10-24-23_Action with Comments
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
OCTOBER 24, 2023
CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada.
Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Natalie Rubalcava
Mayor Pro Tem District 3 Jose Diaz Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Norma Campos Kurtz Council Member District 4 Stephen Faessel Council Member District 5 Natalie Meeks Council Member District 6
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 24, 2023
4:00 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks. Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava joined during Closed Session.
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 4:01 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Orange County Water District, et al. v. 3M Company, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01172419-CU-PL-CXC, consolidated with In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Prods. Liab. Litig., United States District Court for the District of South
Carolina Case No. 2:18-mn-02873 (“AFFF MDL”), Member Case No. 2:22-cv-1798-RMG
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:02 p.m.
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Gregory Tucker, Hope Community Church/Anaheim Bag of Hope Project
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Carlos A. Leon
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the legacy of lifelong Anaheim resident Cruz Pinelli Accepted by Cruz Pinelli’s family.
Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade Committee Presentation Presented by Jody Daily.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing October 8-14, 2023, as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week Accepted by Director of Planning and Building, Ted White.
Recognizing October 22-28, 2023, as National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Accepted by Supervising Environmental Health Specialist, Orange County Health Care Agency, Jenafer Forester.
Recognizing November 1, 2023 as Extra Mile Day
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Call to order Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:21 p.m.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that Item No. 6 was withdrawn from the agenda by the petitioner,
Red Hook Capital Partners, LLC. In addition, City Clerk Bass noted that on Friday, October 20, 2023 the City Clerk’s Office received the results of the Certificate of Canvass with respect to the Special Election held on October 3, 2023. The resolution reciting and declaring the results of the Special Election was
added to the agenda as Item No. 25. The amended agenda was posted 72 hours prior to the in compliance of Brown Act posting requirements and was distributed to the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Fourteen (14) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported six (6) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:30 p.m. (Total of six (6) comments received electronically). Public Comments Submitted October 24, 2023 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Faessel requested adjourning the City Council meeting in memory of longtime resident Dr. Howard Knohl. He displayed photographs of events he recently attended including the grand opening of the LA International Fencing Center OC, Strategic Plan outreach event at the Sunkist Library, District 5 community meeting at First Methodist Church, and a tour of Diamond Valley Lake in his capacity as Director of the Metropolitan Water District. He noted that Diamond Valley Lake is the largest water
reservoir in Southern California. On November 2, 2023, the Tampico Motel wall-breaking ceremony will be taking place and he invited District 5 residents to the event. Through a $5.5 million grant, the City will be converting the motel into affordable housing.
Council Member Leon invited residents to upcoming events in the City of Anaheim including, Veterans Day at La Casa Bonita for free lunch on November 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the We Give Thanks event at the Honda Center for a free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 23rd. He thanked everyone who attended the Trunk-or-Treat event on October 20th as well as the West Anaheim Police Team for their Pumpkin Painting with Police event. Council Member Leon shared that he was hoping to see everyone at this year’s Fall Festival and Parade. He wished everyone a safe and fun Halloween.
Council Member Kurtz invited everyone to the Strategic Plan event at the Anaheim Marketplace on November 4th at 4:00 p.m. She encouraged senior residents to attend and provide input. She highlighted and shared photographs of Orange Grove Elementary. The Principal is Dr. Marroquin. Orange Grove Elementary has 605 students and they are a Spanish language immersion program. They are very proud of their new playground equipment and their pumpkin garden.
Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of Estrada’s Grill located at 2601 W. Lincoln Avenue. He stated this is a Latino-owned business and he encouraged everyone to support small businesses in the community. The customer service is impressive and they serve breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
Council Member Meeks noted the public can provide input on the Strategic Plan through a questionnaire available online on the City website. She encouraged the public to visit the City’s website to participate.
She visited the LA International Fencing Center OC and noted that two Olympic Champions were at the ribbon cutting ceremony working with the kids. They have a wonderful group of coaches as well as youth and adult lessons.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava thanked all the commenters who came out to provide public comment and for being part of the democratic process. She recognized Council Services Coordinator, Lauren Torres who
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is leaving the City of Anaheim. She expressed anticipation over the future Class and Compensation Study to boost employee retention.
Mayor Aitken displayed photographs of events she recently attended including a pumpkin giveaway in
collaboration with Northgate Market, West Coast Arborists, Paul Kott Realtors, and ocV!BE, She thanked everyone who made the event possible. She wished the Anaheim Ducks’ Mascot, Wild Wing a happy 30th birthday. Along with Council Members Diaz, Leon, and Faessel they welcomed the City of Mito,
Japan Mayor Yasushi Takahashi and a delegation of officials and community members. She thanked her husband who gave an amazing toast in Japanese to the delegation. Mayor Aitken attended the Commercial Real Estate Women Orange County event highlighting the work of the women in what is traditionally a male-dominated industry. She congratulated all the SPIRE award winners.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced that in regards to the City’s Strategic Plan project, the survey is located on the City’s website at https://www.anaheim.net/6465/Strategic-Plan.
The City’s Community Services Department will be hosting the 7th annual “Dia de Los Muertos – A Night of Community and Culture” event on Friday, November 3rd from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre. In collaboration with the Anaheim Community Foundation, the Samueli Foundation, CalOptima, and Anaheim school districts, this event is hosted annually as a fundraiser for Project S.A.Y. Youth Development Program and brings together youth and families through the creation of colorful
altars that are built and displayed to honor the memory of friends and family that have passed on. Anaheim youth will be performing on the theater stage along with live mariachi, craft activities for the kids and food trucks for all in attendance to enjoy. He invited everyone to visit Founders’ Park on Saturday,
November 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to celebrate the Native Arts Festival with Anaheim Public Library. A part of the “Anaheim Reads” literary festival, this one-day celebration of Native art will feature Tongva artists and creators and will have something for the whole family. The public can pick up a copy
of There, There by Tommy Orange from a local Anaheim Public Library branch to join along. Item No. 10 of the City Council agenda is to award a construction contract to Towo Enterprise, Inc. for approximately $1.2 million for the removal and replacement of damaged concrete at over 400 locations Citywide. This project is one of many made possible by the Council's vision to improve neighborhoods, parks, and facilities. As part of this year’s budget, the City Council allocated an additional $2 million to the Public Works Department budget to enhance the existing concrete rehabilitation program. Sidewalks, walkways, and access ramps are a vital component to improve pedestrian mobility. This is the second year of a five year commitment from the City Council to provide additional funding to repair damaged concrete across the entire City.
Recess the Anaheim City Council. 6:21 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY
Item pulled for discussion: Mayor Aitken: Item No. 01
Council Member Kurtz: Item No. 02
MOTION: SF/NM to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve the transfer of $1,000,000 to the Senior Safety Net Program, with proceeds coming from the Housing Authority held Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, in the amount of
$500,000, and the other $500,000 deriving from housing developer voluntary contribution funds; authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the Senior Safety Net Program to provide a
range of rental assistance and supportive services to Anaheim seniors, including minor modifications to program guidelines; and increase the Housing and Community Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget by $500,000. Item No. 01 Discussion. MOTION: NR/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
2. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2023-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY authorizing the use of $2,000,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds to make a 50.3% match of PRO Housing grant funding; authorizing the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to administer the Low and Moderate Income Funds on behalf of the Anaheim Housing Authority and act as the agent of the Housing Authority on all matters concerning the PRO Housing grant funding.
Authorize increase to Housing and Community Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue and expenditures budget accordingly, if the grant application is successful and funds are approved (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 17). Item No. 02 Discussion. MOTION: NK/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
3. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of September 12, 2023.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 6:52 p.m.
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 6:52 p.m.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL
Item pulled for discussion: Council Member Diaz: Item No. 14
Council Member Kurtz: Item No. 07 Council Member Meeks: Item No. 15 MOTION: SF/CL to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 11, 2023.
5. Approve recognition recognizing Disney VoluntEARS for their hours of service and dedication to the Anaheim community.
6. Deny the request for a rehearing of the City Council’s decision, on September 12, 2023, denying on appeal a Conditional Use Permit to permit a charter school with up to 480 students ranging
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from Transitional Kindergarten to 8th Grade at an existing church and pre-school site [Development Application No. 2021-00218; 2780 East Wagner Avenue]. Item No. 06 Item withdrawn by petitioner.
7. Accept funding from the State of California and increase the Community Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget by $1,500,000 in support of the Anaheim Mobile Family Resource Center Program. Item No. 07 Discussion. MOTION: NR/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Accept the bid from Landscape West Management Services, Inc., in an amount of $684,960 plus a 20% contingency, to provide landscape maintenance services covering west-center and west areas of the City 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 #9719.
9. Accept the bids from Veterans Communication Services, Inc., All-Pro Communication Technologies, Inc., and Radonich Corp DBA Cal Coast Telecom, in a combined amount not to exceed $275,000, to provide citywide data, telephone & fiber optic cabling services 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 #9718.
10. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Towo Enterprise, Inc., in an amount of $1,194,550, for the Concrete Facilities Removal and Replacement - Citywide Phase 10 Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer the contract;
determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301, Class 1 and 15302, Class 2 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to
contract retentions.
11. Approve the Orangethorpe Avenue (Placentia Avenue to Kraemer Boulevard) Cooperative Agreement with the City of Placentia, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for the construction and administration of the Orangethorpe Avenue Rehabilitation from Community Drive to Kraemer Boulevard within the City of Anaheim, authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the Agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
12. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement of Tract No. 19170 with KB Homes Coastal, Inc., located at 1075-1085 N. Harbor Boulevard and 523 W. Victor Avenue for a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes to construct a 31-unit single-family residential project with recreational open space and common areas, private drive, and a dog park.
13. Approve a Software Services Agreement with SwiftComply, Inc., with an annual subscription cost of $25,000, a 5% annual escalator for user licenses and ancillary support and maintenance, a 10% contingency for needed, unforeseen extra services all in an annual amount not to exceed
$45,000 for initial system implementation and ongoing, as-needed professional software engineering services to upgrade Anaheim’s water protection compliance systems for a one year term with automatic annual renewals; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute and deliver the Agreement and related documents, including any work
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orders or order forms as referenced in the Agreement; to update the Agreement’s Exhibit A (Scope of Services); and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the Agreement.
14. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Superior Court of California, County of Orange for participation in the Firearm Relinquishment Grant Program with term beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the MOU, all
grant agreements, and required documents and to take the necessary actions to implement such grant agreements and required documents, and increase the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2023/24 revenue and expenditure appropriations by $489,473. Item No. 14 Discussion. MOTION: JD/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2023 Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to execute all required grant documents, and increasing the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 accordingly [grant award in the amount of $6,104,863]. Item No. 15 Discussion. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-095 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2023 Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM)
Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Grant, authorizing the Chief of Police, or his designees, to execute all required agreements and grant documents, and amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 accordingly [grant award in the amount of $750,000].
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-096 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the filing of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pathways to removing obstacles to housing (PRO Housing) grant application for
approximately $6,994,659 million for the creation of an affordable housing trust fund and city livability lab; authorizing the Director of Housing and Community Development, or her designee, to receive and administer grant funding and act as the agent of the City on all matters concerning the PRO Housing Grant Program.
Increase the Housing and Community Development Department’s Fiscal Year’s 2023/2024 revenue and expenditures budget accordingly if the grant application is approved (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2).
18. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM forming Underground District No. 71 (Olive/Vermont) and determining said action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), 15302(d), and 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
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BUSINESS CALENDAR:
Mayor Aitken requested to take the agenda out of order; meeting taken out of order with no objection.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 6562 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Chapter 3.04 of Title 3 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378 [amendment to require subcontractors to disclose recent labor code violations when obtaining a business license]. Item No. 23 Discussion. MOTION: AA/NR to continue the item to the next meeting and direct staff to amend the ordinance to require subcontractors to disclose to a contractor any determinations pertaining to state or federal labor code violations within 72 hours. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks; NOES: Council Member Diaz). Motion carried.
19. ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Sections 1.11.010 (Definitions) and 1.11.070 (Lobbyist Registration) of Chapter 1.11 (Sunshine Provisions) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to strengthen and expand the regulations of the lobbyists program, and establish an auditing process.
Determine that the ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b). Item No. 19 Discussion. MOTION: CL/AA requested staff to bring back the ordinance for Council consideration removing the term government affairs or government relations from the ordinance, directing staff to create informational updates and proactively updating the City website, and exempting City of Anaheim labor unions when negotiating a memorandum of understanding. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-2 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Rubalcava, Leon, Kurtz, and Faessel; NOES: Council Members Diaz and Meeks). Motion carried. City Attorney Fabela requested flexibility so that the item can come back at the same meeting as the Campaign Reform Ordinance. Mayor Aitken was in support of the request.
20. Consider and discuss potential revisions to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.11.080.030 to require lobbyists who act as advisors to City officials to report their advisory contacts to the City. Item No. 20 Discussion. Direction provided to staff; no action taken.
21. Discuss and provide direction to staff on 1) the possible expansion of a whistleblower protection policy, 2) the possible expansion or modification to the City’s ethics hotline, and 3) possible consequences for findings of Council Member misconduct. Item No. 21 Discussion. Direction provided to staff; no action taken.
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22. Receive information on the current policy for the City Manager’s purchasing authority and provide direction to staff, as necessary. Item No. 22 Discussion. Direction provided to staff; no action taken.
24. District 4 appointment to an unscheduled vacancy to the Housing and Community Development Commission to a term ending December 31, 2024.
Housing and Community Development Commission
District 4 appointment: Joseph Gonzales (December 31, 2024) (Unscheduled Vacancy) Item No. 24 NOMINATION: Council Member Kurtz nominated Joseph Gonzales. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Nomination approved.
25. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-098 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Election held on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, declaring the result and such other matters as may be provided by law. Item No. 25 MOTION: SF/JD ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 10:43 p.m.
26. A public hearing to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 6561, renewing Ordinance No. 6528 approving the Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy as modified, and renumbered,
and authorize the use, pursuit of funding for, and acquisition of the military equipment described in Policy 705 (previously numbered Policy 706).
ORDINANCE NO. 6561 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM renewing, with modifications, Ordinance No. 6528 approving the Anaheim Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to California Government Code Section 7071 [introduced at Council meeting of October 17, 2023, Item No. 20]. Item No. 26 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 10:57 p.m. No in-person or electronically submitted comments. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing. MOTION: NR/NK. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried; ordinance adopted.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period)
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava requested an agenda item to discuss the Planning Commission public comment process as well as the consideration of streaming Planning Commission meetings.
Mayor Aitken requested an agenda item to discuss the public posting of calendars for key City Officials.
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ADJOURNMENT: 11:00 p.m. in memory of Dr. Howard Knohl.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023.
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public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.
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