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02-03-26_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA FEBRUARY 3, 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 2 February 3, 2026 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 3, 2026 4:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava (arrived at 4:01 p.m.), Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. 4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: One (1) in-person speaker; no electronic public comments submitted. Recess to closed session. 4:03 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RESIGNATION (California Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:01 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. 5:00 P.M. 5:01 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Ethan Hedberg, Ambassador Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Norma Campos Kurtz Without objection, Mayor Aitken requested to hear the Report on Closed Session Actions out of order. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela reported that on Closed Session Item No. 1, on a vote of 7-0, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to file a Petition for Receivership against Marylyne Patao, owner of the property located at 905 Emily Street. He announced that for Closed Session Item No. 2, the City Council, on a 7-0 vote, accepted the resignation of City Manager Jim Vanderpool, effective February 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., subject to a resignation notice and agreement. PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Katella High School’s Spirit Squad for their collection of food and clothing for the community Accepted by Katella High School’s Spirit Squad. Recognizing Randy Reyes for his years of service to the City of Anaheim Accepted by Randy Reyes. 3 February 3, 2026 ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing February 11, 2026, as 2-1-1 OC day and February 2026 as 2-1-1 OC Month Recognizing February 17, 2026, as Random Acts of Kindness Day Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month Recognizing February 2026 as American Heart Month Recognizing February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that for Public Hearing Item No. 10, the applicant has requested to continue the public hearing to the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Forty-two (42) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 113 public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. (Total of one hundred twenty-two (122) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – February 3, 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) COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Maahs thanked Anaheim Fire & Rescue for their visit to Sycamore Junior High and for providing sidewalk CPR training. She invited District 5 residents to a Community Open House on Wednesday, February 18th, at Sunkist Elementary School. She shared that information on street takeovers, Code Enforcement, fire preparedness, traffic safety, OCVIBE, and fireworks would be provided. She announced that Police Chief Cid would also be in attendance. Council Member Meeks announced the District 6 Community Meeting on February 19th. She shared that she invited the Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works Department to attend to provide information on traffic and Know Your Way. She noted the additional exposure fire safety has received from the community. She encouraged the public to attend and learn about fire zones and communication methods. She noted the importance of evacuation methods and safety in the area despite the outcome of the Festival Project. In response to Mayor Aitken, Council Member Meeks announced the meeting would be held at the East Anaheim Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Mayor Aitken announced that community meetings would be held in each district and information would be provided on the City’s social media. Council Member Rubalcava requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff Sergeant Grant Ward who passed away due to cancer. She expressed her condolences to his family and recognized his sacrifices and cancer battle. She recognized the passing of Maria Ponce. She thanked Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Ruiz-Stepter, who assisted Ms. Ponce with finding housing. Council Member Rubalcava expressed her condolences to the Arzola family. She stated that there is an independent process associated with the incident and would be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office. She explained that the internal process for the City is to review alternatives and assured the family that the process is ongoing. She stated that the City Council would continue to work on what’s best for the residents. She requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Alberto Arzola. Council Member Rubalcava acknowledged the resignation of former City Manager Jim Vanderpool. She 4 February 3, 2026 highlighted his work in the City and acknowledged the resilience and professionalism he demonstrated throughout his tenure. She shared that despite difficult times, he served as a steady source of stability for employees and residents. She added that the foundation he set for the City would remain. She thanked Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia for filling in. She addressed Department Heads, City employees, and residents, sharing that the City Council cares about the future of the City and would continue to advocate for the residents. She thanked Jim Vanderpool for his service to the City. Council Member Balius shared that Mr. Vanderpool provided consistent leadership to the City during challenging periods. He noted that he was involved with advancing the Beach Boulevard project in District 1 and leading the City through the COVID-19 pandemic. He reported that Mr. Vanderpool was the longest tenured City Manager for Anaheim over the past fifteen years. He shared that stability in City leadership is an important factor in maintaining confidence in local government by employees and residents. He added that his tenure provided a level of consistency that was valued by the City and the community. He stated that as the City moves forward, the selection process would focus on the qualifications and the capacities necessary to lead the City. He thanked Mr. Vanderpool for his service. Council Member Balius announced that the District 1 Community Meeting would be on Wednesday, February 4 at Brookhurst Community Center. Mayor Pro Tem Leon shared his participation in the Point in Time Count hosted by the County of Orange every two years. He explained that the event provides an understanding of how many unhoused individuals are living on the street. He shared that the experience allowed him to hear individuals' stories and provide perspective. He thanked Housing and Community Development Department staff for joining him and their continued work. Mayor Pro Tem Leon echoed his Council colleagues' comments and thanked Mr. Vanderpool for his service to the City. He reported that under his leadership, the City made progress on important priorities and delivered results. He added that leadership transitions can cause uncertainty, but expressed full confidence in the strength of the City and professionalism of City staff. He shared that the City’s employees are the backbone of the City and highlighted their dedication. He wished Mr. Vanderpool the best in his future endeavors and expressed gratitude to City staff who continue to work for the residents. Council Member Kurtz thanked Mr. Vanderpool for his service to the City. She thanked Assistant City Manager Garcia for stepping up and ensuring the City would move forward. She thanked the Department Heads for their commitment to the City’s residents. Council Member Kurtz shared that her prayers extend to the Arzola family. She shared that she looks forward to a full, complete, and transparent report on the incident. She assured the family that the report would come and the investigation would be thorough. Mayor Aitken thanked the Syrian American Medical Society for the invitation to their event. She shared that the event was attended by doctors raise money for those impacted by the civil war in Syria. She highlighted the many members of the Syrian community who attended. She reported that she attended the United States Conference of Mayors, where she chaired a panel on arts and representing voices in the community. She added that she met with two United States Senators to discuss immigration and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to ensure safety in the community. Mayor Aitken thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department for their work during the Disneyland Half Marathon. She shared that the course passed through Downtown Anaheim, small businesses, City Hall, and the Resort area. She highlighted the community meetings with Chief Cid and his outreach efforts in the community. She thanked the residents who attended. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia reported that District Community Open House meetings would begin on February 4, 2026, in District 1. He shared that all residents are welcome to attend. He added that residents can stop by at any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. with no need to arrive at the start of the Open House. He reported that City leaders and staff would be present and available to connect with residents. He shared that each district’s open house will cover a variety of topics relevant to their 5 February 3, 2026 neighborhoods and staff will be seeking high-level feedback and thoughts on what residents think about the stadium site. He shared that information on the locations and details of the open houses would be available on the City’s social media and website. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 7:43 p.m. Items pulled for discussion: Mayor Aitken: Item No. 6 Council Member Kurtz: Item No. 5 MOTION: CL/KM to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 7:43 p.m. 1. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of December 18, 2025; Library Board meeting of December 8, 2025; and Older Adults Commission meeting of November 20, 2025. 2. Appoint three new members to the Anaheim Workforce Development Board with terms ending June 30, 2030 [Karla Rodriguez and Kurtis Adams, representing business; and Richard Licerio, representing labor]. 3. Approve Contract No. MA 106-498952 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, in an amount not to exceed $420,812.96, for the upgrade of the Fire Suppression System Panel: Node 1 at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, in accordance with Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 030421-JHN between Sourcewell and Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP. 4. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $981,885.95 for the purchase of Motorola 800 MHz radio equipment; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents. 5. Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Velocity Truck Centers, in the amount of $331,635.41 for the purchase of one Freightliner packer truck; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents in accordance with Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 032824-DAI between Sourcewell and Daimler Trucks North America. Item No. 5 Discussion. MOTION: NK/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 6. Approve a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Cameron Ridge LLC, at an average annual cost of $12,800,000, to purchase wind-generated energy and associated renewable and capacity attributes from the Cameron Ridge Project for a ten year term (term aggregate of $128 million); approve a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Alta Oak Realty, LLC, at an average annual cost of $5,700,000, to purchase wind-generated energy and associated renewable and capacity attributes from the Zephyr Park and Oak Creek Projects for a ten year 6 February 3, 2026 term (term aggregate of $57 million); and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the agreements and any amendments or restatements to the agreements that are cost-neutral/reducing or that involve only minor administrative cost increases, and execute all related or implementing documents to the agreements, including documents contemplated by the agreements, assignments, collateral assignments, power scheduling agreements, and scheduling coordinator agreements; and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements. Item No. 6 Discussion. MOTION: AA/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 7. Approve an Independent Contractor Agreement with the Coast Community College District, in the amount of $50,000 paid to the City, for the Strong Workforce Program Transforming Intermediary Partnerships for Student Success, for a term ending June 30, 2026; and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and any future modifications; and increase the Housing and Community Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget by $50,000. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 7:54 p.m. 8. Receive a presentation of the Chief of Police’s strategic priorities for the first 100 days in office, which includes his intention to learn and evaluate the Anaheim Police Department and the community it proudly serves [informational item]. Item No. 8. Discussion. Informational item; no action taken. 9. Discussion and possible action to waive the attorney-client privilege as to a Memo dated January 26, 2026 from the City Attorney’s Office – Ethics Division to the Mayor and City Council regarding “Gift Reporting Requirements for Section 87200 Filers (Form 700) and Analysis of Resort Stay Provided by a Donor”. Item No. 9 Discussion. MOTION: AA/CL to waive the attorney-client privilege as to the Memo dated January 26, 2026 from the City Attorney’s Office – Ethics Division. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Maahs, and Meeks; NOES: Council Member Kurtz). Motion carried. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 9:13 p.m. 10. Applicant requests to continue the public hearing to the Council meeting of March 3, 2026. 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 7 February 3, 2026 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 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 8 February 3, 2026 (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 meetings of December 16, 2025, Public Hearing Item No. 20 and January 13, 2026, Public Hearing Item No. 16]. Continue the public hearing to the Council meeting of March 3, 2026. Item No. 10 MOTION: NK/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 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: Mayor Pro Tem Leon requested an appointment of an Interim City Manager at the February 24, 2026 City Council meeting and an item to discuss options on the recruitment process for a new City Manager with direction to the Human Resources Director. He requested a recognition for Radiant Brewery on their 5th Anniversary. City Attorney Fabela clarified that the Interim City Manager appointment would be on the Closed Session agenda for the following meeting. He requested clarification on the timeline for the Human Resources item. Mayor Pro Tem Leon stated there was flexibility on the item. Council Member Maahs requested an update on the Lincoln Project located on State College Boulevard between Lincoln and East Street. Council Member Kurtz requested a discussion on Anaheim Contigo’s funding, programming longevity at the current funding rate, and whether the program meets the needs of the residents. Assistant City Manager Garcia confirmed that the item could be scheduled for the following City Council meeting. Council Member Meeks added on to Mayor Pro Tem Leon’s request on options for a nationwide recruitment for a new City Manager. She highlighted the previous City Manager’s leadership and long- lasting initiatives for the City. She requested a nationwide recruitment similar to the Police Chief’s. Council Member Rubalcava requested a memo from the Human Resources Director regarding the recruitment process, and that the memo be included in the presentation to the City Council for the City Manager recruitment item. She highlighted Mayor Pro Tem Leon’s request and reiterated that it be a public discussion and stated the importance of finding the right candidate. She requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Alberto Arzola, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward, and Maria Ponce. Council Member Balius acknowledged a resident’s question regarding the public comment period for the Festival project public hearing. He mentioned that speakers can address the City Council during the General public comment portion of the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Leon requested an item on the potential expansion of the Anaheim Contigo program at a future meeting. 9 February 3, 2026 Assistant City Manager Garcia responded that staff would work with him on including the request with the item requested by Council Member Kurtz or if the item would be presented separately at a later date. ADJOURNMENT: 9:19 p.m. in memory of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant Grant Ward, Maria Ponce, and Alberto Arzola. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026. 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. 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