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09-09-25_Action with Comments ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY ▪ 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 join t 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 co mments 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 l a 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 September 9, 2025 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 4:30 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:33 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Kurtz, and Maahs. Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session. MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Leon 4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 4:33 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Jennifer Roth, et al. v. Embassy Cigars, et al.; OCSC Case No. 30-2024- 01428591-CU-PO-WJC 2. 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 Organization: Anaheim Fire Association 3. 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 Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:11 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. MEMBERS ABSENT: Council Member Leon 5:00 P.M. 5:11 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Ryan Cheung, Chinese Baptist Church of Orange County FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Meeks PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing September 9, 2025, as California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood Accepted by Maurice Lyles, Southern California Regional Director, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom 3 September 9, 2025 Recognizing Mama Cozza’s Italian Restaurant as the 2025 Small Business Administration District Family-Owned Business of the Year Presented by Mayor Aitken and Sylvia Gutierrez, Economic Development Project, Small Business Administration, and accepted by Frank Cozza, Jr. and Family Recognizing El Pollo Fino as the 2025 Small Business Administration District Young Entrepreneur of the Year Presented by Mayor Aitken and Sylvia Gutierrez, Economic Development Project, Small Business Administration, and accepted by Jose L. Hernandez and Family Recognizing 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 Accepted by Anaheim High School Chamber Choir Singers Recognizing September 2025, as Service Club Month Accepted by Kiwanis Club, Anaheim Rotary Club, Anaheim Beautiful, Assistance League, Ebell Club of Anaheim, Anaheim Hills Rotary Club, Anaheim Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173, El Bekal Shriners Group, Altrusa International of Anaheim, American Legion Post 72, and Lions Club Mayor Aitken shared that Anaheim is the esteemed home of the future Veterans Cemetery of Orange County. VALOR has been working for over 10 years to provide an honored and hallowed resting place for veterans and those who have passed in the line of duty. She introduced Nick Berardino, Bobby McDonald, and Bill Cook who serve on the board of VALOR to provide an update and make a presentation to the Council. Nick Berardino thanked the City Council for their significant role in the long battle to establish the cemetery. The Vietnam veterans faced 50 years of hiding and mistreatment, which led to significant physical and mental health issues. The cemetery project has faced numerous challenges, including lawsuits and opposition from the community. Despite these obstacles, the project has persevered with the support of heroes who stood by them, including the City of Anaheim. Mr. Berardino highlighted the crucial role of Anaheim in hosting the cemetery, including support from Wylie Aitken and former Mayor Tom Tait. He stated that the City Council and staff have been instrumental in the project's success, with the Planning and Building Department and City Manager providing significant assistance. Mr. Berardino stated that the Council has cleared every hurdle, passing five pieces of legislation to protect the property and support the cemetery. Mr. Berardino stated that the opposition faced by the project is a sin, and he praised the Anaheim City Council for their heroic efforts in support of the cemetery. Bobby McDonald stated that as a community advocate and longtime resident of Anaheim he appreciates the Council’s support in building the cemetery for veterans, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians. City Council Members received a medal from VALOR for their heroic efforts and support of the cemetery. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day Recognizing September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day Recognizing September 12 – 21, 2025, as Welcoming Week 4 September 9, 2025 Recognizing September 17 – 23, 2025, as Constitution Week Recognizing September 2025, as Hunger Action Month Accepted by Mike Learakos, CEO, Abound Food Care Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:58 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that Item No. 10 is a Sewer Easement Agreement which was updated to include Exhibit F which was distributed to City Council and posted on the City’s website. She noted that there were no changes to the terms and conditions of the agreement. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Twenty-three (23) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported ten (10) public comments were received electronically prior to 2:30 p.m. (Total of ten (10) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – September 9, 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: Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended and thanked the Community Services Department, Anaheim Ducks, and the KABOOM! organization for revitalizing Maxwell Park in District 1. Mayor Aitken stated that she, Council Member Maahs, and Council Member Balius got their Vitamin D out in the sunshine and burned calories. The park was designed with input of the school and neighborhood kids, ensuring it will be enjoyed by future generations that are going to play in this park. Mayor Aitken attended the topping off ceremony for The Weave office building at OCVIBE. She stated that the OCVIBE project started with the parking lot, and it is being built quicker than they thought. She thanked the Samueli family for not only being amazing philanthropists in the City of Anaheim, but for being one of the City’s major stakeholders, owners of the Anaheim Ducks, and visionaries for OCVIBE. Mayor Aitken shared that the entire OCVIBE project is union built, and coming in under budget and early. She congratulated the OCVIBE team, as well as all the men and women that are working hard every day on the project. Mayor Aitken shared that she, Council Member Maahs, and Council Member were part of the Second Annual Girls in Government program. She thanked Council Member Rubalcava for championing the project to provide junior high and high school girls with insight into career opportunities available both in city government and public service, as well as pathways to get there. The program included conversations with female elected officials and female staff members, head shots, resume building, and interview skills. Mayor Aiken mentioned the Chance Theater fundraiser in Anaheim Hills which raises money for free scholarship programs for kids in Anaheim who cannot afford a six-week theater program. The Teens Speak Up program is for junior high and high school students and teaches the students how to write, produce, speak, and perform their stories from their perspective. The Chance Theater also offers a Spectrum Speak Up program for kids with autism teaching them how to tell their stories in front of a live audience and a Veterans Speak Up program which works through a lot of the different issues that veterans face, helping them work through their stories and making sure those stories have a voice. Mayor Aitken thanked the Anaheim Police Department, Anaheim Fire Department, Public Works Department, Public Utilities, and everyone who came together for the Run Disney weekend. The Run Disney family and all the runners raised over $50,000 for Girls Inc. The event, themed around Maleficent, attracted over 25,000 participants. She stated she wished it was cooler and that she ran 22.4 miles faster. She thanked everyone that put their time and energy into showcasing Anaheim. Council Member Kurtz noted that service clubs were recognized earlier in the meeting, and they are the true heroes for reporting issues and making the City better. She noted that every Council Member represents over 50,000 residents in one of the largest cities in Orange County, and each District has neighborhoods with unique demographics and economics. She stated it is impossible for Council 5 September 9, 2025 Members to know every neighborhood in their District, and she emphasized the importance of community involvement and reporting a problem or issue in neighborhoods by calling, emailing, texting. She thanked District 4 residents Gloria, Charles, Daleth, Antonio, Guadalupe, Carmen, Mariana, Aimalefeoa, and Linda, for their proactive efforts in improving their neighborhoods. Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including joining her Council colleagues at the topping off ceremony for The Weave office building at OCVIBE. She stated it was a special moment to sign the highest beam and to meet many of the workers who are building Anaheim's future. The Weave will be the first office building within the OCVIBE project, a development that will bring new opportunities, jobs, and spaces for the community to connect. She thanked City staff and the Council Members before her for approving the project and she recognized the men and women including engineers, planners, contractors, and union workers whose hard work and skills are helping to shape Anaheim's future. Council Member Maahs shared that starting September 23, the Anaheim Elevate Program, which aims to help manufacturers in Anaheim Canyon grow their business through a five-week course will kick off. The program helps manufacturers ready to expand operations, upgrade technology, build their workforce, or explore new markets here and abroad. There is also help with navigating, identifying, and funding government contracts. Sessions are on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon through October 21. It is a hybrid format so businesses can join in person or online, whichever works best for them. At the end, there will be an in-person graduation where participants can share their growth plans and be recognized by the City. The City of Anaheim offers this program with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and Cal State Fullerton. She encouraged everyone involved in manufacturing in Anaheim Canyon and looking to grow to check out the program. Council Member Maahs noted that yesterday was 988 Day. This is a day to raise awareness about the suicide and crisis lifeline 988. By calling or texting 988, people can connect to free and confidential support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since its launch, more than 17 million people have reached out for help. Council Member Maahs stated that this shows just how important this resource is, but awareness is still low, and many people don't know it exists. She encouraged everyone to help share the number because having it ready could save a life. Council Member Maahs mentioned that on August 27 she had the opportunity to ride along with the Anaheim Police Department's Homeless Assessment Liaison Officers (HALO). During that ride along she witnessed two individuals accept shelter and one accept treatment. She highlighted the skill and compassion of the HALO and Community Care Response Teams. Council Member Maahs stated that she witnessed a peer advocate share her experience of strength and hope, and she watched a woman who has been on the streets for a long time accept treatment. Council Member Maahs shared that on September 6, she stopped by Katella High School, and the Katella Spirit Squad was collecting resources for families in need. They collected food, household items and personal hygiene products. The students organized this drive and gathered the donations and will create care packages. Council Member Maahs recognized the Spirit Squad and their leaders, Michelle and Dana, who have been working with these young leaders to give back to the community. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 3, including the attempted bank robbery at Bank of America. She highlighted the massive response by the Anaheim Police Department and the coordinated effort by all of those who responded including dispatch and officers who were on site. The armed suspect was successfully apprehended without incident or injuries. She stated that it is a testament to the teamwork, effort, and training that the Anaheim Police Department has gone through. She thanked Officer Timothy Gale and Officer Gabriella Soto who were the two officers who arrived on scene first, confronted the armed suspect, and apprehended him right away. Officer Dominic Borelli assisted in apprehending the suspect and took statements from the witnesses that were there. Council Member Rubalcava stated she was happy that no one was injured, and she thanked the Anaheim Police Department, sworn and unsworn officers, for the work that you do. Council Member Rubalcava mentioned the Supreme Court decision on immigration enforcement and the City’s commitment to serving all residents who live in Anaheim, whether they call 911, police and fire first responders, Housing and Community Development, or Public Utilities. Council Member Rubalcava stated that the City is working hard to ensure that all City services are for everyone who live in the City and that 6 September 9, 2025 racial profiling is not supported in any way. She stated that she issued a statement online because it is something that is important to her as a fourth generation Mexican American who grew up in Anaheim, who was motivated to get politically active by Proposition 187, and other propositions like Proposition 8. She stated that she wanted to make everyone in the City aware that there are people who sit behind the dais who support everyone, regardless of their race, documentation, or the language that they speak. Council Member Rubalcava thanked the nonprofit Green Birds who generates no revenue and is self- funded who recently celebrated their 11-year Anniversary for the significant work they do in District 3, particularly in cleaning up George Washington Park and the surrounding area on Labor Day weekend. Council Member Rubalcava thanked all the volunteers, including Jody Daly and Kevin Kidney who led the initiative. She encouraged residents to get involved and attend the next cleanup project on September 20. Council Member Rubalcava mentioned that the City budget has been very impacted and there is a 60 million deficit and bond funds have been used to bridge the gap. She shared that she will be requesting to agendize an entertainment assessment for tickets and parking. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she grew up in Anaheim and she has many family members who still live in Anaheim and it is important to her to continue to generate revenue for City services without impacting residents. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she is not interested in a sales tax initiative which would directly impact residents, but she is looking for something that would help from an entertainment perspective. She shared that the City receives one cent of every dollar from Disneyland and the rest goes to the County of Orange and Sate of California. Council Member Rubalcava stated that one of the initiatives that she will be asking Council to look at is how to leverage some of the billions of dollars that are being generated including the Mickey and Friends parking structure which was paid for by the Transient Occupancy Tax revenue that the City has been generating and then diverting to pay off the bond. Council Member Rubalcava stated that having an assessment on parking would be significant to help fund affordable housing projects in the City, Community Services and parks, and police and fire first responders. She noted that several of her Council colleagues would like senior centers and other support, and mentions that there are 1500 employees in the City of Anaheim who do a significant amount of work on behalf of the residents and it is the Council’s duty to ensure that there are more employees as the City grows, not only in size and population, but also from projects like OCVIBE and DisneylandForward. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she hopes the large entertainment venues in the City will agree that it is conducive of them to help generate the revenue needed to help the City move forward. Council Member Balius highlighted Anaheim's newest playground at Maxwell Park. He thanked everyone who helped with the KABOOM! project, including KABOOM!, Anaheim Ducks Foundation, City Commissioners, and City staff including JJ, Sjany, Mike, Kim, and Santiago. He shared that there was a lot of cement that was mixed, a lot of wood chips that were moved, and it could not have been done without City staff and Maxwell Elementary School students for the design day. Council Member Balius encouraged everyone to visit the park and black and orange playground. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool announced the Annual Free Public Health Fair on Saturday, September 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center. The event provides free care to hundreds of people, many without insurance, and others just looking for the convenience of same day care. Services include dental fillings, vision tests and glasses, prescriptions, women's care, physicals, and extensive medical testing, all with no insurance required and only minimal paperwork. He encouraged those looking for dental and vision services to arrive early, as spaces fill up fast and those services can take longer. The Health Fair is Anaheim at its best, with doctors, nurses, and providers volunteering to serve hundreds of people from the community and beyond. For many, the Health Fair might be their only time this year they see a doctor. City Manager Vanderpool thanked everyone who makes the event happen and welcomed all those who will be joining. For more information, please visit anaheim.net/healthfair. City Manager Vanderpool shared that with the City Council's approval of the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund, staff invited real estate agents and lenders to a forum to learn about the new Downpayment Assistance Program. The program was shared with realtors who are working with Anaheim families who can benefit from the program. Staff received feedback from lenders to ensure that 7 September 9, 2025 the program works well with their lending products. He shared that this was just one of the first of several workshops and community events to provide information about the program. City Manager Vanderpool stated that while it has always been a top priority, over the past year, the City has amped up efforts in restoring public spaces, through countless cleanup efforts at parks, streets, railways, and freeway areas. City Manager Vanderpool announced that Anaheim has been awarded an official designation as a Clean California Community under the statewide Clean California initiative. Anaheim is one of about a dozen cities in the state to receive this official designation. It reflects Anaheim's role as a leader in the statewide movement to protect and beautify California. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 7:30 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 7:30 p.m. MOTION: RB/NR to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Council Member Leon). Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve the First Amendment to the Anaheim Housing Authority’s FY 2025-2026 Administrative Plan, in substantial form, to (i) rename the existing Chapter 8 as Chapter 8.A and (ii) adopt a new Chapter 8.B to incorporate and implement the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate standards; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to make changes as necessary that do not substantially alter the proposed chapters. 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority of August 12, 2025. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 7:30 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 7:30 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 7:31 p.m. Prior to the final action of the Council on Item No. 05, City Clerk Theresa Bass reported, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Item No. 05 are approvals of the merits and other recommended adjustments to compensation for the City Council appointees (City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk), allowed under the Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented City Employees, Sections 4.6 and 4.7, as follows: implement a three percent (3%) salary adjustment for the City Clerk in the amount of $254,645, a three percent (3%) for the City Attorney resulting in a lump sum payment of $11,022 pursuant to Personnel Rules with an annual salary of $367,439, and for the City Manager, a vacation credit of seventy (70) hours, each to be effective July 4, 2025. MOTION: NK/NM 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 Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Council Member Leon). Motion carried. 8 September 9, 2025 CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of July 14, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of July 23, 2025, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of July 23, 2025. 4. Ratify recognition recognizing California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood and approve recognitions recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Troops at Orange County Buddhist Church and the 150th Anniversary of Centralia Elementary School District. 5. Approve the merit salary increases and other recommended adjustments for the City Council appointees, City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(c)(3) and the Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented City Employees, Section 4.7, and direct the Human Resources Director to implement a three percent (3%) salary adjustment for the City Clerk in the amount of $254,645, a three percent (3%) for the City Attorney resulting in a lump sum payment of $11,022 pursuant to Personnel Rules with an annual salary of $367,439, and for the City Manager, a vacation credit of seventy (70) hours, each to be effective July 4, 2025. 6. Authorize the purchase of 40mm less lethal parts and accessories, in the amount of $821,323.23, pursuant to MA# 106-498427 with Proforce Marketing, Inc. dba Proforce Law Enforcement. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the request for delay of Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP) funds for the State College Boulevard Stormwater Capture and Conveyance Project. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating two public utility easements located at 5055 and 5065 East Short Street pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et seq. - Summary Vacation (ABA2025-00441). 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to consider the vacation of certain public streets, highways and easements (Abandonment No. ABA2024-00434) [two segments of Santa Ana Street right-of- way (between Olive Street and Philadelphia Street; and Philadelphia Street and Claudina Street); public hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025]. 10. Approve the Sewer Easement Agreement, in substantial form, with Zelman 39 Common Partners, LLC, and private property owners; authorize the Director of Economic Development to execute the agreement; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office; and authorize the City Clerk to release the Easement Deed for recording with Orange County Recorder’s Office [to establish the terms and conditions for the grant of a perpetual, non-exclusive, and reciprocal sewer easement; generally located at 200 North Beach Boulevard]. 9 September 9, 2025 RESOLUTION NO.___2025-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating two public utility easements located on Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 258-011-32, APN 258-011-33, APN 258-031-02, 258-031-12 and APN 258-031-13 pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et seq. – Summary Vacation (ABA2025- 00440). 11. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 17, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 7:31 p.m. 12. Nominate and appoint a voting delegate and up to two voting alternates to the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference, to be held October 8 – 10, 2025 in Long Beach, California. APPOINTMENT: Council Member Kristen M. Maahs ALTERNATE: Council Member Ryan Balius ALTERNATE: Item No. 12 NOMINATION: Council Member Balius nominated Council Member Maahs as the voting delegate and Council Member Maahs nominated Council Member Balius as the alternate. MOTION: RB/KM ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Council Member Leon). Nomination approved. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:33 p.m. 13. Public Hearing to consider City-initiated clarifying technical amendments related to implementation of the Sixth Cycle Housing Element, including a General Plan Amendment to update the General Plan Land Use Element Table LU-2 (Residential Land Use Designations); amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code modifying Chapters 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones); 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zone); and 18.52 (Affordable Housing). RESOLUTION NO. 2025-084 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan Land Use Element (DEV2021-00223) [includes determination that the amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines]. ORDINANCE NO. 6615 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones); 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zone); and 18.52 (Affordable Housing); and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it will not have a significant effect on the environment (Development Application No. 2021-00223). 10 September 9, 2025 Item No. 13 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. One (1) in- person speaker; no electronic public comments submitted. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. MOTION: KM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Council Member Leon). Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action for Item Nos. 1 and 2. For Item No. 3, the Council voted 6-0, with Council Member Leon absent to participate as Amicus in the pending Ninth Circuit Appeal of Newsom v. Trump in support of the Governor in the State of California in challenging military deployments for local law enforcement. 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 Maahs requested an Anaheim Canyon Med Tech study. She noted that Anaheim Canyon is the City's largest business area with over 40,000 employees in manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and services. She stated she is proud that a part of the Canyon is in District 5, with the rest extending into District 6. Council Member Maahs stated that health care and scientific technology is among the top five industry sectors in the Canyon with high-paying jobs. She requested a memo or report from the Economic Development Department regarding ways to attract more medical and healthcare technology to the Canyon because she would like to champion the growth of this important sector in the Canyon and throughout the City by attracting businesses, offering sensible incentives, and streamlining regulations. Council Member Rubalcava noted that she has been working with a District 3 Commissioner and Director of Planning and Building Heather Allen to review banning the sale of synthetic kratom products in Anaheim liquor stores. She noted the County has already banned kratom products in unincorporated areas of Orange County. Council Member Rubalcava expressed concern about other substances like “feel free” that are similar to heroin or cocaine that young people have access to as well. Council Member Rubalcava noted she has been working with the City Manager, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, and City Attorney to agendize a Council-sponsored initiative to explore revenue-generating opportunities through an entertainment tax. She stated that the City Council as policy makers, have a responsibility to make sure the General Fund has enough revenue to support city growth and projects. She stated the City cannot continue to just depend on Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). She stated the entertainment tax would include ticket and parking revenue and looking at sales tax as an alternative but noted its potential impact on residents of Anaheim. Council Member Rubalcava recommended that Council should also consider Ballot Measure language regarding tourism and people visiting Anaheim who are not paying TOT. She noted the timing urgency as she is aiming for the November 2026 general election to allow Anaheim residents to weigh in on the ballot initiative. Mayor Aitken inquired about the timeline for ballot initiatives. City Clerk Theresa Bass noted that the deadline to place a Council-initiated initiative on the ballot is August 2026. She explained that for community or citizen-sponsored initiatives there are additional timelines to meet the August 7, 2026 deadline, including allowing for a Notice of Intention, 180 days for circulating of the petition, and certification of the petition. 11 September 9, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Meeks stated that in the past she has asked for a long-range funding plan for the City’s Strategic Plan. She requested information about how much LPMR funding is available, how it impacts the City’s budget, and determination if it is a long- or short-term issue before the City considers a tax. Council Member Meeks emphasized the importance of diversifying revenue sources beyond visitor revenue. Council Member Rubalcava reassured Mayor Pro Tem Meeks that staff will bring back all necessary elements for a thoughtful discussion by September 23rd. Mayor Aitken suggests flexibility in the timeline, proposing an October meeting if more data is needed. She requested data on where most of the sales tax is generated in Anaheim. City Manager Vanderpool stated that recommendations for an economic impact study will be provided on or after September 23rd. Council Member Rubalcava stated that an economic impact study may be a great investment. City Attorney Robert Fabela reminded the Council that this is agenda-setting, and timing issues will be adjusted based on the Council's request. ADJOURNMENT: 7:55 p.m. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025. All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. 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