11-24-20_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
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
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 at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos
and on Cable Channel 3. In addition, members of the public can submit comments electronically for
City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment(a)anaheim.net. To ensure distribution
to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 1:00
P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 1:00 P.M.,
will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City's website, and will be made part of the official
public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at
www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 714-765-5166 or
cityclerk(a)anahei m. net with any questions.
ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate
alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in
implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation,
in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification,
accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's Office by telephone at (714) 765-5166 or
via email to cityclerk(d�anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting.
-ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and
Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless
otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions
may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time
of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any
given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as
noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City
Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly
provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future
meeting.
-REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and
www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding
any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at
the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by
contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk(a)anaheim.net.
-ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted
by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for
action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may
be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.
-CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a
member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for
separate action.
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
3:00 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:02 P.M.
3:00 P.M. — WORKSHOP 3:02 P.M.
City IT outsourcing contract update.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that 1
public comment was received via email regarding Closed Session.
Public Comments Submitted — November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting
(Submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to
publiccomment(a)anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of
the agenda, please submit comments prior to 1:00 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments,
as well as any comments received after 1:00 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the
City's website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived
public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.)
Recess to closed session. 4:13 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION 4:13 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code): One potential
case
(A copy of the correspondence referencing the anticipated litigation against the City is included in
the agenda packet and available for review by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line
electronically with the agenda at: www.anaheim.net/Councilagendas.)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code): One potential
case
(A copy of the correspondence referencing the anticipated litigation against the City is included in
the agenda packet and available for review by contacting the City Clerk's Office and on-line
electronically with the agenda at: www.anaheim.net/Councilagendas.)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government
Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:04 P.M.
5:00 P.M. 5:04 P.M.
Invocation: Council Member Denise Barnes
Flag Salute: Council Member Lucille Kring
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Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing November 28, 2020, as Small Business Saturday
Call to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements
Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:08 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested the removal of Item No. 15 from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 4 public
comments were received via email prior to 5:00 P.M. (Total of 4 public comments received via
email).
Public Comments Submitted — November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting
(Submit comments electronically for City Council/Authorities consideration by sending them to
publiccomment(a)anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council/Authorities prior to
consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 1:00 P.M. the day of the
meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 1:00 P.M., will be distributed to the
City Council/Authorities, posted on the City's website, and will be made part of the official public record of
the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.)
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool provided four updates, as follows: 1) The Take It Outdoors grant program
has been very popular with over 83 applications received and approximately $150,000 awarded in
$2,000 grants per business to expand outdoor restaurant and food service operations. The application
period is still open and businesses are encouraged to apply. 2) He acknowledged the Police Department
Explorers for their volunteer efforts distributing Thanksgiving dinners during the annual Savanna School
District event. 3) The Anaheim Public Library has partnered with Anaheim Fire & Rescue on the "Stay
Safe, Read at Home" winter reading program, running November 30, 2020 through January 20, 2021,
where readers can earn raffle entries. More details are available on the Library's Facebook, Instagram,
and YouTube pages. 4) In recognition of the annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an
annual event to raise awareness, locally United to End Homelessness OC, under the umbrella of United
Way OC, set a theme of "A Home is Essential to End Homelessness" and a video was shown
highlighting efforts.
Recess the Anaheim City Council, Anaheim Housing Authority, and Anaheim Housing and Public
Improvements Authority. 5:14 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 5:14 P.M.
MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent
calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
RESOLUTION NO. APFA-2020-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY establishing the dates and times for regular
meetings of the Authority for the 2021 calendar year.
2. Approve minutes of the Public Financing Authority meetings of November 19, 2019 and
September 29, 2020.
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Adjourn the Anaheim Public Financing Authority. 5:15 P.M.
Reconvene the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 5:15 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY 5:15 P.M.
MOTION: SF/LK Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent
calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. RESOLUTION NO. AHPIA-2020-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY establishing the dates
and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2021 calendar year.
4. Approve minutes of the Housing and Public Improvements Authority meeting of January 14,
2020.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 5:16 P.M.
Reconvene the Anaheim Housing Authority. 5:16 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 5:16 P.M.
MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent
calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. RESOLUTION NO. AHA -2020-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF
THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY establishing the dates and times for regular meetings of
the Authority for the 2021 calendar year.
6. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of November 10, 2020.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 5:17 P.M.
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:17 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:17 P.M.
Items pulled for discussion:
Council Member Barnes: Item No. 17
MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent
calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. Receive and file the Library Board report dated October 12, 2020; minutes of the Community
Services Board meetings of May 14, 2020, July 9, 2020, and August 13, 2020; minutes of the
Cultural and Heritage Commission meetings of December 19, 2019, May 21, 2020, and August
20, 2020; minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of July 22, 2020, August
26, 2020, and September 23, 2020; minutes of the Sister City Commission meeting of August 24,
2020; and minutes of the Youth Commission meeting of September 16, 2020.
8. Approve proclamation recognizing Anaheim resident Robert Bruce Beamer's 100th birthday.
9. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.,
that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development
Agreement No. 96-01 for the 2019-2020 review period for The Disneyland Resort Project located
in The Anaheim Resort.
10. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by STC GardenWalk LLC, GardenWalk Hotel
I, LLC, and Westgate Resorts Anaheim, LLC, that the property owners have complied in good
faith with the terms and conditions of each of their respective portions of Development Agreement
No. 99-01 for the 2020 review period for the Anaheim GardenWalk Project located 321 W. Katella
Ave. and 400 W. Disney Way in The Anaheim Resort.
11. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Good Hope International, that the property
owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No.
2016-00001 for the 2020 review period for the 1700 South Harbor Boulevard Hotel Project
located in The Anaheim Resort.
12. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by FJS Inc., that the property owner has
complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No. 2016-00002
for the 2020 review period for the Westin Anaheim Resort Project located at 1030 West Katella
Avenue in The Anaheim Resort.
13. Accept the bid from West Coast Arborists, Inc., in the amount of $3,767,711 annually, for city-
wide tree trimming services and power line clearance for a five year term with five one-year
optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the agreement and the
renewal options in accordance with Bid #9466.
14. Accept the bids of Juniors Golf Carts, Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and Winner Chevrolet, in
the respective amounts of $19,555, $35,791, and $161,625 plus applicable tax, for the purchase
of eight electric vehicles and one plug-in hybrid vehicle by Anaheim Public Utilities for use by City
departments; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to award a bid for three remaining plug-in
hybrid vehicles to be purchased using Low Carbon Fuel Standard program funds in accordance
with Bid #9473.
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15. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Power Engineers, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $133,520, for consulting services to develop an implementation plan to move the
City's Utility GIS data from the Geometric Network to the new Utility Network model and provide
technical support on an as needed basis during the implementation phase; authorize the Finance
Director to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and authorize
de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement,
as determined by the City Attorney.
Item No. 15 withdrawn by staff. No action taken.
16. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CulinaryLab, Inc., in substantial form,
outlining the negotiating parameters for the future operation of the former Northgate Market site
located at 718-722 N. Anaheim Blvd. for a 90 day negotiating period with three 60 -day optional
extensions; and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development, or designee,
to execute and administer the MOU.
17. Approve an agreement with Anaheim Transportation Network for the operation of the Anaheim
Senior Mobility Program to provide transportation services to senior citizens and individuals with
disabilities for a temporary service term ending May 31, 2021 with one two-year optional renewal.
Item No. 17 Discussion. MOTION: DB/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
18. Approve an agreement with IDS Group, Inc., in the amount of $219,358 plus a 15% contingency
for extra services that may be required, for engineering and design services for heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning rehabilitation and replacement at Anaheim West Tower; authorize
de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement,
as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute
the agreement and any other related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement
and administer the agreement.
19. Approve an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with 2130 Orangewood LLC, in the
acquisition amount of $652,750, for the purchase of a Public Road and Utility Easement, a
Sidewalk Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement located at 2130 East Orangewood
Avenue for the Orangewood Avenue Widening from State College Boulevard to the Santa Ana
River Project (R/W ACQ2018-01010).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or
interests therein [City Deed Nos. 12452, 12453, and 12454 (2130 E. Orangewood Avenue), in
conjunction with the Orangewood Avenue Widening from State College Boulevard to the Santa
Ana River Project and future City rights-of-way].
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting an irrevocable offer of dedication for public park purposes (Aloe Greens
Park; Tract Map No. 17703).
Authorize the City Clerk to cause said Resolution to be recorded with the Office of the Orange
County Clerk Recorder.
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report and authorizing the City of Anaheim
Finance Director to sign and submit the Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation
Authority on behalf of the City of Anaheim.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM making application to and requesting the Local Agency Formation Commission of
Orange County to take proceedings pursuant to the Cortese -Knox -Hertzberg Local Government
Reorganization Act of 2000 for the City of Anaheim to annex approximately 9.8 acres of property
within the City of Orange's boundary and sphere of influence and file an application for
Reorganization No. RO 20-06 and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-118.
Determine that this action is exempt from further environmental review under Section 15319 of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (Class 19, Annexations of Existing Facilities
and Lots for Exempt Facilities).
24. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the City and various
City agencies.
25. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM establishing the dates and times of regular meetings of the Anaheim City Council
for the 2021 calendar year.
26. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of December 17, 2019, December 20, 2019,
January 14, 2020, January 28, 2020, and February 4, 2020.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 5:35 P.M.
27. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-140 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM authorizing the execution and delivery of a Revolving Credit Agreement with Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association, payable from and secured by subordinate revenues of the
Electric System and the Water System [includes the execution, issuance, and delivery of Electric
System Notes and Water System Notes in a maximum principal amount not -to -exceed
$100,000,000; and authorizes the Mayor, City Manager, Public Utilities General Manager, City
Clerk, and other City officers, employees, or agents to take the necessary or advisable actions to
consummate the transactions contemplated by the agreement].
Item No. 27 Discussion. MOTION: JB/LK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
28. Update on the City's Response to COVID-19.
Item No. 28 Discussion; no action taken.
At 6:25 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the City Council and reconvened at 6:35 P.M.
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5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:35 P.M.
29. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-06073 (DEV2020-00106
CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, CLASS 1
OWNER/APPLICANT: Bill Bedrossian, Covenant House California, 1325 N. Western Avenue,
Los Angeles, CA 90027.
PROJECT LOCATION: 0.29 -acre property located at 632 North East Street, at the northeast
corner of East Street and Eastwood Drive.
REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit to establish a
supportive and transitional housing facility for up to 25 residents in an existing single-family
residence.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action is categorically exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental
documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301,
Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Approved and recommended City Council approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06073
(DEV2020-00106) as modified to state that if there is a change in operator that a new letter of
operation shall be submitted to the Planning and Building Department for review by the Planning
Director to determine if the facility substantially conforms to the original Planning Commission
approval. Vote: 5-2 (Commissioners Armstrong, Meeks, Mulleady, Vadodaria and White voted
yes. Chairperson Keys and Commissioner Lieberman voted no.) (Planning Commission meeting
of October 12, 2020). Appealed by: Maria Mercedes Viramontes.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM denying the appeal and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06073 and
making certain findings in connection therewith (DEV2020-00106) (632 North East Street)
[includes finding and determination that this project is categorically exempt from the requirements
to prepare additional environmental documentation per the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities)).
Item No. 29 Discussion. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Comment by
Appellant's representative, Applicant, 21 public comments received via email, and 11
phone calls to the Council office as of 7:15 P.M. (Total of 22 public comments received via
email.) Public Comments Submitted — November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
MOTION: TO/SF moved to deny the appeal and approve the Conditional Use Permit as
amended to restrict occupancy to 20 residents, allow a request to the Planning
Commission in one year to increase occupancy to 25 residents, and to restrict on-site
visitors of residents.
SUBISDIARY MOTION: LK/JB to amend the previous motion to keep the maximum
occupancy at 25 residents.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: JM to continue to December 15, 2020. Motion failed for lack of
second.
SUBISDIARY MOTION: LK/JB to amend the previous motion to keep the maximum
occupancy at 25 residents. ROLL CALL VOTE: 2-4-1 (AYES: Council Members Brandman
and Kring; NOES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, and O'Neil;
ABSTAIN: Council Member Moreno). Motion failed.
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MOTION: TO/SF moved to approve resolution denying the appeal and approving the
Conditional Use Permit as amended reducing occupancy from 25 to 20 residents, grant
applicant opportunity to return to the Planning Commission in one year to review and
request increase of occupancy to 25 residents, and restrict on-site visitors of residents.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-1-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes,
Brandman, and O'Neil; NOES: Council Member Kring; ABSTAIN: Council Member Moreno).
Motion carried.
Report on Closed Session Actions:
City Attorney Robert Fabela reported that for Closed Session Agenda Item No. 03, City Council approved
filing a quiet title action against the heirs of J.H. Porter (VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno)).
Public Comments (non -agenda items):
(Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.)
Public Comments Submitted — November 24, 2020 City Council Meeting
Council Communications/Agenda Requests:
Council Member Kring thanked all involved with the virtual Anaheim Veterans Day event and noted it was
still available for viewing on the City's YouTube channel. As part of the recognition of Small Business
Saturday, she encouraged residents to shop, dine, and hire locally when safe to do so to help the local
businesses and economy. Council Member Kring announced Giving Tuesday was next week, noted
many non -profits were struggling due to reduced staff and increased needs, and encouraged anyone
able to donate to local non-profit organizations. She thanked retiring City staff for their many
contributions and service to Anaheim residents and wished them well in their retirement. She requested
the meeting adjourn in memory of Elmer Thill, Anaheim's oldest living resident who had celebrated his
106th birthday in April. She noted this was her last formal Council meeting after serving 16 years on City
Council and wished all a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Council Member Brandman announced the County was providing at-home COVID testing kits, with more
information available at www.anaheim.net/testing. He acknowledged his service and friendship with
Council Member Kring over the years, stating even when they were in opposition they worked well
together and were not disagreeable. He wished her and her husband well in their next chapter. He
wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Barnes thanked the Samuelis for their vision, dream, and love for Anaheim manifesting
in the OC Vibe project. She requested the City Manager post a map online of all the food drives across
the City, noting the difficulties many families were experiencing, and further requested City Council
consider allocating remaining COVID funds to assisting local families. She congratulated Erika Robles
for her work with United Across Borders and providing grocery bags to over 300 recipients last weekend.
She reiterated Council Member Kring's comments about non -profits and encouraged donations to The
Salvation Army. Council Member Barnes acknowledged Meals On Wheels and the significant increase
of meals provided to senior residents through the Brookhurst Community Center and sought donations
for them as well. She questioned the follow-up for public comment emails and asked for assurance that
inquiries and needs were being addressed. She requested the website be updated regarding the 39
Commons project at Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. so residents can be aware of what is occurring. She
noted an increase in car racing in District 1, including speeding and loud noise, and asked that
impounding vehicles be reviewed. She assured residents that the City is there for them, wished all a
good Thanksgiving, and acknowledged staff for their work.
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Council Member Moreno expressed his gratitude to Public Works and Community Services staff for
assisting with storage and distribution of the pallets of food from United Across Borders as well as to the
volunteers who assisted many families. He announced the COVID-19 Community Health Roundtable, in
partnership with Orange County Supervisor Doug Chafee, via Zoom on December 1, 2020, 5:00 P.M. —
7:00 P.M. He thanked the partners and staff for making the event possible and anyone needing more
information can email him at net. He expressed his disappointment with the
consideration and outcome of the public hearing, stating there was a missed opportunity to bring the
neighborhood together with the developer which could result in a better project for both sides. He
expressed concern with the lack of Spanish translation during the Council meeting and consideration of
the public hearing and hoped the new Council will consider an equitable and equal approach to
communities across the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel expressed gratitude that Council Member Kring mentioned the passing of his
long-time family friend Elmer Thill and announced his service would be on December 3 at St. Boniface
with internment to follow. In addition to recognizing the passing of Elmer Thill, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel
also requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Paul Burciaga, East Anaheim Little League
president and volunteer umpire. He congratulated local artist Chance O'Neil for winning a National Art in
Public Places Impact Award for the metal MUZEO sculpture, commissioned by the Community &
Economic Development Department. He announced Bruno Serato's White House Restaurant's pasta-
thon running through December 4, where donations could be made directly at 887 S. Anaheim Blvd. or
online at www.pastathon.com. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel announced Frank Garcia's We Give Thanks
Thanksgiving meal drive-thru event at the Honda Center on Thanksgiving, 9:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. He
thanked ReBorn Cabinets for their annual Baths for the Brave benefiting veteran Richard Castro. He
announced his attendance on November 12 at a ribbon -cutting for Pick'n at State College Blvd. and
Lincoln Ave. He also attended the United Across Borders food distribution at La Palma Park on
November 21, further acknowledging Erika Robles for leveraging a $5,000 grant from the Anaheim
Community Foundation into a partnership with Amazon to receive weekly truckloads of food for
distribution and thanking staff for their efforts in procuring storage. He also noted his attendance at the
Miraloma Resources Center to see the COVID testing and a food distribution event in the Balsam Curtis
neighborhood by the Anaheim Family YMCA and Angels Baseball. He wished all a Happy Thanksgiving
and expressed his gratitude for his family, friends, colleagues, and health.
Council Member O'Neil wished his colleagues and staff a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Sidhu thanked his colleagues and staff for their service during the tough, challenging times. With
Thanksgiving approaching, he encouraged everyone to avoid big gatherings and to celebrate within their
own families. He asked everyone to continue taking precautions to help get out of the pandemic, He
announced the food distribution by Second Harvest Food Bank and Frank Garcia at the Honda Center
on Thanksgiving Day to help the Anaheim and Orange County community, further noting 40 different
food distributions were upcoming. He thanked his Council colleagues for celebrating and helping the
community and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Adjournment: 9:13 P.M. in memory of Elmer Thill and Paul Burciaga.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2020.
All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and www.anaheim.net.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda
(other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk,
10 November 24, 2020
located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone,
714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk(a)anaheim.net.
If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats
to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or
offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by
contacting the City Clerk's Office by telephone at (714) 765-5166 or via email to cityclerk(aD-anaheim.net,
no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION: Para servicios de interpretacion, comuniquese con la oficina de la
Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 24 horas antes de la junta programada. Llamando al 714-765-5166.
Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los
interpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehusa cualquier responsabilidad
que surja de tales servicios.
TRANSLATION SERVICES: For translation services, contact the City Clerk's office no later than 24
hours prior to the scheduled meeting by calling 714-765-5166. Because many dialects and regionalisms
exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or
regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services.
VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can
be viewed live on the City's website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos.
POSTING STATEMENT: On November 19, 2020, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on
the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency,
and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net
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