01/10/2023ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2023
The regular meeting of January 10, 2023 was called to order at 3:03 P.M. in the Council Chamber of
Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda and related
materials were duly posted on January 5, 2023.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Jose Diaz, Carlos A.
Leon, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks. Mayor Pro Tem Natalie
Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session. [One Council
Member vacancy]
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, City Clerk
Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Robert Fabela announced that Closed Session Item No. 03 pertained to potential
litigation related to the California Department of Housing and Community Development's claims
related to Grandma's House of Hope and the City's Housing Element.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:04 P.M., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement District v. City of Anaheim, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021 01203933 (and related JAMS arbitration
proceeding, Case No. 1200059076)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Grandma's House of Hope v. City of Anaheim et al., Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2022-01241823
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 and/or initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of
subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Cases: Security National Insurance Co. v. City of Anaheim, USDC Case No. 8:20-
cv-00518-JVS (ADSx); Fermin Valenzuela, et al. v. City of Anaheim, et al., USDC Case No.
SACV17-00278 AG (DFMx)
At 5:00 P.M., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Rubalcava,
Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks [One
Council Member vacancy]
INVOCATION: Pastor Tim Eaton, Zion Lutheran Church and Chaplain to Anaheim Police
Department
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz
PRESENTATION: Recognizing the winners of the 2022 Anaheim Beautiful Holiday Lights contest
Anaheim Beautiful President Lori Dinwiddie presented the Miss Anaheim Beautiful Choice Award,
awards to the highest scoring homes in each District, along with five Bright and Beautiful Awards
selected on a City-wide basis. She thanked City staff for its support, Council Members for their district
nominations, and Anaheim Public Utilities for its sponsorship and education on the use of LED lights.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing January 11, 2023, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Waymakers Chief Executive Officer Ronetta Johnson accepted the recognition and spoke of the
efforts of Waymakers in collaboration of City and County partners, including the Anaheim Police
Department (APD).
Recognizing January 27, 2023, as World Holocaust Remembrance Day
At 5:13 P.M., Mayor Aitken called to order the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment
Agency, Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority,
and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): Prior to receipt of public
comments, an outline public comments procedures and a brief decorum statement was
provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass.
City Clerk Bass reported that a total of 13 public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00
P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City
Council. [A final total of 13 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City
Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix.
Paul Hyek called for a cleanup of the Bridges at Kraemer Place Homeless Shelter as part of Item No.
12 due to the presence of drugs and other illegal activities, including drivers with invalid licenses. He
called to have skilled homeless residents to help run the facility. He criticized the poor quality of the
facility's security and culinary staff. He encouraged partnerships with churches to help house the
homeless. He stated a parking structure could be converted into a shelter. He called for walk-in, walk-
out services and criticized the operating abilities of Mercy House.
Mark Richard Daniels stated homeless issues like those in Item No. 12 should be the City's highest
priority and inclusive of new ideas. He agreed with Mr. Hyek about the mismanagement of Mercy
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House. He recommended creating a Task Force or Commission on homelessness to investigate the
subhuman living conditions in local shelters. He stated homelessness is the City's most important
issue and encouraged the Council to put the matter front -and -center during their terms. He added the
Invocation should be conducted from a more prominent location within the Council Chambers.
Mike Robbins complimented Mayor Aitken's visual appearance of leadership and criticized Council
Member Meeks. He noted Council Member Faessel has blocked many affordable housing projects
and added the City's lower -income population needs to be addressed despite the sums of money
builders bring into the City. He stated the City needs more affordable housing — up to 100% of a
development. He cited Ball Road and Anaheim Blvd. as areas needing much more low-income
housing as opposed to additional retail space. He added the People's Homeless Task Force
continues to request permission to provide oversight of shelters and other projects. He stated it
should be mandatory for low-cost housing to be included in every project. He noted all funds the
People's Homeless Task Force and City spend on litigation could instead be spent helping the
homeless and expressed hopes of avoiding further litigation with the City.
Jeanine Robbins reported the City is severely lacking in several areas of its Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) numbers but added this has been known for years. She noted new projects
approved by staff, the Planning Commission, and the City Council ignore the need for affordable
housing. She called for a housing mandate for all new developments and for all surplus land to be
sent out for affordable housing bids. She encouraged the City Council to seek out State and federal
matching funds to support affordable housing development. He proposed giving developers the
option of either using 25% of the project for moderate -income housing, 20% of the project for low-
income housing, or 15% of the project for very -low-income housing. She stated the lack of affordable
housing has been ignored by the City for far too long. She noted all four newly -elected City Council
Members campaigned on affordable housing and implored upon them to now do what is right. She
suggested a vacancy tax so the empty Platinum Triangle units can pay for low-income housing. She
inquired when the Housing Element will be resubmitted to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (HCD).
Cassandra Perez, representing United States Congressman Lou Correa, read a letter from
Congressman Correa expressing his strong support of Item No. 17. The letter added he was proud to
secure the $2 million grant for the La Palma Park Soccer Fields Project, lauding the recreational
opportunities they will provide in an under -served area of the City. The letter requested the City
Council approve Item No. 17.
Tony Flores, Senior Field Representative for Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, read a letter from
Assemblymember Valencia encouraging the City Council to approve Item No. 18 to accept a $15
million state grant to revitalize Boysen Park. The letter noted Boysen Park is one of the City's most -
used open spaces and added the State grant will enhance its safety, security, and amenities.
Aida Garcia reported former Mayor Harry Sidhu tabled rent stabilization prior to his resignation amidst
a corruption investigation. She stated the corruption wronged the residents of Rancho La Paz Mobile
Home Park. She called for amends from the City and a rent stabilization ordinance retroactive to
2019. She recommended partnering with Habitat for Humanity for civic housing projects.
Cecil Jordan Corkern reported he is working on gun laws with Congressman Correa. He reported The
Walt Disney Company is involved in sex trafficking and pornography, leading to 17 arrests in Florida.
He reported he is compiling an encyclopedia of school shootings, including Columbine High School in
Colorado. He provided his address and phone number for City Council outreach. He introduced
himself to Mayor Aitken and noted he has been working on Disneyland security since 2017 with
Council Member Faessel and former Mayor Tom Tait.
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Keith Mataya, Vice President of Grants and Research for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County,
expressed his appreciation for the City's partnership and wished the City Council a happy National
Mentoring Month. He reported the chapter will be hosting the national convention of Big Brothers Big
Sisters creating the nation's largest gathering of mentors in 2023. He noted the importance of
National Mentoring Month and lauded the good works of the organization with the City's and County's
youth — noting 98% of their students graduate high school on time and 67% are the first in their
families to attend college. He invited the Council Members and all other attendees to mentor youth for
the organization to help the City's youth.
An unidentified representative from Patriots and Paws introduced her organization which provides
practical home furnishings for veterans, active duty service members, and reservists from the City of
Fresno south. She invited the Council Members to their headquarters in Anaheim to learn how to
better help the City's veterans and other service members. She reported Council Member Faessel
and others have supported the organization in the past. She noted the 126,000 volunteer hours the
organization has provided the community along with direct donations for veterans and service
members.
Wes Jones reported former Mayor Tait dubbed the Council Chambers "the people's house." He
stated the current security levels are unwelcome to public participation and discourage something
which should be encouraged. He called for the removal of City Hall security. He stated, contrary to
comments made by Mayor Aitken in her campaign, the City can afford to keep libraries open over the
weekend if they prioritize it. He encouraged keeping libraries open over the weekends and added a
library can be an island of learning in the pockets of deep poverty throughout Districts 1-5. He called
for a partnership between the City, schools, and libraries to keep them open. He noted the parks and
recreation department, including after -school programs, have been gutted since 2008, leaving the
children of working parents to fend for themselves. He called on the City to remove the entitlements
from the Greenlaw Development, LLC deal so the next sale of the property is clean. He echoed Ms.
Robbins' call for mandatory affordable housing units ranging from 15-25% depending on the level of
affordability, noting the figures have worked for the City in the past.
Victor Mendez, resident of the city of Santa Ana, stated he is part of a volunteer project to recruit
candidates willing to serve on Orange County's boards and commissions. He encouraged the Council
Members to circulate the informational email he sent them last month to assist in the effort. He noted
the array of matters covered by County boards and commissions on Anaheim's behalf and
encouraged residents to look into public service.
John Dunton reported residents who came en masse to a recent City Council meeting to complain
about their landlord have collectively enlisted his legal assistance. He reported meeting with
Management Fellow Nick Gomez, lauding his response, and distributed the information to relevant
City staff. He stated the bilingual Mr. Gomez is attentive to the people and an asset to the City staff.
Bob Donelson thanked Council Member Leon for his comments at the last meeting on the District 4
vacancy -filling process. He expressed hopes the City Council will hold a Town Hall meeting prior to
the next meeting so District 4 residents can hear from the candidates. He noted the Sherwood Village
and Ponderosa Park areas have important but very different issues facing them. He added he would
like an opportunity to speak with the candidates as a District 4 resident. He added it would be more
transparent and help erase the bitter taste in the mouths of residents after the seemingly -preordained
appointment of former Council Member Gloria Ma'ae in 2021 to fill a vacancy.
Bryan Kaye stated Human Trafficking Month seems like it is celebrating people trafficked by the
Anaheim Police Department (APD). He expressed hopes the crimes of past Councils are now in the
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past. He encouraged Mayor Aitken to directly conduct business with him rather than through the
Federal Bureau of Investigation. He reported on his complaint against an APD officer who used hate
speech towards him after illegally turning off his body camera and injuring him. He reported other
APD officers told him they are happy Officer Michael Cunha is not working as a School Resource
Officer. He encouraged a meeting with Mayor Aitken to discuss past crimes committed by the APD.
Vern Nelson encouraged campaign finance reform, having hybrid video conferenced City Council
meetings like almost every other City, and having the "City of Kindness" motto reinstalled on the
City's website. He agreed with Council Member Leon's comments at the last meeting about the need
to have a Town Hall style meeting with District 4 Council candidates so residents can ask them
questions and express opinions. He stated the matter is highly important and a Town Hall meeting will
cost less than a Special Election. He added District 4 is the one most bedeviled by short-term rentals
— attributing the root of the issue to payments to former Mayor Sidhu. He added the crooked
Greenlaw Development deal which recently fell through was also set for District 4. He confessed he
and his wife Donna were the ones who informed the investigators about the potentially corrupt deal,
leading to the cold feet from its financiers who were also financial backers of former Mayor Sidhu. He
noted they now have four new Council Members and added Council Member Faessel has restarted
the City Council's Affordable Housing Working Group. He encouraged the City Council to forget about
the stale development fee and get serious about following the State's mandates. He noted Planning
Commissioner Steve White suggested the old 15-25% formula cited by other public speakers which
had worked for the City in the past.
Victoria Michaels stated she believes in integrity and pledged to call out the Council Members if she
feels their integrity is lacking. She told the story of a woman living in a Motel 6 on State College Blvd.
who cannot afford food due to what she pays for room rent. She encouraged the City to help her,
noting she is known to City Net and other organizations. She questioned who is monitoring the
publicly -funded City Net and the Illumination Foundation. She identified the woman as Sandra Goins
and requested assistance for her.
Denise Barnes commended Council Member Leon on his campaign and lauded Mayor Aitken's
honest campaign run with integrity. She expressed support for Item No. 11, commending the work of
Orange County Sanitation District General Manager Jim Herberg. She encouraged the City Manager
to increase the volume of food available for distributions, noting there can be large quantities of
donatable food left over after events at the Honda Center. She encouraged the Council Members to
champion food donations for those in need and housing. She encouraged the Council Members to
hire aides so they have the help they need to manage their workloads. She noted they can ask
Council Members Diaz and Faessel about the benefit of hiring aides, adding it should be a priority.
She noted the new Council Members have all said they love Anaheim so they should plug away at
improving it without making residents have to wait for a phone call back.
Peter Warner congratulated the newly -elected Council Members. He reported a person who goes by
the name Stingray has stolen clothing from him twice. He added the most recent theft was at
Fullerton Transportation Center and the other on a Metrolink train. He added Stingray is being
housed in the City's Bridges at Kraemer Place Homeless Shelter. He called for property searches at
the shelter with offenders being handed over to the APD or other applicable law enforcement agency
based upon jurisdiction. He called for properly functioning lighting in stations and on platforms. He
encouraged the City to find better homeless shelter providers and to enforce competitive pricing laws
when bids next go out so Mercy House cannot have an unconstitutional reign by being the only
operator.
Kenneth Batiste congratulated the new Council Members. He acknowledged he has years of hostility
built up in him from hating politics and his hate of corruption is even stronger. He stated the previous
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City Council flaunted its corruption in the face of residents, putting money over human concerns. He
stated the election of Council Member Leon brought a lot of smiles. He encouraged walk-in homeless
shelters, comparing it to needing an appointment to go to church as opposed to getting people when
they are ready to be saved. He noted it is a County problem. He stated that City Hall security is
necessary because the corruption was taking seniors from their homes, scaring them, and requiring a
fence. He called on Mayor Aitken to reevaluate parking in neighborhoods with clusters of apartments,
noting sometimes multiple families have to cram into a single unit. He stated if the City Council
intends to make a real difference they need to see campaign finance reform, noting the City is $3
billion in debt. He called for a Gate Tax and rent control, adding when renters are stable the City is
stable. He added he will be watching Council Members Diaz and Meeks to see if their votes will be to
the status quo of big special interests like Disneyland. He stated there are two Anaheims and
encouraged bringing them together.
Yesenia Rojas stated as a District 5 resident the people are there to work together with the new City
Council regardless of their district residency. She stated her requests are not for herself but for her
community. She thanked Council Member Faessel for all the City Council has done to give back to
residents since December, including distributing toys to children through the Anaheim Fire & Rescue.
She stated the City needs everyone to work together for the future of their children.
Johnathan Hernandez welcomed Council Member Leon, noting he and Mayor Aitken earned their
seats without special interests. He cautioned a revolution is coming to make the City's leaders make
good decisions. He added he will stand with whoever tries to take the Council Members out of office
should they not make the right decisions to protect residents from the trauma many of them face. He
questioned why they are still having discussions about APD violence. He noted he has been elected
to the City of Santa Ana's City Council where he serves the residents of Ward 5. He stated he will
hold the Anaheim Council Members accountable to deliver service to residents the same way he has
held himself accountable. He noted four APD officers killed Brandon Lopez in 2021 by shooting him
22 times but have not been held accountable and remain on the APD force. He noted Officer Catalin
Panov has now been involved in three shooting deaths while with the APD, adding how much the City
has had to pay out in court settlements due to her. He stated the people will prevail in the trial over
Mr. Lopez's killing and the record will how cowards on the City Council are protecting killer officers.
He stated he looks forward to building a justice and peace -centered community with Mayor Aitken
and Council Member Leon and encouraged the City Council to get rid of the officers who killed Mr.
Lopez. He cautioned justice will prevail in court over Officers Panov, Paul Delgado, Brett Heitmann,
and Kenneth Weber.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Meeks wished everyone a Happy New Year and, as the City's representative on the
Orange County Water District, provided an update on the rain and noted it is currently above average
for the season, which is expected to continue.
Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of JoAn Burdick, Anaheim High
School (AHS) Class of 1951, AHS Hall of Fame inductee, stage and screen star, and community
volunteer. He thanked Larry Larsen and Vern Nelson for their online comments regarding Ms.
Burdick. He displayed photos and highlighted the Anaheim Public Library's 3D Printing Program that
started in 2019 as part of their STEAM program, including 40 classes held in 2022 with over 2,400
participating residents. He congratulated the Library and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim for
helping expand the program. He reported that the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) elected a new
Chairperson, Don Ortega, from Fullerton who represents San Fernando, who is the first Latino to hold
the position in the 94-year history of the MWD.
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Council Member Diaz highlighted District 1 small business Hajime Ramen Bar located at 2717 West
Lincoln Avenue, noting they serve ramen, soup, sushi, and teriyaki, and have been open for five
years. He thanked Walmart for assisting with facade improvements and improving District 1 at the
corner of Lincoln Avenue and Beach Blvd. as well as their donations to the Anaheim Health Fair and
the Anaheim Police Foundation. He thanked Mayor Aitken for touring Beach Blvd. with State Senator
Josh Newman and was thankful for State partnerships, requesting that the next tour include
Congressman Lou Correa. Council Member Diaz invited the public to a pop-up tent on Wednesday,
January 11, 2:30 — 4:30 P.M., at the corner of Beach Blvd. and Rome Avenue to ask questions and
learn more about the Rebuild Beach efforts.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava thanked department heads and staff for their responsiveness to
constituents, specifically Code Enforcement for their graffiti clean-up efforts near Patrick Henry
Elementary School and Public Works for responding on a Saturday to address a tree removal issue.
She announced an Orange County Young LULAC event on Sunday, January 15, 3:00 — 5:30 P.M.,
and thanked Community Services Director Sjany Larson -Cash for her assistance. Mayor Pro Tern
Rubalcava stated they would share details of this event on her webpage.
Council Member Leon wished everyone a Happy New Year in both English and Spanish. He reported
his attendance at a tour of housing projects and meeting with the City's partners, and thanked staff
for their efforts. He reported his attendance at a Community Services Department holiday breakfast,
an Anaheim Public Utilities (APU) team meeting, presentation, and tour, and a toy giveaway in the
ABC neighborhood near Brookhurst and Crescent that several departments and the California
Highway Patrol assisted with. He congratulated Kathy and Art from K&A Cafe for their Christmas Eve
brunch and event along with Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava. He thanked APU for their donation of water
and resources to Buhos Marching Band from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico that participated in the Rose
Parade. He reported his attendance at a Dia de Reyes event in Circle Park and the swearing -in
ceremony for the Orange County Board of Supervisors, congratulating Supervisors Chaffee,
Sarmiento, and Foley. He reported that he has been working with staff on the Charter Review and
would likely bring it to City Council at the first meeting in February for consideration and thanked
District 2 residents and neighbors for their comments and participation.
Mayor Aitken thanked City staff for hosting and attending the Mayor's Open House. She noted her
office was able to help support the Buhos Marching Band before the Rose Parade and thanked the
offices of Congressman Correa, Santa Ana Mayor Amezcua, and Irvine Mayor Khan for their support,
as well as Caterina's Club that delivered a meal during their practice and Anaheim Public Utilities.
She thanked Council Member Diaz for the tour of Beach Blvd. with Senator Newman, thanked
Yesenia Rojas for a Dia de los Reyes community event, and noted she was asked to swear in the
executive board of the United Food and Commercial Workers and looked forward to their partnership
with families in Anaheim. She highlighted Consent Calendar Item Nos. 17 and 18 and thanked the
offices of Congressman Lou Correa and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia for helping bring funding
to La Palma and Boysen Parks.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool congratulated and thanked the Community Services Department for
their annual Adopt -A -Family holiday event that provides gifts and funds to 75 families in conjunction
with the Anaheim Community Foundation, D.E.V.O.T.E., and participating staff and residents.
City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an update on the City Council District 4 vacancy, noting that
following direction received at the December 20, 2022 City Council meeting, the District 4 vacancy
webpage was launched the next day including information about the vacancy, a downloadable
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application, and a community input form. Additionally, the Public Information Office has been sharing
information via social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and NextDoor for District 4, with
such postings continuing until the January 18 application deadline. She noted that information
regarding the vacancy has also been provided on Anaheim TV Channel 3 and a bilingual postcard
was mailed on January 9 to over 21,000 District 4 addresses. Further, information was included in the
Citywide newsletter to over 10,000 subscribers, a message is displayed on the Anaheim Convention
Center's marquee along Katella Avenue through January 18, posters and flyers are on display at the
Ponderosa Family Resource Center. She reported partnering with the Community Services
Department Neighborhood Services team to provide the flyers and information to various community
groups and volunteers. She encouraged residents to visit www.Anaheim.net/councilvacancy for more
information and noted that applications and community input are distributed to City Council upon
receipt and posted on the website. She shared that the deadline for submitting applications and input
is January 18 to allow for inclusion in the agenda packet for the January 24, 2023 City Council
meeting, noting that City Council reserved January 31, 2023 for a special meeting if additional time is
needed.
At 6:41 P.M., Mayor Aitken recessed the City Council, Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim
Housing and Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority, reconvening the City
Council at 6:45 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:45 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council
Member Meeks pulling Item No. 12 and Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava pulling Item Nos. 17 and 18 for
separate discussion and consideration.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel 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, seconded by Council Member Meeks.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel,
and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
B105 10. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of October 10, 2022 and the Public
Utilities Board meeting of November 16, 2022.
D116 11. Approve recognitions recognizing Orange County Sanitation District General Manager Jim
Herberg as he retires after 30 years of service to the County and January 2023 as National
Mentoring Month.
D180 13. Accept the bid of CDCE, Inc., in the amount of $273,513 plus applicable tax, for the purchase
of Panasonic Toughbook laptops, related hardware, and multiyear protection plans to replace
existing ruggedized laptops and hardware for the Anaheim Public Utilities Department, in
accordance with Bid #9630.
D180 14. Accept the bid from Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., in the amount of $98,426 plus applicable taxes
and a 20% contingency, to provide as -needed liquid oxygen for a one year period with up to
four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal
options in accordance with Bid #9640.
AGR-13922 15. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Kim Turner, LLC, in an amount not
to exceed $72,000, for leadership training services; and authorize the Chief of Police, or
designee, to administer the agreement on and execute any amendments under the terms and
conditions of the agreement.
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AGR-13923 16. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, in the
amount of $7,500 per month with a total amount not to exceed $270,000, for supplemental
state advocacy services for a one year term with two one-year optional renewals; and
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement.
D175 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-003 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 Street Widening Project
from East Street to Evergreen Street; requested grant funds in the amount of $6,910,000 for
construction costs).
M142 20. ORDINANCE NO. 6550 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Sections 2.12.020, 2.12.025 and 2.12.030 of Chapter 2.12 (Transient Occupancy
Tax) of Title 2 (Taxes) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to modify the special package
provisions, clarify remittance requirements for bookings facilitated by online travel companies,
and specify that future tax increases must be approved by the voters (introduced at the City
Council meeting of December 20, 2022, Item No. 30).
D114 21. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of August 9, 2022.
BUSINESS CALENDAR:
D155 12. Approve the submission of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program grant
application and attachments to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness;
authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to modify the
application and attachments as needed, provided that such modifications do not materially
change the purpose or scope of the submission; increase the Housing and Community
Development Department's Fiscal Year 2022/23 revenue and expenditures budget to be
commensurate with the grant award, if awarded; and authorize the Housing and Community
Development Director, or designee, to accept the grant, execute required grant documents,
and take the necessary actions to implement grant activities.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks expressed her support of the item. She added the City
Council is focused on the homeless issue. She reported there is a scheduled Workshop on
homelessness at the next City Council meeting to provide better understanding on how the City is
combatting the issue fiscally and logistically while also receiving public input on the matter.
Council Member Leon stated he also would have pulled the item and requested a brief staff report.
Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development Sandra Lozeau reported Homeless
Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding grew from the Mayor's Coalition among the 13
largest cities in the State requesting State funding. She added it evolved from the Homeless
Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) with the transition happening between 2018 and 2020.
Ms. Lozeau reported on how the City has allocated its HEAP and HHAP funds since the inception of
the two programs. She added the $5 million in HHAP funds to be approved in this item would be
directed towards the Community Care Response Team (CCRT), Love Anaheim Work Program,
Senior Safety Net, a Community Collaborative Court pilot, and conversions of the Tampico and
Studio 6 Motels. She added the City's share of HHAP funds are now split three ways between
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Anaheim and the Cities of Santa Ana and Irvine whereas it was previously just split two ways
between Anaheim and Santa Ana.
Housing and Community Development Director Grace Stepter added the City is attempting to invest
in a continuous system of care through measures such as the CCRT which the HHAP funds. She
added it was a surprise to staff having to now also split the HHAP funding with the City of Irvine
because Irvine's inclusion is based on its population and not its homeless numbers.
Council Member Leon echoed Council Member Meek's sentiments on the importance of the
homeless issue. He commended the work of staff on the matter.
Council Member Diaz thanked staff. He added this issue requires investment in many phases to keep
homeless residents from returning to the streets.
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Ms. Lozeau clarified the City's unreceived State funds
from the current phase are allocated. She clarified the City received $2 million upfront to help with
administrative work on the City's Homeless Action Plan. She added the City is awaiting the remaining
$8.2 million balance.
Council Member Diaz moved to approve the item.
Mayor Aitken called for comments from Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava on Item Nos. 17-18 so they can
be voted on together.
D150 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Community
Services, or designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Economic Development Initiative
for the La Palma Park Soccer Fields Project and, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on
behalf of the City; and, determine that these actions are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15306 (grant funds in the
amount of $2,000,000).
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava stated she pulled Item No. 17 to highlight how
Congressman Correa brought $30 million to Orange County. She noted La Palma Park, located in
her district, needs funding. She lauded the role of sports in elevating the well-being of children. She
expressed her gratitude to Congressman Correa for the federal funding, noting he is also responsible
for $2 million in upgrades for Anaheim High School's Cook Auditorium, $1 million for the Anaheim
Community Foundation, and several County -based programs which benefit Anaheim. She added
Congressman Correa is a former Anaheim resident and a graduate of Anaheim High School.
Director of Community Services Sjany Larson -Cash stated La Palma Park is one of the City's largest
and oldest parks with most of the recreational amenities located on the west side of the park. She
stated the infrastructure is aging and new amenities are needed. She expressed her gratitude for the
$2 million secured by Congressman Correa to help activate the west side of La Palma Park. She
reported the City will be installing three natural grass soccer fields to allocate to youth organizations.
She added there will be other revitalization projects to come for La Palma Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava stated this project will help with the La Palma Park area, noting it
struggles with homelessness. She added the family -focused project will help with crime reduction and
other quality of life issues in her district.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 11 of 20
D150 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or designee to submit an
application to the State Department of Parks and Recreation for Specified Grant Funds from
the Budget Act of 2022/23 for the revitalization of Boysen Park and if awarded, authorizing the
acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and,
determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15306 (grant funds in the amount of $15,000,000).
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava thanked Assemblymember Valencia for the $15 million in State funding for
the rehabilitation of Boysen Park. She noted the park serves a low-income population.
Ms. Larson -Cash reported Boysen Park is a 24-acre park opened in 1959 and expanded in the early
1990s. She stated the park needs a major renovation due to its age and heavy use. She reported this
funding was originally requested by former Mayor Tom Daly. She noted staff has conducted two
community meetings to develop a plan for desired improvements which include sports field upgrades,
new lighting, fitness equipment, updated walking paths, and a new restroom building. She added staff
is beginning to work on design options and have another community meeting scheduled in a few
weeks. She commended Parks Manager JJ Jimenez for how interactive the community meetings
have been.
Council Member Faessel reported he spent a lot of time in his childhood at La Palma Park while
visiting his aunt. He requested staff make every effort possible to preserve the trees in the western
half of La Palma Park, noting their age and historical significance. He noted this matter has been
previously discussed with Ms. Larson -Cash.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava stated it is helpful to receive State and federal funding for park projects
because parks do not generate revenue so it can be harder to find partners.
Mayor Aitken stated, on the advice of the City Attorney, the items should be voted on individually.
MOTION: Council Member Meeks moved to approve Item No. 12 approving the submission of the
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program grant application and attachments to the
California Interagency Council on Homelessness; authorizing the Housing and Community
Development Director, or designee, to modify the application and attachments as needed, provided
that such modifications do not materially change the purpose or scope of the submission; increase
the Housing and Community Development Department's Fiscal Year 2022/23 revenue and
expenditures budget to be commensurate with the grant award, if awarded; and authorizing the
Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to accept the grant, execute required
grant documents, and take the necessary actions to implement grant activities, seconded by Council
Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz,
Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava moved to approve Item No. 17 approving RESOLUTION NO.
2023-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying
and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Community Services, or designee, in submitting
a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Economic Development Initiative for the La Palma Park Soccer Fields Project
and, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City; and, determine that these actions
are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section
15306, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and
Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 12 of 20
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve Item No. 18 approving RESOLUTION NO.
2023-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing
the Director of Community Services or designee to submit an application to the State Department of
Parks and Recreation for Specified Grant Funds from the Budget Act of 2022/23 for the revitalization
of Boysen Park and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City and
amending the budget accordingly; and, determine that these actions are exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6
(Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion
carried.
R100 22. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Anaheim City
Council for the 2023 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-123 [rescheduling the
meeting of March 21 to March 28, 2023].
MOTION: Council Member Meeks moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-004 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the dates and times
for regular meetings of the Anaheim City Council for the 2023 calendar year and rescinding
Resolution No. 2022-123 [rescheduling the meeting of March 21 to March 28, 2023], seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members
Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
B105 23. Consider (re)appointments to certain city Boards and Commission to serve terms ending
December 31, 2026; consider appointments to the Sister City Commission to serve terms
consistent with the nominating official, ending December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2026; and
consider appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Services Board to serve
a term ending December 31, 2024, consider appointments to unscheduled vacancies on the
Youth Commission to serve terms ending August 31, 2023, and consider appointment to a
schedule vacancy on the Housing and Community Development Commission to serve a term
ending December 31, 2024.
Council Member Leon stated he will not be making any appointments at this meeting but is working
with the City Clerk's office to have appointments placed on a future meeting.
Budget, Investment and Technology Commission:
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
District 6 appointment: Christopher Nguyen (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Peter Duncan (term ending December 31, 2026)
In response to Mayor Aitken's inquiry, Ms. Bass clarified the voting should be conducted for each
Commission and not collectively for all Commissions. She added a second is not required for the
nomination, simply the vote of the City Council.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 13 of 20
NOMINATION: Council Member Meeks nominated Christopher Nguyen and Mayor Aitken nominated
Peter Duncan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz,
Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Community Services Board:
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment:
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
ending December 31, 2026)
District 6 appointment: Laura Banker Jelensky (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Linda Barnett (term ending December 31, 2026)
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Ms. Bass clarified they can conduct one vote for the
commission if there is only one nominee for each vacancy. She added there will be a separate vote
for the District 5 position on the Community Services Board as it is an unscheduled vacancy.
NOMINATION: Council Member Meeks nominated Laura Banker Jelensky and Mayor Aitken
nominated Linda Barnett. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon,
Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Unscheduled vacancy:
District 5 appointment: Usha Shah
ending December 31, 2024)
NOMINATION: Council Member Faessel nominated Usha Shah. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and
Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nomination approved.
Cultural and Heritage Commission:
District 2 appointment:
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment:
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
(term ending December 31, 2026)
(term ending December 31, 2026)
District 6 appointment: Karen Uyematsu (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Erika (Miller) Nguyen (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Council Member Meeks nominated Karen Uyematsu and Mayor Aitken nominated
Erika (Miller) Nguyen. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon,
Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 14 of 20
Housing and Community Development Commission:
District 1 appointment: Susan Anderson (term ending December 31, 2024)
District 2 appointment:
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
(term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment: Cassandra Perez (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 6 appointment: Dara Maleki (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Lisa Dulyea (term ending December 31, 2026)
At -Large appointment:
(term ending December 31, 2026)
No candidates were nominated for the vacant tenant seat. The at -large nomination was continued to
a later date.
NOMINATION: Council Member Diaz nominated Susan Anderson, Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava
nominated Cassandra Perez, Council Member Meeks nominated Dara Maleki, and Mayor Aitken
nominated Lisa Dulyea. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon,
Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Parks and Recreation Commission:
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment: Carlotta Rhea Clark (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 6 appointment: James Cook (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Fred Sigala, Jr. (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava nominated Carlotta Rhea Clark, Council Member Meeks
nominated James Cook, and Mayor Aitken nominated Fred Sigala, Jr. AYES — 5 (Mayor Aitken and
Council Members Rubalcava, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member
Diaz). Nominations approved.
Planning Commission:
District 2 appointment:
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
(term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
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District 6 appointment: Amelia Castro (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Grant Henninger (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Council Member Meeks nominated Amelia Castro and Mayor Aitken nominated Grant
Henninger. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and
Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Public Utilities Board:
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment: Albert McMenamin (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 6 appointment: John Seymour (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Tanya Bilezikiian (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava nominated Albert McMenamin, Council Member Meeks
nominated John Seymour, and Mayor Aitken nominated Tanya Bilezikjian. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken
and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations
approved.
Senior Citizen Commission:
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
District 6 appointment: Steve Brio (term ending December 31, 2026)
DISCUSSION: Council Member Meeks nominated Steve Brio. She added Mr. Brio is not on the list for
this Commission, having applied for a different Commission, but reported speaking to Mr. Brio, and
he expressed an interest in this appointment.
Mayoral appointment: Denise Barnes (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Council Member Meeks nominated Steve Brio and Mayor Aitken nominated Denise
Barnes. AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks);
NOES — 0. Nominations approved.
Sister City Commission:
District 1 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2024)
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
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District 1 appointment continued to a later date.
District 2 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 3 appointment: (term ending December 31, 2026)
District 3 appointment continued to a later date.
District 5 appointment: Anthony AI -Jamie (term ending December 31, 2024)
DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel nominated Anthony AI -Jamie. He noted he is breaking from
his regular policy of only nominating from within District 5 but added Mr. AI -Jamie is the President of
both the Sister Cities International's Southern California Chapter and the Japan -United States Sister
City Association. He noted the Commission is being restructured and stated Mr. AI -Jamie will add a
great deal to the organization.
Mayor Aitken stated Mr. AI -Jamie sounds more than qualified.
District 6 appointment: Juan Carlos Mendez (term ending December 31, 2026)
Mayoral appointment: Simin Hevdari (term ending December 31, 2026)
NOMINATION: Council Member Faessel nominated Anthony AI -Jaime, Council Member Meeks
nominated Juan Carlos Mendez, and Mayor Aitken nominated Simin Hevdari. AYES — 6 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations
approved.
Youth Commission:
DISCUSSION: Mayor Aitken noted several of these appointments are unscheduled.
District 1 appointment: Phoebe He (term ending August 31, 2023)
District 1 appointment: Daniel Sims (term ending August 31, 2023)
District 2 appointment: (term ending August 31, 2023)
District 2 appointment continued to a later date.
District 6 appointment: (term ending August 31, 2023)
District 6 appointment:
ending August 31, 2023)
Council Member Meeks stated she would have nominations at a later date as she is continuing
attempts to contact Canyon High School's student body leadership to assess potential interest.
Mayoral appointment: (term ending August 31, 2023)
Mayoral appointment: (term ending August 31, 2023)
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 17 of 20
Mayoral appointments continued to a later date.
NOMINATION: Council Member Diaz nominated Phoebe He and Daniels Sims. AYES — 6 (Mayor
Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Nominations
approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C410 24. CEQA EXEMPTION, SECTION 15061(b)(3)
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO.2022-00074
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
REQUEST: A City -initiated General Plan Amendment to update the General Plan Safety
Element including adoption of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan therein pursuant to Government
Code Section 65302.6.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation
per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Recommended City Council approval
(Resolution No. PC2022-094). VOTE: 6-0 (Chairperson Vadodaria and Commissioners
Meeks, Mouawad, Perez, White and Walker; Commissioner Kring was absent) (Planning
Commission meeting of December 5, 2022)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting the proposed General Plan Amendment
(DEV2022-00074), an update of the Safety Element including adoption of a Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan therein pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.6 [includes determination
that the adoption of the updated General Plan Safety Element is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines].
Planning and Building Director Ted White stated the item is a City -initiated request to adopt an
updated General Plan Safety Element. He reported the Safety Element is a required element of the
General Plan informed by the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) to evaluate the risk of
natural hazards and demonstrate how the City will lower its exposure risk to potential disasters.
Mr. White reported State law requires the Safety Element to be updated along with the new Housing
Element to address items such as flooding, wildfire hazards and emergency evacuation routes. He
stated the General Plan is coming in advance of the other General Plan element updates to help
ensure the City is eligible for potential disaster funding.
Mr. White reported the City last updated its Safety Element in 2004. He stated, in conjunction with
AF&R, staff began updating the Safety Element in August 2021 in tandem with the LHMP. He
reported the Council approved the LHMP in May 2022. He stated a Draft Safety Element has since
undergone public review and a Planning Commission Workshop. He added it was approved by the
Board of Forestry and Fire Protection in September 2022 and the Planning Commission
recommended City Council approval in December 2022.
Mr. White stated the Draft Safety Element includes revised goals to meet community safety needs,
adhering to new regulatory requirements. He added it also includes new hazard mapping. He
recommended the City Council approve the Draft Safety Element.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 18 of 20
Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Aitken closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-005 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting the
proposed General Plan Amendment (DEV2022-00074), an update of the Safety Element including
adoption of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan therein pursuant to Government Code Section 65302.6,
seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
C410 25. CEQA - ADDENDUM TO PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED EIR-330 AND SEIR-346
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO. 2021-00193
PROJECT LOCATION: Proposed additions and changes to roadway classifications include a
portion of Yorba Linda Boulevard from the eastbound SR-91 interchange to La Palma Avenue,
Savi Ranch Parkway, Crystal Drive, Pullman Street, and Old Canal Road. Proposed bikeway
additions are located: 1) along Yorba Linda Boulevard between Old Canal Road and La
Palma Avenue; and 2) along La Palma Avenue between the intersection of Yorba Linda
Boulevard and La Palma Avenue to the easterly City limits.
REQUEST: A City -initiated General Plan Amendment for minor amendments to the General
Plan Circulation Element including the Bicycle Master Plan to address inconsistencies with the
existing right-of-way conditions and add planned bike facilities in the area of Yorba Linda
Boulevard / La Palma Avenue at the border of the City of Anaheim and the City of Yorba
Linda.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider if an Addendum to the
previously certified Environmental Impact Report No. 330 and Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report No. 346, is the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under
the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Recommended City Council approval
(Resolution No. PC2022-095). VOTE: 6-0 (Chairperson Vadodaria and Commissioners
Meeks, Mouawad, Perez, White and Walker voted yes; Commissioner Kring was absent)
(Planning Commission meeting of December 5, 2022)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of the City of Anaheim (General Plan
Amendment) (DEV2021-00193) (Amendments to the Circulation Element including Bicycle
Master Plan pertaining to the Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Project) [includes
determination that Addendum No. 4 to Environmental Impact Report No. 330 and
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report No. 346 is the appropriate environmental
documentation for the proposed General Plan Amendment DEV2021-00193].
Mr. White reported this is a City -initiated request to amend the Circulation Element of the General
Plan, including the Bicycle Master Plan, to facilitate the Yorba Linda Blvd. widening project. He stated
the project is a joint effort between Anaheim and the City of Yorba Linda to improve traffic, bicycle,
and other public infrastructure along Yorba Linda Blvd., Weir Canyon Road, and Santa Ana Canyon
Road. He reported the project was selected by the Anaheim Transportation Authority in 2020 to
receive grant funds. He added to proceed with the project and maintain the grant funding
amendments to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Master Plan of Arterial
Highways (MPAH), Anaheim General Plan and City of Yorba Linda General Plan are required.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 19 of 20
Mr. White reported OCTA conditionally approved the MPAH amendments in 2021, giving the two
cities three years to process the corresponding General Plan amendments. He stated changes
include reclassifying portions of Yorba Linda Blvd. from primary arterial to major arterial, Savi Ranch
Parkway will be added as a primary arterial, while Crystal Drive, Pullman St., and Old Canal Road will
be added as collector streets. He added all roadways are already designed and operating under their
new designations.
Mr. White stated the proposed plan adds a Class 1 bike path along the south side of La Palma Ave.
and the east side of Yorba Linda Blvd., facilitating connections to the Savi Ranch development in the
City of Yorba Linda and the Santa Ana River Trail. He recommended approval of the Draft Safety
Plan.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Public Works Department Principal
Transportation Planner Joseph Alcock stated a Class 1 bike path is a separated bike path behind the
curb and off of the roadway. He added it is similar to a recreational path.
In response to Council Member Diaz's inquiry, Mr. White clarified a Class 1 bike path is fully
separated and the safest level of bike path.
Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Aitken closed the public
hearing.
MOTION: Council Member Diaz moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of
the City of Anaheim (General Plan Amendment) (DEV2021-00193) (Amendments to the Circulation
Element including Bicycle Master Plan pertaining to the Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Project),
seconded by Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Faessel reported his attendance at the Mayor's Open House on December 22 and how
good it was to see so many City employees there. He reported that his aides attended a holiday event at
Edison Park on that same day. He reported his attendance last week at the City Manager's Office Rosca de
Reyes event, the ABC Southern California Annual Craft Championship, and a Christmas gift giveaway evens
in the Almont neighborhood. He announced the upcoming Black History Parade on February 4.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava congratulated Mayor Aitken for being named one of the 125 Most
Influential People in Orange County by the Orange County Register. She thanked Public Utilities
General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for their assistance providing resources to a resident in
need of assistance with their utility bill.
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Council Member Leon reported that the Charter Review item would likely come forward at the first February
meeting. He also asked to agendize in February or March a discussion or workshop regarding Angel
Stadium.
City Council Minutes of January 10, 2023
Page 20 of 20
Council Member Faessel requested an all -Council certificate on January 24 recognizing Kay Carpenter for
her nomination as the Cypress College Foundation's Citizen of the Year for Anaheim.
City Manager Jim Vanderpool also requested a recognition for Liz Dunster as the Cypress College
Foundation's Person of the Year.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava requested future consideration of exploring a Chicano Heritage Mural
Preservation Program/Policy, noting she would follow up with Mayor Aitken.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 7:36 P.M., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council in memory of Jo An Burdick Gottlieb.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk
Theresa Bass
From: Theresa Bass
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 3:15 PM
To: Theresa Bass
Cc: Jim Vanderpool; Gregory Garcia; Robert Fabela; Kristin Pelletier; Blake Carri
Subject: Agenda Item No. 18 - Letter of Support from Assemblymember Valencia- Boysen Park
Attachments: State Grant for Boysen Park Support_Final.pdf
Mayor and City Council,
Attached please find a letter of support from Assemblymember Avelino Valencia regarding Agenda Item No. 18 (State
Grant for Boysen Park).
Thank you,
Theresa
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk
City ofAnaheim
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. #217
Anaheim, CA 92805
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RE: State Grant for Boysen Park — Support
As the City of Anaheim undertakes the renovation and expansion of the historic Boysen Park
(Park), I write to express my strong support for accepting the $15 million dollar state grant for this
important project.
Boysen Park is a landmark in the City of Anaheim, providing a critical green and natural space for
playgrounds, little league baseball, picnics, tennis courts and much more. Boysen Park remains
one of the most well utilized and celebrated open spaces in the community. While community
members continue to meet and discuss potential funding uses, the state grant will provide much -
needed enhancements to the Park's safety, security, and amenities.
As someone who has fond memories of playing little league baseball on the fields of Boysen Park,
I personally understand the positive impacts of having an open and accessible place for children
and community members. I am eager to see the new generations benefit from this iconic park.
For these reasons, I ask the City of Anaheim to accept the $15 million dollar state grant for Boysen
Park. For any questions regarding this request, please contact my staff Nathaly Teran at 916-319-
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Social Media: A Social Disease Killing Our Kids?
Much has been written and said about the role of Facebook and social media in our
society. Only recently has the increasingly dark side of what was once thought to
be a monumental transformation of humanity come into public discourse. Initially,
the potential threats to privacy and the normal political process of our democracy
grabbed the lion's share of concern.
More recently, however, attention is turning towards the impact of social media on
mental health. A number of research studies are accumulating that link the use of
social media to mental,,,, health,,,,dsorders such as anxiety, depression, and even
suicide. The most recent study was published in the Journal Lancet, a venerable
British medical journal much like the New England Journal of Medicine in the
United States. In its Ch. ld.....and A..d.olescen.t Health. edition, the authors of this study
suggested a particular impact on girls' mental health through exposure to bullying,
while causing a reduction in their sleep and physical exercise. We all know that
disruption of sleep patterns and lack of exercise has a negative impact on mental
as well as physical health, while frictionless exposure to harmful content may help
fuel the fire. The frequency spent checking such platforms as Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, etc. was linked to teens' psychological distress in this study.
What is even more troubling is that a recent U.S. study published by the Journal of
Abnormal Psychology of over 600 individuals, showed that the suicide rate has
doubled in the teenage demographic between 2010 and 2017. One in approximately
seven young people suffered a major depressive episode in the year 2017. For every
successful death from suicide, countless others are "near misses." The obvious
correlation in the dramatic rise of social media between 2010 and 2017 and the
teen suicide "epidemic" does not indicate causation, but it is hard to dismiss as at
least a contributing factor. Particularly as this is not a U.S. phenomenon alone. A
prior study in the British Medical Journal, likewise an authoritative publication,
demonstrated a similar rise in self -harm in Great Britain, particularly amongst
young women.
It is almost counterintuitive that devices and a medium which promotes super
connectivity amongst individuals can, at the same time, isolate them from more
meaningful and fulfilling interactions with their fellow human beings. Real, as
opposed to virtual, interactions provide a layer of intonation in speech, facial and
gesture information - "body language" - and layers of emotion that simply do not
exist even on email. Emojis aside, there is something to real human interactions
that simply cannot be reproducible on line. Our neural network, mediated through
brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) has evolved over eons to include subtle clues
of face to face communication that is much more sophisticated than simpler digital
inputs can provide.
Speaking of neurotransmitters, some studies have shown activation of pleasure
centers similar to the ones operative in addiction, and gambling through cell phone
and gaming interactions. Likewise, studies with screen emitting blue light have
documented interactions with our internal circadian rhythms and intrinsic
melatonin (a neurotransmitter) pathways. Mixing the neural circuitry and
neurochemical soup with the behavioral disturbances of sleep deprivation,
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isolation, and lessened physical activity may well be the recipe for mental disorders
and suicidality: The medium for our newest social disease.
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God has indeed given us so very many great educators — and many have not yet been recognized yet as they
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Happy New Year, Congratulations, Thank you and God bless.
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Education Advocates
The California State PTA takes positions on bills to improve the lives of children
and families.
The Legislation Team reads hundreds of bills a year. The Legislation Action
Committee then meets monthly between January and June to discuss and take
positions on bills that fulfill our Mission Statement to "positively impact the lives
of all children and families."
During 2021, the Education advocates researched many bills affecting K-12 public
school education, based on our authorities, which consist of our legislative
planks, resolutions, and position statements. Although the bills listed below did
not proceed through the full legislative process to reach Governor Gavin
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Newsom's desk and were not signed into law, California State PTA continues to
support the issues these bills address.
We hope that the legislature will again discuss these bills when they reconvene
in January 2022.
Senate Bill 70 (Rubio). Elementary education: kindergarten
This bill would require that a student complete one year of kindergarten before
being admitted to first grade. Students would begin first grade if they had their
6th birthday on or before September 1 and had completed one year of
kindergarten.
Currently, Education Code Section 48200 requires every person between the ages
of 6 and 18 years to attend school full-time. Students must be admitted to first
grade if they have their 6th birthday on or before September 1.
According to the author, kindergarteners who miss 10% or more of school days
have lower academic performance when they reach first grade. The impact is
even greater for students who do not attend kindergarten at all.
AB 1444 (Buchanan, 2014) would have required a student to have completed
kindergarten before being admitted to first grade. Governor Brown vetoed AB
1444, saying that he preferred to let parents determine what is best for their
children rather than mandate an entirely new grade level.
The majority of eligible children in California do attend kindergarten, including
approximately 95% of eligible students (public and private kindergarten) with
80% at a public school, as estimated by the Department of Education (CDE).
According to the California Kindergarten Association, an estimated five- to seven
percent of students do not enroll in kindergarten. (EdSource, March 3, 2021)
California PTA supports this bill because we believe that early learning is crucial,
especially for our most vulnerable population. Making kindergarten mandatory
will help those children who are most likely to fall behind due to the lack of early
learning programs. Since kindergarten is optional, it can lead some families to
believe that it is not important or that attendance is not essential.
Senate Bill 723 (Rubio). Pupil instruction: tutoring program: learning loss
mitigation
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Among the many challenges during distance learning is a rising opportunity gap.
Senate Bill 723 would address learning loss and provide students with tutoring as
a documented strategy to close opportunity gaps. The tutoring would be provided
by college students and other pupils through the California Leadership,
Excellence, Academic, Diversity, and Service -Learning Tutoring Program.
California State PTA supports legislation that can improve academic achievement
for all students and eliminate the achievement gap. PTA believes it is important
to provide all students with equal opportunity to learn and, when necessary, to
provide access to appropriate intervention strategies and remediation programs
for academic success.
Additional funding and support for this program was included in Assembly Bill 86
which appropriated $4.6 billion to provide support and tutoring by certificated or
classified employees.
Assembly Bill 520 (Gipson). Teacher retention: California Diversifying the Teacher
Workforce Grant Program
This bill would establish the California Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Grant
Program to provide one-time competitive grants to develop and implement new or
expand existing programs to develop and retain a diverse teacher workforce.
According to the author, California's teaching force is significantly less racially
and ethnically diverse than the student population. For example, according to the
California Department of Education (CDE), 23% percent of K-12 students are
white and 54% are Latino, while 63% of teachers are white and 20% are Latino.
Assemblymember Gipson states, "Student success is amplified when they are
taught by teachers who reflect the diversity of those students. In addition to
academic benefits, students of color experience social -emotional gains to having
teachers who look like them, also lessening the likelihood of chronic
absenteeism and suspension."
California State PTA has a resolution, TEACHER QUALITY: RECRUITMENT,
RETENTION AND RESOURCES (2012), that supports "policies, programs, and
practices that promote the recruitment, hiring and retention of well prepared,
fully credentialed teachers."
Assembly Bill 285 (Holden). State Department of Education: state school nurse
consultant
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AB 285 would require the State Department of Education to appoint an
experienced state school nurse consultant with a minimum of 5 years of
experience. The state school nurse would promote quality school programs to
support the health needs of students.
California is one of 10 states without a school nurse official at the state level
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California State PTA supports legislation that encourages a greater number of
school nurses in schools. Appropriate health services by credentialed nurses are
vital to students, especially during this pandemic. A school nurse consultant at
the state level will improve the health assistance and guidance our school
districts can provide students.
Assembly Bill 299 (Villapudua). Career technical education: California
Apprenticeship Grant Program
AB 299 would establish the California Apprenticeship Grant Program to provide
grants to high school pupils, community college students, and employed and
unemployed workers to enter career technical education and vocational
professions through state -approved apprenticeships.
California State PTA supports continued and sufficient funding of School -to -
Career education. We believe that apprenticeships give community college
students not only additional funds for continuing their education but a step up on
their career path.
Senate Bill 237 (Portantino). Special education: dyslexia risk screening
SB 237 would require the State Board of Education to establish an approved list
of culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate screening
instruments to be used by schools to screen pupils for risk of dyslexia.
Local educational agencies (LEAs) would be required to annually screen all pupils
in grades kindergarten through second grade for risk of dyslexia using the
screening instruments approved by the State Board of Education. This bill would
also require third -grade pupils to be screened during the initial year of
implementation. LEAs would also be required to provide results to parents within
45 days of the screening. LEAs would be required to provide all pupils identified
as being at risk of dyslexia with appropriate instruction, progress monitoring, and
early intervention in the regular general education program.
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According to the bill's author, "Students with dyslexia are less likely to graduate
from high school and attend college, and also experience higher rates of
incarceration. In some prisons today, where nearly 80% of the inmates are
illiterate, almost one-half of the inmates are on the dyslexia spectrum.
"Research evidence from multiple scientific studies is unequivocal: early
identification and intervention with scientifically based early reading instruction
strategies and materials improve literacy outcomes for students with dyslexia
and other struggling readers.
"By screening all students for risk of dyslexia early, California can help families
and teachers achieve the best learning and life outcomes for all students, close
academic achievement gaps, and help end the school -to -prison pipeline."
California State PTA strongly supports early screening for signs and symptoms of
dyslexia and the use of appropriate accommodations to provide students with
dyslexia equitable access to the general education curriculum as identified in the
California State PTA Resolution, "Dyslexia: Addressing the Educational
Implications in Public Schools."
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Fear and isolation heightened during the pandemic have reinforced California
State PTA's long-standing commitment to the mental health of children and the
need for adult education to address youth mental health challenges. Our
advocacy team applauds Governor Gavin Newsom's signing of a trio of bills to
support the mental health needs of students.
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Senate Bill 14 (Portantino) mandates that student absences for mental and
behavioral health are treated the same as excused absences for physical health.
Thirty percent of high school students report experiencing symptoms of
depression and COVID-19 has further increased the mental health issues children
face according to reports cited by Senator Portantino, the author of this bill.
Thanks to SB 14, behavioral health will now be included within the "illness
categories" that are legally considered excused absences (Education Code
Section 48205). In addition, the California Department of Education (CDE) must
identify a training program to address youth behavioral health.
California State PTA believes behavioral health evaluation and services are
critical for student development. We support providing information and education
to understand and sustain children, youth, and family behavioral health and
social -emotional development.
Senate Illll uuillllllllll 224. (Portantino) requires middle and high schools to include
instruction in mental health if the schools offer courses in health education.
For schools that offer health education courses, this bill requires that those
courses include mental health instruction. The course shall cover symptoms of
common mental health challenges, promoting mental health wellness, and how to
find assistance from professionals, among other requirements. Additionally, it
shall include developing an awareness of mental health challenges across all
populations and "the impact of race, ethnicity and culture on the experience and
treatment of mental health challenges." The State Department of Education must
develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools on
or before January 1, 2024.
According to Senator Portantino's office, "Education about mental health is one
of the best ways to increase awareness, empower students to seek help, and
reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges."
California State PTA supports age -appropriate social and emotional learning and
mental health education for all students. As an advocacy organization, California
State PTA supports legislation that creates a safe and accepting environment in
schools.
Assembly Bill 309 (Gabriel) requires the California Department of Education (CDE)
to develop model referral protocols for addressing pupil mental health.
The development of model mental health protocols required by this bill would
guide schools and local educational agencies (LEAs) in "appropriate and timely
intervention for pupil mental health concerns." The protocols will be posted on
the CDE website and used on a voluntary basis.
The Assembly Bill analysis quoted the Student Mental Health Policy Workgroup
which noted the connection between mental wellness and academic
achievement, attendance, and behavior. The Workgroup also said California's
educators acknowledge their lack of preparedness in addressing pupil mental
health challenges as a major barrier to instruction.
California State PTA passed its resolution, Mental Health: Treatment and
Support in 1999 (reviewed 2017), calling on ii the California State PTA and its
units, councils and districts [to] urge that members of the education community
and local law enforcement agencies receive training to ensure that peace
officers and educators can recognize symptoms of mental illness and
appropriately respond when dealing with persons, especially children, and youth,
who show signs of mental illness."
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Jennifer L. Hall
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On behalf of the PEI Subcommittee, the Commission has published several materials to our website:
1. The agenda for the PEI Subcommittee meeting being held on January 17, 2022.
2. A third draft of the PEI report, Well and Thriving.
3. An initial draft of the PEI report implementation plan.
The PEI Subcommittee meeting agenda has been published at the following location:
mhsoac.ca.Rov > Connect With Us: All Events > Prevention and Early Intervention Subcommittee —January 17, 2023
The draft of the PEI report, Well and Thriving, and the draft of the PEI report implementation plan have been
published at the following location:
mhsoac.ca.Rov > Initiatives: Prevention and Early Intervention > Public Draft: Well and Thrivi
mhsoac.ca.Rov > Initiatives: Prevention and Early Intervention > Public Draft: PEI Implementation Plan
This report speaks to the unique opportunity the state has to frame a new approach to prevention, one that addresses
inequities in health care and society at large so all Californians can be well and thrive. The implementation plan will
guide the Commission's efforts to put the report recommendations into effect. We invite you to make written and/or
verbal comments; directions to do so have been posted on our website at the top of the Prevention and Early
Intervention Initiative page. This is your opportunity to ensure California's prevention strategy responds to the needs in
your community, and we look forward to hearing from you. Verbal comments may be made at the upcoming PEI
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Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 12:38 PM
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assemblymember.rendon@assembly.ca.gov; assemblymember.quirk-
silva@assembly.ca.gov; Assemblymember.Davies@assembly.ca.gov;
SENATOR.GONZALEZ@senate.ca.gov; Public Comment; Theresa Bass;
fganzales@ocsheriff.gov; 'communityrelations'; 'COB_Response'; ocbe@ocde.us;
publiccomment@sdcounty.ca.gov; FourthDistrict@bos.lacounty.gov;
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] PROTECTING KIDS ONLINE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITYES IN A
DIGITAL WORLD/CA STATE ASSEMBLY PRIVACY AND CONCERMER PROTECTION AND
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA
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01-07-2022
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To whom it may concern
Information from CA State Assembly hearings about social media impacts children below
are links with testimony.
CA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS GABRIEL AND BOREN HORVATH
PRIVACY AND CONCERMER PROTECTION AND ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS,
TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA
PROTECTING KIDS ONLINE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITYES IN A DIGITAL WORLD
Challenges and Opportunities in a Digital Worldhttps://privacycp.assembly.ca.gov > sites >
files
Mar 29, 2022 — Now it's understood to be something much more pressing: power
dynamics between the individual, the state and the market. [Data protection] must.
2021122 Oversight & Informational Hearingshttps://privacycp.assembly.ca.gov > content >
202122-o...
Protecting Kids Online: Challenges and Opportunities in a Digital World Tuesday, March
29, 2022 1:30 pm - State Capitol Room 126.
Hearings I Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and ...https://aart.assembly.ca.gov >
hearings
No committee hearings are scheduled today. Find my Representative. Assembly Roster -
By Your Address - By District. Search for Legislation.
State Assembly Hearing Focuses On Protecting Children
Onlinehttps://www.escalontimes.com > news > state -assembly -he...
Mar 9, 2022 — The informational hearing, titled Protecting Kids Online: Challenges and
Opportunities in a Digital World, will take place in the State ...
California Governor Signs Sweeping Children's Online Safety ...https://www.nytimes.com >
2022/09/15 > business > news...
Sep 15, 2022 — The bill could require many social media sites, games and other online
services used by children to install protections for minors.
Sweeping Children's Online Safety Bill Is Passed in Californiahttps://www.nytimes.com >
2022/08/30 > business > califo...
Aug 30, 2022 — The bill, the California Age -Appropriate Design Code Act, could herald a
shift in the way lawmakers regulate the tech industry. Rather than wade ...
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Theresa Bass
From: Theresa Bass
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2023 10:57 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Tragic Gap in Police Skill With Mentally III
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Safety: Two recent cases show that more informed responses could have prevented unnecessary deaths.
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Tragic Gap in Police Skill With Mentally III
BY CRAIG A. DURFEY
DULY 2, 2000 12 AM PT
CRAIG A. DURFEY WRITES FROM GARDEN GROVE
I am an advocate for the rights of children and father of two developmentally disabled children, one
with autism, the other with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. There's an urgent
need for both public awareness and legislation for training our police and fire departments,
emergency agencies and educational employees to recognize and properly handle the behavior of
the developmentally disabled and mentally ill.
This year, police in California responded to at least two cases involving developmentally disabled
or mentally ill people that resulted in death. The officers weren't properly trained to distinguish
between criminal behavior and the behavior of mentally ill individuals. The officers incorrectly
assumed the people were displaying threatening or non -compliant behavior. And this problem is
not just statewide, it's national, and it's growing.
One case was in San Diego, on Feb. 8, involving William Anthony Miller, 42. Apparently Miller, a
longtime homeless San Diegan, was hitting pedestrians with a tree branch. When officers arrived
on the scene they ordered Miller to drop the branch. Miller, who suffers from mental illness, did not
comply and instead charged at officers with the tree branch. Three of the five officers opened fire
on Miller, killing him instantly. He easily could have been subdued by a net.
A different scenario played out on Feb. 26 in Orange County. Rose V. Failla, 52, a resident
of Fullerton who family members said has a history of mental illness, allegedly stole an
ambulance in Anaheim and plowed into a car, killing two people.
Originally, concerned neighbors noticed Failla wandering around their backyard and
called authorities. Police responded and, based on their limited training and background,
incorrectly determined that Failla was not eligible to be admitted for a 72-hour
observation by a qualified health professional in a mental health facility. She later
admitted herself into Anaheim Memorial Medical Center for treatment. Before doctors
could get to her, she ran outside the hospital and drove off in an unattended ambulance
with the keys inside.
Although the liability here does not belong to the Orange Police Department, this situation
clearly shows that the police's determination of who is a threat to themselves and others
was way off the mark. Simply put: They need special training and they need it now.
Currently, there is no continuous education and training for emergency personnel and
agencies to identify certain behavior and handle these situations accordingly.
Several pending Assembly bills address the issue of training programs.
Since 1999, there have been efforts in researching, raising public awareness and seeking
legislation, at a grass -roots level. Until now, with the exception of the Orange County
Police Chiefs Assn., these agencies have remained relatively silent on this issue. Until
annual forums are created where parents, children and professionals can be heard, there
will be a continuing gap between community policing and citizens, and unfortunately more
unnecessary deaths.
Tragic (yap in Police Skill With Mentally 11l - Los Angeles Times (Iatime,s.com)
Theresa Bass
From: Theresa Bass
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Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] Cedar City welcomes 'future leaders' to its first Youth Council in 7
years
From: CRAIG DURFE
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<cityclerk@ggcity.org>; Teresa Pomeroy <teresap@ggcity.org>; Joyce.Rivero@ocgov.com; johnmo@ggcity.org; stevej
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< preside nt@ggea.org>; Gabriela Mafi <gmafi@ggusd.us>; Jim Tortolano ; Theresa
Bass <TBass@anaheim.net>; Kim Nguyen <KIMN@ggcity.org>; cindyt@ggcity.org; joneill@garden-grove.org; editor at
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From Craig A Durfey
To whom it may concern.
A Very true story suggests we can do better to mirror this example.
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Theresa Bass
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Hello Mayor and council members I keep hearing stories from people that public utilities are are shutting off people in
March so I want to review reconfirm that I said Mayor you should declare is State of emergency 0 on this matter
prohibit public utilities, shutting off people until the pandemic is officially over by the world. I'm speaking on behalf of
every single Anaheim resident that can't afford to pay their bill because of Covid.
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