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08-26-25_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA AUGUST 26, 2025  ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.  REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.  ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.  SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Natalie Meeks Mayor Pro Tem District 6 Ryan Balius Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Norma Campos Kurtz Council Member District 4 Kristen M. Maahs Council Member District 5 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 August 26, 2025 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 26, 2025 3:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs. Council Member Rubalcava arrived during Closed Session. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Aitken 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 3:01 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, USDC Case No. 1:17-MD-02804 (S.D. Ohio) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of the California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Section 54957 (b) (1) of the California Government Code) Position: City Manager [continued from Council meeting of August 12, 2025, Closed Session Item No. 2] 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Position: City Manager [continued from Council meeting of August 12, 2025, Closed Session Item No. 3] 5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: Anaheim Municipal Employees Association - General, Clerical, and Part-Time Units Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:10 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Aitken 3 August 26, 2025 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION: Reverend Jessica Strysko, Anaheim United Methodist Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kristen M. Maahs PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Anaheim Retirees with 20 plus years of service Accepted by Richard La Rochelle and Sarah Feliciano. Recognizing Richard Stein on his appointment to the California Arts Council by Governor Gavin Newsom Accepted by Richard Stein. Recognizing August 2025, as Chicano Heritage Month Accepted by Tommy Ruiz. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing September 2025, as National Preparedness Month Accepted by Fire Chief Pat Russell. Recognizing September 2025, as National Library Card Sign‐Up Month Recognizing September 2025, as World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Sixteen (16) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported seven (7) public comments were received electronically prior to 1:00 p.m. (Total of eight (8) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting (limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including Disneyland’s 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, celebrating events like Disney Toddler Storytime at the Sunkist Branch Library and the opening game of Katella High School's football season. She congratulated Katella High School on their win, 21 to 7, and thanked Disney cast members for coordinating the events, as well as City staff for their efforts in making the events successful. Council Member Maahs visited the Orange County Family Justice Center and toured their center in Anaheim. The Center serves as a vital resource for individuals experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and elder abuse. The center offers a safe, confidential, and supportive environment where survivors can access a range of services, including legal assistance, court support, and advocacy. She stated that it is crucial for the community to know that help is available for individuals and families in crisis. The Orange County Family Justice Center can be reached at (714) 765-1645. Council Member Maahs stated she attended the Indian Independence Day celebration in Anaheim, which also welcomed Council Members from the cities of La Palma and Artesia. The event featured performances, food, and traditions. She thanked District 5 resident Mahesh for serving on the volunteer committee and Community Services staff for their support. The celebration was a reminder of Anaheim's commitment to welcoming and celebrating diverse cultures. On Friday, August 15, District 5 families gathered for a Back-to-School Giveaway organized by a community leader, Fatima Zaragoza. Fatima worked hard to secure donations and coordinate the event so that local students had the supplies they needed to start the school year strong. Council Member Maahs thanked her team for sharing City resources with families 4 August 26, 2025 and recognized Fatima for her efforts in supporting the community. Council Member Maahs thanked Council Member Rubalcava for connecting her with Fatima so she could be a part of the effort. She stated this was a great example of when everyone works together to lift neighborhoods and help families to thrive in Anaheim. Council Member Maahs requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Armando Diego Orizaba, who passed away on August 16 at the age of 51. Armando was a proud alumnus of Katella High School and Chapman University, and a Hall of Fame Inductee for his soccer career. He served his community with passion as a teacher and a club soccer coach. His warmth, whether through a loud laugh, a big hug, or a “te quiero mucho,” lit up every room and made everyone feel seen and loved. Council Member Maahs stated that her thoughts are with his wife, Yvette, daughter Tatiana, stepdaughters Jasmine, Sasha, and Destinee, and his mother Ortencia. Council Member Kurtz invited seniors across the City to a meeting on Wednesday, September 10, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Central Library to discuss the need for a senior center. The meeting will feature guests who have toured senior centers in other cities to share their experiences. More information will be sent out by the website and flyers will be distributed to senior centers with active programs. Council Member Kurtz highlighted Disneyland’s 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, specifically in District 4. Disney visited Ponderosa Elementary School. The kids were overjoyed when they were told they were going to receive books and when Mickey Mouse came out to visit with them. Council Member Kurtz noted that most of the kids at Ponderosa Elementary School do not get the opportunity to visit Disneyland and having a Disney character visit them is something they will always remember. The school library also received a $15,000 donation from Disneyland. Later that day, Disneyland crew members visited the Ponderosa Community Center, and they gave out over 800 baskets to kids. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Miguel from Coco were there and brought so much joy to the families in the neighborhood. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including Disneyland’s 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, recognizing choir students at Anaheim High School who were recently invited to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall. She noted that at the last Council meeting a couple of parents spoke during public comments and asked the City for support to help get the students to New York. Disney provided $50,000 to help get the students to Carnegie Hall, which is an opportunity of a lifetime. Council Member Rubalcava stated she is a proud graduate of Anaheim High School, and she gave a shout out to Ms. Cisneros, who is the teacher who is leading the charge with the students. She congratulated the students and thanked Disney for their support and recognizing the choir chamber group. Council Member Rubalcava noted that August is Chicano Heritage Month, and she thanked Community Services for their efforts in the 2nd Annual Opening Reception for the Chicano Art Exhibition at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. She recommended that everyone visit the exhibition. The exhibit features art by Anaheim residents and former residents who have had an impact on Chicano history in Anaheim including Franky Castillo, who graduated from Anaheim High School, Rich Romeros, as well as other artists. The exhibition runs through September 28 and is open until 8:00 p.m. Council Member Rubalcava participated in a peaceful demonstration recognizing democracy in Anaheim and across the country. She thanked the Orange County Labor Federation who assisted in ensuring the demonstration was peaceful and traffic was not disrupted as well as those who were there for the National Day of Action. Council Member Rubalcava requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of District 3 resident and Anaheim High School graduate Tony Banda, Class of 1995, who unfortunately passed away at the young age of 46 from a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife and five children, one of them who is suffering from a severe medical issue. She noted there is a GoFundMe setup to assist the family and she will share on her social media. Council Member Leon requested that staff follow up with Mr. Castillo who spoke during public comments. City Manager Vanderpool responded that a City representative from his office is looking into Mr. Castillo’s concerns and will follow up with him. Council Member Leon thanked all the neighbors who attended the neighborhood meeting in the Greenleaf neighborhood to discuss their concerns. He also thanked the Disney team for holding events 5 August 26, 2025 in District 2 for Disneyland’s 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, including at Walt Disney Elementary School. He shared that it is one of a handful of schools named after Walt Disney. Council Member Leon noted that Walt Disney was at the dedication ceremony for the elementary school, and the lead custodian for the Anaheim Elementary School District was able to walk around and show the president of the Anaheim Resort photographs and historic artifacts that they have of Walt Disney at the school. Council Member Leon shared that he attended the Arab American Civic Council's Little Arabia celebration at Modjeska Park. He thanked the Community Services and Public Works teams for a successful event and noted he received positive feedback from residents and visitors. He also thanked the Arab American Civic Council for their work and efforts in organizing the community celebration. He stated that, as mentioned at the event, the importance of creating safe spaces for the community to be able to celebrate, come together, and to look towards the future in a positive way, especially during these times where there is so much fear and uncertainty in the community. Council Member Leon invited everyone to a webinar on September 4 for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), Orange County Bikeways Connectivity Study, to find out how OCTA is working to support safe and connected bikeways across Orange County, including Anaheim. He shared that individuals will be able to learn about the goals of the study, see what is being planned, and of course, share feedback. Council Member Leon noted that individuals who are unable to attend the webinar can contact his office to provide feedback. Council Member Leon asked everyone to save the date for the 3rd Annual Active Older Adult Appreciation event, on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Justin Martyr Church in District 2. He noted there will be entertainment and community partners providing resources including health screenings. Council Member Leon shared that he will be attending the KABOOM! build at Maxwell Park on September 4th because that is where he learned to ride his bike. He thanked his team, Angie Gomez, Maggie Moreno, and Kellie Tran, and all the volunteers for their efforts with the 3rd Annual Back-2-School Bash earlier in the month. Council Member Balius thanked Disneyland for the 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim, including at the Brookhurst Community Center during a dance for seniors and other locations. He shared that there were approximately 200 individuals there who were very appreciative of getting lunch and of the singers that were there as well. Council Member Balius shared that as a former Parks and Recreation Commissioner, he has championed KABOOM! projects for many years. He noted that the KABOOM! playground build at Maxwell Park is scheduled for September 4, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Council Member Balius encouraged everyone to participate by registering for the event on the City’s website. He noted there is also a prep day scheduled on September 2nd. Council Member Balius thanked the Anaheim Ducks Foundation for funding the KABOOM! playground at Maxwell Park and mentioned the possibility of Wild Wing and players attending the event. He noted that after the KABOOM! event, everyone is invited to attend the Orange County Bikeways Connectivity Study webinar at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks stated that assisting with the KABOOM! playground build is one of her favorite projects and unfortunately, she will be out of town and will miss the build at Maxwell Park. She stated that it is a great community event, and the community gets to shovel mulch or mix concrete next to Anaheim Ducks players. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks thanked the Disneyland Resort for their 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim. They visited kids at Kaiser Hospital and by the look on their faces when Mickey and Minnie walked in their hospital rooms changed their experience for that day. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks stated that Disney also donated $100,000 towards the Veterans Cemetery, and expressed the Council’s support of the cemetery moving forward to have a final resting place for veterans. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks thanked Public Utilities, on behalf of a District 6 resident, who said staff worked diligently to find a water leak in his community that the Homeowners Association was unable to find. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks noted that Public Utilities always ensures that water leaks get taken care of, whether they are private or public, because leaks can break down pavements and potentially get into the water table and cause landslides. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks announced that Girls in Government will be held on September 6, 2025. The program is available for junior high school and high school aged girls that may be interested in learning about careers in local government. More information is available on the City’s website. 6 August 26, 2025 CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool provided a general update on Angel Stadium of Anaheim and stated that the stadium is always a matter of public interest, and clarified that there are no long-term discussions taking place and none imminent. He reiterated that this is a general update and shared that in February and March, City staff and consultant Kosmont Companies held a series of briefings with Council Members and the Angels on the Surplus Land Act. The goal was to refresh everyone’s understanding of the Surplus Land Act and understand what it means for the stadium. The Angels, the City’s tenant of the stadium, were included as a courtesy. The briefings were a natural follow up to a general priority outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan to address the future of the stadium site. A clear takeaway from the briefings is that the City must first address the Surplus Land Act issue in the event of any consideration of a sale or a lease. Meanwhile, the City is in the second phase of the ongoing stadium assessment under the direct direction of the City Attorney's office, working with Convention, Sports & Entertainment and with the cooperation of the Angels Baseball. Engineering consultants are about a third of the way through testing concrete and metal columns throughout our stadium. The work is being done when the team is away and when there are no events. Testing is expected to continue into the fall. The final step in the assessment will be to hire an engineering firm to perform a final assessment based on the testing taking place now, as well as the initial visual assessment done in 2023. A finalized assessment is expected in mid-2026. City Manager Vanderpool shared that earlier this month, the Anaheim Convention Center played host to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships which brought more than 30,000 attendees each day for the three-day event. Anaheim saw more than 12,000 hotel room nights with the show. This is the third time the competition and fan fest has been in Anaheim, with this being the largest one. It was a lot of fun, great exposure for Anaheim, and good for the community as visitors spent on hotels and merchandise. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:36 p.m. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Leon: Item Nos. 3, 13 MOTION: CL/NK to waive reading of the ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6:36 p.m. 1. Approve recognitions recognizing Mama Cozza’s Italian Restaurant as the 2025 Small Business Administration District Family-Owned Business of the Year; El Pollo Fino as the 2025 Small Business Administration District Young Entrepreneur of the Year; Samuel Weinraub for earning the highest level of achievement in his age category at the USATF National Junior Olympics Championship; and Anaheim High School Chamber Choir singers for their excellent performance at a music festival in San Diego which earned them an invitation to the prestigious Festival of Gold in New York City. 2. Receive and file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in July 2025. 7 August 26, 2025 3. Approve the City of Anaheim’s 2025 Citizen Participation Plan for United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Entitlement and Successor programs; and designate the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the plan. Item No. 03 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 4. Approve the Regional Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6 grant application, in substantial form, and related documents, for submission to the State of California Housing and Community Development Department; authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to modify the application and related documents as needed, provided that any such modifications do not materially change the purpose or scope of the submission; and if awarded, increase the Housing and Community Development Department’s revenue and expenditures budget commensurate with the grant award; and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to accept the grant, execute required grant documents, and take all other actions necessary to implement grant activities. 5. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to incorporate substantial amendments to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan; designate the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department, or designee, as the Certifying Official authorized to execute all documents related to the administration, management, and implementation of the HOME-ARP program; and increase the Housing and Community Development Department budget by $8,239, commensurate with the correct HOME-ARP award amount. 6. Approve the 2026 Health and Welfare Plan Rates and authorize the Human Resources Director, or designee, to enter into and execute all required and necessary agreements and take all necessary actions to implement and administer the approved health and welfare plans and agreements. 7. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498542 with Fujitec America, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,589,918 for the initial three year term, with four one-year optional renewals, for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $8,376,475.32, for the provision of preventative maintenance and repair services for vertical transportation equipment at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the contract and exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Invitation for Bids #515-287487-AH. 8. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-900002 with 911 Vehicle, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,158,609, inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees, for vehicle upfitting, parts and communication equipment installation services for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department, effective upon contract execution for a period of one year, with four one-year optional renewals; approve the initial year purchase against the contract, in an amount not to exceed $418,609, inclusive of sales tax and a 25% contingency; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the contract and all necessary documents related to the contract, in accordance with Bid #310-288545-ER. 8 August 26, 2025 9. Approve Master Agreement with OneSource Supply Solutions, LLC, in the average annual cost of $1,429,531 plus any applicable sales tax, for the cumulative amount not to exceed $7,147,655, for the purchase of electrical cable and wire, for term of three years with up to two one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the Master Agreement and all necessary documents related to the Master Agreement and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate. 10. Approve Amendment Number One (1) to Contract MA# 106-498168 with Hasa, Inc., dba Commercial Aquatic Services, to increase the annual not to exceed amount from $98,591 to $150,000, and establish a cumulative not to exceed amount of $750,000 over the full term of the contract, including the base year and all optional renewal periods, if exercised, for chemicals and maintenance services for the Pearson Park pool and water feature; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement the amendment and future renewal periods. 11. Approve an agreement with Woodard and Curran, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,328,837 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $1,461,720.70, to provide engineering services for the Resort Area Sanitary Sewer and Roadway Widening Improvement Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 12. Approve the updated policies and procedures for the Homeless Assistance Program for Families (HAP-F) and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in substantial form, with the Anaheim Union High School District for referrals to HAP-F, for a term expiring June 30, 2027, with automatic three-year renewals; authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development Department, or designee, to take all actions necessary to execute and administer the MOU and the HAP-F program, and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the MOU, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office. 13. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Anaheim Collaborative Court: Evaluating Strategies and Solutions (“ACCESS”) Program with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, in the amount of $385,826, to establish the scope of work for a Public Defender Social Worker under the Proposition 47 grant and clarify reimbursement to the Public Defender’s Office for use of the Social Worker, for a term effective from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028; and authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to execute all agreements and other documents necessary to implement and administer the grant activities, provided that the maximum compensation authority is not increased. Item No. 13 Discussion. MOTION: CL/RB ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Motion carried. 14. Approve the First Amendment to the Encampment Resolution Funding Subrecipient Agreement, in substantial form, with Mariposa Women and Family Center to extend the operation of the Anaheim Comprehensive Encampment Solutions program for an additional six months expiring May 31, 2027, and the associated budget modification; approve the Homeless Housing, Assistance Prevention Subrecipient Agreement, in substantial form, with Mariposa Women and Family Center, in the amount of $963,801.10, for the operation of the Anaheim Comprehensive Encampment Solutions program, for a term expiring May 31, 2027; authorize the Anaheim Housing and Community Development Department Director, or designee, to execute the agreements and other documents necessary to implement and administer the program, provided 9 August 26, 2025 that the maximum contract authority of $4,011,266.31 is not increased; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office. 15. Approve the 2025-01 Amendment to an agreement with Insurity LLC, successor in interest to Systema Software LLC, in an amount not to exceed $126,500 plus a 15% contingency per year, for a one (1) year extension of the Master Software and Services Agreement for the management of self-administered claims, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to amend and exercise up to three one-year renewal options. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2022-137 for the purpose of modifying rates of compensation for Dispatcher classifications represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Clerical Employees, and approving a Letter of Understanding providing a seven percent (7%) base pay increase to employees in full-time Dispatcher classifications as a market adjustment to support recruitment and retention. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2022-138 for the purpose of modifying rates of compensation for Dispatcher classifications represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Part-Time Unit, and approving a Letter of Understanding concerning a seven percent (7%) base pay increase to employees in part-time Dispatcher classifications as a market adjustment to support recruitment and retention. Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund budget by $354,267 and the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 General Fund budget by $88,309, or approximately 40% of the estimated impact for Anaheim’s share of the Metro Cities Joint Powers Authority expenditures. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-079 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services, or designee, to submit an application for grant funds from the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, and Protecting Communities and Natural Lands From Climate Risks Act of 2024 (Proposition 4), for the La Palma Park Project and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly, and determining that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to guideline Section 15306 [grant funds in the amount of $1,500,000]. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6613 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Chapter 15.03 and adding new Chapter 15.03 to Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the California Building Standards Codes. ORDINANCE NO. 6614 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing existing Chapter 16.08 and adding new Chapter 16.08 to Title 16 of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to the California Fire Code. 10 August 26, 2025 Determine that the proposed Ordinances are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that adoption of the ordinances may have a significant effect on the environment, and authorize the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing on said Ordinances for September 23, 2025; and to publish notice of said public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3. 19. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 10, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 6:40 p.m. 20. Consider appointment to the Public Utilities Board to serve a term ending December 31, 2028. Public Utilities Board District 1 appointment Ivan Castillo (December 31, 2028) NOMINATION: Council Member Balius nominated Ivan Castillo. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Members Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Mayor Aitken). Nomination approved. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action for Item Nos. 1 through 4 and Council will recess to Closed Session for Item No. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period) COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Kurtz stated that she and Council Member Balius would like to recognize Centralia School District for their 150th Anniversary. Council Member Balius requested a proclamation for the Orange County Buddhist Church Girl Scout group. Council Member Leon requested clarity on the City’s graffiti removal process, including the timeline, reporting, and coordination with the Police Department. Council Member Rubalcava requested a report on the number of graffiti reports, as well as an update from the Gang Enforcement Division on recent gang activity because sometimes graffiti is an indicator. She requested an update on potential revenue opportunities in the City, such as parking or gate ticket assessments or fees and what the funding sources might look like. Council Member Rubalcava requested an update on the enforcement mechanisms for state rent control. Council Member Balius requested that a heat map be included in the graffiti report covering the last two months. 11 August 26, 2025 Recess to closed session. 6:45 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 8:16 p.m. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action for Closed Session Item No. 5. 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