Board of Trustees is
opposed to, including the dedication of property per the approved alignment. It is also
understood that the project will not move forward until such time there is community and/or
stakeholder support.
Additional comments ill be provided in the event the proposed project continues to
advance. % J
Since
Patricia Neel
Director, Fa ilities planning, Design, Construction
Anaheim U ion High School District
(714) 999-3505
From:
Krista Nicholds
To:
Public Comment
Cc:
Daniel Paul; ccruze
Subject:
Public comments re. City Council Agenda item 22
Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:29:47 PM
Attachments:
ATT00001.htm
MND POC 08252020.odf
Please find attached public comments addressing item 22 on the City Council agenda today,
August 25, 2020.
Please add the comments to the administrative record.
Sincerely,
Krista Nicholds
President
Preserve Orange County
Preserve Orange County
206 W Fourth Street
Santa Ana, California 92701
PRESERVE
ORANGE COUNTY
Anaheim City Council Monday, August 24, 2020
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
By email publiccomment@anaheim.net
Attention: Mayor Harry Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel,
and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Kring
Re. Visser's Florist and Adoption of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (item 22)
Dear Mayor Sidhu and Members of City Council,
On August 25 you will consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) concerning the
Lincoln Avenue Street Widening Project as well as approval of the project. This letter combines and
revises a previous letter from our organization, addressed to Ellie Yazdani with comments made during
the public review on the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated February 5, 2020.
Preserve Orange County is a county -wide non-profit with the mission to work through education and
advocacy to promote conservation of our county's historic and cultural resources. Our board members are
experts in preservation law, architecture, historic resource management, city planning and architectural
history. We provide subject -matter expertise and technical advice to individuals and groups across
Orange County.
The Historic Resource Assessment delivered to the City in April 2016 and on which the MND is based
concluded that Visser's Florist- a legacy business and rare intact example in Orange County of a postwar
commercial building type- does not qualify as a historic resource and thus is not subject to environmental
review. It is our expert opinion that this conclusion is wrong and reflects an anachronistic interpretation of
the standards used to determine a building's eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources.
It is — on the contrary- the prevailing view of our profession that buildings that are "vernacular," that are
not designed by master architects or reflect high artistic achievement but that effectively convey their
historic context by representing their type should be recognized and protected for their historic value.
Visser's exemplifies a time when suburbs and social mobility were expanding on an unprecedented scale
and construction reflected this in Orange County in the building, for example, of large scale aerospace
manufacturing and theme parks, as well as family-owned flower businesses.
Visser's may at first appear to lack a special quality compared to the nearby properties in the Anaheim
Colony Historic District or to Anaheim High School, but context is everything. As Richard Longstreth,
architectural historian and expert on America's commercial architecture and roadside vernacular, said in
2015 of the nature of the building stock in the booming years after the Second World War:
The physical record in all its dimensions makes very clear that neither
aristocratic nor parvenu splendor was pursued, as it frequently was in
popular culture before the war... The new environment was decidedly
not uptown, but it was not the old neighborhood either. Like wartime
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production, it was straightforward, no-nonsense, efficient, and exuded
modernity. (from Longstreth, "Nonconforming Modernism," in Looking
Beyond the Icons, 2015)
Yet Visser's is also so much more as our own Daniel Paul has eloquently pointed out, after years of close
inspection of the building, he reveals to us the detail that the Anaheim architect, Ulysses Bauer (who was
also the award-winning architect of Carl Karcher's Googie style restaurant, pre -Carl's Jr.) worked into the
building taking it a step beyond its utilitarian purpose. Paul, an Anaheim boy and federally qualified
architectural historian, provided a list of character defining features of the building in one of his
submissions to the City of Anaheim during the 2016 public review and went on to sum up that Visser's is:
A virtual time capsule, Visser's is the embodiment of the post war
commercial property type. Among its character defining features are
many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their
continued existence. That a publicly accessible commercial property over
50 years old retains such variety of these features is exceptional and
truly expressive of a past historical era. (Daniel Paul, letter to Carlos
Castellanos, City of Anaheim, November 19, 2016)
We join Daniel Paul and others in Anaheim in encouraging City Council to reject the resolution that would
ultimately pave the way for the demolition of Visser's Florist. We encourage the City to re-evaluate
Visser's based on current precedent and preserve what is left of Anaheim's mid -twentieth century
architecture. Anaheim's growth in this period drove growth throughout Orange County. Visser's is a
monument to this defining period in our county history.
Sincerely,
Krista Nicholds, MHC
President, Board of Directors
Preserve Orange County 207 W. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California 92701
www.preserveorangecounty.org info@preserveoc.org (949)-482-0125
From: Scott Preston
To: Public Comment
Subject: Question for 8/25/20 Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:03:42 PM
Attachments: Anaheim City Council Ouestion.pdf
Hello,
Please see attached question for todays Council meeting.
Thanks,
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Atlas Specialty Products
ATLAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
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8/25/20
To: Anaheim City Council
From: Scott Preston
Attn: Public Comment
Subject: Pivot Manufacturing for Covid 19
Greetings,
We are a family owned business that has been supporting the Anaheim commerce for the
past 59 years. We have been impacted by Covid 19. We had 105 employees and are down to
26 with very little work coming in.
We are in the aerospace, defense, and space industry and have lots of open capacity for CNC
manufacturing and would like to help in any way possible, but I'm not sure of what machining
needs are out there to help fight Covid 19.
We machine all types of metal products and are here to help but just need some guidance as
to what machining needs are available.
Any guidance you can offer as to who to contact would be very grateful_
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott Preston
From: Isabella Dixon
Subject: police violence
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:34:02 PM
To the Anaheim City Council:
My name is Bella Dixon, 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,
Bella Dixon
Sent from my iPhone
From: Aidan Halderman
To: Public Comment
Subject: Question to Anaheim City Council
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:38:42 PM
Good Evening!
I am a Boy Scout from Troop 811 of Brea. I am currently working toward the Citizenship in
the Community Merit Badge.
May I ask what the current situation is for opening school campuses from the city's
perspective? Does the city have its own special goals to meet before preparing to send students
back on campus? Does the city plan at all to open up campuses, or would it prefer to stay
online for a large remainder of the current pandemic?
Sincerely,
Aidan Halderman
Item # Distributed to
majority of City Council within
Jennifer L. Hall 72 hours of meeting.
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From: Theresa Bass
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:33 PM
To: Jennifer L. Hall
Subject: FW: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as
National Library Card Sign -Up Month - Library Value Calculator
From: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:16 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Harry Sidhu , ; Jose Moreno
<JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>;
Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net>; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>
Cc: Annie Mezzacappa <AMezzacappa@anaheim.net>; Marisol Ramirez <MaRamirez@anaheim.net>; Karen Romero
Estrada <KRomeroEstrada@anaheim.net>; Helen Myers <HMyers@anaheim.net>; Cynthia Ward
<CWard@anaheim.net>; Samantha Saenz <SSaenz@anaheim.net>; Justin Glover <JGlover@anaheim.net>; Maria
Gonzalez <MarGonzalez@anaheim.net>; Gregory Garcia <GGarcia@anaheim.net>; Lisa Hughes
<LHughes@anaheim.net>; Lauren Torres <LTorres@anaheim.net>
Subject: FW: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card
Sign -Up Month - Library Value Calculator
Mayor and members of council:
See remarks in support of recognition at a later date regarding: September, 2020 as National Library Card Sign -Up
Month.
From: Linda Newby
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:42 PM
To: Council <council �' anaheim.net>; Audrey Lujan <ALuian anaheim.net>; Joe Purtell <Jpurtell@anaheim.net>;
Jennifer Beitler-Foxx <JBeitler-FoxxPanaheim.net>
Cc: Lucille Kring Steve Faessel
Subject: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card Sign -Up
Month - Library Value Calculator
I have calculated on the chart below that I have SACVED over $200 month by
usuing our fabulous Anaheim libarray for their curbside check out program. I
have learned on their training classes how to do so many things and appreciate
their partnership with Anaheim Memorila Hospital to educate us on a variety of
health issues.
Putting real savings (as below) in dollar amounts should diminish that I still
feel our Anaheom Libraray is "worth a million bucks to our card holders"!
Sincerely,
Linda Newby, CTA
Gallery Travel
Anaheim, CA. 92805
The ALA recommends this Library Value Calculator to give an estimate of how much money individual consumers save
by borrowing library items rather than purchase items: http://www.ala.org, advocacylibrary-value-calculator
So for example, by borrowing an adult book, a consumer can save $20
Using a database saves a person $19.95
An adult program is valued at $15, etc.
All of the values of books/labor are estimates...
The cost figures for library services were derived by the Massachusetts Libnir` Association based
on the table below:
Library Service Value of
Service
Adult Books Borrowed
Young Adult Books
Borrowed
Children Books Borrowed
Audiobooks Borrowed
Interlibrary Loan Requests
eBooks Downloaded
Magazines Read
Newspapers Read
Movies Borrowed
CDs Borrowed
Music Downloaded
Meeting Room Use (per hour)
Adult Programs Attended
Based On
$17.00 Amazon.com average price
$12.00 Amazon.com average price
$17.00 Amazon.com average price
$9.95 Audible.com download average
$25.00 Amazon.com average price plus shipping
$15.00 Estimated B&N/Amazon average
$5.00 Estimated purchase price average
$9.50 (Boston Globe subscription (outside city)
$4.00 Estimated Netflix average
$9.95 iTunes download album average
$1.00 iTunes download song average
$25.00 Estimated value
$15.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per
adult
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Young Adult Programs $12.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per
Attended youth
Children's Programs Attended $7.00 Entertainment/program admission fee - estimated average per
child
Museum Passes Borrowed $20.00 Museum admission fee - estimated average for two adults
Computer Use (per hour) $12.00 FedEx/Kinkos price
Database Searches $19.95 Average cost for online article search -
Reference Assistance $7.00 Average library cost
AUDREY A. LUJAN
City Librarian I Anaheim Public Library
500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
P: 714.765. 1810, Cell
anaheim.net/libraryI facebook.comlcityofanaheim
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