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04-12-22_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA APRIL 12, 2022 CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY  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/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, 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@anaheim.net with any questions.  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.  SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Mayor Trevor O’Neil Mayor Pro Tem District 6 Jose Diaz Council Member District 1 Gloria Sahagún Ma’ae Council Member District 2 Dr. Jose F. Moreno Council Member District 3 Avelino Valencia Council Member District 4 Stephen Faessel Council Member District 5 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 April 12, 2022 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA APRIL 12, 2022 3:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:01 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O’Neil, Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and Faessel. Council Member Moreno joined the meeting during Closed Session. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Closed Session Item No. 01 pertained to a State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) dispute regarding the Surplus Land Act and the stadium transaction and Closed Session Item No. 02 pertained to potential litigation regarding the Covered Wagon Motel. Council Member Diaz announced that he would be recusing himself from the discussion and consideration of Closed Session Item No. 02 due to a real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property. To clarify the items on the Closed Session agenda, Mr. Fabela noted Item No. 01 pertained to the HCD dispute regarding the stadium transaction, Item No. 02 pertained to the Covered Wagon Motel, Item No. 03 pertained to significant exposure to litigation related to the letter included in the agenda packet, and Item No. 04 pertained to existing litigation of Azzam v. City of Anah eim. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 3:04 P.M. 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 3:04 P.M. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 and/or initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case 2. 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 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case (A copy of the letter to 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 April 12, 2022 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Faisal Azzam, et al. v. City of Anaheim, et al., OCSC Case No. 30-2020 01144005. 5:00 P.M. 5:09 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O’Neil, Diaz, Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel Invocation: Pastor Lambert Lo, Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Anaheim Flag Salute: Council Member Gloria Sahagún Ma'ae Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing April 29, 2022, as Arbor Day Recognizing April 11 - 15, 2022, as Community Development Week Accepted by Grace Stepter, Housing and Community Development Director Recognizing April 2022, as DMV, Donate Life California Month Recognizing April 2022, as National Poetry Month Accepted by Joe Purtell, Supervising Librarian, and Wendy Van Camp, Poet Laureate Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:18 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested the withdrawal of Item No. 18, Right of Entry-Long Form and Right of Way Contract-State Highway for East Miraloma Way, to be brought back at a later date. Mayor Sidhu welcomed many youth in attendance at the City Council meeting, many of whom were from Acaciawood Preparatory Academy. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): 14 speakers. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 3 public comments were received electronically prior to 1:00 P.M. (Total of 3 public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers) CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported the Anaheim Police Department (APD) continues to play a leading role in responding to calls for service, including those involving mental health challenges. As part of a public-private partnership, BeWellOC began training in Anaheim this week and will respond to non- violent mental health calls as referred by APD. Mr. Vanderpool noted this would better address needs by having trained clinicians respond to mental health calls, which APD receives over 5,500 calls annually related to mental health concerns. He noted APD would always be available for public safety and mental 4 April 12, 2022 health calls could be diverted to BeWellOC as early as May 2022. He noted residents can continue to call APD and then the appropriate resources would be dispatched. Mr. Vanderpool noted the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) was awarded a $27,000,000 grant on March 28 from the State Homekey Program for the purpose of acquiring the Studio 6 development project at Harbor Blvd. and the 91 Freeway for conversion to permanent housing for those experiencing homelessness. The funds will be used to acquire and rehab the site, with the first phase beginning in May 2022, consisting of 87 units of transitional housing, with a goal to have units in service by Thanksgiving. Mr. Vanderpool also reported HCD received a $4,000,000 award from the Californians for All Youth Work Program, which will be administered by Workforce Development staff with the purpose to increase youth employment and develop interest in career pathways. Mr. Vanderpool announced the Public Utilities Department would host a sustainability fair on Beach Blvd. on April 16, 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The fair will include a free EV ride and drive event for residents to test zero emissions vehicles, drought tolerant landscaping demonstrations, dusk to dawn lighting distributions, efficiency program information, and participation by other departments. Registration is available at www.anaheim.net/beachevent. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 6:16 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 6:16 P.M. MOTION: SF/TO to approve the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve an Amended and Restated Preliminary Funding Award Letter, in substantial form, for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel located at 1251 N. Harbor Blvd., between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Linc Housing Corporation, replacing a commitment of $2,877,959 from HOME American Rescue Plan funds with the Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund; approve the Relocation Plan for the Studio 6 Motel; authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and administer the Amended and Restated Preliminary Funding Award Letter and Relocation Plan on behalf of the Anaheim Housing Authority; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to enter into subsequent agreements necessary to implement the project, provided that such agreements do not materially increase or extend the assistance provided by the Anaheim Housing Authority under the Amended and Restated Preliminary Funding Award Letter or Relocation Plan. 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of March 15, 2022. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 6:18 P.M. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 6:18 P.M. 5 April 12, 2022 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:18 P.M. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Ma’ae: Item Nos. 05 and 13 Council Member Valencia: Item No. 20 MOTION: __TO/AV___ Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Commission meetings of October 15, 2020, November 19, 2020, February 18, 2021, March 18, 2021, April 15, 2021, June 17, 2021, July 15, 2021, August 19, 2021, October 21, 2021, and November 18, 2021; the Library Board meeting of February 14, 2022; the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of October 28, 2020, December 2, 2020, January 27, 2021, February 24, 2021, March 24, 2021, April 28, 2021, May 26, 2021, June 23, 2021, July 28, 2021, August 25, 2021, September 22, 2021, October 27, 2021, December 1, 2021, and January 26, 2022; the Public Utilities Board meeting of February 23, 2022; and the Sister City Commission meeting of February 28, 2022. 4. Approve proclamation recognizing April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 5. Authorize the Police Department to implement a hiring incentive program to attract qualif ied police officer candidates through June 30, 2023. Item No. 05 Discussion. MOTION: GM/TO ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Yunex LLC, in the amount of $109,992.50, for the LED Countdown Pedestrian Signal Module Replacement Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2, Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 7. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Danny C. Hubbs Construction, Inc., in the amount of $250,888, for the Guardrail Improvements Project on eastbound Santa Ana Canyon Road west of Royal Oak Road, eastbound Santa Ana Canyon Road east of Royal Oak Road to 285 feet west of Maude Lane, and Gerda Drive at the curve east of Deana Street; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, GRBCON, Inc., in the amount of $282,000, for the Center Greens Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project in the alley northwest of Olive Street and Broadway; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 (d) (New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; 6 April 12, 2022 and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Asplundh Construction LLC, in the amount of $10,463,595.46 plus a 10% contingency, for the construction of Underground District No. 67 Sycamore Street; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 10. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, EBS General Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,570,678 plus a 10% contingency, for the construction of Euclid Street Improvement Project from Crescent Avenue to Glenoaks Avenue; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 11. Approve a License Agreement with the County of Orange Registrar of Voters for the installation, operation, and maintenance of an Official Ballot Drop Box for a five year term at Peralta Canyon Park (115 N. Pinney Drive). 12. Approve an Agreement with the County of Orange Social Services Agency, in the amount of $2,082,000, for the provision of Vocational Training for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and future modifications. 13. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve a Professional Services Agreement with PredPol, Inc., now known as Geolitica, in an annual amount not to exceed $35,000, for trend analysis policing software for a one year term with two one-year optional renewals; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the Chief of Police to execute any amendments or optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement. Item No. 13 Discussion. MOTION: GM/JD ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 14. Approve a License Agreement with the Orange County Water District (OCWD), with a one-time license fee in the amount of $1,148, to construct and operate new pipelines on OCWD-owned property at Anaheim Lake for an initial 20-year term and additional 10 year renewals; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the agreement and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 15. Approve the Direct Payment Agreement, in substantial form, with HORNE LLP to receive federally-funded Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program grant funds to be applied to the accounts of eligible City of Anaheim water and wastewater customers for a term through October 31, 2023; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and take the necessary, required, or advisable actions to implement the agreement, including delegations to a Project Coordinator to administer the agreement. 7 April 12, 2022 16. Approve an Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $328,500, to provide professional engineering services to design sanitary sewer improvements in the alley south of Broadway from Citron Street to West Street and West Street from the alley south of Broadway to Santa Ana Street, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 17. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company, with a reimbursement payment amount up to $65,000, for preliminary engineering services for the existing crossing on Lincoln Avenue between Loara Street and Manchester Avenue. 18. Approve a Right of Entry-Long Form and a Right of Way Contract-State Highway, both in substantial form, for the installation of a new overhead sign structure on westbound State Route 91 between the North Placentia Avenue and State Route 57 connector on an unimproved portion of East Miraloma Way; authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreements and other documents associated with this transaction; authorize changes to the Right of Entry-Long Form and Right of Way Contract-State Highway that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office; approve a Permanent Highway Easement Deed, in substantial form, and direct the City Clerk to release the easement to the California Department of Transportation; and authorize the acceptance of an $8,900 payment. Item No. 18 withdrawn at the request of staff. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring certain City-owned property "Surplus" properties pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) [includes determination that this action results in no binding commitment by the City to authorize or advance the disposition of any of the Surplus Properties; will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and does not constitute an “approval” of a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15004 and 15352]. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring certain property to be "Exempt Surplus" properties pursuant to California Government Code Section 54221(b)(1) [includes determination that this action results in no binding commitment by the City to authorize or advance the disposition of any of the Exempt Surplus Properties; will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment; and does not constitute an “approval” of a “project” pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15004 and 15352]. Authorize the Director of the Economic Development Department to issue a Notice of Availability (NOA) in accordance with the Surplus Land Act (SLA); and authorize the Director of the Economic Development Department to review each Notice of Interest received during the 60-day NOA period, if any, and enter into negotiations with responsive bidder(s) for a period of 90 days in accordance with the SLA. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the acceptance of General Fund Grant Funds for the Anaheim Family YMCA Community Complex Phase 2 Project and amending the budget accordingly (grant funds from the California Natural Resources Agency in the amount of $2,500,000). 8 April 12, 2022 Determine that the receipt of the California Natural Resources Agency Grant Funds is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15306 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: AV/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 7:00 P.M. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to support in concept Senate Bill 1196 (as amended April 4, 2022) expanding definition of a State Transit Assistance Program eligible operator to include Anaheim Transportation Network, as specified. Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: HS/TO ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:10 P.M. Council Member Diaz recused himself from Public Hearing Item Nos. 22 and 23 due to a real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property and left the dais and the meeting. 22. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, CLASS 1 AND CLASS 21 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2237 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-00007 OWNER/APPLICANT: Shivam Hotel, LLC, 6308 Eastern Avenue, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. PROJECT LOCATION: This 0.75-acre property is located at 837 South Beach Boulevard, approximately 682 feet north of Ball Road. REQUEST: A City-initiated request that the City Council consider the revocation or modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2237 for an existing motel (Anaheim Lodge). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) Categorical Exemptions are the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under the California Environmental Quality Act. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved Resolution No. PC2022-047, approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2237, with a modification to Condition No. 11: The property owner shall not “knowingly” rent motel rooms to persons previously arrested on or adjacent to the motel premises for any reason. VOTE: 6-0 (Chairperson Meeks and Commissioners Heywood, Perez, Vadodaria, Wolfgramm, and White voted yes; Commissioner Kring was absent) (Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2022) Appealed by: Mahendra Ahir, Kalpana Patel, Shamir Patel, Shivam Hotel, LLC, c/o Frank A. Weiser. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Project No. 2022-00007 and modifying Conditional Use Permit No. 2237, and making certain findings in connection therewith (DEV2022-00007) (837 South Beach Boulevard). Item No. 22 Discussion. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. 8 speakers, including the applicant/appellant representative. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 4 public comments were received electronically prior to 7:00 P.M. (Total of 4 public comments 9 April 12, 2022 received via email). Public Comments Submitted – April 12, 2022 City Council Meeting Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: SF/GM to approve resolution with three (3) additional conditions of approval including constructing an eight (8) foot high block wall abutting the residential units along the western property line, increasing the wall on the rear south property line to six (6) feet in height, and keeping the chain link gate locked. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O’Neil, Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel; ABSTAIN (recusal): Council Member Diaz). Motion carried; Resolution approved, as amended. 23. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, CLASS 1 AND CLASS 21 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2494 DEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-00008 OWNER/APPLICANT: Liu, Ping Li Trust; The Ping Liu Family Trust, 920 South Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92804. PROJECT LOCATION: This 0.51-acre property is located at 920 South Beach Boulevard, approximately 240 feet north of Ball Road. REQUEST: A City-initiated request that the City Council consider the revocation or modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 2494 for an existing motel (Travel Inn). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) Categorical Exemptions are the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under the California Environmental Quality Act. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved Resolution No. PC2022-048, approving an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2494, with a modification to Condition No. 12: The property owner shall not “knowingly” rent motel rooms to persons previously arrested on or adjacent to the motel premises for any reason. VOTE: 6-0 (Chairperson Meeks and Commissioners Heywood, Perez, Vadodaria, Wolfgramm, and White voted yes; Commissioner Kring was absent) (Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2022) Appealed by: Pravin Ahir, Neomi Hospitality, Inc., c/o Frank A. Weiser. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Project No. 2022-00008 and modifying Conditional Use Permit No. 2494, and making certain findings in connection therewith (DEV2022-00008) (920 South Beach Boulevard). Item No. 23 Discussion. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. 6 speakers, including the applicant/appellant representative. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported no public comments were received electronically. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: TO/GM ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O’Neil, Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel; ABSTAIN (recusal): Council Member Diaz). Motion carried; Resolution approved. Report on Closed Session Actions: None Public Comments (non-agenda items): None Council Communications/Agenda Requests: Council Member Valencia wished everyone a happy Easter and a happy holiday weekend. 10 April 12, 2022 Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of John Blake Everley, retired 30- year Anaheim Police Officer who passed away unexpectedly and is survived by many family members. Council Member thanked City Manager Jim Vanderpool for the BeWellOC rollout, thanked Lylyana Bogdanovich for seeing the project through, acknowledged a public speaker whose child had a crisis and city services were limited, and appreciated the City Manager for investigating the program, finding funding, and implementing it in Anaheim. He looked forward to seeing the banner soon and rolling out the program to offer compassionate and kind services to those in mental crisis. He reported attending a plaque unveiling recognizing the Anaheim Public Library Foundation’s 25 years of support for the Anaheim Public Library, the Alzheimer’s Walk at Angel Stadium, the Anaheim Night at the Ducks Game with several colleagues, passing out COVID test kits at the Anna Drive mobile library stop, representing the City at the Cypress College Foundation’s Americana Awards recognizing past Anaheim Police Officer Steve Sain, and the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. He said goodbye to librarian Katrina Ford, acknowledged her efforts with the STEAM program and mobile library, and wished her well as she moves to Atlanta. He wished everyone a safe Easter. Mayor Pro Tem O’Neil requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Anaheim Hills resident Danny Ongais, a well-known professional race car driver, who was nicknamed the Flyin’ Hawaiian, ranked 39 on the National Hot Rod Association’s Top 50 Drivers, and inducted into the Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. He wished everyone Happy Easter with their families. Council Member Ma’ae reported she had contacted current Budget, Information, and Technology (BIT) Commissioner Leonard Lahtinen to request his resignation, as he is not a resident of District 2. She felt strongly about specific District 2 representation, has interested residents, and requested an agenda item at the next Council meeting to consider removal of Mr. Lahtinen from the BIT Commission to replace with a District 2 representative, concurred by Mayor Pro Tem O’Neil and Council Member Faessel. Council Member Faessel stated he concurred the request for purpose of discussion when agendized. Council Member Ma’ae recognized the Servite High School soccer team for winning the CIF Southern California D1 championship for the first time in school history on March 5, 2022 and requested a proclamation and future Council recognition for the team, concurred by Mayor Pro Tem O’Neil and Council Member Faessel. She highlighted a community meeting on March 23 at the shopping center at Brookhurst Street and Ball Road, held in conjunction with Council Member Diaz and the Anaheim Police Department, to address street racing, share information with residents about what is being done to keep the community safe and how they could partner together. She thanked the community for a great turnout as well as Sgt. Paqua and Carmela Mendoza for helping to organize the event and sharing information. She also reported a March 31 event to beautify John Marshall Park, in partnership with UPS, Love Anaheim, and the Community Services Department. She thanked Brightview for providing plants and wood chips and reported the volunteers planted new plants, two trees, added wood chips, spread mulch, and did some touch up painting. She thanked UPS employees from around the world for coming to help serve Anaheim at the park and at the Second Harvest Food Bank. She wished everyone a Happy Easter. Council Member Moreno acknowledged the efforts of former Mayor Tait, Council Member Faessel, and himself for initiating the Beach Blvd. Specific Plan approved in November 2018 and recognized the current Council for continuing to implement the plan along with staff. He thanked Public Utilities, Community Services, Police, Public W orks, and Sandra Lozeau from Code Enforcement for attending a neighborhood community meeting on March 24 in the Dickel/Water neighborhood, listening to resident concerns about street racing, parking, homelessness, and porch pirates, and for providing information. He thanked Elia for organizing the event and John Barrrett and Jake Nolan for hosting the meeting in their front yard. He reported a flashlight walk on April 6 in the Rose/Bush/Vine neighborhood and thanked the neighborhood leader Maritza Bermudez, the Central Community Policing Team, and Rocio Burress for organizing the event, building stronger relationships, and listening to resident concerns about not enough parking, pet feces on the street, homelessness, crime, disruptive residents at night, and difficulty knowing how to access City services. He announced the return of Greenbird Anaheim on April 11 April 12, 2022 30 at 10:00 A.M. to perform a neighborhood cleanup, starting at the Rosewood Barber Café on Broadway behind the Muzeo. He expressed condolences to the family of Guillermina Mayorga who passed away on April 2 of kidney failure at the age of 45. He noted her sons played local sports, she attended St. Boniface Catholic Church, and the family needs financial assistance. Anyone interested can contact his office to be provided with the GoFundMe link. He also offered condolences to the families of three 24-year-old young men, Fernando Gutierrez, Juan Hernandez, and Pedro Zamora Rodriguez, who lost their lives in a high speed crash at La Palma Avenue and Harbor Blvd. Council Member Moreno noted street racing is a common theme across the city, has become a public safety issue as well as a quality of life issue, he hoped the Council as a whole could address the issue with collaborative efforts with staff to find meaningful solutions and promising practices, and hoped the topic would find its way to an agenda for discussion. He also noted communicating with School Board President Al Jabbar to collaborate on educating young people about the dangers of street racing. Mayor Sidhu announced he had asked Council Members Diaz and Faessel to join him on the Mayor’s Anaheim First Ad Hoc Committee to provide guidance as we move forward with the important neighborhood improvement initiative and comprehensive citywide investment program. He offered best wishes during the Passover and Easter holiday weekend and encouraged residents to celebrate safely as brighter days were ahead. Adjournment: 10:08 P.M. in memory of John Blake Everley, Danny Ongais, Guillermina Mayorga, Fernando Gutierrez, Juan Hernandez, and Pedro Zamora Rodriguez Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2022. All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. 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