11-18-25_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting of November 18, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (PST) will include teleconference participation by Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Member Ryan Balius from Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City Hotel, Snowbasin Meeting Room, 170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address shall be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
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
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
4:00 P.M.
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting of November 18, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (PST) will include teleconference participation by Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Member Ryan Balius from Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City Hotel, Snowbasin Meeting Room, 170 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address shall be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken (via teleconference) and Council Members Meeks, Balius (via teleconference), Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs. Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session.
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: No in-person speakers and no public comments from the teleconference location. No electronic public comments were received related to the Closed Session agenda.
Recess to closed session. 4:01 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Maria Del Carmen Sanchez Estrada, et. al. v. City of Anaheim, et. al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01381387 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Reyna Jimenez v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01367684-CU-PO-NJC Council Member Rubalcava arrived at 4:23 p.m. during Closed Session Item No. 3.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code) Property: Caltrans Parcel No. DK 001153-01-01, located adjacent to 1251 West Lincoln Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805 Agency Negotiator: Rudy Emami, Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken (via teleconference) and Council Members Meeks, Balius (via teleconference), Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs.
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Munyoki Mulwa, Mariners Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kristen M. Maahs
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the Anaheim Police Department Officers and the Bank of America Manager for their professional handling of the incident that occurred in September 2025 Accepted by Anaheim Police Officers Dominic Borelli, Gabriela Yoon, and Timothy Gale and Bank Manager Magdaleno Rodriguez.
Recognizing the 2025 Creative Writing Project Winners Presented by City Librarian Audrey Lujan, Carol Latham from Altrusa International, and Centralia Elementary School Principal Laura Kindron, and accepted by the winning students.
Recognizing Servite High School’s Track and Field Team winning their first CIF State Championship Presented by Head Coach Brandon Thomas and accepted by student athletes.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing November 29, 2025, as Small Business Saturday
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that Item No. 11 was withdrawn from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Four (4) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported five (5) public comments were received electronically prior to 2:00 p.m. (Total of five (5) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – November 18, 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 thanked the Public Utilities Department for their Be Smart Water Drop event, held on November 6th at the Ponderosa Community Center. She shared that they spoke with residents about the quality of the City’s water, how it is delivered to the City, and conducted hands-on experiments for
children. She encouraged the public to attend future events. Council Member Kurtz thanked City employees, including Public Works and Public Utilities, for keeping neighborhoods and streets safe during the recent storm.
Council Member Maahs highlighted the Third Annual Native Arts Festival hosted by the Anaheim Public Library on Saturday, November 8th. She shared that approximately 500 members of the public, vendors, and performers, gathered to share their culture, art, and honor local indigenous history. She noted that the event continues to grow and bring residents together to experience native art, poetry, and local vendors in the City’s most historic setting. She added that the festival featured a seed starting station
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with California native seeds, a community book giveaway, and traditional dancing. Council Member Maahs shared she previously volunteered for the event and was proud to be a sponsor this year. She recognized Nichole Grimes from the library’s Heritage Center for leading the event with the entire library
team. Council Member Maahs reported that she attended the first All Abilities Community Day of Celebration Access Fair, organized by the Community Services Department. She shared that the event brought together families, service providers, and community partners to celebrate inclusion, connection, and access to resources for residents of all abilities. She congratulated the Community Services Department for organizing the thoughtful program. She thanked Community Services Superintendent Brian Chwan and Neighborhood and Human Services Manager Joe Perez for their leadership in coordinating the event. Council Member Maahs reported that she hosted a Caregiver Appreciation Day event at St. Anthony Claret Church. She shared that the event recognizes caregivers from the community who provide around-the-clock support. She noted that caregiving is often a 24-hour responsibility and acknowledged the caregivers’ commitment, patience, and strength. She added that community organizations, including the Caregiver Resource Center of Orange County, the Regional of Orange County, Alzheimer's Orange County, Easterseals of Southern California, the Orange County Family Justice Center, and City departments. She thanked her team, Nam, Jocelyn, and Mario for their work.
Council Member Rubalcava shared that, as the representative of District 3, she likes to recognize the people who make the City great and the activities hosted in the City. She reported that the Veterans Day event was hosted in District 3 and thanked Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster and his team for
their work. She added that Mayor Pro Tem Meeks spoke at the event and highlighted the veterans who reside in Anaheim who were recognized for their sacrifice and dedication. Council Member Rubalcava announced that she worked with the Anaheim Police Department and the Community Services
Department to bring activities to the Glen Neighbors community, located off Euclid near Norms. She shared that they engaged with residents and were joined by one of the City’s nonprofits that specializes in gang intervention and prevention. She shared that gang activity is a priority for her because every neighborhood in Anaheim should feel and be safe. Council Member Rubalcava reported that she collaborated with community advocate and Diputada Migrante for Guanajuato, México, Yesenia Rojas, on the first State of Guanajuato event. She shared that Council Member Maahs and former Council Member Faessel attended the event. She congratulated Ms. Rojas on the growth and impact that she has had on the Mexican community in Anaheim and across the country. Council Member Rubalcava recognized the Anaheim High School girls’ flag football team for becoming CIF Champions for the first time, as well as the girls’ volleyball team for placing second runner-up at CIF. She added that she will be requesting recognitions for the teams during Council Agenda Setting.
Council Member Leon highlighted Brian Chwan and the Community Services Department for the All-Abilities Community Day of Celebration. He thanked the public who attended the community Cafecito with him and Mayor Aitken. He shared that the event was going to be held at the Starbucks off Katella;
however, in solidarity with the workers on strike, the event was moved to M & M Donuts, a local family-owned coffee and donut shop. He thanked everyone who attended in the rain and joined for great conversations, questions, and to build community in District 2. He thanked Fire Chief Pat Russell and Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee for joining the event. Council Member Leon shared that he will be supporting Frank Garcia, as he continues his Thanksgiving tradition of giving back to the community. He announced that on Sunday, November 23rd, there will be a giveaway for Thanksgiving
meals and ingredients at Savanna High School from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. He added that La Casa Garcia, located at 531 W. Chapman Avenue, is also accepting donations at the restaurant. He added that they are working with the traffic team to ensure traffic flows smoothly. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to support Mr. Garcia and La Casa Garcia, who have given back to the community for nearly 40 years. Council Member Leon requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Lauren Turner, a California State University, Fullerton student, who was tragically killed in an e-scooter accident. He shared that she was 19 years old and was set to be the university’s next women’s soccer team captain. He sent his thoughts and prayers to her family and to the entire Cal State Fullerton family.
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Council Member Balius shared that the Tree Lighting at Twila Reid Park will take place on December 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mayor Aitken echoed her Council colleagues' appreciation for the Veterans Day event. She thanked the
residents who attended the Cafecito event in the rain.
Mayor Pro Tem Meeks wished everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. She announced the Tree Lighting event and festival to be held on December 7 in Downtown Anaheim.
Council Member Kurtz announced that the Ponderosa Tree Lighting event would be held on the last Sunday of November.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool welcomed the 550 people from around the region to the City for the Anaheim Job Fair held last week. He shared that at a time when companies and industries are facing hiring freezes and layoffs, Anaheim continues to help those seeking jobs and local employers looking to hire. He added that hundreds of job seekers joined at the Anaheim Marketplace, where they had the opportunity to meet with dozens of employers across a variety of industries. He shared that there were
employers from health care, hotels, hospitality, finance, sports, entertainment, and schools. He added that the job seekers were prepared with resumes, questions, and ready to conduct interviews, with some attendees being hired on the spot. He encouraged those looking for new opportunities to stay tuned for
more job fairs in the upcoming year. City Manager Vanderpool announced that Anaheim Public Utilities would be hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 22, for the new Sustainability Education Center. He shared that the free, family-friendly event will give residents and families a chance to explore
the interactive and immersive space. He explained that the Center is designed to educate and inspire people to learn about essential energy and water systems that are part of daily lives in Anaheim. He added that Anaheim residents can bring old holiday lights for recycling and receive new high-energy
efficiency lights. He shared that the Open House is free to attend, but residents are encouraged to donate a new, unwrapped gift. For more information and to register for the event, visit Anaheim.net/SEC. City Manager Vanderpool announced that the 31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration and
Holiday Village would be held on Sunday, December 7th, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. He added that Anaheim Downtown, Center Street Promenade will transform into a snowy, festive village full of entertainment, crafts, and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus. He announced that at 6 p.m., the tree lighting program would begin on the steps of City Hall and would feature performances by the Anaheim Ballet, Anaheim High School Choir, and a holiday reading by Santa.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:58 p.m.
MOTION: NK/KM to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. 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 October 2025.
2. Approve the 2026 Investment Policy for the City of Anaheim.
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3. Approve Contract No. MA 106-498884 with Markmen LLC, dba Chic Party Rentals, and Contract No. MA 106-498885 with Cosmos Event Rentals, each in the annual not to exceed amount of $50,000, for the rental of furniture, equipment, and related services on an as-needed basis, each
for a one year term, with up to four one-year optional renewals, each for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the contracts and all necessary documents related to the contracts including renewal options, in accordance with Request for Proposal No. CMA2025-5-7KB; waive the sealed bidding requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify an extension of the current master agreement with Markmen LLC, dba Chic Party Rentals, increasing the contract amount by $32,000, for the continued provision of event rental services during the solicitation process.
4. Approve Contract No. MA 106-498851 with EMTS, Inc., dba Elite Maintenance & Tree Service, in the amount of $319,303, to provide landscape maintenance services for various sites throughout the City, for a one year term, with up to four one-year optional renewals, for a cumulative contract in the amount of $1,596,515 plus annual renewal increases subject to CPI, applicable taxes, and
a 20% contingency; authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the contract and all necessary documents including renewal options in accordance with Request for Proposal No. 412-288461-MQ; waive the sealed bidding requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify a four-
month second extension of the current master agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, increasing the contract amount by $21,000, for the continued provision of landscape maintenance services during the solicitation process.
5. Approve a Master Agreement with The Okonite Company, Inc., in the average annual cost of $7,825,412 plus applicable tax, with a cumulative contract amount not to exceed $39,127,060, for the purchase of electrical cables and wires for a three-year term with two one-year optional
renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute the Master Agreement and all related documents including renewal options.
6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, G2 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $681,736 with a 10% contingency, for the Catch Basin Screen Installation Project – Phase 5; determine that the Catch Basin Screen Installation Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and
authorize the Director of Finance to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
7. Approve an agreement with TechniArt Inc., for Dusk-to-Dawn lights and mailing services of
energy efficiency kits for residential electric customers, with an initial term of five years and up to two one-year optional extensions, in the not-to-exceed cost of $3,750,000 for the initial term and an annual not-to-exceed cost of $750,000 for each extension term, plus a 10% contingency for
as-needed extra services of the then-applicable initial or extension not-to-exceed cost, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and all related or implementing documents, including cost-neutral amendments and documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take all actions necessary or advisable to implement and administer the agreement.
8. Approve five Professional Services Agreements, in substantial form, with i) Affinity Care in the amount of $90,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $270,000, ii) Christina M. Bowles in the amount of $75,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not
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to exceed $225,000, iii) Jacqueline Enfiedjian in the amount of $75,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $225,000, iv) BlueWave Health Nursing in the amount of $75,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $225,000, and v) KRV
Nursing Medical, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 per contract year with a total contract amount not to exceed $225,000, for Nurse Practitioner Services, each for an initial one year term, with two one-year optional renewals; authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute the agreements with Affinity Care, Christina M. Bowles, Jacqueline Enfiedjian, BlueWave Health Nursing, KRV Nursing Medical, Inc., and such other nurse practitioners as may be pre-qualified by the City in the future during the term of the agreement and on the Request for Proposal Eligibility List; authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to take any and all actions as are necessary or advisable to implement, fund, and administer the agreement, including any extensions; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney’s Office; and amend the Anaheim Fire & Rescue budget by $208,000 in the Opioid Abatement Fund.
9. Approve the First Amendment to three Professional Services Agreements (Opioid Settlement Funding Agreement), in substantial form, for temporary recovery housing services on a pay-per-stay basis, with i) Action Alliance Foundation, increasing the annual compensation from $100,000
to $360,000, for a one year term with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms, for a maximum compensation amount of $1,080,000; ii) KTMV Investments, LLC, increasing the annual compensation amount from $50,000 to $278,280, for a one year term with the option to
renew for two additional one-year terms, for a maximum compensation amount of $834,840; iii) The Common House, Inc., increasing the annual compensation amount from $150,000 to $255,564, for a one year term with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms, for a
maximum compensation amount of $766,692; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendments and all related documents necessary to administer and implement the agreements, provided that the maximum compensation amounts do not increase; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office.
10. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Orange County Continuum of Care, County of Orange, and Cities of Irvine and Santa Ana for Round 6 of the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Commitment to Partnership and Participation in a regionally coordinated homelessness action plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the MOU and take the necessary actions to implement activities to coordinate homelessness housing interventions and supportive services in the region consistent with the guidance issued
by the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program.
11. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, declaring public purpose and authorizing the Director of Public Works to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to acquire property adjacent to 1251 West Lincoln Avenue (Caltrans
Parcel No. DK 001153-01-01) for public purposes including, approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), in substantial form, with Caltrans, to acquire the property for the fair market land value, to be substantiated upon City review of the Caltrans appraisal, for public purposes; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to take all actions necessary or advisable to implement and administer the PSA [including, determination that the Purchase and Sale Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines].
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Amend the FY 2025/26 Anaheim Fire & Rescue budget in an amount equal to the final purchase price. Item No. 11 Item withdrawn.
12. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 14, 2025.
BUSINESS CALENDAR:
13. Mayoral appointment of an unscheduled vacancy on the Public Utilities Board to serve a term ending December 31, 2026.
Public Utilities Board
Mayoral appointment _ Hemant (Shashi) Kewalramani (December 31, 2026)
(unscheduled vacancy) NOMINATION: Mayor Aitken nominated Hemant (Shashi) Kewalramani. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Nomination approved.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:00 p.m.
14. This is a Public Hearing to consider a resolution adopting modifications to the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) of 2010 Management Plan 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 adopting a related modification to the Resolution of Formation; and an ordinance amending Chapter 2.14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code related to the ATID.
Following the public hearing and public testimony, City Council will take the following actions:
Consider any written protests submitted by Assessed Facilities within the current and proposed ATID boundary; and following a tabulation by the City Clerk on whether the written protests received by Assessed Facilities included in the existing and proposed ATID boundaries and that are projected to pay fifty percent (50%) or more of the Assessments levied, determine whether the written protests constitute a majority. If so, the modifications would not be adopted and would be prevented from further consideration for a period of one year from the date of determination.
If the written protests do not constitute a majority, City Council will consider the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-097 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting modifications to the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District of 2010 Management Plan 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
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activities; establishing a housing committee; adding vacation ownership resorts to businesses subject to the assessment and adopting a related modification to the Resolution of Formation.
ORDINANCE NO. 6617 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending specified sections of Chapter 2.14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District.
Item No. 14 Discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks opened the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Three (3) in-person speakers; one (1) electronic public comment submitted. Mayor Pro Tem Meeks closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. Public Comments Submitted – November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting MOTION: NK/CL 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 Rubalcava requested separate recognitions for Anaheim High School’s girls Volleyball team and Flag Football team.
Council Member Leon requested to meet with City staff to discuss abandoned buildings and homes in the City. He requested information on the Municipal Code’s guidelines for those properties, the process, the responsibilities that property owners have for upkeep and maintenance, and opportunities for improvement. Council Member Kurtz requested a recognition for the Katella High School Spirit Squad for their work collecting food and clothing for the community.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:33 p.m. in memory of Lauren Turner.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for December 9, 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.
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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
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