11/10/2020ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The regular meeting of November 10, 2020 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 3:30
P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of November 10, 2020 was called to order
at 3:33 P.M. telephonically, pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding
the Brown Act related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20) in response to COVID-19. The meeting
notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on November 5, 2020.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Stephen Faessel, Jordan
Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, Lucille Kring, and Trevor O'Neil (all via
teleconference). Council Member Denise Barnes joined during Closed
Session (via teleconference).
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City
Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Closed Session Item No. 2 related to an October 29, 2020
letter from Kelly Aviles alleging Brown Act violations regarding the sale of Angel Stadium, with the
letter included in the agenda packet.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:36 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director
Name of Employee Organizations: (1) American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (General Management, Professional/Technical, and Confidential Units); (2)
Anaheim Police Management Association; (3) Teamsters, Local 952; (4) International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47; (5) Service Employees' International Union
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: One potential case.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: People's Homeless Task Force, et al., v. City of Anaheim, USDC Court Case
No. 8:18-cv-00642 DOC (KESx)
At 5:08 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
INVOCATION: Council Member Trevor O'Neil
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FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing 2020 Anaheim Beautiful Art Contest Winners
City Clerk Theresa Bass played a video presented by Lori Dinwiddie, President of Anaheim Beautiful,
recognizing the 2020 Anaheim Beautiful Art Contest Winners: JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, Julie
Mayer Award; Vineyard Anaheim Love Mural; MUZEO Sculpture, Impact Award; North Net Training
Authority 911 Memorial Mural; "Vigilance" Olive Hills Dog Park K-9 Memorial; Loara High School Art
Students 1000 Butterfly Exhibit; Campus Beautiful Award; and two honorable mentions to STC
GardenWalk Ceiling and Wall Murals and 18 Folds Lantern Heart Exhibit.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel thanked Anaheim Beautiful on behalf of the North Net Joint Powers Authority
for their recognition of the 911 Memorial Mural.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing November 8 - 14, 2020, as National Nurse Practitioner Week
Recognizing November 8 - 14, 2020, as National Apprenticeship Week
At 5:16 P.M., Mayor Sidhu called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the
City Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested the removal of Item Nos. 01 (Anaheim Housing
Authority Agenda), 02 (Anaheim Housing Authority Agenda), and 12 from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that 11 public comments were received electronically prior to
1:30 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City
Council. [A final total of 16 public comments were received electronically and distributed to the City
Council related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City
Council and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported the Anaheim Convention Center was honored as a Center of
Excellence by Exhibitor Magazine in its second annual list of North America's Best Convention
Centers. He welcomed the public back to Anaheim's libraries, noting Central Library reopened on
October 26th and Canyon and Haskett Branch Libraries reopened on November 91h and noted staff
had transformed services and adapted operations to address COVID-19 concerns. He reported the
City was seeking public input on three proposed park projects including La Palma Park renovation
and soccer fields, a pocket park at Bellevue Drive and South Street, and a new River Park near the
Big A. He referred residents to www.anaheim.net/planningforparks for more information and to
provide input.
At 5:20 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing
Authority agenda and reconvened the City Council at 5:21 P.M.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:21 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council
Member Moreno pulling Item No. 19 for separate discussion and consideration.
MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions, and
adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications,
and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the consent calendar,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil); ABSTAIN -1 (Council Member Moreno);
NOES — 0. Motion carried.
8105 4. Receive and file minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting of September 23, 2020.
C200 5. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by PT Metro LLC, that the property owner
has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Amended and Restated
Development Agreement No. 2005-00008 for the 2020 review period for the A -Town mixed-
use project located in the Platinum Triangle.
AGR- 6. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Jefferson at Stadium Park — Phase A
3750.A Owner, LLC; Jefferson at Stadium Park — Phase B Owner, LLC; and Jefferson Platinum Park,
LLC, that the property owners have complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of
Development Agreement No. 2015-00002 for the 2020 review period for the Jefferson at
Stadium Park Project located in the Platinum Triangle.
D180 7. Accept the bids of LCAction Police Supply, Bound Tree Medical, North American Rescue,
LLC, Galls LLC and T Tactical Solutions, Inc., in a combined amount not to exceed $73,486
plus applicable tax, to provide safety equipment and first aid kit supplies for the Police
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 #9447.
D180 8. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and approve an extension of the
agreement with Administrative Resource Options, in an amount not to exceed $138,594 which
includes a 15% contingency for any unforeseen work that may be required, for the
uninterrupted continuation of mail management services for the City on a month to month
basis through November 2021; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all documents.
D180 9. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify an increase to the current
master agreement with OCR Aviation, in the amount of $30,000, increasing the agreement
from $20,000 to $50,000 for as -needed airplane engine and airframe parts, components and
labor for the Police Air Support Division, for a one-year period with four one-year optional
renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue the renewals in accordance with
approved budget appropriations.
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AGR- 10. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement Regarding Homeless Shelter with The Salvation
11285.1 Army to extend the funding termination date by two additional years from January 31, 2021 to
January 31, 2023 and approve a funding reimbursement in the amount of $11,000,000 from
February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023, for the continuation of shelter services at
1455 S. Salvation Place, previously addressed as 1340 S. Lewis Street; and authorize the
City Manager to execute the First Amendment and any subsequent amendments or
documents necessary for the continuation or clarification of shelter services, provided they are
approved by the City Attorney and do not increase the total compensation payable to The
AGR-
Salvation Army.
12348; 11. Approve the Design -Build Master Agreement with prequalified Design -Build Entities, each in
AGR- an award amount not to exceed $3,000,000 per work order package, excluding change
12349; orders, for Water and Wastewater Projects, for a three year term with an extension of up to 12
AGR- months, as necessary, to complete outstanding work order packages in progress; determine
12350; that the projects to be performed under the Design -Build Master Agreement for Water and
AGR- Wastewater Projects shall be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality
12351; Act, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of
AGR- Regulations; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute Design -
12352; Build Master Agreements for Water projects with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc.; T.E.
AGR- Roberts, Inc.; and Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. dba Teichert Utilities, and to take the
12353 necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements; authorize the Director of
Public Works, or designee, to execute Design -Build Master Agreements for Wastewater
projects with J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc.; Mladen Buntich Construction Company,
Inc.; and Teichert Energy & Utilities Group, Inc. dba Teichert Utilities, and to take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements; and authorize de minimis
changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as long
as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney.
12. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the Anaheim Housing Authority and Anaheim Ballet to
allow the parties to cooperatively identify and evaluate potential relocation sites for the ballet
and/or the feasibility of the ballet acquiring the site it currently occupies (Cultural Arts Building)
(Related to Housing Authority Item No. 02).
Item No. 12 removed at the request of staff, no action taken.
AGR- 13. Approve an Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, in substantial form,
11682.A with Greenlaw Development, LLC for a future development on the southeast corner of
Anaheim Boulevard and Ball Road for a negotiating period of eight months with one six-month
optional extension; and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development, or
his designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
AGR- 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
12355 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a purchase and sale agreement, substantially in the form
attached, by and between the City of Anaheim and Robertson Properties Group, a California
Corporation; authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development, or his
designee, to execute such purchase and sale agreement; authorizing the Director of
Community and Economic Development to implement such purchase and sale agreement;
and making certain other findings in connection therewith [includes determination of
exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as
the approval of the purchase and sale agreement is not a "project;" APN 073-090-39,
northeast corner of Lemon Street and 91 Freeway; purchase price of $1,540,000].
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AGR- 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
12356; CITY OF ANAHEIM approving, authorizing and directing execution of a Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement relating to the CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, and the form of
AGR- a Public Benefit Agreement; and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the Authority for
12356.1; the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of projects listed herein
AGR- [1781 South Campton Avenue (400 units), 1105 East Katella Avenue (386 units), and 255
12357 North Anaheim Boulevard (231 units)].
Authorize the City Manager to enter into Public Benefits Agreements, in substantial form, with
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority's Community Improvement
Authority, which may result in the City receiving surplus revenue from the future sale of the
projects and authorize the City Manager to approve minor, non -material modifications to the
Public Benefit Agreements that are consistent with the purpose and intent of the Middle-
Income/Workforce Rental Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City
Attorney; authorize the City Manager to execute related documents and take required actions
to implement the Middle-Income/Workforce Rental Housing Program for the projects; and
determine that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it will not result
in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and it is not
a "project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
AGR- 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
12359 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, appointing Jamaar Boyd -Weatherby as the City Hearing
Officer pursuant to Section 1.12.110 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, and approving an
agreement for hearing officer services with the law firm of Jones & Mayer [three-year term,
billing rate of $200 per hour].
R100 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit one
Improvement Project Grant Application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
funding under Project O - the Regional Capacity Program under Measure M2 on behalf of the
City of Anaheim, and if awarded, authorize the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City
and amend the budget for the fiscal year accordingly [Lincoln Avenue Widening from East
Street to Evergreen Street Project; grant funds in the amount of $5,265,000].
C280 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6499 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
zoning (Reclassification No. 2017-00308) (DEV2017-00069) [rezoning the property located at
1679 West Cerritos Avenue from the "T" Transition to "RS -4" Single -Family Residential Zone;
introduced at Council meeting of October 27, 2020, Item No. 151.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
C280 19. ORDINANCE NO. 6500 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
AGR- zoning (Reclassification No. 2019-00324) (DEV2019-00087) [1122 North Anaheim Boulevard;
12358 apply "MU" Mixed -Use Overlay Zone to the existing "I" Industrial base zone; introduced at
Council meeting of October 27, 2020, Public Hearing Item No. 18].
ORDINANCE NO. 6501 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 by and
between the City of Anaheim and Renaissance City North Anaheim, LLC, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (Development Agreement No.
2020-00003) (DEV2019-00087) [1122 North Anaheim Boulevard; introduced at Council
meeting of October 27, 2020, Public Hearing Item No. 18].
Determine that the proposed Reclassification No. 2019-00324 and Development Agreement
No. 2020-00003 were adequately analyzed pursuant to the Mitigated Negative Declaration
approved in conjunction with the project on October 27, 2020.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Planning and Building Director
Ted White reported none of the proposed units in the project are considered affordable housing. He
reported the Fifth Cycle Housing Element Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) number for
the very -low-income category was 1256 units and noted 302 permits have been issued. He reported
the low-income category RHNA number was 907 and 166 permits have been issued to date. He
advised this project is considered above -moderate housing. He reported the RHNA number for
above -moderate housing was 2501 units and permits issued to date is 7,297 units.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. White reported the preliminary RHNA
numbers for the Sixth Cycle Housing Element for the very -low-income category is 3,756 units and
2,391 units for the low-income category.
Council Member Moreno noted that every time the City rezones a property or provides a modification
to allow housing projects to be developed without requiring a developer to build affordable housing
the harder it will be for the City to build affordable housing. He advised 1,500 units have been
developed in District Three and noted none of them have been affordable housing. He advised he
was unable to support this project since there was no affordable housing component.
Council Member Moreno reported Item No. 02 on the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda was
removed by the request of staff but noted the City received emails from residents who expressed
concern that the City is on the verge of requiring the Anaheim Ballet to vacate the Anaheim Cultural
Art Building to enter into an exclusive agreement with a developer, hopefully for senior affordable
housing. He noted the City is forced to look at current properties and historic buildings to convert
them to affordable housing, which is desperately needed in the City. He expressed concern that the
City struggles to meet the needs of poor residents when it comes to housing and encouraged the City
Council to support more affordable housing projects.
MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to approve Item No. 19 by adopting two ordinances and
making a determination, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
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DISCUSSION: Council Member O'Neil thanked Council Member Moreno for highlighting the City's
RHNA numbers and shared information regarding previous votes taken on projects that included
affordable housing. He thanked the developer for voluntarily donating $269,000 for the Senior Safety
Net Program.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's comments, Council Member Barnes explained
Councilmembers explain the reasoning behind their votes and encouraged Council Member O'Neil to
respect what other Councilmembers are trying to accomplish for the City. She advised the City made
a promise to incorporate housing that would address this problem and noted, if the City cannot make
the RHNA numbers, it needs to champion the effort.
Council Member Moreno explained he voted twice against projects that included affordability. He
advised one project was Nohl Ranch, which did not include low and very -low-income units, and noted
Council Member O'Neil requested City Council and the Planning Commission oppose the item. He
advised there was strong community support for opposing the project, which would have effectively
closed what residents considered their community center. He was looking forward to reviewing the
staff report that identifies areas where affordable housing could be built in District 6.
Council Member Moreno reported he voted against the Anaheim Stadium project because of the
nature of the project and the millions of dollars left on the table. He explained the City was paying
$125,000,000 of tax payer's money to build affordable housing which can be built over 25 years. He
advised an Inclusionary Housing policy would have saved the City $125,000,000 and would have
required Arte Moreno to build the affordable housing as a requirement.
Mayor Sidhu expressed support for the project and thanked the developer for providing $269,000 for
the Senior Safety Net Program.
MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 6500 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2019-00324) (DEV2019-00087) [1122 North Anaheim
Boulevard; apply "MU" Mixed -Use Overlay Zone to the existing "I" Industrial base zone]; adopt
ORDINANCE NO. 6501 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 by and between the City of Anaheim
and Renaissance City North Anaheim, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for
and on behalf of the City (Development Agreement No. 2020-00003) (DEV2019-00087) [1122 North
Anaheim Boulevard]; and determine that the proposed Reclassification No. 2019-00324 and
Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 were adequately analyzed pursuant to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration approved in conjunction with the project on October 27, 2020, seconded by
Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel,
Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 1 (Council Member Moreno). Motion carried;
ordinances adopted.
D116 20. Update on the City's response to COVID-19.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu reported the COVID-19 cases were at the highest levels since the onset
of the pandemic and he anticipated cases rising during the winter months due to increased indoor
activity. He encouraged residents to remain diligent in best practices and urged residents to limit
gatherings. He recommended outdoor gatherings if necessary, wearing masks outside of immediate
households, and regular testing as it was now widely available.
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Mayor Sidhu advised he continued to advocate for safely reopening the economy, including the resort
theme parks and the Convention Center opening with limited capacity, masks, and social distancing.
He advised both have strict protocols and safety measures in place that prove they can safely reopen
when the city reaches the Orange Tier. He advised the case count and hospitalization rates must be
lowered to reach the Orange Tier. He advised the City has partnered with the County and leading
health care organizations to help get the word out about testing, best practices, and other aspects of
good public health. He reported he has been meeting with the City Manager's Office, Orange County
Public Health, and other health care groups to step up efforts to help the City to get to the next tier.
City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported additional mobile testing would be launched and provided by
360 Clinic in critical neighborhoods before Thanksgiving. He noted 360 Clinic would also be
launching more kiosks similar to the one located at City Hall. He advised Latino Health Access would
be testing residents who need to be tested and would be partnering with 360 Clinic to expand testing
along with the social services already provided.
Mr. Vanderpool advised the City is engaging with partners such as Northgate Market to offer
incentives and messaging for testing to their customers. He reported the City would increasing its
messaging to the community in both English and Spanish ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. He
advised the message would also stress the importance of wearing masks, staying socially distant,
and avoiding unsafe gatherings.
Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster reported all of Orange County's seven-day averages for
the week of October 31, 2020 have improved. He advised there has been an uptick in the last 10
days and he expected those to be included in the next release of averages. He reported San Diego
moved from the Red Tier back to the Purple Tier and noted Orange County is still in the Red Tier.
Mr. Lyster reported Anaheim zip codes continue to be a mix of higher and lower numbers. He
advised 92804 and 92807 reported significant improvement with the numbers. He reported increased
testing, but noted that merely discovers more cases. He noted the increase in cases is likely due to
an increase in gathering and residents letting their guard down. He advised there is significant
COVID-19 fatigue amongst residents.
Mr. Lyster reported local businesses are doing a great job of implementing protocols and containing
spread. He believed Anaheim's theme parks and Convention Center would be able to do the same at
the right time. He encouraged residents to stay vigilant over the next few months.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Lyster reported the City would launch kiosk
testing with 360 Clinic and would be working with shopping centers and local businesses to house the
kiosks on their property in addition to city -owned properties. He advised there would also be an
increase in mobile testing.
In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiries, Mr. Lyster reported there are 40 sites in
partnership with non -profits that are providing weekly food distribution. He advised the City would
continue to support food distribution locations as long as there is a need. He agreed to provide
Council Member Barnes with an update on food distribution.
Council Member Barnes reported Vineyard Church provided 10,000 cars with groceries and the Boys
and Girls Club has provided over 7,800 cars with groceries. She would like to assure residents that
the City will be there for their food needs and asked Mayor Sidhu to address it in the future.
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Council Member Moreno expressed concern that a second wave of cases was about to be seen in
California. He felt the City needed to focus on the residents' health. He reported he was invited to visit
Disneyland and was impressed with their efforts but was concerned it would create a new bubble. He
asked Disneyland executives if they would consider having a conversation about investing in helping
the City get healthy.
Council Member Moreno advised Disney was considering a lawsuit to force the State to open the
park when it reached the Orange Tier. He encouraged them to use the funds they would use in the
lawsuit to invest in Anaheim to help bring down the COVID-19 rates and to help small businesses in
the resort. He also asked Disney to share what they have learned about their opening protocols. He
encouraged Mayor Sidhu and Mr. Vanderpool to consider redirecting the $4,000,000 remaining with
Visit Anaheim to Anaheim's health.
Council Member Moreno advised many people are not getting tested because they are asymptomatic
and are afraid of being unable to work due to testing positive. He encouraged a resource fund to help
residents who test positive and are unable to work. He noted he was perturbed by the notion that this
was a matter of personal responsibility for residents, especially those in multi -family households.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Lyster reported that, in the scenario presented
by Council Member Moreno, it is hoped that the employer was taking the best safeguards possible for
its employees. He also hoped that the family was taking safeguards in the difficult scenario outlined.
He advised personal responsibility only works when everyone participates in activities such as
wearing face masks, social distancing, and washing their hands.
Council Member Moreno advised many families do not have the privilege of social distancing when
they are at home and it is imperative that everyone participates in being responsible.
Informational item - No action taken.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-aaenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Tilly Marie Miranda Burke,
Anaheim High School graduate and long-time Anaheim resident. He requested a Council recognition
of District 5 resident Robert Bruce Beamer's 100th birthday, concurred by Council Members O'Neil
and Barnes. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel noted tomorrow is Veterans Day and thanks all the men and
women in uniform for their service and announced anyone wishing to donate food for Patriots and
Paws' Thanksgiving dinners for veterans can drop it off at their warehouse at 1825 East Via Burton.
He announced the Anaheim Public Library is looking for teen volunteers to contribute posts to their
Teen Blog, with more information on their website. He thanked the Anaheim Police Department for
rescuing 10 victims in connection with a kidnap for ransom, human smuggling investigation, and
helping them reunite with their families. He noted his participation at the Caterina's Club Foundation
event at the Anaheim White House and a reinstituted YMCA food distribution in the Benmore/Canfield
through the support of Angels Baseball. He thanked District 5 residents for allowing him to serve on
Council for another four years.
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Council Member Barnes expressed gratitude to have election results and disappointment in the
outcome and her inability to see promises made move forward. She listed the good things happening
in west Anaheim including the new dog park, 39 Commons, and the redevelopment of Beach
Boulevard. She acknowledged the passing of former Canyon High School teacher Bob Hughes. She
expressed her appreciation for Anaheim and her experience as a Council Member and committed to
continue working on safety, food, and shelter. She wished everyone a happy New Year and gave
thanks to all.
Council Member Brandman wished all a happy Veterans Day tomorrow, thanked staff and Council
Member Kring for always being the leader on the proceedings, and expressed gratitude to the
nation's veterans. He reminded everyone to stay vigilant as numbers were increasing and flu season
starting, to stay home, keep six feet away from others, to wear masks, and, if feeling symptoms, to
visit www.anaheim.net/coronavirus and get tested at the Convention Center. He highlighted the
Internet Access Rebate Program, where income -eligible residents can receive a 20-40% rebate for up
to three months, with more information available at www.anaheim.net.
Council Member Moreno offered congratulations to those victorious in local, state, and national
elections and looked forward to working with Avelino Valencia, District 4, and Jose Diaz, District 1.
He thanked Council Member Barnes for her four years working for residents. Council Member
Moreno thanked City Clerk Theresa Bass for her work on the elections with limited staff and
resources, acknowledged the work of the Orange County Registrar of Voters, and thanked Ms. Bass
for providing election information on the website, including about the vote centers and ballot boxes.
He thanked Larry Pasco and the Community Services team for coordinating with United across
Borders to find storage locations for their food distributions. He thanked neighborhood leaders,
colleagues, staff, and organizations for helping in neighborhoods and distributing food. He
acknowledged the Anaheim Police Department for liberating 10 people from human trafficking and
smuggling captivity. Council Member Moreno requested a memo from the City Manager on the
status of closing Center and Santa Ana Streets for restaurants to expand outdoor dining. He
announced a Zoom webinar town -hall to discuss COVID19, focused on Anaheim, on December 1,
2020, 5:00 P.M. — 7:00 P.M., with Supervisor Doug Chafee, with more information available via his
office, Facebook, webpage, and email to jmoreno@anaheim.net. He thanked veterans for their
service to the country and protection of freedoms.
Council Member Kring expressed her honor and delight to chair the annual Veterans Day celebration,
noting a special video presentation would stream at 10:00 A.M. on November 11 on Cable Channel 3,
Facebook, and YouTube featuring the presentation of colors, a memorial wreath, a special video
message from the deployed 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a slideshow of Anaheim
veterans. She thanked veterans for their support and service over the years and noted they were
honored, respected, and cherished. She reported her virtual participation on October 30 in the State
of the District for the Orange County Sanitation District and announced their virtual tours of the
wastewater treatment plant on November 14 at 10:00 A.M.; more information available at
www.ocsd.com/tours. She announced the Chamber of Commerce and Visit Anaheim launched a new
Dine, Drink, Shop program to help local businesses and provide discounts for residents; for more
information and to sign up visit www.anaheimfirst.com. She wished a happy 245th birthday to the
U.S. Marine Corp and wished all veterans a happy day. She thanked the Angels for continuing to
support many local organizations with food distribution events. She noted that Center Street is a
private street and, based on conversations, the landlord had not been willing to close the street.
Mayor Sidhu noted the City was still not out of pandemic, asked everybody to stay home, wash
hands, wear masks, social distance, and limit family visits. He thanked City staff for working so hard
over the previous nine months of the crisis. While unable to hold the traditional Veterans Day event,
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he invited all to join in watching the 20 -minute video tribute on Wednesday and acknowledged the
many contributions and sacrifices servicemen and women have made to maintain freedoms and the
way of life enjoyed by the United States.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:45 P.M., Mayor Sidhu adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Tilly Burke and Bob
Hughes.
Respectfully submitted,
There a Bass, li`v�IC,
City Clerk
Public Comment
From: Brian DeMers
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 4:58 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno;
Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil
Subject: Oppose the sale of Cultural Arts Center (Anaheim Ballet)
Council members and city leaders,
Please vote against the proposed sale of the Cultural Arts Center at 280 E Lincoln Ave, home of the Anaheim Ballet, on
the agenda for 11/10.
Our residents, council members, mayors, and city staff have done tremendous work to revitalize Downtown Anaheim
and highlight the rich history of our city.
While much of this work has included restoration and preservation of historic homes and buildings (i.e. The Packing
House, Kramer building, Mills Act homes, etc), we have also seen redevelopment of large areas for "mixed" use (Alexan
CtrCity, Harbor Lofts, etc).
The most successful projects from, from my simple point of view, have been those that maintain the integrity and story
of the existing structures.
To redevelop this site into high-density housing (over 80 units/acre) would rob Downtown Anaheim of its history and its
culture.
If redevelopment is necessary, or more revenue is needed from this site, please explore ways to revitalize as another
anchor in our growing downtown. It is walking distance to the Packing District, Pearson Park, and Center Street, and
would be well positioned for cultural festivals and events.
I am proud to live in Anaheim, and I'm proud of what our leaders and our community have done to create the city we
have today. Please do not sell our culture and our history. It should remain with the city and the residents for the future.
- Brian DeMers, Resident
S Olive St, District 3
Jennifer L. Hall
From: Loretta Day
Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 6:58 PM
To: Theresa Bass
Cc: Jennifer L. Hall; Lauren Torres
Subject: Fwd: Housing Authority Item Council Agenda 11/10/2020
FYI
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Keith Olesen
Date: November 9, 2020 at 6:25:28 PM PST
To: "Harry Sidhu (Mayor)" <HSidhu@anaheim.net>, Stephen Faessel <sfaessel@anaheim.net>,
Lucille Kring <LKring@anaheim.net>, Trevor O'Neil <toneil@anaheim.net>, Jordan Brandman
<jbrandman@anaheim.net>, Denise Barnes <dbarnes@anaheim.net>, Jose Moreno
<JMoreno@anaheim.net>
Cc: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>, Council <council@anaheim.net>
Subject: Housing Authority Item Council Agenda 11/10/2020
Dear Mayor and City Council
I'm writing to urge you to oppose the item on your agenda under the Anaheim Housing
Authority. This involves the agreement to sell city owned property located and 113 and 119 N.
Philadelphia and 280 E Lincoln (Cultural Arts Building). There are several reasons to oppose
this proposal. The building itself is one of the very, very few remaining buildings left from old
Anaheim. As such it should be treasured, not destroyed.
The historic nature of the building is not, however, the only reason this project should not go
forward. The proposal is far too dense (100 units on 1.15 acres or 87 dwelling units per acre) and
is in a part of the city that is already burdened by decades of high density housing. The aging
infrastructure cannot handle the increase in residential density and there is no stated plan to
improve it in the near future.
In addition the parcel is within close proximity to already existing affordable housing projects
and is located in a part of the city that is already home to the lowest income levels in the city.
These neighborhoods and the rental properties within them need attention, not more high density
rental housing. The property has served the community as a senior center, a community meeting
facility, and currently as home to the Anaheim Ballet.
It should continue with this and/or similar uses and not converted to housing.
Thank you for your consideration.
Keith Olesen
Anaheim 92805
Jennifer L. Hall
From: Loretta Day
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:30 AM
To: Theresa Bass
Cc: Jennifer L. Hall; Lauren Torres
Subject: FW: Proposed sale of Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park
From: Lis Sos
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2020 7:37 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; sfaessel@anahaiem.net;
Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil
<TONeil@anaheim.net>; Iring@anaheim.net; Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>
Subject: Proposed sale of Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park
To: City Council Members:
This email is to make known my opposition of selling the Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park space to an
affordable housing developer. I believe that tearing down a historical arts space for housing developing
purposes is not the direction we want to go in as a city. In addition, placing 100 residential units in a space of
1.15 acres is creating density issues that are not needed within our downtown area.
I know we want to attract more walking pedestrian traffic, but how about letting Anaheim residents know about
the events that are happening to attract pedestrian traffic first? I have been in Anaheim for 5 years now and
knowing what is going on within downtown is a hit and miss where I have to purposefully hunt down
information. I have lived in Long Beach and Fullerton that have revived various areas within their limits and
their coordination was seamless in letting residents know what is going on. I do not know what is happening
within Anaheim where someone cannot coordinate this aspect to let people know what is happening in this
area? When things are flop because a lack of know how in this aspect it looks as if all was done to attract to
events, and that there is no interest. Let's tighten the ship and get to working with what we have so far, and see
what has worked in similar cities around us.
As a mother of an avid artist and supporter of the arts and community programs I believe the use of
this building is better suited for youth activities, senior programs, and attracting artists within the area.This
project is not something we need more of.
Thank you for your attention and I hope you make a decision that benefits the residents of our city by rejecting
this proposal.
Lisette Sosa
Anaheim, CA 92805
Public Comment
From: Loretta Day
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:59 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: FW: Anaheim Cultural Arts Center
Third email re: CCM 11/10, Cultural Arts Center
From: LTORGERSON
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:53 AM
To: Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman
<JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Lucille Kring <LKring@anaheim.net>; Stephen
Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net>
Cc: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>
Subject: Anaheim Cultural Arts Center
Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members,
My husband Larry and I would like to strongly discourage you from selling this property to a developer who
will tear down the historic building and build an incredibly dense housing project. Here are our main objections,
although, frankly, you all should be aware of these points already:
1) The project is WAY too dense for this small piece of property. Period.
2) Parking and traffic is already an issue. This will exacerbate it.
3) The 92805 zip code already has more than its fair share of low income housing. Find a piece of city property
that is like valued in an area where they DO NOT have their fair share of low income housing. Low income
families should have the opportunity to live anywhere in the city, not just 92805.
4) There are only three historic public buildings left in this immediate area - the Kraemer Bldg., the Carnegie
Library, and the Anaheim Cultural Arts Center, formerly the original Parish Hall of Zion Lutheran Church.
There is no good reason to demolish yet another piece of Anaheim's history.
5) The location of the Anaheim Ballet is crucial to its mission, to provide an opportunity for disadvantaged
youth to participate in a fine arts program of music and dance. If you take the program out of this neighborhood,
it will decrease the chances that these youth will be able to access the program.
Do the right thing - deny this project at this location. Thank you for your consideration.
Dinah Torgerson
Anaheim
Public Comment
From: Loretta Day
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: FW: Anaheim Cultural Center/Anaheim Ballet
From: Audrey Mammo
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 1:47 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel
<SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>;
toniel@anaheim.net; Iring@anaheim.net; Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>
Subject: Anaheim Cultural Center/Anaheim Ballet
Dear Anaheim City Council Members,
It has come to my attention that there has been a proposal to have the Anaheim Cultural center/Anaheim Ballet
to be removed and replaced by a small low cost housing area.This greatly saddens me. I have been a resident of
Anaheim for 30+ years.I have gone to school here, Raised my family here and have done a countless number of
fundraising for the various organizations my children were involved in. I have so many friends who have
benefited from the services the ballet company offers. Such as low cost or scholarship programs to help the kids
who are unable to pay the tuition. I have friends whose children now attend as well. I also have friends who still
send in a donation every year, showing just how grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful organization.
The ballet company has served as a stepping stone and gateway to a career in dance or college scholarships for
so many here in Anaheim.. Their program does such a great service to our community. It would be a shame to
lose such a great program that services our children and seniors in Anaheim.
It seems to me that as large as this city is, there has to be some other city property that would be able to
facilitate this project. perhaps West Anaheim. The city has very few historical buildings left in the downtown
area, it would be a shame to lose yet another. I have often enjoyed looking at this building and its great
architecture from the park across the street. as well as so many of the community who live here in the Colony.
In recent times and a little further into our pandemic I have also found great comfort and happiness
enjoying watching the students take their ballet classes outside during these turbulent times.
In closing I hope the council will take a deeper look into other sites that can facilitate this request and save one
of our only historical buildings here in downtown. Not to mention a great service to our community!
Audrey Cl;ark
Hon. Shirley McCracken, Retired
Anaheim, CA 92801
Hon. Mayor & Council Members
Anaheim City Hall
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: Anaheim Ballet
Dear Mayor and Council members,
November 7, 2020
In the late nineties after a serious fiscal challenge earlier, Anaheim was enthusiastically
working to make Anaheim a "great city" that supported a balance of business, enter-
tainment, sports and the arts. Symphonies, bands and theater wwere brought to parks.
Schools increased program in the arts. The Anaheim Arts Council was a vital organiza-
tion working on an Anaheim Cultural plan.
At a county -wide arts festival, a ballet company performed at South Coast Plaza and I
with Anaheim Arts Council members met Larry Rosenberg, the ballet director. Larry
shared two messages ... the ballet was looking for a new home and his experience as a
dance judge for Disneyland he was familiar with talented but untrained Anaheim dancers.
We came back to share the message with Mayor, Council and staff. Thus evolved a
request to the ballet company and school to come to Anaheim with an offer of classroom
space in exchange for services to youth and the community of Anaheim. Their supporters
in South County did not welcome the move.
For over two decades Anaheim Ballet has trained hundreds of young people from
Anaheim and from other nations. It not only provides support for the Anaheim
community but receives international recognition of Anaheim through the dancers
produced and the choreography of Sarma Rosenberg
Even in a fiscally difficult time, please do what you can to feed the spirit of the
community which the arts do.
Hon. Shirley McCracken, Retired.
Public Comment
From: Cesar C <cesarc@kennedycommission.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6:39 PM
To: City Clerk; Public Comment; McDougall, Paul@HCD; Kirkeby, Megan@HCD; Anixter,
Harrison@HCD
Subject: Item # 14 Housing Authority Sites
Attachments: Housing Authority Sites- Anaheim Ball.pdf
Please see the Kennedy Commission comment on Item 414
AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AND GREENLAW DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF ANAHEIM BOULEVARD AND BALL ROAD
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
Staff Report Link
http://local.anaheim.net/docs_a e nd/duestys pub/28091/28121/28122/28167/28169/Staff%20Report28169.pdf
November 10, 2020
Mayor Sidhu and City Council
City of Anaheim
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
www.kennedycommission.org
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
949 250 0909
Fax 949 263 0647
Re: Item 414: PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND GREENLAW DEVELOPMENT,
LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ANAHEIM BOULEVARD
AND BALL ROAD
Mayor Sidhu and Councilmembers,
The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad coalition of residents and
community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for
families earning less than $27,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the
Commission has been successful in partnering and working with jurisdictions in Orange
County to create effective policies that have led to the production of new homes
affordable to low income working families.
We are writing in regards to the proposed Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement (Amended ENA) by and between the City of Anaheim and Greenlaw Development,
LLC for a future development on the southeast corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Ball Road.
As the City Council reviews the proposal the Kennedy Commission urges the City Council
to prioritize the creation of exclusively new affordable housing for Extremely Low, Very
Low and Low Income families on theses Housing Authority sites.
These sites have been acquired by the ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY with housing funds
to facilitate the production of housing for lower income working families. The lower income
housing needs are not being addressed by the market rate developments being incentivized in the
housing market in Anaheim.
Affordable housing development on these sites is critical since current policies and programs
have not facilitated the development of homes affordable to lower income households in the
traditional development in the City.
The City of Anaheim 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, prepared by the City on
April 2020 outlines the huge housing imbalance and deficit in meeting the City's housing needs
for lower income familiesl.
1 City of Anaheim of Anaheim 2019 Annual Progress Report on the Housing Element, April 2020.
Mayor Sidhu and Councilmembers
City of Anaheim
November 10, 2020
Page 2 of 3
As highlighted in the City of Anaheim's Housing Element Progress Report, the City has a deficit
of affordable housing. The City has permitted over 7,477 housing units during the current
Housing Element period and only 245 have been in the affordability level of low and very low.
The vast majority of the housing units, 7,232 have been approved at moderate and above
moderate income levels. With only a year left in the planning period and with the City lacking
site capacity for its remaining affordable housing needs, it is imperative that the City of Anaheim
prioritize affordable housing on the few City owned opportunity sites and in new sites being
rezoned and being incentivized for housing development. With a remaining RHNA need of
1,918 lower income homes, it is important the City prioritize the development of new
affordable homes for lower income families on the agency owned sites.
The CA Surplus Land Act Requires that Surplus Land Be Offered for Affordable Housing
or Open Space
Our position is that the sites at the corner of Beach Boulevard and Ball Rd. (land owned the
Anaheim Housing Authority) needs to be developed for affordable housing. In the event that
these properties are no longer needed, they can't simply be offered for market rate development.
The CA Surplus Land Act, Cal. Gov. Code, § 54220, et seq., requires that when a local agency
wishes to dispose of land it no longer requires, the agency must send a written offer to sell or
lease the property to certain entities for affordable housing or park purposes. In adopting the Act,
the California Legislature declared, "housing is of vital statewide importance to the health,
safety, and welfare of the residents of this state and ... provision of a decent home and a suitable
living environment for every Californian is a priority of the highest order," and thus "surplus
government land, prior to disposition, should be made available for that purpose." Cal. Gov.
Code, § 54220(a).
Specifically, the Act requires that a local agency disposing of surplus land must send a "written
offer to sell or lease for the purpose of developing low and moderate -income housing" to local
public agencies and, upon request, to individuals or organizations certified by the state to "own,
construct, acquire, or rehabilitate a housing development"
Conclusion
We ask that the City of Anaheim use the Housing Authority sites exclusively for new affordable
housing for Extremely Low, Very Low and Low Income families to address affordable housing
needs for low, very low and extremely low families in Anaheim. We also request for a formal
disposition of the agency owned land in a manner that complies with the Surplus Land Act if by,
at a minimum, offering a priority to sell, lease or use the land for affordable housing. The City
needs to prioritize its City owned land to create much needed affordable housing.
Mayor Sidhu and Councilmembers
Anaheim City Council
November 10, 2020
Page 3 of 3
Lower-income families in Anaheim are likely to bear the brunt of the economic impacts of the
present and expanding health crisis—with significant numbers of workers expected to lose their
jobs and find themselves unable to pay for high rent, health care, and other necessities. This is a
crucial time to continue plan and investment in affordable housing development.
We urge you to approve new housing developments in a way that will help the City of Anaheim
meet housing needs and Housing Element goals in and equitable manner. With growing
concerns about housing and economic insecurity— we believe that the City can prioritize the
development of affordable homes that residents desperately will need, during and after this
crisis.
The Kennedy Commission thanks you for your partnership and all your ongoing efforts to
improve quality of life and expand affordable housing options for residents in Anaheim.
If you have any questions please contact Cesar Covarrubias at cesarc e,kennedycommission.org
Sincerely,
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
Cc: Ms. Megan Kirkeby, Deputy Director, Housing Policy Development, CA HCD
Mr. Paul McDougall, Housing Manager, CA HCD
t
Public Comment
From: Edgar Arellano
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:36 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: $$ for senior rental assistance program enables extortion of seniors by landlords
The comment about rental assistance program supports the extortion of seniors by landlords like John
Saunders.
A contributor to many of the current councilmembers.
Public Comment
From: Cynthia Guerra <cynthiag@ken nedycommission.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 5:37 PM
To: City Clerk; Public Comment
Cc: Cesar C; paul.mcdougall@hcd.ca.gov; Megan.Kirkeby@hcd.ca.gov
Subject: Letter on Items 19 on Anaheim City Council Agenda for 11.10.2020
Attachments: Ltr_Item 19_ 1122 N Anaheim Boulevard_11.10.2020.pdf
Hi,
Please find attached the comments regarding item 19 on today's Anaheim City Council meeting (11.10.2020):
• Item #19: RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2019-00324 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2020-00003 — THE
INVITATION (SECOND READING)
Please confirm receipt of this email and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your help.
Thank you,
Cynthia Guerra
Cynthia Guerra
The Kennedy Commission
Community Organizer
November 10, 2020
www.kennedycoininission.org
17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200
Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members Irvine, CA 92614
City of Anaheim 949 250 0909
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Item 19- Reclassification No. 2019-00324 and Development Agreement No. 2020-00003
— The Invitation (Second Reading)
Dear Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members:
The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of residents and
community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families
earning less than $20,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has
been successful in partnering and working with Orange County jurisdictions to create effective
housing and land -use policies that has led to the new construction of homes affordable to lower
income working families.
As the City Council considers approving the development proposed at 1122 North
Anaheim Boulevard, the Kennedy Commission continues to urge the Council to not
approve the project until it is revised to include a minimum of 15% affordable units that
are available to low, very low and extremely low-income families. We stated our position in
the letter submitted for the first reading of the project on October 27, 2020. The developer
is currently proposing only a voluntary contributions of $269,000,1 which is not enough to
meet the need of Anaheim residents. If the City is unwilling to require the inclusion of
affordable units in the proposed development, then it should require a more appropriate in
lieu fee to build affordable housing off site based on comparable costs specifically at the
low, very low and extremely low-income families.
The City's 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the 2014-2021 planning period
illustrates the urgent need for affordable housing for Anaheim residents and the disproportionate
production of above moderate income units. For the 2014-2021 Housing Element planning
period, the City has a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) of 1,256 very low- and 907
low-income households. To -date, the City has built 124 or 10% of the 1,256 very low-income
units and 121 or 13% of the 907 low-income units.2 However, for the above moderate -income
units, the City outperformed and exceeded the RHNA by constructing 7,182 or 287% of the
2,501 above moderate -income RHNA.3 While 948 above moderate units were added in 2019,
only 53 units total were added at the very low and low income levels. Permitting all the proposed
269 residential units be placed at the above -moderate income level further exacerbates this
housing production imbalance.4 With a remaining RHNA need of 1,950 lower income homes,
it is important the City prioritize the development of new affordable homes and adopt a
mixed -income housing ordinance to encourage the development of affordable homes for
lower income households in the City.
'City of Anaheim's City Council Agenda Staff Report, Item 19, p. 1, November 2020.
2 City of Anaheim's 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 2, April 2020.
s City of Anaheim's 2019 Annual Housing Element Progress Report, p. 3, April 2020.
' City of Anaheim's City Council Agenda Staff Report, Item 19, p. 1, October 2020.
Mayor Harry Sidhu and City Council Members
November 10, 2020
The City will be issued a new and likely larger RHNA allocation for the 2021-2029 Housing
Element planning period. SCAG anticipates the City's total RHNA allocation for the very low
and low income level for the upcoming cycle to be 3,757 and 2,391, respectively.5 Given the
City's track -record of prioritizing above moderate housing on Housing Opportunity Sites
identified in the current Housing Element as sites that can be used to meet the City's RHNA
requirements at the very -low and low, the City will have a very difficult time meeting its current
and upcoming RHNA allocation. For example, in 2019 the City approved a 20 -acre market -rate
residential development in the Residential Opportunity Overlay Zone, depleting the capacity of
the City meet its remaining housing needs for lower income households. A multi -prong
affordable housing strategy should be developed in the City that includes implementing
effective housing policies and programs (i.e., mixed income ordinance, especially in the
Platinum Triangle and rent stabilization) and adopting an updated Affordable Housing
Strategic Plan (AHSP) that provides specific goals in the construction of affordable homes.
The Commission looks forward to partnering with the City to increase affordable home
opportunities for lower income households in the City, especially as the City works to address
the impact of COVID-19 on the housing security of residents. Please keep us informed of any
updates and meetings regarding strategies to increase affordable homes for lower income
households in the City. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at (949) 250-0909 or
cesarc@kennedycommission.org.
Sincerely,
1
Cesar Covarrubias
Executive Director
cc: Ms. Megan Kirkeby, Acting Deputy Director, Housing Policy Development, CA HCD
Mr. Paul McDougall, Housing Manager, CA HCD
s "SCAG 6t' Cycle Draft RHNA Allocation Based on Final RHNA Methodology & Final Connect SOCAL," September 3, 2020.
htt 2://www. scaa. ca. aov/12roarams/Documents/RHNA/RHNA-Draft-Allocations-090320-lJpdated.pdf
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Public Comment
From: Chloe Jaquette
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:26 PM
Subject: BEGGING FOR JUSTICE
To the Anaheim City Council:
My name is Chloe Jaquette, 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,
Chloe Jaquette
Public Comment
From: on behalf of Sayda Alongi
Sent: Sunday, November 1, 2020 8:38 AM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Support for Stadium Development Plan
Dear Mayor Harry Sidhu and Members of the Anaheim City Council,
Last week, the Anaheim City Council took an historic opportunity vote to keep the Angels in Anaheim for
decades, unlock the untapped economic potential of the Angel Stadium site, and generate tens of thousands of
good jobs and hundreds of millions to fund vital public services.
On October 6, I urge you to bring this agreement across the finish line and vote KceyesdE on Item 19.
The Angels are an integral and valued part of our community. The people of Anaheim want the Angels to stay,
and this agreement keeps them here until at least 2050.
Selling the stadium site to SRB Management at the appraised, fair market value of $320 million in cash and
city -requested community benefits, gets the city out of the stadium business. The financial burden for a new or
renovated stadium will rest on Arte Moreno W' no taxpayer subsidies.
Development as an exciting mixed-use destination of residential, office, entertainment, retail and hotels will
finally tap the full economic potential of the stadium site - generating tens of thousands of good -paying jobs and
more than a billion in tax revenues over the next 30 years.
It will also bring much needed housing development, including 777 affordable housing units W' most of which
will be targeted to low and very -low income families. Also, SRB commits to building and maintaining a 7 -acre
flagship park above and beyond he minimum park requirements and payment of millions in park fees to the
city.
This agreement is a win-win for Anaheim and the Angels. Please vote KoeYesdE
Sincerely,
-- Sayda Alongi
Public Comment
From: K&A Catering <catering@kafoodservicesinc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 8:43 AM
Subject: Warehouse needed to help give back
Good Morning,
We are making contact to see if by chance the city might be able to assistance us with a warehouse to store all
of our dry goods. We are currently expecting a large shipment of food items from Amazon and we are in need
of storage. The food items will be for our upcoming community events over the holidays for November and
December only.
We have teamed up with Erika Robles from United Across Borders Foundation and several other restaurants
located here on the Promenade in Downtown Anaheim. Our goal is up to bring joy and hope to local
communities in Orange County during these difficult times. Our wish is to be able to store and have access to a
warehouse during the morning and evenings as our loyal volunteers will be preparing bags of groceries to
distribute to 2000 families at our Turkey Giveaway events in November and our Toy and Food Distribution
events in December. We need access to be able to bring in pallets with goods and space to set up tables to
prepare care packages with groceries.
If you have any questions or would like to further discuss, please feel free to contact me directly at K&A Cafe
714-778-5455.
Thank You
Kathy & Art Cervantes
K&A Catering / Cervantes Mexican Food
cell phone
714-778-5455 restaurant
201 W. Center St. Promenade
Anaheim Ca. 92805
http://www.ka-catering.com
Public Comment
From: Tamara Jimenez <tjimenez@lighthousetreatment.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 1:50 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Jose Moreno; Trevor O'Neil; Stephen Faessel; Lucille Kring;
Jordan Brandman; Denise Barnes
Cc: Public Comment
Subject: Covenant House -Strong Support (11/24/20 meeting)
Attachments: cove nanthouse.pdf, cove nanthouselh.pdf
Good afternoon,
Please see attached support letter for Covenant House from Anaheim Lighthouse. I am also attaching one on behalf of
the Orange County Recovery Collaboration. Thank you.
Have a great day,
Tamara Jimenez
Community Relations Manager
Lighthouse
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November 5, 2020
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd
7th floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: Covenant House
Dear City Council Members,
We are writing to express our strong support for the approval of the Covenant House project. The
Collaboration exists to bring together resources, education, prevention, and services to address addiction
in the community. This includes homelessness. Covenant house has served countless homeless individuals
over the 40 years they have been in business. Currently they are serving 74,000 people per year.
The population Covenant House serves is desperately needed in Orange County as the number of youths
being trafficked, aging out of foster care, or becoming homeless for other reasons is increasing rapidly.
The continuum of care provided by this program is amazing and extremely successful.
In closing, we ask that you unanimously vote yes on the item and approve bringing Covenant House into
the City of Anaheim.
Thank you,
Orange County Recovery Collaboration Anaheim, CA 714-337-7851
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Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd
7'h floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: Covenant House
Dear City Council Members,
We are writing to express our strong support for the approval of the Covenant House project.
Anaheim Lighthouse is a residential Drug dual diagnoses drug and alcohol treatment center with
detox services. We are licensed and certified by the Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS).
Covenant house has served countless homeless individuals over the 40 years they have been in
business. Currently they are serving 74,000 people per year. The population Covenant House
serves is desperately needed in Orange County as the number of youths being trafficked, aging
out of foster care, or becoming homeless for other reasons is increasing rapidly. The continuum
of care provided by this program is amazing and extremely successful.
In closing, we ask that you unanimously vote yes on the item and approve bringing Covenant
House into the City of Anaheim.
Thank you,
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Tamara Jimenez
Community Relations Manager
1320 W Pearl Street • Anaheim, CA 92801 • Phone: (714) 780-1174 • Fax: (714) 844-2068
Public Comment
From: Ron Perry <Ron@roquecenterinc.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 2:21 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Strong Support Covenant House
November 5, 2020
Anaheim City Council
200 S. Anaheim Blvd
7th floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
Re: Covenant House
Dear City Council Members,
We are writing to express our strong support for the approval of the Covenant House project. The Roque Center
provides detoxification services for Orange County residents with Medi -Cal including the homeless and under
insured population. We are located in Stanton, California Ave have been providing services for over 45 years.
Covenant house has served countless homeless individuals over the 40 years they have been in business.
Currently they are serving 74,000 people per year.
The population Covenant House serves is desperately needed in Orange County as the number of youths being
trafficked, aging out of foster care, or becoming homeless for other reasons is increasing rapidly. The
continuum of care provided by this program is amazing and extremely successful.
In closing, we ask that you unanimously vote yes on the item and approve bringing Covenant House into the
City of Anaheim.
Thank you,
Ron Perry
Roque Center
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Public Comment
From: Kaitlin Coviello
Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 3:51 PM
To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); media@da.ocgov.com; Public Comment; Stephen Faessel;
dbarnes@anahem.net; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil;
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Subject: JUSTICE 4 CHRIS
Hello,
My name is Kaitlin Coviello, and I am a resident of Orange County, California reaching out to you in regards to the death
of Christopher Eisinger.
In 2018, Christopher Eisinger was killed by five Anaheim police officers while walking down a sidewalk. The five officers
held him down for over 5 minutes with their knees on his head, neck, and back until he suffocated. They exerted so
much force on Christopher that he ended up with five fractures in his face and his eye out of his socket. Once
Christopher stopped breathing, not one officer attempted to save his life. Instead, they stood by and waited over 8
minutes for the paramedics to arrive. Christopher was an unarmed Black man who deserves to still be here with us
today. Since his death, none of the officers who murdered him have been charged or reprimanded for their actions, and
are still working. Anaheim PD has a long and dark history of brutality, and as long as these officers continue to have their
jobs, innocent killings of more Black people will continue to happen.
I demand that Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer reopen the investigation into the death of Christopher
Eisinger. Todd Spitzer must press charges against all five officers and Anaheim PD must fire and remove the mentions of
all officers involved in the killing of Christopher Eisinger, including the training officer. The Eisinger family will never truly
have justice because a son, father and brother was taken from them but the city of Anaheim and Orange County must
take responsibility for their actions against one of our own.
I demand action now!
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Public Comment
From:
Mark Daniels
Sent:
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 3:27 PM
To:
Public Comment
Subject:
Election 2020
The People Have Spoken!!
I Was Born In The City of Anaheim, And Have Lived Here My Entire Life, I Have Been Involved In City
Politics Since 1978, (April 11, City Council Election) I Have Never Witnessed A Gross Display, As Was Put on
By The Chamber of Commerce, SOAR, Police & Fire, Real Estate, Political Pacs. Even More The Candidates
That Were The Benefactors Of This FRAUD, With A Tainted Victory,
Against Councilmember Denise Barnes & 4th District Candidate
Annemarie Randel - Trejo, This 'Election'.... This Is A 'SHAME' On This Great City Of ANAHEIM, " The City
Of My Birth, My Youth, My Life"!
Mark Richard Daniels
PS.
I Resigned from the Cultural & Heritage Commission, For My Mistake, I Take Full Responsibility For That, I
Will Live With The Rest of My Life, Will You The "Council Majority"... Take Responsibility For This
Disgraceful Miscarriage to The People Of ANAHEIM.?