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09-23-25_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 23, 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 September 23, 2025 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 4:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:02 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. Council Member Leon joined the meeting during Closed Session. 4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 4:02 p.m. 1. 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 Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, and Part-Time Units) Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:18 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs. 5:00 P.M. INVOCATION: Pastor Stephen Scherer, Kindred Community Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Ryan Balius PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Anaheim business owner, Frank Miser, for turning 100 years old Accepted by Frank Miser Recognizing Samuel Weinraub for earning the highest level of achievement in his age category at the USATF National Junior Olympics Championship Accepted by Samuel Weinraub Recognizing El Rancho Charter School’s Sydney Tran who competed in the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Accepted by Sydney Tran Recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month Accepted by Franky Castillo 3 September 23, 2025 ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing September 26, 2025, as the 150th Anniversary of Centralia Elementary School District Recognizing September 2025, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Recognizing October 4 - 12, 2025, as California Water Professionals Appreciation Week Accepted by Paulina Mendez, Assistant Engineer Recognizing October 5 - 11, 2025, as Public Power Week Accepted by Adrian Flores, Associate Power Engineer Recognizing October 10, 2025, as the 40th Anniversary of the Girl Scout Troops at Orange County Buddhist Church ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that Item No. 13 was withdrawn at the request of Council Member Rubalcava and will be brought back at a later date. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Nineteen (19) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported eleven (11) public comments were received electronically prior to 4:30 p.m. (Total of fourteen (14) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – September 23, 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 Kurtz highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended and thanked the seniors who provided input for a new senior center, highlighting their requests for health and well-being, recreation classes, and facility features. Council Member Kurtz thanked Dr. Nitin Shah and his team of volunteers for providing free healthcare services in Anaheim, serving over 600 people. She stated that Dr. Shah said that "there is nothing better than helping someone you don't know and will likely never see again." Council Member Kurtz thanked the individuals who attended the Health Fair and took advantage of the health services that were being offered. Council Member Leon thanked the Anaheim Police Department for hosting a “Coffee With A Cop” event in District 2. He stated that the gatherings are an important opportunity for residents to engage directly with police officers, ask questions, and strengthen the trust and relationship between law enforcement and the community. He thanked Crime Prevention Specialist Alyssa Rodriguez and the West Anaheim Police Team for all their work. Council Member Leon highlighted the partnership with the Public Law Center to host a virtual Know Your Rights session focusing on housing, employment, and immigration rights. He shared that there was a great turnout, and it was a valuable opportunity for the community to ask questions and get guidance from experts. Council Member Leon participated in Congressman Lou Correa's Young Congressional Leaders Program, where he spoke to high school students about government and civic engagement. He thanked Congressman Correa and his team for the invitation. Council Member Leon thanked the volunteers and organizations involved in the Anaheim Health Fair, which provided free health services and resources to residents including screenings, dental assistance, and glasses. He shared that families were connected to critical care that they might not otherwise have access to, especially during these times where many in the community are afraid to leave their homes to go to the doctor's office. He also thanked City staff for all their work and efforts. Council Member Leon thanked Nathan Zug and the Love Anaheim team for their volunteer efforts in helping families and 4 September 23, 2025 community spaces across Anaheim. He stated that the Love Anaheim team shows everyone the power of neighbors coming together to improve the City and support those in need. Council Member Leon acknowledged the quick response of the Housing and Community Development team to assist District 2 residents facing eviction notices. He stated that their swift actions ensured that the families received guidance, resources, and help to navigate a stressful situation with support and care. Council Member Leon thanked Sergeant Eric Anderson, Senior Crime Prevention Specialist Jasmine Arana, Detective Christian McCutcheon, and many others from the Anaheim Police Department for assisting residents in District 2 with challenges involving unhoused. He thanked Planning and Building Department staff as well for providing information and support to these residents. He stated everyone working collaboratively exemplifies what it means to respond quickly and compassionately to community concerns. Council Member Leon announced the approval of agreements for the 241/91 Express Connector Project by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board, which aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility by linking the 241 Toll Road to the 91 Express Lanes. He stated this will not solve all the problems, but it is a step in the right direction for those that commute on either of those roads, as well as all the residents that live in that area on the east side of town. Council Member Leon announced the launch of the Wave Card on October 15, 2025. It is a contactless, reloadable smart card for OCTA buses and other transit services, which will offer fair capping ensuring riders always pay the best possible fare. It is also a modern upgrade that makes public transit easier and more accessible for everyone. He noted that individuals can ride free from October 15 through October 31, 2025. For more information, visit www.octa.net/wave. Council Member Leon encouraged high school juniors and seniors to apply for the Anaheim Tech Scholar Program, which offers free laptops and tablets, with applications closing on September 29, 2025. Council Member Leon invited the community to a special event honoring active older adults in Anaheim, which will feature fun activities, resources, community connections, and health services. The event will be held at Saint Justin Martyr Church from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He shared that Abrazar Senior Transportation Services will be providing rides. Council Member Leon mentioned the upcoming football game between Magnolia High School and Anaheim High School on September 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Handel Stadium. He invited all Sentinels to attend the game and cheer Magnolia High School on. Council Member Leon shared he has a friendly bet with Congressman Lou Correa an Anaheim High School alum. If Anaheim High School wins, the Anaheim High School football team will be recognized at a Council meeting and will receive a pizza party. If Magnolia High School wins, Congressman Lou Correa will recognize the team on the floor of the House of Representatives and the team will receive a pizza party. He shared that next week, Magnolia High School will be playing against Savanna High School. Council Member Leon thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for organizing an event at Brookhurst Community Center and providing information to residents regarding upcoming projects in the community. Council Member Maahs thanked staff and everyone involved in coordinating the health fair at the Convention Center. She highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended and thanked Community Services Supervisor Maureen Richardson and her staff for organizing resource fairs throughout the City, including the Ponderosa Resource Fair. Council Member Maahs shared that on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a health fair at Miraloma Park Family Resource Center. She invited everyone to stop by and enjoy a day of raffle prizes, health vendors, and free health screenings. Council Member Maahs highlighted the work of Patriots and Paws, a nonprofit in District 5 providing free home furnishings to veterans, active-duty service members and reservists. Through their mobile warehouses they bring resources directly to bases like Camp Pendleton and Fort Irwin. On Saturday, October 4th, Patriots and Paws will host their 11th Annual Hometown Heroes Car and Motorcycle Show from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Canyon RV off Gypsum Canyon and the 91 freeway. She encouraged everyone to support an Anaheim organization making such a meaningful difference for those who serve and have served the country. Council Member Maahs encouraged support for the Miracle League of Orange County, a nonprofit that provides baseball opportunities for children and young adults with physical or developmental challenges. She thanked the Angels Baseball Foundation for their role and collaboration in bringing the Americans with Disabilities Act accessible field to Pioneer Park in Anaheim this past spring. The Miracle League of Orange County fall ball season runs 5 September 23, 2025 through the second week of November with games on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. She encouraged everyone to attend a game and cheer on the athletes in action or to donate their time because the community is stronger when people show up for everyone in the community. Council Member Maahs announced the 70th Jubilee celebration of St. Anthony Claret Church. The celebration will be from October 24th through October 26th. She stated that as an alum she can personally attest to the incredible impact that St. Anthony Claret School has had through education, service, and shaping decades of Anaheim family lives. Council Member Maahs stated that St. Anthony is celebrating and building upon 70 years of hope in the community, and she encouraged all alumni and community members to reconnect and celebrate the milestone occasion with the parish. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Third Annual Mental Health and Wellness event in District 3, which included therapeutic activities and resources for suicide awareness. She thanked the nonprofits, community partners, and City departments who participated in the event including Public Utilities for helping people with creating succulents because it is very therapeutic to garden, the Fire Department for providing coloring books for therapeutic and sensory issues, the Police Department, and the Housing and Community Development Department. Council Member Rubalcava recommended attending the Low Rider Exhibit at Muzeo, which showcases the cultural significance of the low rider movement within the Chicano Latino community. She referenced a photograph of a car owned by a District 3 resident and shared that the exhibit is breathtaking and will be closing on October 27. Council Member Rubalcava shared that a Muzeo Board Member mentioned that it was the most attended opening for any exhibit ever. She shared that there were a lot of proud Hispanics in attendance at the event, and she thanked the Muzeo for recognizing the value that the Hispanic low rider Chicano Latino community has on art and culture. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Green Birds, a District 3 group focused on trash and litter pickup, for their efforts in keeping the community clean. The nonprofit funds everything on their own and they are now going to reconvene monthly. Residents Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily, who are also very instrumental to the Halloween Parade, will be hosting and highlighting the monthly schedule. Council Member Rubalcava and her daughters picked up trash around District 3 and identified some problem areas that were reported through Anaheim Anytime and she thanked Public Utilities for responding to those requests so quickly. Council Member Rubalcava visited Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy, an academy for at-risk young people, and highlighted the positive impact it has on their lives. She shared that the current Academy class for young women is the largest that they have had. The students’ ages range from 16 to 18 and while at the academy they can earn credits if they have fallen behind in school and they can graduate through the Orange County Department of Education. She noted there are a lot of at-risk youth from Anaheim and Orange County as well as LA County and they live as the facility for six months. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she joined her high school classmate Los Angeles Police Department Officer Maribel Plascencia, to visit one of her students who was a very challenged youth involved in a gang and selling drugs and is now channeling her leadership skills into a more positive pathway. She recommended that businesses consider supporting Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she requested to postpone the entertainment tax item to allow for a focus on a long-term funding strategy. She stated that the item will be delayed until October 28th so that she and staff can come back with as much information as possible for Council to consider this very important initiative for the City. Council Member Balius reminded the community about the upcoming District 1 community meeting at the Anaheim Youth Center on October 1, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mayor Aitken shared that district community meetings will be advertised on social media and other platforms and noted that the district meetings will be an open house format. Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended. She thanked Congressman Lou Correa for his efforts in naming the Dr. William Kott post office on Broadway in honor of a local hero and community leader. Dr. Kott fought in the last major battle operation in World War II, the Battle of the Bulge. He went on to lead American troops to liberate the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp, helping to bring an end to the 6 September 23, 2025 horrors of the Holocaust. The post office now named for him, is on the site where his first dental office was, where he practiced until he was 89 years old. Unfortunately, Dr. Kott passed away in 2020, at the age of 98. Mayor Aitken stated that she, her Council colleagues, and the City of Anaheim are honored to have his name on one of the City’s post offices. Mayor Aitken stated that she normally does not respond to comments made during the public comments portion of the meeting and referenced the comment that was made regarding her physical appearance resembling Dee Snider. She shared that she is a huge Twisted Sister fan and noted that Dee Snider testified in front of the United States Senate regarding freedom of speech when they were considering censorship of explicit music. The Mayor recognized Chief of Police Rick Armendariz, for his participation in the Orange County Fair's Motor Home Madness Derby, which raises funds for Children's Hospital of Orange County. She noted she got involved in the Orange County Fair first as their lawyer and then as a Board Member in 2010. A video of the Motor Home Madness Derby was displayed. Mayor Aitken congratulated Chief Armendariz for taking home Best in Show for the decor of the RV. Chief Armendariz thanked Mayor Aitken and Council for their support. He acknowledged the contributions of his team, including Public Works, for doing a phenomenal job representing Anaheim to the fullest in the design of the RV. Chief Armendariz thanked Council Member Rubalcava for recommending that Anaheim participate in the event. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: None 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL. 7:09 p.m. MOTION: NM/NK to waive reading of the ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 7:09 p.m. 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of August 11, 2025. 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 for August 2025. 3. Approve the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), in substantial form, authorize de minimis changes to the CAPER as determined by the Director of Housing and Community Development, and direct staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 4. Appoint one new member and reappoint ten members to the Anaheim Workforce Development Board with terms ending June 30, 2029 [New Appointment - Jessica Linares, representing the California Employment Development Department; Reappointments - Joseph Paquette, Linda Lopez, Katie Marquez, Anthony Nardo, Jenevive Sandoval, and Paul Sanford, representing business; Adrian Esparza, representing labor; Sergio Ramirez, representing economic development; Sherri Han-Lam, representing the California Department of Rehabilitation; and Valentina Purtell, representing North Orange Continuing Education]. 7 September 23, 2025 5. Determine that the proposal submitted by Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC (Balfour Beatty) is the most advantageous to the City; award a Design-Build Agreement (Agreement), in substantial form, to Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $28,081,408, plus a 15% contingency, for the design and construction of the Field Maintenance Building (FMB) located at 909 East Vermont Avenue; waive any irregularities in any of the proposal documents; determine that the project and any related construction activities are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15332 – Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Agreement and related documents and to take the necessary, required, or advisable actions to implement and administer the Agreement; authorize changes to the Agreement that do not materially alter the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with the Public Contract Code Section 22300. 6. Approve the General Services Agreement – Water Engineering (Agreement) for professional engineering and consulting services for an amount not to exceed $500,000 per work order package issued under the Agreement, with authorization for up to 15% contingency for as- needed extra work, with a limit of $1,500,000 in total awards per consultant per fiscal year during the term of the Agreement, inclusive of any authorized extra work with a five-year term and up to two one-year extensions as needed to complete ongoing projects; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute individual Agreements with each prequalified consultant, and with any additional consultants prequalified by the Public Utilities Department during the five-year term of the Agreement, with any changes that do not materially alter the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office and any related documents to the Agreement, including work orders and changes thereto, and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the Agreement [AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Ardurra Group, Inc., Brown and Caldwell, Cannon Corporation, Carollo Engineers, Inc., DRP Engineering, Inc., EC & AM Associates, Inc. (dba GK & Associates), ENGEO, Inc., GeoPentech, Inc., Harper & Associates Engineering, Inc., Harris & Associates, HDR Engineering, Inc., Hushmand Associates Inc., JIG Consultants, Michael Baker International, Inc., Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., MNS Engineers, Inc., MWH Constructors, Inc., NV5, Inc., Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., Psomas, Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC, SA Associates, TDN Automation, Inc., Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., Wood Rodgers, Inc., Yao Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc.]. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the "East Anaheim Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers Financial Implementation Plan Addendum, August 2024.” 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of grants on behalf of the City of Anaheim for The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant, Child Passenger Safety Program Grant, and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant, and authorizing the Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute all required grant documents and amending the budget accordingly [grant funds awarded: Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - $480,000; Child Passenger Safety Program - $80,250; and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program - $52,000]. 8 September 23, 2025 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Subgrant Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the State of California for the term of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 [in the amount of $1,263,358.00; includes authorization for the City Manager to execute and administer the agreement and determination that approval of the agreement is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(4)]. Approve an increase to the Housing & Community Development Department’s FY 2025/26 budget by $347,542. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 6615 (ADOPTION) 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 [Sixth Cycle Housing Element Amendments; Development Application No. 2021-00223; introduced at the Council meeting of September 9, 2025, Public Hearing Item No. 13]. 11. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of July 15, 2025 and July 22, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 7:10 p.m. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to adopt modifications to the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District relating to expanding boundaries; revising activities and improvements including adding housing related activities and improvements; changing allocation of assessment funds to provide funding for housing-related activities; establishing a Housing Committee; adding vacation ownership resorts to businesses subject to the assessment; and ordering and setting a time and place for a public meeting and hearing on proposed modifications. Item No. 12 Discussion. MOTION: NK/NM to approve the Resolution of Intent as amended to include that the Housing Committee will oversee the use of the ATID Area Workforce Housing Program funds and have full authority to develop and approve an annual budget for ATID Area Workforce Housing Program funds; to include the “triangle” property generally described along Anaheim Way and Claudina Way, from Claudina Way to the northern edge of the Southern California Edison easement; and to change the Public Hearing time to 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 13. Discussion of potentially placing a measure on the ballot for consideration by the Anaheim voters relating to an entertainment tax (admissions and parking), and possible direction to staff to take any further action, if desired. Item No. 13 Item continued by Council Member Rubalcava to a later date. 9 September 23, 2025 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:07 p.m. 14. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes and the 2025 California Fire Code. ORDINANCE NO. 6613 (ADOPTION) 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 [introduced at the Council meeting of August 26, 2025, Item No. 18]. ORDINANCE NO. 6614 (ADOPTION) 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 [introduced at the Council meeting of August 26, 2025, Item No. 18]. 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. Item No. 14 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. One (1) in-person speaker; no electronic public comments submitted. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action. 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 Leon requested to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and a recognition for Isabella Rodriguez, a student who donated funds from her lemonade stand to the teen program at Gilbert High School. Council Member Leon raised concerns about graffiti in the community and requested data and information on the City’s graffiti removal team’s activities and potential support measures. He asked if higher penalties or proactive measures could be implemented. Assistant City Attorney Greg Garcia responded that staff would provide information to Council in a memo. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks reminded everyone that the Fire Preparedness Fair is on October 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Monte Vista Fire Station in District 6. She noted there will be educational opportunities, food, prizes, and a drawing for Monster Jam tickets. 10 September 23, 2025 Council Member Rubalcava requested a recognition for Sophia Romero for donating 20 bikes to local youth and for the officers and bank manager involved in a recent incident at Bank of America. She requested to address fireworks concerns in District 3 and the need for a timely discussion on the topic. Council Member Rubalcava requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Michael James Daniels, brother of Mark Richard Daniels. Mayor Aitken stated that she would like Council Member Rubalcava’s request to include a Gate Entertainment tax assessment on the October 28th agenda and a discussion on funding allocations for the strategic plan initiatives in November. ADJOURNMENT: 8:33 p.m. in memory of Michael James Daniels, brother of Mark Richard Daniels. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for October 14, 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. 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) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, by telephone at (714) 765-5166, or via email to cityclerk@anaheim.net, no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. TRANSLATION SERVICES: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your request at the podium. The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk’s office no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be viewed live on the City’s website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos. 11 September 23, 2025 POSTING STATEMENT: On September 18, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net.