ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF DECEMBER 21, 2021
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting included teleconference participation by Council Member Avelino Valencia from: 801 S. Anaheim Blvd. #105, Anaheim, CA 92805. This Notice and Agenda were posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address was allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
The regular meeting of December 21, 2021 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 5:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of December 21, 2021 was called to order at 5:01 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 December 16, 2021.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel and Council Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Ma’ae, and Trevor O’Neil (in person). Council Member Avelino Valencia (via teleconference).
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Member Jose F. Moreno STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass
Invocation: Pastor Roger Sullivan, Anaheim Christian Center Flag Salute: Council Member Jose Diaz
At 5:04 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Faessel called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items):
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of six (6) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council. [A final total of 7 public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official record]. – See Appendix.
Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of rules for public comments and a brief decorum statement was provided by Ms. Bass.
R. Joshua Collins expressed concern regarding the homeless and impending winter weather. He noted the City does not have a walk-in shelter and suggested the City give local churches the ability to help house the homeless. He advised there are times when he calls CityNet and they do not answer or they do not have beds available. He encouraged the City to provide more affordable housing.
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Jeanine Robbins reported the December 7, 2022 headline from the Orange County Register stated the State would give Anaheim three options for the Angel Stadium or the City would face a possible $96,000,000 fine. She believed that amount would be added to the City’s $1.5 billion debt incurred by corrupt actions of the City Council. She noted the December 8, 2022 headline of the Orange County Register noted the State advised the Angel Stadium sale violated affordable housing laws. She explained both articles' reference statements from Chief Communication Officer Mike Lyster regarding the State’s position about the laws that have been broken and alleged they were untrue.
She reported Mayor Sidhu submitted an opinion piece to the Orange County Register on December 10, 2022 that states Anaheim stands strong with the stadium plan but is unsure what Anaheim he is referring to. She noted the Orange County Register wrote two opinion pieces, one in October 2021 and one on December 15, 2021, that reported the City decided to sell the property entirely out of public view without a Request for Proposal (RFP). She reported the article also noted the City could have addressed the State housing rules had it negotiated transparently. She noted the City Council is corrupt and the deal should be invalidated and those City Council members who were involved should be jailed.
Mike Robbins recommended the City Council nominate Council Member Moreno for Mayor Pro Tem as he may be the only one who is not under indictment the following year. He recited a poem he wrote for the City Council.
Mark Richard Daniels reported Angel Stadium was going to be a partnership between Orange County and the City of Anaheim in the early 1960s. He advised Anaheim decided to move forward with the stadium alone by selling bonds. He expressed concern that the State’s investigation of the current Angel Stadium sale would cost the City millions of dollars unnecessarily. He advised Mayor Sidhu had appointed himself the sole negotiator and recommended he take himself out of the running for Mayor next year. He believed Mayor Sidhu should be removed from office.
Wes Jones noted the City is in a difficult situation with the Surplus Land Act and advised one of the City’s defenses is that it was well into negotiations before it was brought to the City Council. He advised the only reason for negotiating the lease deal would have been to lower the assessed value of the property. He noted the property is worth $1 billion in today’s real estate market. He explained the City has violated the Brown Act by confirming it was in negotiations.
Paul Hyek reported there are Registered Nurses volunteers from Cal State Fullerton in the local shelters. He advised the Probation Department is sending the homeless over the County line and recommended the City get rid of Mercy House.
Sandra L. Antonucci reported she is with the Heritage Place Homeowners Association and reported residents’ mailboxes are being broken into regularly and she would like to see more police presence in her neighborhood.
Jennette Lugleod reported her community is having an issue with mail theft and advised there have been regular carjackings in the neighborhood. She requested more police patrols in the area to help mitigate the issue. She presented photos of the mailbox damage to City Council.
Aida Garcia, a resident at Rancho La Paz Mobilehome Park, advised the issue of rent gauging still has not been resolved. She requested the City Council enact an emergency injunctive order to enforce the law that went to effect in August 2021 for rent caps on mobile homes parks that operate in two cities and to backdate it to January 23, 2021.
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Bryan Kaye expressed support for an earlier speaker’s request for more police officers and patrols.
He advised the City needs more police, politicians, and leaders who are willing and able to do the work required. He noted the City Council has not answered any of his petitions and advised they have a responsibility to answer.
Edward Allen thanked City staff and City Council who helped resolve the Republic Services strike. He advised he lives in a 40-unit community that came close to having a crisis on its hands. He thanked Sergeant Paqua for his assistance with the recent wave of smash and grab incidents in the area.
Lastly, he reported the Jagerhaus in Anaheim is closing due to the construction of a car wash and encouraged City Council to intervene.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel’s inquiry, Council Member Valencia reported there were no speakers at his remote location who wished to address the City Council.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool provided an update on waste hauling services following last week’s service disruption. He reported Republic Services has caught up on residential routes with operations at 100% staffing in Anaheim. He noted that given the volume, residents may still see delays and are asked to leave bins out if they are not picked up on their scheduled day, so they can be picked up on the following day. He reported apartment and townhome communities, as well as business communities, are at 90% service and haulers are working to get caught up. He explained that during the work stoppage, the City pressed for contingencies for pick-up at priority sites and neighborhoods. He advised the City of Anaheim was the only impacted city to see this level of contingency service during the strike, but at the same time, the City urged and expressed support for a fair and reasonable solution that restored services as soon as possible. Mr. Vanderpool announced the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association for the 21st consecutive year. He further reported that the Finance Department successfully closed the refunding of the 2014 Convention Center Expansion Bonds; the City was able to achieve better than anticipated results with a $25,700,000 net present value savings, 11.1%, which will save the General Fund almost $2,000,000 every year. He announced that Anaheim Public Utilities was recognized and rewarded with two Sustainability Awards: Honorable Mention for the 2020-21 Mayor’s Climate Protection for an EV Ride-Sharing Pilot, and the Smart Energy Provider Award.
Mr. Vanderpool highlighted the Holiday Adopt a Family Project that provided 53 families with gifts and cheer; the Christmas Together 2021 Event held at the Honda Center with about 7,000 families participating, 20,000 toys given out to children and 900 food boxes provided to families; and the Twila Reid Park Toy Distribution in coordination with the United Across Borders Foundation. He also highlighted the Orange County Family Justice Center, which provided toys and gifts to over 100 families.
At 5:43 P.M., Mayor Pro Tem Faessel recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 5:44 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:44 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council Member Ma’ae pulling Item No. 10 and Council Member Valencia pulling Item No. 16 for separate discussion and consideration.
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MOTION: Council Member O’Neil moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried.
3. Approve a recognition for Anaheim residents, Daniel and Delilah Flores, for winning the Top Chef Family Style competition.
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020/21 General Fund Budget and increase appropriations by $75,000,490 to restore adopted placeholder reductions, and by $2,100,000 in the City Administration Department for costs associated with the provision of homeless shelter services for a total increase of $77,100,490 (removal of placeholder reductions in the following amounts: City Council $316,474, City Administration $1,373,245, City Attorney $1,925,884, City Clerk $430,652, Finance $2,447,091, Human Resources $710,034, Community Services $7,665,178, Police $32,396,250, Fire & Rescue $17,582,770, Public Works $4,557,631, Planning & Building $5,088,839, Convention, Sports & Entertainment $65,845, and Public Utilities $440,597).
5. Approve carryover expenditure appropriations of $84,326,414 from Fiscal Year 2020/21 to Fiscal Year 2021/22 for projects previously approved by the City Council but not yet completed.
6. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $92,500 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of four Unmanned Aerial Systems, accessories, licensing, and support for a three year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make future purchases of this equipment and related services, renew the maintenance and support agreements, and execute all documents necessary to complete the transactions, subject to available budget appropriations.
7. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement to HigherGround Inc., in the amount of $49,830 plus applicable tax, for the Live 911 call software system, licenses, installation, and training, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise up to four one-year renewal options in accordance with approved budget appropriations for these services.
8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Big Ben Inc., in the amount of $3,495,566.10, for the Rural Ridge Circle and Wilshire Avenue Water Main Replacement Project; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and any other related documents, and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), and 15303(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the escrow agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
9. Approve three Professional Services Agreements, each in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for on-call labor compliance services to support state and federally funded housing and capital improvement projects, each for a two year term with two one-year renewal options, and City Council Minutes of December 21, 2021
authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, implement, and administer the agreements (Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc., GCAP Services, Inc., and Opportunity Marketing Group, Inc.).
11. Approve the agreement with Hoag Clinic dba Hoag Executive Health & Corporate Health Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $235,000, for services to administer the Wellness Incentive Program for the Anaheim Police Department for a one year period with three one- year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to administer the agreement on behalf of the City, and execute any amendments or optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-115 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 2021 COPS Office Hiring Program Grant, and authorizing the City Manager and Police Chief or their respective designees to execute all required grant documents (grant funds in the amount of $2,500,000).
Authorize the City Manager and Police Chief, or their designees, to execute all grant agreements and other required documents, and take any actions necessary to implement such grant agreements and other required documents.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records of the Anaheim Police Department in accordance with the City’s record retention schedule.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by Teamsters, Local 952 (effective January 2, 2019 through January 1, 2023).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing classification and rate of compensation for classification assigned to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 6519 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating Chapter 10.10 (Waste Collection and Disposal), Chapter 10.11 (Bins and Drop-Off Boxes), Section 10.12.085 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (combining Central Anaheim Area)), Section 10.12.090 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (West City Area)), and Section 10.12.095 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (East City Area)) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061 (b)(3) (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Item No. 21).
18. ORDINANCE NO. 6520 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Zoning (DEV2021-00203) (Santa Ana River Reorganization; reclassifying the subject properties to the Public Recreation (PR) zone and Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone, and to Open Space) (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Public Hearing Item No. 24).
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ORDINANCE NO. 6521 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding the Santa Ana River Reorganization Project Area to District 5 upon completion of annexation from the City of Orange (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Public Hearing Item No. 24).
Determine that an addendum to the previously certified Platinum Triangle Expansion Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 339 for the Revised Platinum Triangle Expansion Project, and its subsequent addenda, is the appropriate environmental documentation for the above actions under the California Environmental Quality Act.
19. Approve minutes of City Council meeting of April 13, 2021.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
10. Approve an allocation of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Funding, in the amount of $5,091,641, and an allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Program Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding, in the amount of $1,000,000, to support the Community Care Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Program; approve the First Amendment to Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, in an amount not to exceed $6,091,641, increasing the entire agreement to $8,591,641, to operate the CCRT Pilot Program for an additional two year term effective January 1, 2022, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and administer the agreement; and increase the Community and Economic Development Department’s FY 2021/22 General Fund budget by $5,091,641 to incorporate the State’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention funds to implement the CCRT program.
Council Member Ma’ae requested a brief summary of the item and contingency plans for the La Mesa Shelter.
Police Chief Jorge Cisneros reported in June 2020 staff brought forward a concept for reimagining policing and homelessness and how social services are addressed in Anaheim. He noted this also addressed the quality of life for Anaheim’s homeless and the removal of the Anaheim Police Department (APD) from responding to mental health calls for service so APD could concentrate on public safety issues and concerns. He advised this program has now been in place for 12 months and the goals for the program have been accomplished. He noted staff is continually looking for improvements and would implement improvements to make the program better for individuals in need.
Community Preservation and Licensing Manager Sandra Lozeau reported the La Mesa Shelter is the City’s smaller shelter with 101 beds and the contract would be ending on April 30, 2022.
Ms. Lozeau reported beds were added to the La Mesa Shelter during the last year to ensure enough beds were available around the City. She advised in consulting with the Community Care Response Team (CCRT) and Community Development staff, the shelter closing would still allow the City to provide enough beds to those in need.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Diaz reported that 3.8 homeless individuals are being taken off the streets because of the CCRT and it is freeing up police officers. He advised this program is a success and expressed his support for the item.
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MOTION: Council Member Ma’ae moved to approve an allocation of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Funding, in the amount of $5,091,641, and an allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Program Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding, in the amount of $1,000,000, to support the Community Care Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Program; approve the First Amendment to Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, in an amount not to exceed $6,091,641, increasing the entire agreement to $8,591,641, to operate the CCRT Pilot Program for an additional two year term effective January 1, 2022, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and administer the agreement; and increase the Community and Economic Development Department’s FY 2021/22 General Fund budget by $5,091,641 to incorporate the State’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention funds to implement the CCRT program, seconded by Council Member Diaz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno).
Motion carried.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Professional/Technical Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Confidential Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting amended Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented Full-Time and Part-Time employees including modification of pay policies, creating, deleting and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Non-Represented Management Full- Time, and establishing rates of compensation for classifications designated as Non- Represented Full-Time and Part-Time; and superseding Resolutions No. 2014-061, No. 2014- 092, No. 2014-093, No. 2014-094, No. 2014-095, No. 2014-096, No. 2014-097, No. 2015-173, No. 2015-196, No. 2021-007 and all amendments thereto.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Valencia advised he was pleased to see this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) finally come to fruition. He believed the MOU is a fair middle ground and compromise and expressed support for the item.
MOTION: Council Member Valencia moved to approve Item No.16 consisting of four (4) resolutions, seconded by Council Member Ma’ae.
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that pursuant to Government Code §54953, an oral summary shall be made prior to taking final action on any salary and benefits to be paid to local executives.
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Item 16 includes the following for all executives, as authorized under various sections of the city’s Personnel Rules addressing entitlement to benefits and perquisites provided to all appointed and executive managers: wage adjustments of 6% over the next two years, RHS benefit increase of 1% to base salary, salary structure adjustments, and additional administrative and floating holiday time.
MOTION: Council Member Valencia moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2021-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023); RESOLUTION NO. 2021-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Professional/Technical Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023); RESOLUTION NO. 2021- 121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Confidential Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023); and RESOLUTION NO. 2021-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting amended Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented Full-Time and Part-Time employees including modification of pay policies, creating, deleting and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Non-Represented Management Full-Time, and establishing rates of compensation for classifications designated as Non-Represented Full-Time and Part-Time; and superseding Resolutions No. 2014-061, No. 2014-092, No. 2014-093, No. 2014-094, No. 2014-095, No. 2014-096, No. 2014-097, No. 2015-173, No. 2015-196, No. 2021-007 and all amendments thereto, seconded by Council Member Ma’ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried.
20. Nominate and appoint one Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2022 calendar year, effective January 1, 2022.
Appointment: Council Member Trevor O’Neil
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
21. Review the list of regional agency appointments and appoint or reappoint representatives to serve on the following regional agencies:
Anaheim Union High School District Foundation:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Avelino Valencia (1-year term) (currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Valencia to a one-year term.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
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(RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (1-year term) (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
NOMINATION: Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel to a one-year term.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
NOMINATION: Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
North Net Fire Training Authority:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
NOMINATION: Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
ALTERNATE: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae
(vacant, formerly held by Jordan Brandman)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
Orange County-City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Authority:
DISCUSSION: Council Member Valencia advised he would be open to having Council Member Ma’ae appointed as he has already served in this capacity for a one-year term. Council Member Ma’ae advised she would support Council Member Valencia’s reappointment.
Council Member O’Neil requested a point of order and inquired if Council Member Ma’ae was rejecting her nomination by Council Member Valencia. Council Member Ma’ae rejected her nomination and expressed support for Council Member Valencia’s nomination. (RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Avelino Valencia
(currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Valencia. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
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Orange County Housing Finance Trust:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (2-year term) (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
NOMINATION: Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel to a two-year term.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Lucille Kring (2-year term) (2 or 4-year term) (currently held by Lucille Kring)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Lucille Kring to a two-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
Orange County Sanitation District:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
NOMINATION: Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
ALTERNATE: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae
(currently held by Council Member Jose Diaz)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nomination approved.
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency:
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae
(currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel)
ALTERNATE: Rudy Emami, staff
(currently held by Rudy Emami, staff)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the representative and Rudy Emami as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nominations approved.
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Southern California Association of Governments (and Orange County Council of Governments):
(RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Trevor O’Neil (2-year term) (currently held by Council Member Trevor O’Neil)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Avelino Valencia
(currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil as the representative and Council Member Valencia as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nominations approved.
Transportation Corridor Agency, Foothill/Eastern:
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Trevor O’Neil
(currently held by Council Member Trevor O’Neil)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Avelino Valencia
(currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia)
NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil as the representative and Council Member Valencia as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil); NOES – 0; ABSENT – 2 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Nominations approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Diaz announced the Anaheim Police Department event “Police Navidad” on December 23, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Twila Reid Park. He spoke of his attendance at the ribbon- cutting for Orange County PACE and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member O’Neil thanked his Council colleagues for his nomination and appointment as Mayor Pro Tem and for supporting his reappointments to the Regional Boards. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Ma’ae spoke of her attendance at the ribbon cutting of the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center, as well as the Orange County PACE Center. She highlighted the Christmas Together that served 7,000 families and the groundbreaking of the Veterans Cemetery. She thanked staff and Council colleagues for all their support and looked forward to the coming year. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Council Member Valencia highlighted the grand opening of the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center.
He spoke of an event recognizing the “Madres en Acción”, a group of moms heavily engaged in the Ponderosa community, and thanked his mom for helping to host a posada for them. He also highlighted the Christmas Together and thanked all involved for making it such a success in such a short time. He spoke of the Holiday Jam Skating event at the Ponderosa Park, in collaboration with City Council Minutes of December 21, 2021
SoCal Skate Series, and the Posada at Pearson Park. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel spoke of the groundbreaking of the Veterans Cemetery that his Council staff attended on his behalf. He spoke of his attendance at the American Public Works Association Award Ceremony where Anaheim Public Works Department was recognized for the Gene Autry/State College Intersection Widening Project. He spoke of his attendance at the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center ribbon cutting and the OC PACE opening. He spoke of the Chance Theater’s Charlie Brown Christmas program, which he attended with his family. He highlighted the Orange County Family Justice Center’s Adopt-A-Family program, which provided toys and gifts to over 115 families.
He shared that his aide, his friend Michele Reynolds, and Diane Ramirez from Reborn Cabinets donated 37 handmade quilts and blankets to the El Verano Senior facility. He highlighted the opening of the Covenant House in Anaheim that provides housing and support for teens suffering homelessness. He spoke of his attendance at the holiday toy distribution at Twila Reid Park and the Muzeo event featuring Paul Michael Glasser who read from his new book. He highlighted and spoke of his participation in the Holiday Toy, Food, and Clothing Distribution coordinated by Mary Vasquez, Juana Reyes, and volunteers. He thanked Yesenia Rojas who provided toys and Kenneth Batiste who provided food boxes. He also spoke of the Food and Toy Distribution by Catarina’s Club at The White House Restaurant. He highlighted the Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains open now through the end of January. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel recognized and thanked Lisa Hughes for her years of service and congratulated her on her retirement.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:30 P.M., with no further business to conduct, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel adjourned the City Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk