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AHA-2022/09/27ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of September 27, 2022 was called to order at 5:55 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on September 22, 2022. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Trevor O'Neil and Authority Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia, and Stephen Faessel [Chairperson vacancy] STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Secretary Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS fall aaenda items): No in -person public comments related to the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. Four (4) public comments were received electronically related to Anaheim Housing Authority agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim Housing Authority, which were distributed to the Anaheim Housing Authority and made part of the official record. — See Appendix. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Valencia reported his attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Miraflores Affordable Housing Community in District 4. He also expressed his pride to participate at his alma mater Roosevelt Elementary School's Career and College Day. Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of District 5 resident and former Anaheim Convention Center employee Leon Darrell Frerichs. He acknowledged a Nextdoor post by a Sycamore neighborhood mom where she shared that no friends attended her son's 121h birthday. Council Member Faessel expressed appreciation for neighbors' responses on Nextdoor and led the Council in wishing Mr. Seguviano a Happy Birthday. Council Member Diaz highlighted Happy Barber at 2711 W. Lincoln Ave., a Vietnamese - immigrant owned small business. He reported on building efforts at Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. and further announced that WSS recently opened at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Avenue. He encouraged residents to support Anaheim businesses to help transform Beach Blvd. He announced the Neighborhood Services Meeting for Districts 1 and 2 would be held on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 P.M. at the Brookhurst Community Center. He also noted that October 5 is National Coffee with a Cop Day and residents could meet with the West Anaheim Community Policing Team from 7:30-8:30 at the 7-11 on the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Beach Blvd. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Council Member Moreno thanked Kaboom!, the Anaheim Ducks, Holy Moly employees, and volunteers for building a new playground at Center Greens Park. He acknowledged the efforts of City staff in obtaining grants to help build out the entire park. He announced the rescheduled Community Resource Fair and neighborhood clean-up event in the Onondaga/Glen neighborhood on Saturday, October 1. Council Member Moreno referenced Project Labor Agreements at the Anaheim Union High School District, the City, the Anaheim Elementary School District, and potentially with the OC Vibe project and expressed appreciation for the focus on union labor and particularly local labor. He thanked Sandra Lozeau for quickly responding to emails regarding encampments and offering services to those experiencing homelessness while balancing needs of residents. He announced that a requested discussion of street racing and street takeovers would be held at the October 4 City Council meeting. He thanked the Anaheim Public Utilities and Public Works departments for their efforts in the Northeast Colony Neighborhood project with new roads, gutters, pavement markings, lighting, and underground electrical. Council Member Ma'ae displayed photos and shared the various events and activities she attended over the past year since she was appointed as the District 2 City Council Member. She expressed gratitude for the responsibilities and opportunities she was provided, thanking staff, her colleagues, and her family for their support and assistance. She requested the meeting adjourn in memory of her friend, neighbor, and Army veteran Bryan Robert Gentile. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool invited the public to the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department's Wildfire Preparedness Fair at Fire Station No. 10 on Saturday, October 15, 10:00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M. where they can visit the goats, meet firefighters, learn more about the Know Your Way and paramedic programs, and lunch will be served. He noted that more information could be found at www.anaheim.net/fire and on the department's social media platforms. Mr. Vanderpool also announced that the Public Works Department was bringing forward over $1,000,000 of citywide concrete work to improve sidewalks, pathways, curbs, gutters, driveways, and in nine City parks. At 6:56 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil recessed the Anaheim Housing Authority, the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council to address the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency agenda. At 6:58 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil reconvened the Anaheim Housing Authority. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:58 P.M., the consent calendar was considered, with Authority Member Faessel pulling Item No. 03 for separate discussion and consideration. At 6:59 P.M., Authority Member Diaz reported a recusal from Item No. 03 due to a conflict of real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property and left the dais. AGR-13768 3. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations). Approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13). DISCUSSION: Authority Member Faessel noted his support for the item and reported that he had received a number of emails from adjoining neighbors regarding a wall that was approved as part of the Conditional Use Permit for the motel to somewhat protect the adjoining property owners. He wanted to ensure, now that the property was being purchased by the Housing Authority, that a wall is built as promised at the appropriate time, noting that there may be grading of the lot and other ground construction that may preclude the wall from being built immediately as the neighbors may wish. MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022- 006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13), seconded by Authority Member Ma'ae. DISCUSSION: Authority Member Ma'ae reiterated Authority Member Faessel's comments and encouraged staff to come up with creative, viable solutions that would help the homeowners feel secure and keep people out of their backyards. Housing Authority Executive Director Grace Ruiz-Stepter reported that she visited the motel site and the Tran property with Housing and Community Development Deputy Directors Andy Nogal and Sandra Lozeau where they witnessed the presence of two walls, a chain link about six feet away from a wood wall that is in some disrepair. She stated that staff would likely look at securing the wood wall once the property was under Authority control and would continue to Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022 Page 4 of 5 work with the Tran property owners to maintain the six feet separation near the property slope. She requested some patience during the development project, noting this was significant to what they are trying to accomplish along the corridor with the second property acquisition. She noted that the Authority is looking to be good neighbors, develop responsibly, and that are committed to working with the neighbors. Vice Chairman O'Neil expressed appreciation for the extra steps taken. He questioned if the requirement of the wall continued as it was initially imposed as a condition for operation of a motel and if the motel is no longer in use. Ms. Stepter explained that they believe the Conditional Use Permit was tied to use of the property as a motel, but the long term plan for the site is residential, which also requires a 6-8 foot wall, so staff would ensure that the wall is implemented. MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022- 006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13), seconded by Authority Member Ma'ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Vice Chairman O'Neil and Authority Members Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN (recusal): - 1 (Authority Member Diaz). Motion carried. At 7:06 P.M., Authority Member Diaz returned to the dais. MOTION: Authority Member Ma'ae moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each Authority Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Vice Chairman O'Neil and Authority Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried. AGR-8297.1 4. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY, authorizing the execution and delivery by the Housing Authority of a First Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Anaheim relating to the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority (technical clean-up related to the expansion of the City Council) (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 18). Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022 Page 5 of 5 AHA177 5. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of September 13, 2022. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Vice Chairman O'Neil adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 7:07 P.M. ully submitted, Bass, CMC 1, Anaheim Housing Authority Jennifer L. Hall From: Mariaisabelle Garcia <mariaisabelleg@ken nedycommission.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2022 3:24 PM To: City Clerk Cc: rudibeb Brad West; Daisy Cruz; Cesar C Subject: [EXTERNAL] Kennedy Commission public comment 9/27/22 Attachments: KC letter Anaheim Lodge Motel Aquisition 9.27.22.doc Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Hello, please see attached Kennedy Commissions public comment regarding city council agenda item 3 on 09/27/22. Blessings, Marialsabelle Garcia Kennedy Commission Community Organizer mariai sabelleg gkennedycommission. org September 27, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Trevor O'Neil Councilmembers Housing Authority City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 www.kennedycommission.org 17701 Cowan Ave., Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 250-0909 Re: Item 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard Dear Mayor Pro Tem Trevor O'Neil and Councilmembers: The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad coalition of residents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordable for families earning less than $27,000 annually in Orange County. Formed in 2001, the Commission has been successful in partnering and working with jurisdictions in Orange County to create effective policies that have led to the production of new homes affordable to low income working families. We submit public comments in support the Anaheim Housing Authority and the City of Anaheim in the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge (Motel) for the creation of affordable housing for Extremely Low and Very Low Income. The acquisition and use of public lands needs to address the acute housing needs of low-income families struggling with the lack of affordable housing options. We urge the Agency and the City to clarify the purpose of the acquisition, the item states the purpose as "creating a mixed -use development inclusive of varying affordable housing opportunities utilizing Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset funds". The City and Agency goal in using the local housing funds should be to leverage additional state and federal housing resources and create deeper affordability for the housing needs of lower income working families. In the acquisition of this property, the agency and city need to prioritize the creation of housing units that are 100% affordable to low, very low, and extremely low families. As highlighted in the City of Anaheim's latest Housing Element Annual Progress Report that was submitted to the California Housing and Community Development', the city has a deficit of affordable housing production. The report points out that the city has approved and permitted over 8,719 housing units during the current Housing Element period and only 369 (remaining RHNA for lower income is 1,794) have been in the affordability level of low and very low households. The vast majority of the housing units, 8,350, have been approved at moderate and above moderate -income levels (RHNA in above moderate has been exceeded by over 300%). With the current lack of affordable housing for low-income working families, it is imperative that the City of Anaheim prioritize affordable housing on this development. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to further conversations regarding the use of agency owned to increase affordable housing opportunities for the lower income families in Anaheim. Very truly yours, ,µ Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director CC: California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy Development 1 City of Anaheim, Housing Element Annual Progress Report, June 2022 Public Comment From: kathy tran Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2022 8:56 PM To: Public Comment Cc: Council Subject: [EXTERNAL] Regarding the language of Resolution documents for item # 3 and # 13 City Councils Agenda September 27, 2022. Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear May Pro Tern and Councils Members, Again, there is nothing in the Resolution documentation mentioned about Anaheim Authority intends to acquire the Anaheim Lodge motel in the amount of $7,600,000 for the purpose of creating a mixed- uses development inclusive of affordable housing opportunities in alignment with the Beach Blvd Specific Plan. We would like to request for staff to adopt a very specific language " in alignment with The Beach Blvd Specific Plan" added to Resolution documentation, please. Resolution document is legal document, therefore it must be present and written in specific details matters. We just want to make sure the new owner should follow the Beach Blvd Specific Plans. Thank you. Kathy Tran. Sent from my iPhone Public Comment From: Tracy Urueta Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 11:55 AM To: Public Comment Cc: Council Subject: [EXTERNAL] Council Meeting for September 27, Agenda Items 3 & 13 Attachments: 20220925_184214jpg; 20220925_184301 jpg; 20220925_184459jpg; 20220925_ 184203jpg Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Mayor Pro -Tern and City Council Members, I wish to address a couple of concerns, in reference to item numbers 3 and 13 on this current agenda, an ongoing issue for our neighborhood that we have been living with for years. This has not been addressed by various City of Anaheim Departments for said years, although they were all aware of it. I believe it would be a good thing to for the city to acquire the Anaheim Lodge Motel property, located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard, for revitalization of this corridor and to move forward with plans for housing. However, unless the CUP for said property is at least adhered to, I cannot see quality of life improving for those who reside in the Twila Reid neighborhood, directly adjacent (over the wall) to this motel, and frankly, all the other remaining motels along that stretch, either. For years The City of Anaheim has acknowledged that this retaining block wall is not up to code and should be addressed, by building another wall on the property(ies) of said motels, which would not only bring it up to code, but would also be adhering to the CUP attached to each property of respective motel. This City Council, and City Staff as well, have the chance to do the right thing for constituents/surrounding neighbors of this neighborhood. It appeared they were doing the right thing by voting "YES" on April 12, 2022 for the enforcement of this 8 foot block to be built. So, what is happening to this block wall our neighborhood was promised? The sale of the Anaheim Lodge Motel property I want to address with you in this respect. What happens to this wall? Does it now slip through another crack? I need to give you a picture of what life is like for the neighbors who live on the other side of this 4.5 foot wall. It's not safe for them. Throughout the years many have trespassed in their yards. Alcohol bottles, needles, and other trash are routinely tossed into their yards. Homeowners/residents cannot enjoy their backyards, the way they should be able to. One house (behind the Covered Wagon) is for sale and just sits. Those homes are much harder to sell to perspective buyers, because of this living condition. One neighbor had to erect a net along the walls, covering his backyard, so he can protect his yard and have a garden without debris coming in from the other side of the wall. This has been an ongoing issue for this neighborhood for years. And, the city continues to ignore it... So, when those homes along Hayward Street (adjacent to motels) sell for a lot less, because of these safety and quality of life issues, guess who else suffers? Everybody in the neighborhood. These homes are our comparables. NOBODY in this neighborhood wins I'm sure you wouldn't like to be plagued with these issues where you live. So, now you have the chance to do the right thing and make sure that either this current property owner of the Anaheim Lodge Motel builds this wall, OR The City of Anaheim builds in the process of this acquisition/sale of said property. Also, it is also a concern that language should be added to the resolution to make sure any product that Anaheim Housing Authority plan for will be in alignment with the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan. I am attaching pictures of the houses along this street and how their living condition looks living adjacent to those motels. Cypress trees have been planted in between in some spots and you can still see some windows through them and it doesn't stop people from throwing stuff into the yards. Also, the Covered Wagon property had an eyesore of a broken window, that has been broken for at least two years. That motel is directly adjacent to the house that just sits on the market. :-( Thank you for your consideration regarding these matters. Sincerely, Tracy Urueta, r r , A ./ . - AV APF AP , _ AW AW 4V AdIP 4r Awl 40r4�401p�ow 4w AOP 400 AOPI -0-0 -,4P OW.O.,4w'40r ASOP 100 AA L I i _10MO-doll AM- 4P AV At 96 AIP AW - m AP A A* _ -AV AIF AIF AP N, ,� WiP W -AlA p 4p ALF, Alp AP AMP �AWAWArAFAWAW•AWIO — — 40_Ww�_ Ar W AV AP AV W AP '4 ApAp Ajr�wmmw AW AR Air I �V AP AP AV AV At 4P AV AV A* Alp A* 4W A* f1'lo ASP 4-A _%4,JP Ad" AV 41r 10 Adr AV AV 10' At IV 10 AV AIP At At Ae AW & ANP AP440�IWAF, AI 40 ANPO Ar AI -AI -0 AI 90 API AT AV 40 AW AP AI- ! 4 As 14 . 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Dear Mayor Pro Tern and City Council Members, Back on April 12, 2022, my neighbors and I stood in front of you to ask for the approval to request the Anaheim Lodge motel to construct an 8-foot-high block wall which abuts the residential properties along the western property line (Hayward. There were six Ayes and one abstention (Council Diaz). " We get the wall.... We get the wall....; We finally LEGALLY get the wall! An 8-foot block wall is legally recorded in Resolution No 2022-035 and DEV 2022-00007. That is exactly what I shouted out to all my neighbors, specially who live directly behind this motel and have been negatively impacted for decades. As of today, the City plans to acquire the Anaheim Lodge under Anaheim's Housing Authority. While I am 100% supportive of the city's efforts to purchase this dilapidated property, there is still active open code case (COD2022-02383) that has not been resolved- which is the requirement to build an 8-foot block wall along the western property line. Even though the Mayor and Councils Members approved for this block wall six months ago, there is still NO Wall. There is no evidence that the property owners have made any attempt to comply with the requirement that has been set forth by this city and supported by this council. The CUP of the Anaheim Lodge motel transfers with the land, therefore, the Anaheim Housing Authority should be fully responsible to build an 8-foot block wall as required under the terms of the CUP. If the purchase of this property was a private transaction, wouldn't the city require the new buyer to abide by the terms of the CUP? If the Mayor Pro Tern and Council Members desire to approve item 3 and 13 on the agenda, then the city carries the full responsibility to comply with the current CUP to build an 8-foot block wall as approved " Yes" 6-0 on April 12, 2022. Allow me to back track and share with you the history of the wall. On, September 21,1981, the Anaheim City Planning Commission granted the property 837 S Beach Blvd to re-classify from the Residential/ Agricultural Zone to a Commercial Zone upon the conditions which to be a prerequisite to preserve the safety and general welfare of the residents of the City. According to Resolution No. PC81-200, item #6 stated: " that a 6-foot-high masonry block wall shall be constructed (from the highest point of grade) along the west property line." For some reason, the City staffs had approved the incorrect height which only 4.5-foot-high masonry wall from the highest point of grade instead of the 6-foot requirement per Resolution No. PC 81-200 and has allowed the property to operate out of compliance since. Due to that critical mistake, the safety and the quality of our life of those of us that reside near the Anaheim Lodge has deteriorated. I brought our complaints regarding trespassing, burglaries, invasion of privacy and unsafe in our own back yard to the city back in 2010. I've had meetings with all City Officials and multiple City Department heads, pleading for help and nothing changed until April 12, 2022. I understand that the City has taken a huge step forward to protect us by approving an 8 foot block wall, there are three (3) options that this council can consider prior to deciding to acquire the Anaheim Lodge motel: 1) Enforce the Anaheim Lodge motel owner to comply to the Open Active Code case prior to the sale of the property. The current Anaheim Lodge owner brought this property in July 24, 2014 in the amount $2,780,00 dollars and now he plans to sale for $7,600,000 dollars. With the earning profit of $4,820,000 in the past 8 years, i believe he can afford to build the wall. 2) The City can suggest the Anaheim Housing Authority should subtract/deduct the cost to build an 8-foot block wall off the final sales price, therefore the new owner, Anaheim Housing Authority can use that fund to build the wall. 3) The City funds to build the wall as required under the CUP. If the City can waive a quarter of a million dollars of TOT tax owed by Cover Wagon Motel, then the City can afford to build this 8- foot block wall, which has been voted on and promised to us, the residents in West Anaheim. This year marks a 13-year battle of fighting the city and the Anaheim Lodge of the wall issue. This error was caused by a member of city staff back in 1981. And in 2014, when the property changed to N new owner, Mr. Mahendra Ahir, the City staffs recognized the violation of the height of the wall, but again decided not to enforce a interpretation of the CUP's block wall height requirement. I am extremely tired, and I hope the Mayor Pro Tern and Council Members will honor your vote from April 12, 2022 and continue support our request to provide an 8-foot block wall Via those three options above. Making the decision to approve the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel will strongly reflect your leadership, your integrity, your commitment, your honesty, your courage, and your confidence to stand up for the right of your constituents. However, the wall is an equally important issue. If history is any indication, the purchase of this motel will not solve the problems along the Boulevard overnight. One only needs to look at the purchases of the Lyndy's motel or Americana Motel or Silver Moon to see that the renovation of these locations will takes YEARS. Am I expected to continually endure the ramifications of the crime along Beach Blvd. merely because the city will now own the property? Please consider and accept my request to help improve the safety and quality of life for the residents who live directly behind this motel. Thank you. Sincerely, Kathy Tran Resident who lives directly behind the Anaheim Lodge motel.