01-13-26_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
JANUARY 13, 2026
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 Carlos A. Leon Mayor Pro Tem District 2 Ryan Balius Council Member District 1 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Norma Campos Kurtz Council Member District 4 Kristen M. Maahs Council Member District 5 Natalie Meeks Council Member District 6
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
JANUARY 13, 2026
4:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:31 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session.
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None
Recess to closed session. 4:32 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Victor Gonzalez v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025 01452393 CU-PO-NJC
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:06 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks.
5:00 P.M. 5:06 p.m.
INVOCATION: Pastor Scott Rubin, Saddleback Church Anaheim
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Carlos A. Leon
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing January 2026, as National Mentoring Month
Recognizing January 11, 2026, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Twenty (20) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported sixty-one (61) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. (Total of sixty-five (65) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – January 13, 2026 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)
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Maahs highlighted the Miraloma Family Resource Center staff for their thoughtful programs and service to the community. She explained that staff coordinates and ensures that the center
has food distributions. She added that other City staff have accompanied residents to find information when family and friends have been detained. She shared that on Christmas Eve, toys were delivered to children staying at a motel in District 5. She reported that the tradition began at the Police Department
with resident Linda Newby connecting with families who stay in motels long-term. She thanked District 5 residents who allowed toy collections at their locations, including Iguana’s Mexican Food, Hamburguesas Uruapan, and Stadium Pepz Pizza & Eatery. Council Member Maahs recognized the organization Bikers Against Child Abuse, which supports children who have experienced abuse. She shared that the organization consistently shows up for children, helping them feel safe through court cases and other situations. She reported that she joined a District 5 neighborhood to celebrate Three Kings Day. She thanked Yesenia Rojas for organizing the celebration and securing toys. She also thanked the Orange County Labor Federation for its donation of toys and Congressman Lou Correa for donating books. Council Member Maahs invited the public to a Community Resource Fair, held in collaboration with Council Member Kurtz, Katella High School, and South Junior High School, on Saturday, January 24th. She shared that the event would feature numerous community organizations, along with a car show, food
vendors, and a sensory station designed for individuals with autism and their families.
Council Member Rubalcava highlighted K&A Café for hosting their Christmas Eve Community Brunch for their 17th year. She shared that despite the rain, 1,500 people received gifts and enjoyed a hot breakfast.
She added that the event is an opportunity for the community to gather and give back, particularly during challenging times. She highlighted the City employees who attended the event, including the City Clerk’s Office. She noted that the City Clerk’s Office offers passport services. She added that the Fire
Department and Housing and Community Development Department were in attendance and provided resources and information to the public. Council Member Rubalcava welcomed the first baby born in District 3 in 2026, Sebastian Alexander Lopez Perez, to a Housing and Community Development
Commissioner representing District 3 and an employee for Congressman Lou Correa. She welcomed baby Sebastian Alexander Lopez Perez to District 3. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she has had the honor and privilege of representing 50,000 residents in District 3 and addressing their needs. She outlined her priorities for the final year of her first term. She reported that she would continue to focus on safer neighborhoods and highlighted Chief Cid for his leadership and engagement with the community and sworn and non-sworn public safety officers. She shared that she would like to see improved response times and improved dispatch and follow-up experiences. Council Member Rubalcava reported that the City is planning and developing a new fire station in District 3 that would serve the district and Districts 1 and 2. She shared that the fire station would provide better public safety for the community and first responder services. She added that she would prioritize traffic safety and shared concerns raised by residents. She reported that she would work to advance workforce and attainable
housing opportunities in the City and increase the use of skilled labor on housing development projects. Council Member Rubalcava reported that she is working with the Planning Department to develop a clear, predictable, and timely planning process. She shared additional priorities, including investment in gang intervention and prevention, reduction of theft and property crimes, and preservation of public parks and spaces. She added that she is interested in the continued funding of services for homeless outreach and prevention. She thanked her Council colleagues for their shared interest in the priorities.
Council Member Balius thanked the Public Works Department for the tour of the City yard and District 1 project updates. He shared that there was a water main break on Knott, repairs of six tree roots, 39 sidewalk ramps, 660 square feet of paving, 2,000 square feet of asphalt repair, 19 utility service repairs, and 612 patched potholes. He highlighted the new sidewalk in front of the Walmart parking lot on Beach Boulevard. He shared resident’s appreciation of the sidewalk and encouraged the public to visit. He highlighted Bharat and Ragini Patel and the YMCA for setting up a play space at Brookhurst Park featuring snow, a snowball toss, and sledding. He noted that over 1,000 kids stopped by with several mentioning they had never seen snow. Council Member Balius encouraged West Anaheim residents to
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attend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) update on the North Basin Groundwater Cleanup at Brookhurst Park on January 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Aitken addressed comments raised by speakers during public comment. She shared that during
her first year in office, the City Council had adopted several transparency measures that could have prevented issues still being raised. She referenced the recent LA Times article regarding the City Manager and requested a Closed Session item to receive more information and consult with the City’s
Ethics Officer and City Attorney. She emphasized the importance of earning and maintaining the public’s trust. She reported that during the Closed Session item, the Council would ask questions of the City Manager. She explained that due to the Brown Act and timeline to post the agenda, the Council was unable to discuss or agendize the item prior to the scheduled meeting. She requested time to address the issues and hopes to have answers at the next meeting.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool provided an update on Angel Stadium. He reported that last month, as part of the ongoing stadium assessment, lab testing was underway and would be completed during the week. He shared that results are expected in four to six weeks and findings would be reviewed and analyzed. He reported that the City would hire an engineering firm for a final assessment, based on testing and results, with a final assessment expected around mid-2026.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:27 p.m.
Item pulled for discussion: Council Member Rubalcava: Item No. 12
MOTION: NK/NM to waive reading of the ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of September 18, 2025; Library Board meeting of October 13, 2025; and the Public Utilities Board meeting of November 19, 2025.
2. Appoint an ex officio, non-voting member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, term to
expire January 13, 2030 [Anaheim Union High School District, Dr. Jose Paolo Magcalas].
3. Approve certificates recognizing Chain Reaction Music Venue for operating in the City of Anaheim for nearly 30 years; Randy Reyes for his years of service to the City of Anaheim;
Toastmasters International, Anaheim Club 2, for their 100th Anniversary; Dr. Ash Hakhamian and his team for their efforts to stabilize and provide care for a critically injured dog; and David Boyle from Vons on his retirement and for his dedication and work portraying Santa Claus.
4. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Order No. 515-407201 to Mity-Lite, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $185,003.24 plus applicable sales tax, for the purchase of replacement dance floor panels for the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 9869.
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5. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with KOA Corporation, increasing the not to exceed amount by $75,072 from $298,205.60 to $373,277.60, for civil engineering design services for the Citywide Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; and authorize the Director of
Public Works, or designee, to execute the amendment and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
6. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an Opioid Settlement Funding Professional Services
Agreement, in substantial form, with the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University, in the amount of $163,720, to conduct a comprehensive research and evaluation study of Anaheim Fire and Rescue’s Advanced Provider Response Unit for a two year term commencing on February 1, 2026; authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents necessary to implement, fund, and administer the agreement, provided that the maximum contract authority does not change; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office.
7. Approve a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Agreement with Taller San Jose Hope Builders dba Hope Builders, in an amount not to exceed $555,987, to assist local disadvantaged youth to prepare for joining the workforce for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30,
2027; and authorize the Director of Housing & Community Development Department, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
8. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Townsend Public
Affairs, increasing the term by an additional one-year optional renewal and increasing the total not to exceed amount by $90,000 from $270,000 to $360,000, for supplemental state advocacy services; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
9. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve a Licensed Training Provider Agreement with The American National Red Cross, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to allow Anaheim Fire & Rescue to utilize American Red Cross training materials and issue nationally recognized course certifications for a three year term; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
10. Approve First Amendments to five Professional Services Agreements removing the annual not to exceed limit of $500,000 with no change to the maximum contract compensation amount of $2,500,000 for as-needed plan check, permit processing, and inspection consulting services for the Planning and Building Department Building Services Division; and authorize the Director of
Planning and Building to execute the amendments and related documents necessary to implement the amendments (CSG Consultants, Inc.; Scott Fazekas and Associates, Inc.; The Code Group Inc. dba VCA Code; TRB and Associates; and 4 Leaf, Inc.).
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit two improvement project grant applications to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under Project
O - the Regional Capacity Program under Measure M2 on behalf of the City of Anaheim, and if awarded, authorize the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amend the budget for
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the fiscal year accordingly [grant funds in a combined total of $840,000 with a required local match of $280,000].
12. ORDINANCE NO. 6618 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM adding Chapter 6.103 (Nitrous Oxide) to Title 6 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Public Health and Safety) to regulate the sale of Nitrous Oxide to prevent illegal and recreational use in order to protect public health and safety [includes determination that the proposed amendments
are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines under Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; introduced at the Council meeting of December 16, 2025].
ORDINANCE NO. 6619 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Chapter 6.105 (Kratom) to Title 6 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Public Health and Safety) to regulate the sale, distribution, and possession of Kratom in order to protect public health and safety [includes determination that the proposed amendments are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines under Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; introduced at the Council meeting of December 16, 2025].
ORDINANCE NO. 6620 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 6.44 (Nuisances) of Title 6 (Public Health and Safety); Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) of Title 14 (Traffic); Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial
Zone); 18.12 (Mixed-Use Zone); 18.14 (Public and Special-Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.18 (Scenic Corridor (SC) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.39 (Multiple-family and Mixed-Use Objective Design
Standards); 18.40 (General Development Standards); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44 (Signs); 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.114 (Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1) Zoning and Development Standards); 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2) Zoning and Development Standards); 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and Development Standards); 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; Adjustment No. 17 to the Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1) Zoning and Development Standards; Adjustment No. 15 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2) Zoning and Development Standards; Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and Development Standards; Adjustment No. 10 to the
Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards; and determining that the proposed amendments are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines under Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and 15061(b)(3)
of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations [Development Application No. 2025-00041: Annual Update Anaheim Municipal Code Titles 6 (Public Health and Safety), 14 (Traffic), and 18 (Zoning) Related to Code Streamlining and Improvements; introduced at the Council meeting of
December 16, 2025]. Item No. 12 Discussion. MOTION: NR/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
13. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of October 28, 2025.
BUSINESS CALENDAR: 6:34 p.m.
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM for exception to the 180-day wait period in compliance with Sections 7522.56 and 21224 of the California Government Code (appointment of Peggy Au, Controller, as a retired
annuitant). Item No. 14 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
15. Consider District 1 appointment to the Older Adults Commission to serve a term ending
December 31, 2028. Older Adults Commission
District 1 appointment: Bob B. Sanchez (December 31, 2028) (unscheduled vacancy) NOMINATION: Council Member Balius nominated Bob B. Sanchez. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Nomination approved.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:38 p.m.
16. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-00043 FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) NO. 358 AND
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM NO. 397 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO FESTIVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-1 WITH ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 18.108 (FESTIVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-1 (SP 90-1) ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE FINAL SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2025-00001 OWNER: OTR, an Ohio General Partnership, One California Street, Suite 2700, San Francisco, CA 94111 APPLICANT: Sean McEachern, Shea Properties Management Company, Inc., 130 Vantis Drive, Suite 200, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 PROJECT LOCATION: The project site consists of the entirety of the existing 85.7-acre Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan, generally located south of Santa Ana Canyon Road between Festival Drive and Roosevelt Road, in the City of Anaheim. REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a General Plan Amendment; Amendment No. 6 to Specific Plan No. 90-1, to amend the Specific Plan document and Chapter 18.108 (Festival
Specific Plan No. 90-1 (SP 90-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; Final Site Plan; and a Development Agreement to establish a new Development Area (DA 5) within the existing boundaries of the Anaheim Hills Festival Specific Plan to accommodate
residential uses in combination with the site’s existing commercial development. DA 5 would be created by reallocating land from the existing DA 2, reducing its size from approximately 48 acres to 31.8 acres. The resulting 16.2-acre area would form the new DA 5. All proposed development
would be confined to DA 5, which encompasses Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 354-451-19 and 354-451-32. The proposed project includes the demolition of an approximately 62,676-square foot cinema within DA 5 to construct a 447-unit multiple-family residential community. The proposed multiple-family community would consist of a four-story residential building, wrapped around a five-level parking structure with one subterranean level. All residential units are single-story and include one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options with private balconies
or patios. Project amenities include a clubhouse, two swimming pools, courtyards, a fitness center, and mail area. In addition to the project’s private amenities, the applicant is proposing an
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enclosed outdoor dog park along Festival Drive and bluff park along the north edge of the newly proposed DA 5, which would be open to the residents of the community and the general public. The applicant requests the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment to allow for
the proposed residential uses and the creation of DA 5. The General Plan Amendment would change the land use designation within DA 5 from Regional Commercial to Mixed-Use Medium. The Mixed-Use Medium land use designation allows for residential development in either a stand-alone or mixed-use configuration at a density of up to 36 dwelling units per acre, and the non-residential development at a maximum floor area ratio of 0.35. The Specific Plan Amendment would amend the Specific Plan No. 90-1 document to allow for the mixed-use land uses on a total of 16.2 acres (DA 5) and includes other text and exhibit amendments related to signage, permitted uses, design guidelines, and development standards. The Specific Plan Amendment would also amend Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 18.108 (Festival Specific Plan No. 90-1 (SP 90-1) Zoning and Development Standards), to incorporate the proposed residential standards into DA 5 and other clarifying changes related to signage, permitted uses, and development standards. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) No. 358, including the adoption of Findings of Fact,
Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) No. 397, and determine that FEIR No. 358 was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and FEIR No. 358 and MMP No. 397 are adequate to serve as the
appropriate environmental documentation for the project, and no further environmental documentation needs to be prepared for the project. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Approved Resolution No. PC2025-033 recommending the City Council certify a Final Environmental Impact Report No. 358, adopt findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 397 for the Anaheim Hills Festival Project and related actions; Resolution No. PC2025-034 recommending the City Council approve and adopt a proposed General Plan Land Use Element Amendment; Resolution No. PC2025-035 recommending that the City Council approve a Final Site Plan for the construction of 447 multiple-family units and make certain findings in connection therewith, as amended to add Condition of Approval No. 43 and renumber the Conditions of Approval to reflect the change; and Resolution No. PC2025-036 recommending City Council approve and adopt Development Agreement No. 2025-00001 by and between the City of Anaheim, and OTR, an Ohio Partnership. VOTE: 6-1 (Chairperson Walker and Commissioners Abdulrahman, Castro, Lieberman, Perez, and Tran-
Martin voted yes; Commissioner Kelly voted no) (Planning Commission meeting of November 17, 2025) [continued from the Council meeting of December 16, 2025, Public Hearing Item No. 20].
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM (a) certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 358, (b) adopting Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations in connection therewith, and (c) adopting Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 397 for the Anaheim Hills Festival Project and required and
related discretionary actions (DEV2023-00043).
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan Land Use Element of the City of Anaheim (DEV2023-
00043).
ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting amendments to the Anaheim
Hills Festival Specific Plan No. 90-1 (SP 90-1) and Chapter 18.108 (Festival Specific Plan No. 90-1 (SP 90-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and
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amending Ordinance Nos. 5109 and 5110, as previously amended (Amendment No. 6 to the Festival Specific Plan; DEV2023-00043).
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving a Final Site Plan for the construction of 447 multiple-family units and make certain findings in connection therewith (DEV2023-00043).
ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting Development Agreement No. 2025-00001 by and between the City of Anaheim and OTR, an Ohio Partnership, and making certain findings related thereto (DEV2023-00043). Item No. 16 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Thirty-three (33) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported fifty-three (53) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. (Total of fifty-eight (58) public comments received via email). Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 9:37 p.m. Public Comments Submitted – January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting MOTION: NR/CL to continue the item to February 3, 2026. 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 Kurtz requested recognizing the Orange County Peloteros Baseball team, a traveling team of 12-year-old boys from Anaheim. The team has won back-to-back championship tournaments in the last month. They also raise money for donations by doing odd jobs to donate gifts to Anaheim Family Resource Centers for Christmas. The recognition is for their achievements in sports and community service.
Council Member Rubalcava requested to agendize a presentation for Chief of Police Cid to provide an overview of his future plans for public safety in his first 100 days. She referenced the City’s e-Bike Ordinance and the lack of enforcement, and the need for more education regarding e-bikes. She
recommended that the City’s Public Information Office and Police Department partner with schools to educate students about e-Bike laws prior to enforcement and citations.
Council Member Meeks mentioned the successful education efforts at El Rancho Charter School when the school year started. Mayor Pro Tem Leon requested a recognition for the California Highway Patrol team from Santa Ana for their regional “CHiPs For Kids” Toy Drive. Council Member Maahs requested agendizing an item on removing blight and addressing billboards in Anaheim.
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Mayor Aitken requested to agendize the Closed Session item she mentioned earlier in the meeting regarding the City Manager. She also requested to agendize the agreement between the Anaheim Firefighters Association (AFA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME). Mayor Aitken requested a memo or meeting with Fire staff to evaluate and propose standards and measures to make homes and new buildings Citywide more fire resistant and provide education on what the City is allowed to require.
ADJOURNMENT: 11:20 p.m.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2026.
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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.
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 8, 2026, 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.
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