4. Appendix to Minutes (05/12/26) — Anaheim City Council, July 28, 2026

Susana Barrios
From: DavidMartinez <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May12, 202611:36AM
To: PublicComment
Cc: MayorsOffice; CarlosA. Leon; RyanBalius; NatalieRubalcava; NormaC. Kurtz; Kristen Maahs; NatalieMeeks
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OpposeItem23
Attachments: OPPOSEItem23.pdf
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Hello,
PleaseseeattachedforourletteropposingItem23.

Best,
DavidMartinez
StatePolicyManager
StreetsForAll
1 12 May 2026
Anaheim City Council
200 S Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: OPPOSE Item 23 - Resolution Opposing CA High- Speed Rail Tax Increment Financing Dear Mayor Aitken and Members of the City Council,
Streets For All is a transportation and land use advocacy organization that is engaged in work that promotes sustainable multi- modal transportation solutions, street safety, and smart land use decision making throughout California. We are committed to crafting policies that allow communities to benefit everyone.

We respectfully urge you to oppose Item 23, the proposed resolution opposing the California High- Speed Rail Authority ’ s exploration of tax increment financing districts near future station areas. If Anaheim wants to see high- speed rail reach ARTIC within a realistic timeframe, new financing mechanisms such as tax increment financing will likely be essential to making that vision achievable. Without these new financing tools, the delivery of high- speed rail to Anaheim becomes significantly more difficult and uncertain.

High- speed rail represents a once- in- a- generation investment in California’ s transportation infrastructure, and Anaheim stands to benefit significantly from its delivery. As the future southern terminus of the system, Anaheim, and particularly the ARTIC station area, would gain from increased economic activity, stronger regional connectivity, expanded tourism, and new housing and commercial investment. High- speed rail would better connect Anaheim to major employment centers across Southern California and the state, while reinforcing the city ’s role as a major economic and visitor destination.

The resolution suggests that tax increment financing would divert resources away from the City.

However, tax increment financing is designed to capture new value created by public investment. That is growth that may not otherwise occur without the project itself. In other words, high- speed rail can help generate the very economic growth that produces additional local tax revenue over time.

Our recent research found that Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts ( EIFDs) could help accelerate delivery of high- speed rail in Southern California by leveraging future value created around station areas. This type of value capture can be an important tool to bring projects online faster while aligning public investment with local economic growth.

Opposing innovative financing mechanisms at this stage risks delaying a project that will deliver substantial economic and transportation benefits to Anaheim for generations. Rather than rejecting tax increment financing outright, we encourage the City to engage constructively with the High- Speed Rail Authority to shape financing tools in ways that protect local priorities while enabling this critical statewide investment to move forward.

We respectfully ask you to vote No on Item 23 and support efforts to accelerate the delivery of high- speed rail to Anaheim
Sincerely,
David Martinez
State Policy Manager
Streets For All
Susana Barrios
From: ConcernedAnaheimResidents <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May11, 202612:44PM
To: TheresaBass; PublicComment; AshleighAitken; CarlosA. Leon; RyanBalius; Natalie Rubalcava; NormaC. Kurtz; NatalieMeeks
Cc: RobertFabela; GregoryGarcia; _CityCouncil
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] FORMALOBJECTION: AgendaItem #24 (May12, 2026) – Documentation ofSystemicBadFaith & RecordSuppression
Attachments: K1 - TimelineofCoordinatedInfluence & PredeterminedOutcomes.pdf; EXHIBITN-2 DocumentationofUnregisteredLobbyingandMaterialOmission .pdf; ExhibitL - NoticeofAdministrativeDefault & RecordSuppression.pdf
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TotheHonorableMayorandCityCouncil:

I. ConstructiveAdmission & The "Huddle" SafeHarbor
Resolution1.14 (GlitchRecess) servesasa defensivereactiontotheevidenceinExhibitN-2, which capturedthestaggeredexitsof6 outofthe7 CouncilMembers/MayorandtheCityAttorneyduring the3/24/26hearingbeforedecidingtoRejecttheAppealfortheFestivalProposalANDvotedto approvethe2ndvoteforthatdevelopment. WhileCouncilMemberNormaCamposKurtzremainedat thedais, herdocumenteduseofa cellulardevicesuggestscontinuedcoordinationeitherof. Byvoting toapprovethesetoday, theCityisattemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" fortheseunrecordedhuddles whilecontinuingtosuppresstherequestedlivemeetingtextlogsandkeyvideofootagefrominside andoutsideofthedaisduringthattimewindow. Stakeholdersalsowitnessedregisteredand unregisteredlobbyists (YounusZeshaan, JoelSaldivar, & JackTruman) engagedinperceivedactive textingchainsbetweenmultipleCouncilMembersleadinguptothevote. Byvoting "YES" today, the Cityis attemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" forthisunrecordedcoordination.

II. SystematicSuppression, Patternof "RecordScrubbing," & MultipleEthicsViolations TheCitycannot "cleanup" itsruleswhilethefollowingMultipleEthicsandTransparencyViolations remainunaddressed:

StakeholdersformallyobjecttotheCity’s ongoingAdministrativeDefault (ExhibitL). Wehave documenteda patternof "RecordScrubbing" intendedtosanitizetheadministrativerecord, including:
1 The3/21PortalDeletion: Theremovalof870pageappealfortheFestivalDevelopment Proposal & the7 pageStaffReportrecommendingdenialoftheappeal, thatwaspostedtothe 3-24-26MeetingAgendathatwasvisibleon3/21/26, butlaterscrubbedfromtheCity's page duringa criticalreviewwindow.

CalendarScrubbing: DocumentedforensicgapsinthepubliccalendarsofCouncilMember NatalieMeeksandTedWhiteregardingprojectcoordinationwithCurtPringle. Additional discrepanciesamongstCityCouncilMemberscalendarsandthoseoftheirfellowCouncil Members. Additionally, Lobbyistshaveshownclumpingdatepatternsintheirquarterlyreports ina perceivedattempttohidetheexactdatesandfrequencytheyreachedouttoCouncil MembersandkeyCityStaffduringcriticaldecisionsmakingwindowsregardingtheFestival Development.

SocialMediaViewpointDiscrimination: ThedeletionofresidentcommentsonofficialCity pages, whichonly "reappeared" afterStakeholdersprovideda commentexplainingtheyhad screenshottedproofofthecensorship.

The "1-Minute" Muzzle: While1-minutelimitsexistedin writing, theywereneverenforceduntil residentsbeganpresentingcomplexevidenceofmisdemeanorlobbyingperjury, wildfire safetyconcerns, andlackofinfrastructureina HighFireSeverityArea. Usingthis discretionarypower" nowis a directstrikeagainstmeaningfulparticipationonupcoming projectslikeDeerCanyonandSaddleRanch.

Suppressionof JusticeEfforts: TheserulesdirectlytargettheArzolafamily, whoformonths havebeenforcedtorepeatedlyattendmeetingstoseekjusticeforAlbert, demandingthe releaseofuneditedbodycamfootageandthenamesofinvolvedofficers. Whiletheyhaveonly recentlyreceivedthenameoftheofficerinvolved, theofficeris stillworking, bodycamfootage remainsunprovided, andthischangewouldseverelyimpacttheirabilitytocontinuefightingfor justiceforAlbert. Thefamilyalsoreportsrepeatedinstancesofharassmentfrompolice officersat theirhome.

Suppressionof PublicSafetyConcerns: Similarly, theserulestargetEastAnaheimresidents fightingforsafetyin a VeryHighFireHazardSeverityZone. Residentsareraisingalarms abouthigh-risk, large-scaleprojects, suchastheHillsFestivalProject (DEV2023-00043), the resurgentDeerCanyon/HillsPreserve, andupcomingprojectslikeSaddleRanch, thatfailto addresscriticalinfrastructuredeficits, bottlenecks, andevacuationgridlock.

Withholdingof Evidence: TheCitycontinuestooperateinAdministrativeDefaultby withholdingthebroaderAnaheimHillsCumulativeWildfireEvacuationStudy, whichbythe City's ownpriorfindingswasdeemednecessarytoproperlyevaluatecumulativedevelopment impacts. Approvinghigh-densityprojectswhilesuppressingtheverydataneededtoprovetheir safetyis a failureofinformeddecision-making.

Byadoptingthesenewproceduralhurdlestoday, theCityis choosingtoprioritize 'meetingefficiency' overitslegalandmoralobligationtoallowmeaningfulparticipationfromresidentswhoselivesareat stake."
2 IV. FinancialConflicts (LevineAct § 84308)
DocumentationprovesaggregatedcontributionsexceedingstatutorylimitsfromApplicantagentsto the "YES" votingblockwithin12months. Thisdisqualifiesthemajorityfromvotingonanyproject- relateditems, includingtheseprocedural "fixes."
V. Noticeof FormalReferrals
Referralsregardingthesecriminalandethicalviolationsarecurrentlyin processwiththeOCDA PublicIntegrityUnit, theCaliforniaFPPC, andtheOrangeCountyCivilGrandJury. Stakeholders reserveallrights, includingthefilingofa Writof MandatetostayallprojectactivityshouldtheCity failto CureandCorrectthedocumentedproceduralandBrownActviolationsassociatedwithProject DEV2023-00043.

VI. NOTICEOFPROTECTEDWHISTLEBLOWERSTATUS
PerGC § 8547.10, theidentityofthisAuditTeamis strictlyconfidential. AnyattempttouseCity resourcestoidentifyorretaliateagainstthesevolunteerswillbereportedasa criminalviolationof whistleblowerprotections.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
3 1
K1: Timeline of
Coordinated Influence &
Predetermined Outcomes
2 Exhibit K- 1: Documentation of Coordinated Influence & Predetermined Outcomes I. Introductory Summary
The evidence compiled in this installment establishes a systemic pattern of institutional coordination between the City of Anaheim leadership and the private lobbying firm Curt Pringle & Associates ( CP& A). This coordination bypassed legally mandated public transparency standards and created a predetermined administrative outcome for Project DEV2023- 00043.

The forensic record, detailed in the tables and supplemental communications below, proves:

1. Voting Block Alignment: A 100% correlation between the City Council' s "YES" majority and their respective Planning Commission appointees.

2. The Money- to- Meeting Pipeline: A direct temporal link between large campaign contributions from CP& A principals and project- altering huddles with Council leadership.

3. Institutional Inconsistency: A direct contradiction between the Council members' public pledges of "ethical and transparent governance" and their documented participation in "Shadow Team" activities.

This exhibit establishes that the project’s approval was not the result of an independent, evidence- based review, but rather a multi- year managed operation intended to favor private development interests over the legally protected right of resident stakeholders to meaningful public participation.
3 Exhibit K-: Table Showing Coordinated Voted Block Between Planning Commissioners & Planning Commission " Shadow" Voting Block
Based on official records, the voting breakdown for the4-3 City Council approval and the 6-1 Planning Commission recommendation is as follows:

Planning Commissioner ( Voted YES) Appointing Council Member District Council Vote on Project Coordinated Alignment? Jeanne Tran-Martin Carlos Leon District 2 YES Yes
AB Abdulrahman Ryan Balius District 1 YES Yes
Michelle Lieberman Natalie Rubalcava District 3 YES Yes LuisAndres Perez Norma Campos Kurtz District 4 YES Yes
Amelia Castro Natalie Meeks District 6 NO No (Split), Castro voted Yes Christopher P. Walker Kristen Maahs District 5 NO No (Split), Walker voted Yes Dissenting Pair: Deirdre Kelly (At-Large) and Mayor Ashleigh Aitken both voted NO, maintaining 100% alignment in their opposition to the project.
4 Analysis of Coordinated Institutional Bias
The data in the table above (page 2) demonstrates a 100% lockstep alignment between the Planning Commission majority and the City Council " YES" block. This pattern represents a predetermined administrative outcome and proves that the "independent" review process was a managed operation designed to favor the developer over the public interest. This alignment is a direct result of the Direct Appointment System codified in theAnaheim City Charter.

Administrative Proxies: Under Anaheim Municipal Code § 1.04.391, Planning Commissioners are nominated by a specific Council Member or the Mayor and serve at the "pleasure" of their appointing official. They effectively function as administrative proxieswhose primary role is to align recommendations with the policy platform of the official they represent, rather than acting as a non- partisan checks and balances" body.

Pre- Clearance Mechanism: The total uniformity observed among appointees, specifically AB Abdulrahman, Jeanne Tran-Martin, Michelle Lieberman, and LuisAndres Perez, suggests that the Commission’s near-unanimous recommendation acted as a pre- clearance mechanism for the Council majority’s agenda.

Tiered Accountability Gaps: This predetermined nature is further reinforced by the fact that some Council Members, such as Norma Campos Kurtz, were themselves appointed to their seats rather than elected. This creates a tiered system of appointments where land- use decisions, like the Anaheim Hills Festival Project ( DEV2023- 00043), are steered by individuals twice removed from direct voter accountability.

Failure of Independent Safety Findings: While the "Proxy" system successfully streamlined the project through the Commission, it ultimately prioritized the developer’s objectives over the independent safety findings required for projects located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Conclusion: The total uniformity across all six districts confirms that the " Administrative Review" was a seamless continuation of private lobbying goals rather than an independent evaluation of resident concerns. 5 Exhibit K-1: The "Shadow" Calendar & Continuance Tracker This table documents the synchronization between private lobbying and public " pauses" that allowed the project to be finalized behind the scenes.

Date Lobbyist Action ( CP&A) Key Project Milestone / City Action Targeted City Officials 7/ 12/ 23 Cawelti & Zeshaan dual- track huddles. Entitlements Extension: Project " saved" from expiration.

N. Campos- Kurtz & Ted
White
11/ 17/ 25 Zeshaan reports huddles on project status. Planning Commission: Votes 6-1 for approval. Heather Allen 12/ 16/ 25 Full House Blitz: Zeshaan meets 7 Council
members. Continuance # 1: Meeting postponed to 1/13/26. Entire City Council 1/ 13/ 26 " The Union Pincer": Lobbyists coordinate Union huddles. Continuance # 2: Meeting postponed to 2/3/26. N. Rubalcava 2/ 3/ 26 " The Extension Request": Coordination with City Attorney. Continuance # 3: Final postponement to 3/3/26. Heather Allen 3/ 3/ 26 The Final Vote: Project approved 4-3. Final Project Approval. YESVoting Block 3/ 24/ 26 The Perjury Window: Zeshaan at dais (Exhibit N). Final Ordinance Vote. Heather Allen & Staff 6 II. The "Done Deal" Continuance Tracker
These three delays provided the "Shadow Team" the window needed to manage proponents and suppress the record.

Continuance Date Motion / Initiative By Seconded By Purpose Given 12/ 16/ 2025 ( Administrative) Consent Calendar " Staff review of project revisions." 01/ 13/ 2026 Natalie Rubalcava Carlos Leon " Toallow for further community benefit negotiation." 02/ 03/ 2026
Project Applicant
Natalie Rubalcava
Norma Campos Kurtz
Supported by City Atty
Additional time for technical analysis."
Forensic Analysis: Coordinated Timing & Administrative Bad Faith The "Union Mirage" Delay ( Jan 13): The January 13th continuance, moved by Rubalcava and seconded by Leon, provided the critical window for the Western States Carpenters Union coordination. This proves the "Union Contingency" was a managed political maneuver rather than a spontaneous negotiation.

The "Applicant- Led" Delay ( Feb 3): The final continuance wasrequested directly bythe project applicant, Shea Properties. This specific motion was movedbyNatalie Rubalcava and seconded by Norma Campos Kurtz. This demonstrates that the Council majority was actively facilitating the developer' s strategic schedule to finalize terms behind closed doors before the finalpublic vote.

The "Shadow" Administrative Track: Lobbyist Younus Zeshaan reported huddles with Heather Allen ( Planning Director) and Ted White ( Deputy City Manager) on the exact dates that these continuances were being processed, proving a continuous line of private communication throughout the "public" delay period.

The Material Omission ( Criminal Perjury): In his Q1 2026 report, Zeshaan certified under penalty of perjury that his project activity ended on 3/ 12/ 26. However, Exhibit N-2 proves his attendance and lobbying activity on 3/ 24/ 26. This constitutes a verified material omission.
7 III. Timeline of Coordinated Huddles: The "Union Mirage" Jan 13, 2026 – The "Contingency" Statement: During the initial public hearing, Council Member Natalie Rubalcava states on the record that her support for the project is "contingent on a deal with the Union." This provides the political cover to justify three subsequent postponements.

Jan 20, 2026 – The "Intermediary" Pincer:
o 11:00 AM: Norma Campos Kurtz holds a 30-minute call with Jimmy Elrod ( Carpenters Union). o 2:00 PM: Norma Campos Kurtz holds a 30-minute call with Lobbyist Younus Zeshaan. o Forensic Note: This 3-hour window proves the Council was acting as the direct intermediary between the Union and the Lobbying Firm.

Jan 26, 2026 – The "Mega- Huddle":
o Stage 1 (30 mins): Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Meeks privately had a call with 2 members from the Project Developer Team Shea).
o Stage 2 (60 mins): The Western States Carpenters Union is immediately joined to the same call to finalize the " Shadow" agreement terms.

Feb 26, 2026 – The "Signing Day" Huddle:
o 9:30 AM: Norma Campos Kurtz holds a call with Jimmy Elrod (Union). o Milestone: The Union contract is reportedly signed this same day. o Audit Note: Discrepancies in afternoon logs for this date suggest a potential scrubbing of further lobbyist coordination following the signing.

Mar 3, 2026 – The Vote: The Union is absent from the final hearingon 3-24-26, and the initial vote on 3-3-26. Despite the absence of a finalized public agreement, the Council majority (Rubalcava, Kurtz, Meeks, and Leon) votesYES, proving the "Union Contingency" was a scripted narrative.
8 Carpenter ’s Presence at 1/ 13/ 26 Meeting as Documented by the “ Voice of OC” – Electronic Newspaper Article Source: https:// voiceofoc. org/2026/ 03/anaheim- hills- festival- housing- project/ Exhibit K-1 (Continued): Documented Failure to Meet Stated Transparency Standards.

In this August 24, 2023, public pledge, Council Members Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Meeks explicitly committed to 'ethical and transparent governance' and supporting a process that provides ' public access to our meeting calendars.' The forensic record contradicts this pledge. The City is currently in Administrative Default ( Exhibit B-1) regarding the production of digital communication logs for the 3/24/26 hearing. Furthermore, the systematic omission of Lobbyist Curt Pringle from official meetingcalendars and the documented huddles with unregistered CP&A agents proves that the 'access' promised in this statement is willfully being suppressed to protect private development interests.
0 oncerned AnaheimResidents < concernedanaheimresidents@gmail. com> URGENT: NOTICE OF DEFAULT & INTENT TO ESCALATE - PRA # 03162026- 8 & 04102026- 4
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Concerned Anaheim Residents < concernedanaheimresidents@gmail. com> Tue, May 5, 2026 at 12: 39 PM
To: rfabela@anaheim. net, ggarcia@anaheim. net, tbass@anaheim. net Cc: etrejo@anaheim. net, aengeln@anaheim. net, bmorley@anaheim. net, Public Records Requests recordsrequest@anaheim. net>
ATTENTION: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY; OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Mr. Fabela and Mr. Garcia,
As of 12:30 PM today, May 5, 2026, the City has failed to comply with the Stakeholders’ final demand for the production of " identified" records regarding Project DEV2023- 00043.

By remaining silent after admitting in writing that responsive records exist, and by failing to acknowledge the Formal Notice of Duty to Preserve Evidence issued on May 4, the City is in documented Continued Administrative Bad Faith.

Formal Notice of Escalation:

As the City has willfully exhausted the administrative timeline and failed to produce the administrative record, Stakeholders are currently transmitting a formal Investigative Referral to the California Fair Political Practices Commission ( FPPC).

This filing includes comprehensive forensic evidence of:

Criminal Perjury & Filing Fraud ( GC § 81004): Documented in Exhibit N and Exhibit P-1.

Unregistered Lobbying Activity: Specifically regarding agents Saldivar and Truman.

Non- Disclosure of Activity Expenses: Documented $ 0.00 repor ting despite paid coordination.

Administrative Record Suppression: The intentional deletion of the 3/ 21/ 26 records.

The City is further notified that Stakeholdersare finalizing mirrorreferrals for the OCDA Public Integrity Unit and the Orange County Civil Grand Jury regarding the potential criminal perjury and systematic record suppression. These will be submitted as the next phase of our formal escalation following the City's default on today' s production deadline.

Any subsequent production that is missing metadata or contains over-redaction without a corresponding Privilege Log will be cited as willful spoliation of evidence in upcoming judicial proceedings.

Sincerely,
Stakeholders of Save Anaheim Hills / Concerned Residents Community Volunteer Team - Administrative Audit Division) 5/7/26, 5:05 PM Gmail - URGENT: NOTICE OF DEFAULT & INTENT TO ESCALATE - PRA # 03162026- 8 & # 04102026- 4 https:// mail. google. com/ mail/ u/2/? ik= bb7ab00bd6& view= pt& search= all& permthid= thread- a:r2576061196758237564& simpl= msg- a:r587111418252533… 1/3 n Mon, May 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM Concerned Anaheim Residents < concernedanaheimresidents@gmail. com> wrote:

CC: Office of the City Manager; Office of the CityAttorney; Office of the City Clerk Ms. Engeln and Ms. Morley,
Stakeholders acknowledge your 5:10 PM correspondence. The City is now in documented Continued Administrative Bad Faith regarding the systemic and intentional withholding of identified" records for Project DEV2023- 00043.

1. Confirmation of Production & Demand for Consolidated Delivery:

Stakeholders formally confirm ourintent to proceed with the immediate production of all identified records. On April 10, 2026, the City stated records for # 03162026- 8 were "currently being prepared for production." It has been 24 days since that admission. Stakeholders demand the immediate electronic delivery of all " identified" records for BOTH requests no later than 12: 00 PM tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

2. Systemic Statutory Violations & Deficient Extensions:

Stakeholders have documented a pattern of illegal stalling via procedurally deficient 14-day extensions that failed to set forth " unusual circumstances" as mandated by Gov. Code § 7922. 535( b):

PRA # 03162026- 8: Deficient extension issued 3/ 26/ 26; initial request submitted 3/ 16/ 26.

PRA # 04102026- 4: Deficient extension issued 4/ 20/ 26; initial request submitted 4/ 10/ 26.

The City was formally notified of these deficiencies for bothPRA # 03162026- 8 and PRA 04102026- 4 and the resulting Constructive Denial on April 21, 2026, yet intentionally failed to provide compliant determinations. As the City now admits records are "identified," there is no further legal basis for delay. We reject the "20-day arrangement" window; production must be prompt.

3. Anti- Redaction & Privilege Log Mandate:

For every redaction made, the City must provide a specific Privilege Log identifying the author, recipient, date, and the specific legal justification for the withholding. Allrecords must be produced in their native electronic format ( including full metadata/ timestamps).

Failure to produce these records by 12: 00 PM tomorrow will be cited as a willful suppression of evidence in our pending referrals to the OCDA Public Integrity Unit, particularly in light of the 5:00 PM City Council meeting on May 5, 2026.

Sincerely,
Stakeholders of Save Anaheim Hills / Concerned Residents Community Volunteer Team - Administrative Audit Division) Forwarded message ---------
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Date: Mon, May 4, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Subject: Public Record Act Request No. 04102026- 4
To: concernedanaheimresidents@gmail. com < concernedanaheimresidents@gmail. com> Please find attached correspondence regarding your Public Records Request No. 04102026- 4. 5/7/26, 5:05 PM Gmail - URGENT: NOTICE OF DEFAULT & INTENT TO ESCALATE - PRA # 03162026- 8 & # 04102026- 4 https:// mail. google. com/ mail/ u/2/? ik= bb7ab00bd6& view= pt& search= all& permthid= thread- a:r2576061196758237564& simpl= msg- a:r587111418252533… 2/3 Have a great rest of the day.

Amy Engeln
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City of Anaheim
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5/7/26, 5:05 PM Gmail - URGENT: NOTICE OF DEFAULT & INTENT TO ESCALATE - PRA # 03162026- 8 & # 04102026- 4 https:// mail. google. com/ mail/ u/2/? ik= bb7ab00bd6& view= pt& search= all& permthid= thread- a:r2576061196758237564& simpl= msg- a:r587111418252533… 3/3 1 EXHIBIT N-2:

Documentation of
Unregistered Lobbying
and Material Omission
2 Exhibit N-2: Documentation of Unregistered Lobbying Agent.

Digital evidence ( LinkedIn) confirms RespondentSaldivar was a paid agent of Curt Pringle & Associates during the Q1 2026 period.

Photographic evidence ( 2/19/26) proves Respondent performed active outreach/ lobbying services at a City- sponsored event. Per AMC §

1.11.070.010, Respondent failed to register within the mandatory 15-day window. The Firm’s subsequent certification of '$0.00 Activity' for this period constitutes a material omission and a violation of disclosure statutes. 3 Verification of Non-Registration Status: This official City of Anaheim Lobbyist Registry audit confirms that Respondents Joel Saldivar and Jack Truman are not registered as lobbying agents. This is contrasted against the successful registration of other Firm associates highlighted in blue boxes), proving that the Firm possesses the institutional knowledge to comply with AMC § 1.11.070.010, but willfully chose to withhold the registration of these specific field agents.

The red boxes indicate where Respondents’ names are legally required to appear. Per AMC § 1.11.070.010, Respondents were required to register within 15 days of initial activity. Official Registryrecords (timestamped May 7, 2026) confirm that both remain unregistered despite documented activity starting as early as February 19, 2026 (Saldivar) and City Council Meeting March, 3 2026 (Truman). These agents are in a state of continuous violation, and the Firm’s subsequent certification of '$ 0.00 Activity' constitutes a material omission and a violation of disclosure statutes.
4 Joel Saldivar & Jack Truman Employment:

Joel Jan 2026
Jack Feb 2026 (picture to be provided in future installment) 5 The Perjury Table for Exhibit N-2
Title: Forensic Conflict: Documentation of Material Omission Under Penalty of Perjury Data Source Reported/ Documented Date Reported Activity Status Official Q12026 Lobbyist ReportMarch 12, 2026 Final Date of Project Activity Physical Evidence ( Exhibit N) March 24, 2026 Active Outreach & Coordination Pictured: Zeshaan Younus, Pictured with Shea Development Team, and unregistered Lobbyists Joel Saldivar and Jack Truman at 3-24-26 meeting.
6 Screenshot: Pictured is Younus Zeshaan’s Q1 lobbying report ( Jan-Mar 2026) claiming under perjury that he ended lobbying for Shea Properties on 3-12-26, despite picture above showing him in attendance of 3-24-26 City Council Meeting (Final Vote) and seated with the developer and other lobbyists from his firm.

Description:

Per GC § 81004, all lobbying reports must be signed under penalty of perjury. Respondent Zeshaan certified that his project activity concluded on 3/ 12/ 26. However, Exhibit N provides undeniable photographic documentation of the Respondent huddling at the dais and performing active outreach/ coordination on 3/ 24/ 26. This 12-day discrepancy constitutes a verified material omission and a violation of state disclosure statutes.

Susana Barrios
From: ConcernedAnaheimResidents <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May11, 20263:40PM
To: TheresaBass; PublicComment; AshleighAitken; CarlosA. Leon; RyanBalius; Natalie Rubalcava; NormaC. Kurtz; NatalieMeeks
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] SUPPLEMENTALEVIDENCE: Item #24 – ADABarriers & Discriminatory ImpactonLife-SafetyTestimony
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TotheMayor, Council, andMembersof theMedia:

Thisisa supplementalfilingtotheMasterObjectionsubmittedearliertodayat12:44pm. Uponreview ofthefullItem #24AgendaReport, theStakeholderAuditTeamidentifiesthefollowingcritical failures:

ADA & PhysicalBarriers: WhiletheCityproposes 'remote' ADAfixes, it continuestoignorethe non-compliantphysicalpodiumintheChambers, whichpreventswheelchair-boundmembers oftheArzolafamilyfromaddressingtheCouncilin person.

BadFaithOutreach: Section3ofthe 'ReasonableEfforts' Resolutionisa 'GetOutofJailFree' cardthatattemptstostriptheHispaniccommunityoflegalstandingwhentheCityfailsto provideadequatenoticing.

TheCitycannot 'modernize' participationwhilethechambersremainphysicallyandlinguistically inaccessibletotheveryfamiliesseekingjusticeandsafety.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
OnMon, May11, 2026at12:44PMConcernedAnaheimResidents
[email protected]> wrote:

TotheHonorableMayorandCityCouncil:

TheStakeholderAuditTeamherebysubmitsthisformalobjectionto Resolution1.14and1.15. on AgendaItem #24fortheupcomingCityCouncilMeetingon5-12-26. Whilethesearepresentedas modernizations," theyare, infact, SelectiveEnforcementToolsbeingcodifiedonlyafterheavy publicscrutinyfromtheArzolaFamilyandEastAnaheimResidents. Toadopttheserestrictive measureswhiledocumentedforensicviolationsremainunaddressedis anactofAdministrativeBad Faithandapremeditateddenialof meaningfulpublicparticipation. 1 I. ConstructiveAdmission & The "Huddle" SafeHarbor
Resolution1.14 (GlitchRecess) servesasa defensivereactiontotheevidenceinExhibitN-2, which capturedthestaggeredexitsof6 outofthe7 CouncilMembers/MayorandtheCityAttorneyduring the3/24/26hearingbeforedecidingtoRejecttheAppealfortheFestivalProposalANDvotedto approvethe2ndvoteforthatdevelopment. WhileCouncilMemberNormaCamposKurtzremained atthedais, herdocumenteduseofa cellulardevicesuggestscontinuedcoordinationeitherof. By votingtoapprovethesetoday, theCityisattemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" fortheseunrecorded huddleswhilecontinuingtosuppresstherequestedlivemeetingtextlogsandkeyvideofootage frominsideandoutsideofthedaisduringthattimewindow. Stakeholdersalsowitnessedregistered andunregisteredlobbyists (YounusZeshaan, JoelSaldivar, & JackTruman) engagedinperceived activetextingchainsbetweenmultipleCouncilMembersleadinguptothevote. Byvoting "YES" today, theCityis attemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" forthisunrecordedcoordination.

II. SystematicSuppression, Patternof "RecordScrubbing," & MultipleEthicsViolations TheCitycannot "cleanup" itsruleswhilethefollowingMultipleEthicsandTransparencyViolations remainunaddressed:

StakeholdersformallyobjecttotheCity’s ongoingAdministrativeDefault (ExhibitL). Wehave documenteda patternof "RecordScrubbing" intendedtosanitizetheadministrativerecord, including:

The3/21PortalDeletion: Theremovalof870pageappealfortheFestivalDevelopment Proposal & the7 pageStaffReportrecommendingdenialoftheappeal, thatwaspostedto the3-24-26MeetingAgendathatwasvisibleon3/21/26, butlaterscrubbedfromtheCity's pageduringa criticalreviewwindow.

CalendarScrubbing: DocumentedforensicgapsinthepubliccalendarsofCouncilMember NatalieMeeksandTedWhiteregardingprojectcoordinationwithCurtPringle. Additional discrepanciesamongstCityCouncilMemberscalendarsandthoseoftheirfellowCouncil Members. Additionally, Lobbyistshaveshownclumpingdatepatternsintheirquarterly reportsina perceivedattempttohidetheexactdatesandfrequencytheyreachedoutto CouncilMembersandkeyCityStaffduringcriticaldecisionsmakingwindowsregardingthe FestivalDevelopment.

SocialMediaViewpointDiscrimination: ThedeletionofresidentcommentsonofficialCity pages, whichonly "reappeared" afterStakeholdersprovideda commentexplainingtheyhad screenshottedproofofthecensorship.

III. UnifiedTacticAgainstResidentOversight & Life-SafetyTestimony AgendaItem #24is a coordinatedattemptto 'timeout' themostcriticalandinformedvoicesin our community. Byimplementinga restrictive90-minutecapandenforcinga 1-minutediscretionary limit, theCityisensuringthatevidence-heavytestimonyonmattersoflifeanddeathiseffectively suppressed.
2 Suppressionof JusticeEfforts: TheserulesdirectlytargettheArzolafamily, whoformonths havebeenforcedtorepeatedlyattendmeetingstoseekjusticeforAlbert, demandingthe releaseofuneditedbodycamfootageandthenamesofinvolvedofficers. Whiletheyhave onlyrecentlyreceivedthenameoftheofficerinvolved, theofficerisstillworking, bodycam footageremainsunprovided, andthischangewouldseverelyimpacttheirabilitytocontinue fightingforjusticeforAlbert. Thefamilyalsoreportsrepeatedinstancesofharassmentfrom policeofficersat theirhome.

Byadoptingthesenewproceduralhurdlestoday, theCityis choosingtoprioritize 'meetingefficiency' overitslegalandmoralobligationtoallowmeaningfulparticipationfromresidentswhoselivesare atstake."
IV. FinancialConflicts (LevineAct § 84308)
DocumentationprovesaggregatedcontributionsexceedingstatutorylimitsfromApplicantagents tothe "YES" votingblockwithin12months. Thisdisqualifiesthemajorityfromvotingonanyproject- relateditems, includingtheseprocedural "fixes."
V. Noticeof FormalReferrals
Referralsregardingthesecriminalandethicalviolationsarecurrentlyin processwiththeOCDA PublicIntegrityUnit, theCaliforniaFPPC, andtheOrangeCountyCivilGrandJury. Stakeholders reserveallrights, includingthefilingofa Writof MandatetostayallprojectactivityshouldtheCity failto CureandCorrectthedocumentedproceduralandBrownActviolationsassociatedwith ProjectDEV2023-00043.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
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From: ConcernedAnaheimResidents <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, May11, 20263:44PM
To: TheresaBass; PublicComment; AshleighAitken; CarlosA. Leon; RyanBalius; Natalie Rubalcava; NormaC. Kurtz; NatalieMeeks
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] Subject: CLARIFICATION: Item #24SupplementalEvidence – ADA & Civil RightsImpact
Youdon't [email protected]. Learnwhythisisimportant Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

TotheCityClerkandCouncil:

PleaseincludethisvitalclarificationintheStakeholderAuditTeam's supplementalfilingforItem 24:

TheproposedrulesfailtoaddressphysicalADAbarrierswithintheCouncilChambers—specifically thenon-compliantpodiumaccesswhichpreventswheelchair-boundmembersoftheArzolafamily fromparticipatingin person. Furthermore, Section3ofthe 'ReasonableEfforts' Resolutioncreatesa discriminatoryloopholebyexemptingtheCityfromaccountabilityforfailingtonoticetheHispanic community.

Theserulesdonotmodernizeparticipation; theycodifytheexclusionofvulnerableresidents.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
OnMon, May11, 2026at3:39PMConcernedAnaheimResidents
[email protected]> wrote:

TotheMayor, Council, andMembersof theMedia:

Thisisa supplementalfilingtotheMasterObjectionsubmittedearliertodayat12:44pm. Upon reviewofthefullItem #24AgendaReport, theStakeholderAuditTeamidentifiesthefollowing criticalfailures:

The 'Midnight' Squeeze: Publichearingsforhigh-riskprojects (e.g., Festival, DeerCanyon, & UpcomingSaddleRanch) routinelyhaveextendfrom10:00PMuntilmidnight. Codifyinga 90-minutecaponthefirstcommentperiodis a mathematicalguaranteethatcriticallife- safetytestimonywillbeburiedin themiddleofthenight.
1 BadFaithOutreach: Section3ofthe 'ReasonableEfforts' Resolutionisa 'GetOutofJailFree' cardthatattemptstostriptheHispaniccommunityoflegalstandingwhentheCityfailsto provideadequatenoticing.

TheCitycannot 'modernize' participationwhilethechambersremainphysicallyandlinguistically inaccessibletotheveryfamiliesseekingjusticeandsafety.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
OnMon, May11, 2026at12:44PMConcernedAnaheimResidents
[email protected]> wrote:

TotheHonorableMayorandCityCouncil:

I. ConstructiveAdmission & The "Huddle" SafeHarbor
Resolution1.14 (GlitchRecess) servesasa defensivereactiontotheevidenceinExhibitN-2, which capturedthestaggeredexitsof6 outofthe7 CouncilMembers/MayorandtheCityAttorneyduring the3/24/26hearingbeforedecidingtoRejecttheAppealfortheFestivalProposalANDvotedto approvethe2ndvoteforthatdevelopment. WhileCouncilMemberNormaCamposKurtzremained atthedais, herdocumenteduseofa cellulardevicesuggestscontinuedcoordinationeitherof. By votingtoapprovethesetoday, theCityisattemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" fortheseunrecorded huddleswhilecontinuingtosuppresstherequestedlivemeetingtextlogsandkeyvideofootage frominsideandoutsideofthedaisduringthattimewindow. Stakeholdersalso witnessedregisteredandunregisteredlobbyists (YounusZeshaan, JoelSaldivar, & JackTruman) engagedinperceivedactivetextingchainsbetweenmultipleCouncilMembersleadinguptothe vote. Byvoting "YES" today, theCityisattemptingtocodifya "SafeHarbor" forthisunrecorded coordination.

II. SystematicSuppression, Patternof "RecordScrubbing," & MultipleEthicsViolations TheCitycannot "cleanup" itsruleswhilethefollowingMultipleEthicsandTransparencyViolations remainunaddressed:

StakeholdersformallyobjecttotheCity’s ongoingAdministrativeDefault (ExhibitL). Wehave documenteda patternof "RecordScrubbing" intendedtosanitizetheadministrativerecord, including:

CalendarScrubbing: DocumentedforensicgapsinthepubliccalendarsofCouncilMember NatalieMeeksandTedWhiteregardingprojectcoordinationwithCurtPringle. Additional2 discrepanciesamongstCityCouncilMemberscalendarsandthoseoftheirfellowCouncil Members. Additionally, Lobbyistshaveshownclumpingdatepatternsintheirquarterly reportsina perceivedattempttohidetheexactdatesandfrequencytheyreachedoutto CouncilMembersandkeyCityStaffduringcriticaldecisionsmakingwindowsregardingthe FestivalDevelopment.

SocialMediaViewpointDiscrimination: ThedeletionofresidentcommentsonofficialCity pages, whichonly "reappeared" afterStakeholdersprovideda commentexplainingtheyhad screenshottedproofofthecensorship.

Suppressionof JusticeEfforts: TheserulesdirectlytargettheArzolafamily, whoformonths havebeenforcedtorepeatedlyattendmeetingstoseekjusticeforAlbert, demandingthe releaseofuneditedbodycamfootageandthenamesofinvolvedofficers. Whiletheyhave onlyrecentlyreceivedthenameoftheofficerinvolved, theofficerisstillworking, bodycam footageremainsunprovided, andthischangewouldseverelyimpacttheirabilitytocontinue fightingforjusticeforAlbert. Thefamilyalsoreportsrepeatedinstancesofharassmentfrom policeofficersat theirhome.

Withholdingof Evidence: TheCitycontinuestooperateinAdministrativeDefaultby withholdingthebroaderAnaheimHillsCumulativeWildfireEvacuationStudy, whichbythe City's ownpriorfindingswasdeemednecessarytoproperlyevaluatecumulative developmentimpacts. Approvinghigh-densityprojectswhilesuppressingtheverydata neededtoprovetheirsafetyisa failureofinformeddecision-making.

Byadoptingthesenewproceduralhurdlestoday, theCityischoosingtoprioritize 'meeting efficiency' overitslegalandmoralobligationtoallowmeaningfulparticipationfromresidents whoselivesareatstake."
IV. FinancialConflicts (LevineAct § 84308)
DocumentationprovesaggregatedcontributionsexceedingstatutorylimitsfromApplicantagents tothe "YES" votingblockwithin12months. Thisdisqualifiesthemajorityfromvotingonany project-relateditems, includingtheseprocedural "fixes." 3 V. Noticeof FormalReferrals
Referralsregardingthesecriminalandethicalviolationsarecurrentlyin processwiththeOCDA PublicIntegrityUnit, theCaliforniaFPPC, andtheOrangeCountyCivilGrandJury. Stakeholders reserveallrights, includingthefilingofa Writof MandatetostayallprojectactivityshouldtheCity failto CureandCorrectthedocumentedproceduralandBrownActviolationsassociatedwith ProjectDEV2023-00043.

Respectfully,
StakeholderAuditTeam
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From: GermaineNeumann <[email protected]>
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To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] RejectAutomatedLicensePlateReader (ALPR) Expansion Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

AnaheimCityCouncilAnaheimCityCouncil,
To: MayorAitkenandtheAnaheimCityCouncil,
I amwritingto stronglyopposeItem07, theproposedexpansionof theCityof Anaheim’s proposedAutomatedLicensePlateReader (ALPR) throughthepurchaseof 72additional camerasfromMotorolaSolutions. I donotsupporttaxpayerdollarsbeingusedin thisway.

Thisproposalrepresentsa significantexpansionof surveillanceacrosstheCityandCounty of Orange. ALPRsystemsraiseseriousconcernsovertheviolationof privacy, civilliberties, andthesafetyof immigrantcommunities.

ALPRtechnologyhashistoricallyenableddatasharingacrossjurisdictions, creating pathwaysforaccessbyfederalagenciessuchasU.S. ImmigrationandCustoms Enforcement (ICE). Evenwhencitiesdonotintendto shareinformationdirectlywithICE, the use of third-party vendorsand regionaldata-sharingplatformsintroducesreal and well- documentedrisksof indirectaccessandhasledtounintendedaccessbyoutsideagenciesin municipalitiesacrosstheStateof CaliforniaandCountry.

I applaudtheCity’s effortsto supportresidentsthathavebeenimpactedbyimmigration enforcementactions. I supporttheAnaheimLegalDefenseFundandAnaheimContigo programs. Expandingsurveillanceinfrastructurelikethisunderminesandcontradictsthespirit of thoseeffortsasALPRtechnologyputstheCity’s immigrantfamiliesat greaterrisk. 1 naheim residentsdeserverealsupport. I urgetheCityCouncilto prioritizecommunity-based approachesto publicsafetythatrespecttherights, dignity, andsafetyof allresidents - reject Item #07andvoteNOonexpandingAutomatedLicensePlateReadersin theCity.

GermaineNeumann
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Anaheim, California92805
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Subject: Fwd: Automaticreply: \[EXTERNAL\] PickleballCourts Youdon't [email protected]. Learnwhythisisimportant InFebruaryIsubmittedarequestfortheCitytoconsiderbuildingpickleballcourtsinEastAnaheim. Ireceivedthe belowacknowledgmentthatit wouldbesubmittedtothecouncilmembers. WilIIreceivearesponsefromthecouncil? SentfrommyiPhone
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TheCityisin receiptof yourpubliccomment. Yourcommentwillbedistributedto the CityCouncilfortheirconsiderationandmadepartof thepublicrecordof theCity Councilmeeting.
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From: MargotPierrong <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May10, 20266:16PM
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Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] THEHUGENUMBEROFFLOWERVENDORSSELLINGONSIDEWALKSOF

ANAHEIM
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DearCityof Anaheim :….thismaysoundpettyto a lot butI justhaveto makea commentaboutalltheflowervendorssetuponthesidewalksof Anaheimyesterday & today & somedirectlynear & acrossthestreetfromAnaheimbrick & mortarbusiness thatpayscitytax & getsbusinesslicenses & selltheirflowers & Mother’s Day items….. WhileI realizethisisonlyfor 1 or 2 daysI thoughtourmottofromour mayorwasto protectthebusinessesthatwehave. I alsosawthisonValentine’s Day andwonderif ourrule-followingbusinessesmakea complaintto theCityaboutany of this….?? Mother’s Day – Valentine’s Dayarehugeretailmoneymakerdaysfor the businessesthatwearesupposedto beprotecting & withallthestreetvendorsselling withoutpermitsI justhaveto wonderwhythisisevenfairor evenallowed….maybe nooneisbotheredbythisanymore – evenourbusinesses – becauseI seethe numberseachyearclimbing --…..sigh – maybenooneisbotheredbythisanymore …I wasjustthinkingof alltheretailbusinessesthatwevowedto protect…& thisyearthe onessocloseto RalphsGroceryStore & StaterBrosonOrangeAvesurprisedmethat thegrocerystoresdidnotcomplain…youcantellthesesidewalksellershavenot signedupfor anytypeof sellingpermitin orderto payanycitytax…..

Thankyou – if youread & listened….

MargotPierrong
Anaheimresident -
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From: PaulAnderson <[email protected]>
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To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] FencearoundoldtreestumpPearsonPark Youdon't o?engetemailfrom Learnwhythisisimportantat
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Gooda?ernoon,
Forseveralyearstherehasbeenatemporaryfencearoundwhatlookslikearo?entreestump, looksbad. Itisbetween thetwosetsoftenniscourtsagainstthemoreeasternsetofcourts. Whenwillthisbecleanedup? Thankyou,
PaulAnderson
District3
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1 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:13PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofGeorgiaPrice, District6, CouncilmemberNatalieMeeks Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

I wantto addressAgendaItem4, namelythe professionalservicesagreementfor fireworkswithPyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Thisagreementwasnot publiclyadvertisedon the City’s onlinebiddingsystem. Yet, the same vendorappearsto be selectedeveryyear. PyroSpectaculars’ environmentaltrackrecordshouldbe a hugeredflag. Thecitiesof RialtoandColtonwereforcedto closedrinkingwaterwellsdueto perchloratecontamination. CourtrecordsshowthatPyroSpectacularsdirectlycontributedto that contamination. Perchloratecontainingfireworksmaterialsandimproperwastedisposalpractices pollutedsoil andgroundwaterin the area.

Is this reallya companythat Anaheimshouldbe in businesswith? Moreconcerningis justhowclosethe fireworksshowis to the SantaAnaRiver.

TheCleanWaterAct (CWA) makesit unlawfulto dischargepollutantsinto waterways. Fireworks debris (paper, cardboard, andplastics) andchemicalcontaminants (perchlorateandheavymetals) are all consideredpollutants.

In reviewingthe contract, whatstandsout is not whatis included; it is whatis missing.

Thereis virtuallynothingin thisagreementaddressingenvironmentalsafety, air qualityimpacts, toxic debrisfallout, publichealthprotections, or long-termcleanupaccountability. Thescopeof workis essentiallyonevagueparagraphfor explosivesbeinglaunchedovera denselypopulatedresidential areain OrangeCounty.

Thecontractreferencesa “debrisfalloutarea,” but whereexactlyis thatarea? It isn’t listedin the Scopeof Work. Whatneighborhoods, parks, streets, schools, andwaterwaysfall withinthat zone? Cleanup - PYROshallbe responsiblefor the cleanup of anylive pyrotechnicdebris. THE CITY - shallberesponsiblefor anyothercleanup whichmaybe requiredof all fallout areas includinganyandall environmentalclean-up.

Fireworksarenotmagic. Theyreleasetoxicchemicalsandmetalsthateventuallyfallbackintoour communities.

HowarethePublicParkandElementarySchoollocatedatthelaunchsitecleanedup? IstheSantaAna Rivertestedforpollutantsbeforeandaftertheshow?
Fordecades, Anaheimappearstohaveapprovedfireworkdisplayswithoutmeaningfulenvironmental transparency, disclosure, orlong-termmonitoringforresidentslivingbeneaththefalloutzone.

Thepublicdeservesanswersbeforethesecontractsareapproved, notafter. 1 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:16PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofMarcHerbert
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ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

ResidentswhoraisedconcernsaboutAnaheim’swaterwerepubliclylabeleda “disinformationbrigade” bytheMayorofAnaheim.

TheMayorclaimedthewaterissafe, beforesheaskedanyquestions, beforeshegatheredany information, beforeshegatheredanyfacts.

ResidentsweremockedordismissedforaskingquestionswhentheCityitselfadmitsitcannotfully verifywaterquality.

Therearestillunresolvedquestionsinvolving:

1. Excessiveflushingactivity,

2. Operationalvalvechanges,

3. TTHMExceedances,

4. PFASExceedances

5. Wellshutdowndelaysanddiscrepancies

6. Concernsregardingmissingorimproperlysubmittedlaboratoryrecords.

Anaheim’sofficialwaterqualityreportstates: “MonitoringRequirementsNotMetforAnaheimPublic Utilities.”
Accordingtoit, duringthethirdquarterof2025, arequiredwatersampleforhaloaceticacidsfroma distributionsamplingsitewasnotcollected. Asaresult, theCitystates:Wecannotbesureofthe qualityofthedrinkingwaterduringthattime.”
Ratherthanrespondingwithtransparencyandengagingwiththepublic, theCouncilhasturneditsback onitsresidents:

1. AttheNov. 18, 2025CouncilMeeting, Ifiled6BrownActViolations. Asoftoday, noanswer.

2. AttheJan. 13thCouncilMeeting, IremindedtheCouncilofthose6unansweredBrownAct Violations. Asoftoday, noanswer.

3. I filedaPublicRecordsRequestonMarch3rdontheWyndhamHotel'sillegalroomconversion records. InApril, thecityrepliedthattheyhadbeenfound. I requestedaUSBcopy. Asoftoday, I’mstillwaiting.
1 4. AttheApril21stCouncilMeeting, CouncilmemberRubalcavalefttheDiasbeforethefinalPublic Hearingstarted. Shedidn’treturnfortheHearing, theHearingVote, ortherestoftheCouncil Meeting. Noexplanationwasgiven. WhowasrepresentingtheresidentsofDistrict3?

5. AttheMay5thCouncilMeeting, CouncilmembersRubalcavaandCampos-Kurtzwereabsent. No explanationwasgiven. WhowasrepresentingtheresidentsofDistricts3and4atthatCouncil Meeting?

6. AttheMay5thCouncilMeeting, I filedanewBrownActViolationconcerningtheMayor. Asof today, I’mstillwaitingforananswer.

IftheCitytrulybelievesthereisnothingimpropertohide, thenitshouldanswerourquestions.

Perhapsit’stimetogiveuponexpectingwrittenanswers. MaybetheCouncil’sactionsandinactionsare theiranswers.

I guessMayorAitken'sandtheCouncil’sconceptoftransparency, publicengagement, andsafetyaren’t thesameasthoseoftheresidents.

Theirswon’t leadtothepublictrustbeingrebuilt.
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From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:20PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofMikeRobbins, District2, CouncilmemberCarlosLeon Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

Let’s talkaboutdiggingandthe veryreal dangersemployeesfacewhenexcavationworkis performedwithoutproperutilitylocatingandsafetyclearancesin place.

Everytimea crewbreaksgroundwithoutconfirmedutilitymarkingsor withoutall requiredutility representativespresent, livesare placedat risk.

Whatis underground? Gaslines. Electricalinfrastructure.Communicationlines. Watermains.

Onemistakeundergroundcancauseexplosions, electrocution, flooding, catastrophicinjury, or death.

Thisis a photoof a gas line thatwasstruckin Anaheim - thedangeris veryrealto bothemployees andresidents. \[PhotoshownduringtheCouncilMeeting\]
California’s DigAlertlawsexistfor a reason. Theyarenot optionalpaperwork. Theyaredesignedto protectworkers, residents, businesses, motorists, andemergencyrespondersfrompreventable disasters.

Yetemployeeshavedescribedsituationswhereexcavationworkmovedforwardwithout properclearances, whereconcernswereminimized, andwhereworkersfelt pressuredto proceedanyway.

Andhereis whatshouldconcerneveryresidentin Anaheim:

Therewereemployeeswhostoodup andrefusedto participatein unsafepractices. Employeeswho raisedconcernsbecausetheywantedprojectscompletedsafely, lawfully, andwithoutsomeone gettinghurt.

Andwhathappenedto them?
Theywereisolated. Harassed. Targeted. Deniedpromotions. Forcedto workin hostile environments. Foryears.

Yetdespiteall of that, manyof themare still there, still showingup, still protectingthepublic, and still trying to do theright thing.

Thoseemployeesare not the problem. Thereal problemis a culturewheremanagementis allowedto retaliateagainstemployees. Will thatsamemanagementalsobe heldresponsiblewhenemployees or residentsare seriouslyinjuredor killed?
1 Residentsdeserveto know:

HowmanyDigAlertviolationshaveoccurred?
Howmanyundergroundutilitystrikeshavehappened?
Andwhyare employeesallowedto be punishedfor tryingto maketheseprojectssafer? Safetycannotexistin a cultureof fear.

Andaccountabilitycannotexistwithouttransparency.
2 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20268:00PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] Re: OnBehalfofMikeRobbins, District2, CouncilmemberCarlosLeon Attachments: Screenshot_20260510_132826_Gallery.jpeg
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I amsubmittingtheimageshownduringtheCouncilmeeting, ascameraadjustmentspreventedonline viewersfromseeingit. Foreaseofreference, I haveincludedtheimagebelowandattachedit. Thankyou. 1 OnTue, May12, 2026at6:20PMStephanieMercadante <[email protected]> wrote:

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

Let’s talkaboutdiggingandthe veryreal dangersemployeesfacewhenexcavationworkis performedwithoutproperutilitylocatingandsafetyclearancesin place.

Everytimea crewbreaksgroundwithoutconfirmedutilitymarkingsor withoutall requiredutility representativespresent, livesare placedat risk.

Whatis underground? Gaslines. Electricalinfrastructure.Communicationlines. Watermains.

Onemistakeundergroundcancauseexplosions, electrocution, flooding, catastrophicinjury, or death.

Yetemployeeshavedescribedsituationswhereexcavationworkmovedforwardwithout properclearances, whereconcernswereminimized, andwhereworkersfelt pressuredto proceedanyway.

Andhereis whatshouldconcerneveryresidentin Anaheim:

Therewereemployeeswhostoodup andrefusedto participatein unsafepractices. Employeeswho raisedconcernsbecausetheywantedprojectscompletedsafely, lawfully, andwithoutsomeone gettinghurt.

Andwhathappenedto them?
Theywereisolated. Harassed. Targeted. Deniedpromotions. Forcedto workin hostile environments. Foryears.

Yetdespiteall of that, manyof themare still there, still showingup, still protectingthepublic, andstill trying to do theright thing.

Thoseemployeesare not the problem. Thereal problemis a culturewheremanagementis allowed to retaliateagainstemployees. Will thatsamemanagementalsobe heldresponsiblewhen employeesor residentsare seriouslyinjuredor killed?
Residentsdeserveto know:

HowmanyDigAlertviolationshaveoccurred?
Howmanyundergroundutilitystrikeshavehappened?
Andwhyare employeesallowedto be punishedfor tryingto maketheseprojectssafer? Safetycannotexistin a cultureof fear.

Andaccountabilitycannotexistwithouttransparency.
2 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:23PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofStephanieMercadante, District4, CouncilmemberNorma CamposKurtz
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ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

Thepublicshouldbe deeplyconcernedaboutthepatternthatcontinuesto emergeinsidethe Cityof Anaheim. Thisincludesnot onlywaterqualityissuesand “call beforeyoudig” violations, but alsoa broadercultureof retaliation, suppression, anddisregardfor publicsafety. Accordingto documented claimssubmittedagainstthe City, employeesresponsiblefor maintainingcriticalpublicinfrastructure allegetheywereretaliatedagainstfor raisingsafetyconcerns, reportingexcavationviolations, questioningunsafeworkpractices, andadvocatingfor lawfuloperations. Employeesdescribea workplacewherespeakingup couldcostyoupromotions, overtime, opportunities, or yourcareer.

Thinkaboutthat. Theseemployeesarethequietheroesof Anaheim. Theyarethepeoplewho workbehindthe scenesso residentscanturn on theirtapsandtrust thewateris safeto drink.

Theyare thecrewsrespondingto emergenciesat all hours, repairingcriticalinfrastructurebeneath our streets, andperformingdangerousworkthe publicrarelyseesbut dependson everysingle day. Yetinsteadof fosteringa cultureof transparency, accountability, andsafety, the allegations describean environmentwhereemployeesfearedretaliationfor reportinghazards, unsafeconditions, regulatoryconcerns, andoperationalrisks. Whentheverypeopleresponsiblefor protectingpublic infrastructureare afraidto speakopenly, everyresidentin this city shouldbe concerned. The publicshouldbe asking: If employeesare afraidto reportproblemsinternally, whatproblemsnever reachthepublic? Whena governmentculturepunishesthepeopletryingto raiseconcerns, therisk is not justto employees. Rather, the riskis to everyresidentwhodependson thesesystemsto functionsafely, transparently, andwithoutfear-drivensuppressionof thetruth. Thisis morethan an HRissue. Thisis a publicsafetyissue. Anaheimresidentsstandwiththe AnaheimPublicUtilities Heroeswhokeepour city safeeveryday. Moreover, wedemandaccountabilityfromthe managersresponsiblewhenemployeesandthepublic areplacedin harm’s way. 1 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:26PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofJeanineRobbins, District2, CouncilmemberCarlosLeon Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

Residentscontinueto hearthe samerepeatedmessagefromthis City: ‘The wateris safe.’ But reassurancewithoutknowledgeis not accountability.

Anaheim’s annualwaterqualityreportandthe recentWaterQualitypresentationrepeatedlyassured residentsthatour water “meetsor exceedsregulatorythresholds”.

But the problemis thatthe reportanswersonlythequestionstheCitywantsto answer, notthe questionsresidentsareactuallyasking.

Residentscalledto complainaboutthe flushing, buttheyweren't complainingabout5 minutesof flushing; we knowthatis a routineoperationalfunction.

Residentscalledregarding30minutesto 60minutesof flushing, multipletimesa week. There wasso muchflushingthatit causedthe asphaltto lift off the street. Thatis definitelynotroutine flushing.

Underthe FederalSafeDrinkingWaterActandrelatedstateregulations, publicwatersystemsare requiredto:

Conductrepresentativesampling
Maintainaccuraterecords
Submittruthfulmonitoring
Andcomplywithapprovedsamplingprotocols.

Let’s walkthroughthis:

A valvethat waslongsinceclosedwasabruptlyreopenedon September17thto 22% Cityemployeesraisedconcernsto managementto closethe valve; theyknewopeninga valve at thatamountwouldadverselyaffectthe waterquality
Managementignoredtheirwarnings
On September23, managementwastold to comelookat the water, and employeesasked againfor permissionto closethe valve.

Managementagainignoredtheirwarnings
Thisis whatthewaterSHOULDlook like: \[Posterof cleanwatershownin theCouncil Meeting\]. But, on September23, this is whatyourdrinkingwateractuallylooked like: \[Posterof purple/brownwatershownin theCouncilMeeting\]. Andon Sept24, it got even 1 worse; this looks like sewagewaterinsteadof drinkingwater: \[Posterof brownwater shownin theCouncilMeeting\].

Andthenexcessiveflushingwasnoticedandreportedby residentsbeginningin September andcontinuedup until approximatelyMarchof this year.

So howcanthe City still confirmour drinkingwateris safe? Residentsare still waitingfor an explanation.
2 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20268:04PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] Re: OnBehalfofJeanineRobbins, District2, CouncilmemberCarlosLeon Attachments: Screenshot_20260510_185304_Gallery.jpeg; Screenshot_20260510_185247 Gallery.jpeg
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Thankyou.

OnTue, May12, 2026at6:26PMStephanieMercadante <[email protected]> wrote:
1 ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

Residentscontinueto hearthe samerepeatedmessagefromthis City: ‘The wateris safe.’ But reassurancewithoutknowledgeis not accountability.

Anaheim’s annualwaterqualityreportandthe recentWaterQualitypresentationrepeatedlyassured residentsthatour water “meetsor exceedsregulatorythresholds”.

But the problemis thatthe reportanswersonlythequestionstheCitywantsto answer, notthe questionsresidentsareactuallyasking.

Residentscalledto complainabouttheflushing, buttheyweren't complainingabout5 minutesof flushing; we knowthatis a routineoperationalfunction.

Residentscalledregarding30minutesto 60minutesof flushing, multipletimesa week. There wasso muchflushingthatit causedthe asphaltto lift off the street. Thatis definitelynotroutine flushing.

Underthe FederalSafeDrinkingWaterActandrelatedstateregulations, publicwatersystemsare requiredto:

Conductrepresentativesampling
Maintainaccuraterecords
Submittruthfulmonitoring
Andcomplywithapprovedsamplingprotocols.

Let’s walkthroughthis:

A valvethat waslongsinceclosedwasabruptlyreopenedon September17thto 22% Cityemployeesraisedconcernsto managementto closethe valve; theyknewopeninga valveat thatamountwouldadverselyaffectthe waterquality
Managementignoredtheirwarnings
On September23, managementwastold to comelookat the water, and employeesasked againfor permissionto closethe valve.

Managementagainignoredtheirwarnings
Thisis whatthewaterSHOULDlook like: \[Posterof cleanwatershownin theCouncil Meeting\]. But, on September23, this is whatyourdrinkingwateractuallylooked like: \[Posterof purple/brownwatershownin theCouncilMeeting\]. AndonSept24, it got evenworse; this looks like sewagewaterinsteadof drinkingwater: \[Posterofbrown watershownin theCouncilMeeting\].

Andthenexcessiveflushingwasnoticedandreportedby residentsbeginningin September andcontinuedup until approximatelyMarchof this year.

So howcanthe City still confirmour drinkingwateris safe? Residentsare still waitingfor an explanation.
2 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:29PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofTomFelder, District1, CouncilmemberRyanBalius Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

TheCityof Anaheimnowfacesa choice: addresstheseconcernsopenlyandtransparently, or continuewithholdinginformationand deepenthe growingperceptionthata cover-up is occurring.

Releasethe flushinglogs.

Releasethe hydrantrecords.

Releasethe SupervisoryControland DataAcquisitiontrenddata.

Releasethe operationaltimelines.

Releasethe internalcommunications.

Releasethe Dig AlertViolationsrecords.

Releasethe claimsfiled afterundergroundutilitylineswerestruck.

Becauseresidentsare still waitingfor answers.

We still do not knowwhyour drinkingwaterin September2025lookedlike sewagewater. Westill do not knowwhythe presentationgivenjustweeksago — andtheCity’s ownAnnualWaterQuality Report — failedto meaningfullyaddressthat veryimportantdetail.

We still do notknowwhyWell 51 appearsto haveremainedonlinefor weeksafterPFOSexceedance concernswereknown. We alsocannotcomprehendwhythe CityCouncilwasnotifiedon February17 thatthe wellwasoffline, whilerecordsreflectthe wellwasNOTshutdownuntil March6! Therecannotbe two differentdatesfor thesameoperationalaction.

We still do not knowwhytherewasso muchflushingoccurringthroughout2025. Andyes, residents carethatapproximately10 milliongallonsof waterwereflushed, especiallywhenwejustreceived noticethatour waterratesincreasedagain.

Areresidentspayingfor all of thesesecrets?
Andperhapsmostdisturbingof all, employeeswhowantthe watersystemto be safe, whowant infrastructureprojectsperformedlawfully, andwhowanta safeworkenvironmentare being harassed, retaliatedagainst, anddisciplinedinsteadof listenedto.

Theseare the veryemployeesresponsiblefor protectingpublicinfrastructureandpublichealth.

So the publicis asking:

DoestheCityof Anaheimneedto beon Channels2, 4, 5, 7, and9 beforeresidentsfinally receivea full explanation?
1 Residentsdeserveanswersnow.
2 Susana Barrios
From: StephanieMercadante <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May12, 20266:33PM
To: PublicComment
Subject:\[ EXTERNAL\] OnBehalfofDaveDuran, District1, CouncilmemberRyanBalius Warning: ThisemailoriginatedfromoutsidetheCityofAnaheim. Donotclicklinksoropen attachmentsunlessyourecognizethesenderandareexpectingthemessage.

ForpubliccommentonMay12, 2026:

I'mconfidenttherearemanyAnaheimcityemployeeswhogenuinelycareaboutthesafetyofour drinkingwater. Theycarebecausetheytakeprideintheirjobs. Theycarebecausetheydonotwanttheir family, neighbors, andresidentstogetsickfromdrinkingunsafewater.

We knowsomeof the city employeeshad the courageto raiseconcerns – askquestions – report operationalissues – andadvocatefor transparency; andinsteadof beingsupportedby management, somewereisolated, retaliatedagainst, ignored, or targetedas a problem.

Thepublicneedsto knowthattheAnaheimCityCouncilandPublicUtilitiesofficials/managementhave misinformedthepublicbyrepeatedlyassuringresidentsthatAnaheim’stapwaterwassafewhile insinuatingthatthecity'swaterconcernsdid not exist.

Residentswhocontinuedaskingquestionswerelabeleda “disinformationbrigade.” Oneresidentwas interruptedmultipletimeswhileattemptingto expresstheirconcernsaboutAnaheim’s waterquality.

Solet’s takea momentto documentandrecapthefollowingfor thosewholive, work, vacation, andthechildrenwhogo to schoolin Anaheim.

TheMayorandothercity officialssaythe wateris safe.

Residentsandemployeeswhoareraisingconcernsand/or are askingquestionsaboutthe waterare beingrecognizedby cityofficialsas a problem.

Let meremindeveryoneabouttheimportanceof whyTri-halo-methanesareaserious concern. TTHMsare amongthe mostcommoncontaminantsfoundin USdrinkingwater. Keyhealth concernsinclude:

Increasedrisk of bladdercancer — the mostconsistentlyassociatedhealtheffect Possiblelinkstocolorectalcancer
Liver, kidney, andcentralnervoussystemdamage
Possiblereproductiveeffects, includingmiscarriageriskathighexposurelevels I believethe photosshownearliertell a differentstorythanthe Cityis tellingthe public.

A healthyorganizationdoesnot punishemployeesfor caringaboutpublicsafety. A healthy organizationlistensto them.
1 Andnowthe City’s ownrecentlyreleasedAnnualWaterQualityReportraisesmorequestionsthanit answers.

On onehand, the Citywillfullyreportsto residentsthatAnaheim’s watermetall StateandFederal standardsin 2025 – Butburiedinsidethereportis an admissionthata requiredwaterqualitysample wasnot collectedduringthe thirdquarterof 2025 — andthe City explicitlystates, quote, “wecannot be sureof thequalityof thedrinkingwaterduringthattime.” So, whichstatementare residentssupposedto believe? Becausebothcannotcomfortablyexist together.

ThereportalsoconfirmsTotaltri-halo-methanes (THM) levelsreachedas highas 77 partsper billion — justbelowthe legal maximumof 80.

Transparencyshouldnot be treatedas a threatto the City. It shouldbe the foundationof publictrust.

We demandthatthe cityreleasethe flushinglogs. Releasethe hydrantrecords. Releasethe SCA(y)DAtrenddata. Releasethe operationaltimelines. Releasethe internalcommunications. And stopmisinformingthe public. Thepublicdeservesto knowthe truthandnot dangerous, self-serving, strategicallyfabricatedlies!
2 Susana Barrios
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