RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM NO. 395 FOR THE WYNDHAM HOTEL DENSITY
MODIFICATION PROJECT
(DEV2024-00058)
(515 WEST KATELLA AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim (the "City Council") did receive a verified petition for a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Administrative Adjustment from Union Investments USA, LLC (“Applicant”) to increase the number of hotel rooms at the Wyndham Hotel from the previously-approved 78 rooms to 107 rooms, and changes to 6,394 square feet of accessory use areas (the “Project”) on certain real property located at 515 West Katella Avenue in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as generally depicted on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property consists of a 0.97-acre parcel currently developed with a four- story hotel. The Property is designated for Commercial Recreation land uses in Figure LU-5 with special density limitations as described in Table LU-4 of the General Plan. The property is also located in the SP 92-2 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan) (“ARSP”) zone; and WHEREAS, the Project includes the following land use entitlements:
1. An Amendment to Table LU-4 of the General Plan Land Use Element to create a new density category, “Medium Density (Modified B)” for the ARSP.
2. Amendment No. 18 to Specific Plan No. 92-2 (ARSP) to create a new density category “Medium Density (Modified B)” to include in ARSP Exhibit 3.3-2 (Commercial Recreation (C-R) Development Density Plan) and depict the new designation on the subject property. The amendment would amend the text in ARSP Section 3.3.2 (Commercial Recreation (C-R) District Development Density) and Anaheim Municipal Code Section 18.116.060.020, Table 116-B (Hotel/Motel Room Density) to add the “Medium Density (Modified B)” category.
3. An Administrative Adjustment to allow a 28% reduction in the number of parking spaces required by the Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as “CEQA”), the State of California Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; - 2 -
herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Project; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study in support of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was prepared in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines to evaluate the physical environmental impacts of the Project. The IS/MND was circulated for a 20-day public/responsible agency review on October 15, 2025 and again on November 7, 2025, and was also made available for review on the City’s website. A complete hard copy of the IS/MND is on file and can be viewed in the Planning and Building Department of the City located on the First Floor of City Hall at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. The complete copy of the IS/MND was also available on the Office of Planning and Research’s CEQAnet database; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared for the Project and includes mitigation measures that are specific to the Project (herein referred to as "MMP No. 395"). A complete copy of MMP No. 395 is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the City gave notice of its intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration to (a) the public pursuant to Sections 15072(a) and (b) of the CEQA Guidelines, (b) those individuals and organizations, if any, that previously submitted written requests for notice pursuant to Sections 15072(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, (c) responsible and trustee and other agencies with jurisdiction over resources that will be affected by the Project pursuant to Sections 15072(a) and 15073(c) of the CEQA Guidelines, and (d) the Clerk of the County of Orange pursuant to Section 15072(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City did not receive any comments during the public review period that warranted a formal response or updates to the analysis in the IS/MND, and therefore, recirculation or a response to comments is not required; and
WHEREAS, the IS/MND and errata or other corrections, clarifications, and/or additions which do not alter the conclusions of the IS/MND shall be referred to herein collectively as the “Mitigated Negative Declaration” and together with MMP No. 395 prepared for the Project constitute the environmental documentation under and pursuant to CEQA, and the CEQA Guidelines and shall be referred to herein collectively as the “CEQA Documents”; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Anaheim Civic Center, Council Chamber, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence and testimony concerning the contents and sufficiency of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Project, and to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing and based upon its independent review, analysis, and consideration of the environmental information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including MMP No. 395, the Planning Commission found substantial evidence in the record to support its actions and did adopt its Resolution No. PC2025-041 finding and recommending that the City Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration MMP No. 395, and - 3 -
determine that (i) the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the Project in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and all applicable CEQA Guidelines; (ii) the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City ; (iii) the Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate to serve as the appropriate environmental documentation for the Project satisfying the requirements of CEQA; and (iv) no further environmental documentation needs to be prepared for CEQA for the Project; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the Planning Commission’s recommendation, summary of evidence and report of findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, the City Council did fix the 24th day of February, 2026, as the time, and the City Council Chamber in the Civic Center as the place for a public hearing for the purpose of considering the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Project, and did give notice thereof in the manner and as provided by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against the Project; and
WHEREAS, to the extent authorized by law, the City desires and intends to use the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395 as the environmental documentation required by CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2026, the City Council did hold and conduct such public hearing, give all persons interested therein an opportunity to be heard, and receive evidence and reports and did consider the Project, including recommendations of the Planning Commission; potential environmental impacts addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMP No. 395; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence that negates the findings made in this Resolution. The City Council expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself, and after due consideration of and based upon, all evidence and reports offered at said hearing, does hereby find:
1. The Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Project has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and all applicable CEQA Guidelines;
2. The City Council has carefully reviewed and considered the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prior to acting upon the Project;
3. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council of the City of Anaheim; and
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4. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate to serve as the environmental documentation for the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in conformance with the requirements of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council hereby adopts MMP No. 395, which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, as the mitigation monitoring program for the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, based on all the foregoing, the City Council hereby approves and adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this ____ day of ______________, 2026, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By: _________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
______________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
EXHIBIT “B”
Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 395
(DEV2024-00058)
WYNDHAM HOTEL DENSITY MODIFICATION PROJECT
Mitigation Measures
Implementatio
n Timing
Agency
Responsible for
Monitoring
AESTHETICS
3.1-1: Ongoing, the property owner/developer shall be
responsible for the removal of any on-site graffiti
within 24 hours of its application (ARSP EIR 340
MM 5.1-3).
Ongoing Planning and
Building
Department
AIR QUALITY
3.3-1: Ongoing during project operation, the property
owner/developer shall implement measures to reduce
emissions to the extent practical, schedule goods
movements for off-peak traffic hours, and use clean
fuel for vehicles and other equipment, as practicable
(ARSP EIR 340 MM 5.2-1).
Ongoing Planning and
Building
Department
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
3.10-1: Ongoing during project operations, the
property owner/developer shall provide for the
following: cleaning of all paved areas not maintained
by the City of Anaheim on a monthly basis, including,
but not limited to, private streets and parking lots. The use of water to clean streets, paved areas, parking lots, and other areas and flushing the debris and sediment
down the storm drains shall be prohibited (ARSP EIR
340 MM 5.8-3).
Ongoing Planning and
Building
Department
NOISE
3.13-1: Ongoing during construction and project
operation, pressure washing operations for purposes
of building repair and maintenance due to graffiti or
other aesthetical considerations shall be limited to
daytime hours of operation between 7:00 AM and
8:00 PM (ARSP EIR 340 MM 5.10-6).
Ongoing Planning and
Building
Department
3.13-2: Ongoing during construction and project
operation, sweeping operations in the parking
facilities and private on-site roadways shall be
performed utilizing sweeping/scrubbing equipment
which operate at a level measured not greater than 60
Ongoing Planning and
Building
Department
Mitigation Measures
Implementatio
n Timing
Agency
Responsible for
Monitoring
dBA at the nearest adjacent property line (ARSP EIR
340 MM 5.10-7).
PUBLIC SERVICES
3.15-1: Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the property owner/developer shall enter into an
agreement recorded against the property with the City
of Anaheim to pay or cause to be paid their fair share
of the funding to accommodate the following, which
will serve the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area:
a. One additional fire truck company.
b. One additional paramedic company.
c. Modifications to existing fire stations to
accommodate the additional fire units, additional
manpower, equipment and facilities.
d. A vehicle equipped with specialty tools and
equipment to enable the Fire Department to
provide heavy search and rescue response
capability.
e. A medical triage vehicle/trailer, equipped with
sufficient trauma dressings, medical supplies,
stretchers, etc., to handle 1,000 injured persons,
and an appropriate storage facility.
The determination of the allocable share of costs
attributable to the property owner/developer shall be
based on an apportionment of the costs of such
equipment/facilities among property
owners/developers in the Hotel Circle Specific Plan
Area, the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Area and
the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan Area or the
otherwise defined service area, as applicable,
depending on the area served.
Note: To implement this mitigation measure, the City
has adopted the Fire Protection Facilities and
Paramedic Services Impact Fee Program. Compliance
with this Program by the property owner/developer
(per Ordinance No. 5496 and Resolution No. 95R-73
dated May 16, 1995) shall satisfy the requirements of
this Mitigation Measure, or the City may enter into
alternative financing arrangements (ARSP EIR 340
Prior to issuance
of the building
permit
Fire Department
Mitigation Measures
Implementatio
n Timing
Agency
Responsible for
Monitoring
MM 5.12-9).
TRANSPORTATION
3.17-1: Prior to issuance of the first building permit
for each building, the property owner/developer shall
pay the appropriate Traffic Signal Assessment Fees
and Transportation Impact and Improvement Fees to
the City of Anaheim in amounts determined by the
City Council Resolution in effect at the time of
issuance of the building permit with credit given for
City-authorized improvements provided by the
property owner/developer. The property owner shall
also participate in all applicable reimbursement or
benefit districts, which have been established (ARSP
EIR 340 MM 5.14-2).
Prior to issuance
of the building
permit
Public Works
Department
3.17-2: Prior to the final building and zoning
inspection, the property owner shall record a covenant
on the property requiring that ongoing during project
implementation, the property owner/developer shall
implement and administer a comprehensive
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program
for all employees. The form of the covenant shall be
approved by the City Attorney’s Office. Objectives of
the TDM program shall be:
a. Increase ridesharing and use of alternative
transportation modes by guests.
b. Provide a menu of commute alternatives for
employees to reduce project generated trips.
c. Conduct an annual commuter survey to ascertain
trip generation, trip origin, and Average Vehicle
Ridership (ARSP EIR 340 MM 5.14-8).
Ongoing Public Works
Department
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
3.19-1: Ongoing during project operation, the
following practices shall be implemented, as feasible,
by the property owner/developer:
a. Usage of recycled paper products for stationary,
letterhead, and packaging.
b. Recovery of materials such as aluminum and
cardboard.
c. Collection of office paper for recycling.
Ongoing Public Works
Department
Mitigation Measures
Implementatio
n Timing
Agency
Responsible for
Monitoring
d. Collection of polystyrene (foam) cups for
recycling.
e. Collection of glass, plastics, kitchen grease, laser printer toner cartridges, oil, batteries, and scrap
metal for recycling or recovery (ARSP EIR 340
MM 5.19-2).