03-03-26_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
MARCH 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
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 2026
3:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session.
3:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 3:34 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Cordova, et. al.. v. City of Anaheim, et. al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01227584
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47; and IBEW, Local 47 Part-Time Customer Service Employees; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (Professional Management and Part-Time Management Units)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organization: Teamsters, Local 952
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks.
5:00 P.M. 5:02 p.m.
INVOCATION: Chaplain Nathan Zug, Anaheim Police and Fire
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Meeks
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Brent Finlay on his retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Anaheim Family YMCA Accepted by Brent Finlay.
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Recognizing the Girls Flag Football Varsity Team for winning the CIF-SS Division 5 Championship Accepted by the Anaheim High School Girls Flag Football Varsity Team.
Recognizing Toastmasters International, Anaheim Club 2, for their 100th Anniversary Accepted by Toastmasters International, Anaheim Club 2.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Fifty-nine (59) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported three hundred forty-two (342) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:30 p.m. (three hundred forty-nine (349) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – March 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 shared that she read to students at James Guinn Elementary School and Sunkist Elementary School for Read Across America Week. She highlighted the Anaheim Elementary School District for its thoughtful work in bringing community guests to build strong readers. She thanked the educators for their work and the Anaheim Police Department for joining the event. Council Member Maahs announced that on Thursday, March 19th, she would be co-hosting the screening of Join or Die with the Sierra Club at 5:30 p.m. She shared that the film explores how civic participation and community
involvement shape the strength of neighborhoods and democracy. She noted that service clubs would be present to share their work and provide information on opportunities for involvement.
Mayor Aitken shared her participation during Read Across America Week, reading to students at James
Guinn Elementary School. She highlighted their bilingual program and the students. Mayor Aitken reported her attendance at the California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) Vision & Visionaries Awards, which fundraises and honors CSUF alumni for their work in the community. She expressed her appreciation to the Orange County Business Council for inviting her to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at their event. She noted that the program recognized both small and large businesses throughout Orange County and shared that Girl Scout cookies were provided as an exit gift. Mayor Aitken shared that over 800 individuals submitted drawings for the Anaheim Public Utilities Annual Water Conservation poster contest. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and the Public Utilities team. She shared that the selected artwork would be displayed at City Hall and the Anaheim West Tower. She added that the students attended an Anaheim Ducks game. Mayor Aitken presented a video from NBC4 highlighting the Anaheim Union High School District’s free laundry program, in partnership with Superior
Laundry. She highlighted the program's partnership with small businesses for Anaheim youth. She requested to recognize the owners of Superior Laundry and the District’s Superintendent for their contribution to the community. She requested to explore options for the City to assist with the program.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked the public in attendance who participated during public comments. She shared that the City Council recognizes their concerns and encouraged the public to stay for the duration of the meeting to engage with the City Council. She noted that the Council’s opportunity to
address the public would be under Council Communications and not during the public comment period. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted Anaheim resident, Orange Lutheran High School student, and wrestling Masters Champion, Alexa Smith. She requested a recognition for Alexa for her efforts and achievements. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she participated in Read Across America Week at Vibrant Minds Charter School. She recognized the schools, teachers, and students who participated in the event. She highlighted the Anaheim Public Utilities Annual Water Conservation poster contest for promoting engagement among Anaheim youth on water-wise initiatives. She shared that of the sixteen
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students recognized, one student resided in District 3. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for their work and efforts on the program. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she is working on initiatives aimed at engaging Anaheim youth and steering them away from criminal
activity. She encouraged residents to report graffiti and other concerns through Anaheim Anytime, noting that the Public Works Department responds within 24 hours. She shared that any gang-related graffiti incidents are reported to the Anaheim Police Department. Council Member Rubalcava stated that her office is working with City staff and local artist Carla Roche to recognize the life of Mia Leah Mejia. She emphasized that bullying and youth suicide are issues impacting families in the City and beyond. She stressed the importance of ensuring that youth have access to resources. She shared that a kindness mural would be painted in Mia’s memory and highlight suicide awareness resources for everyone. She noted that her office hosts a suicide awareness event in September during Suicide Awareness Month. She highlighted the Community Services Department and Carla Roche for their assistance with the initiative.
Mayor Pro Tem Leon reported his attendance at the Loara Little League home opener. He thanked the parents for their work coordinating the league. He shared his participation during Read Across America Week. Mayor Pro Tem Leon highlighted the Orange County Transportation Authority Board and staff for their work on the 241-91 Freeway connector. He highlighted the project’s recent approval by Caltrans.
He shared that the connector has been a critical missing piece between the two freeways. He shared that the project required years of coordination, environmental review, and advocacy. Mayor Pro Tem Leon recognized the Savanna High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the CIF Championship. He
shared that he looks forward to bringing the team in for a Council recognition.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: None
Without objection, Mayor Aitken took the meeting out of order to consider Public Hearing Item
No. 10.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:24 p.m.
10. 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
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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 (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); January 13, 2026 (Public Hearing Item No. 16); and February 3, 2026 (Public Hearing Item No. 10)]
Public Hearing closed at the Council meeting of January 13, 2026.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015 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. 2026-016 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. 6622 (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 amending Ordinance Nos. 5109 and 5110, as previously amended (Amendment No. 6 to the Festival Specific Plan) (DEV2023-00043).
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-017 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. 6623 (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. 10 Discussion. Public Comments Submitted – March 3, 2026 City Council Meeting MOTION: NR/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-3 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Leon and Council Members Balius, Rubalcava, and Kurtz; NOES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Maahs and Meeks). Motion carried. Ordinances introduced.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 9:56 p.m. Items pulled for discussion: Mayor Aitken: Item No. 2 Council Member Rubalcava: Item Nos. 4, 6 Council Member Balius: Item No. 3 MOTION: CL/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. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Gehl Studio, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$298,800, to conduct the Anaheim Resort 2.0 Urban Design and Mobility Visioning Initiative, for a term ending March 3, 2027 with two one-year optional renewals; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
agreement.
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2. Approve a Lease with Orange County Flood Control District, in the amount of $215,000 per year not including CPI, for a total estimated amount of $6,700,000 for the initial term inclusive of CPI, for use of a 44.18-acre flood basin parcel located within Dad Miller Golf Course, located at 430 N.
Gilbert Street, for an initial term of 25 years with five five-year optional renewals; and authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute and administer the Lease and future renewals on behalf of the City. Item No. 2 Discussion. MOTION: NM/KM to postpone indefinitely. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
3. Approve the Subdivision Agreement of Parcel Map No. 2020-178 with Zelman 39 Commons
Partners, LLC, for the subdivision of property to construct a new retail shopping center, located at 208 N. Beach Blvd. Item No. 3 Discussion. MOTION: RB/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, declaring public purpose and approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA), in substantial form, 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 for an amount not to exceed $1,726,000.00, based upon a final Caltrans appraisal; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Caltrans; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to take all actions necessary or advisable to implement and administer the PSA [includes determination that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment].
Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Anaheim Fire & Rescue budget in an amount equal to the final purchase price. Item No. 4 Discussion. MOTION: NR/NK, as amended, in the amount not to exceed $1,389,000, based upon a final Caltrans appraisal. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2025 Tobacco Grant Program, authorizing the Police Chief, or their designee, to execute all required grant documents, and increasing the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 accordingly (grant award in the amount of $554,556). 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving a Labor Management Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement between the Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899 and the City of Anaheim and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-020.
Authorize the Human Resources Director to execute the agreement and to take the actions necessary to implement and administer the agreement. Item No. 6 Discussion. MOTION: NR/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
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7. ORDINANCE NO. 6621 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting amendments to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2) and Chapter 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2
(SP 92-2) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Amendment No. 18 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan) (DEV2024-00058; introduced at the Council meeting of February 24, 2026 Public Hearing Item No. 21). 8. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of December 16, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 10:43 p.m. 9. Discuss staffing and safety requirements for self-checkout stations at grocery and drug retail establishments in the City of Anaheim, and provide direction to staff. Item No. 9 Discussion. MOTION: AA/NK to prepare an ordinance for City Council consideration and explore other businesses that would be subject to the staffing and
safety requirements. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-2. (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs; NOES: Council Members Balius and Meeks). 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: Mayor Aitken requested information on the annexation process for county property on the Dad Miller Golf Course. She requested additional information regarding a potential breach of contract related to the Los Angeles Angels possibly dropping “Anaheim” from its name. She inquired if the item would be considered
for Closed Session discussion. City Attorney Fabela confirmed that the item would be agendized for Closed Session. He
explained that it may be related to potential litigation and agendized accordingly. Council Member Kurtz requested that a Visit Anaheim representative provide information on the
organization’s efforts to attract sports conventions in preparation for the World Cup. Council Member Rubalcava requested a recognition for Anaheim resident, Orange Lutheran High School student, and wrestling Masters Champion, Alexa Smith, to recognize her achievements. She requested a presentation from Interim City Manager Garcia on Strategic Plan initiatives. She requested an update on potential revenue opportunities, including a rideshare tax, in advance of the deadline to place measures on the November ballot. Council Member Meeks requested a recognition for El Rancho Charter School student Sydney Tran for winning the Orange County Spelling Bee for the second year. She shared that she would be representing Orange County at the National Spelling Bee.
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Council Member Maahs requested to work with staff to explore inclusivity for the autistic community in the City. She suggested headsets for individuals to use at different City events, including Concerts in the Park.
Mayor Aitken noted that the Chance Theater offers family-friendly performances designed to accommodate individuals with autism. Mayor Pro Tem Leon requested a recognition for the Savanna High School Girls Basketball Team on their CIF Championship. ADJOURNMENT: 11:21 p.m. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026.
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