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Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board 2026/01/15CITY OF ANAHEIM Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Advisory Board MINUTES January 15, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Morton, Brittney Malenofski, Tina Riley, Rhanda Richardson, Ruby Barrameda, Mike Waterman BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Debbie Moreno STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Mann, City Administration GUESTS PRESENT: Christina Dawson, Visit Anaheim Pepe Avila, Visit Anaheim Agenda Posting_ A complete copy of the ATID Advisory Board agenda notice was posted on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:09 p.m. at Anaheim City Hall. I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Rhanda Richardson called the ATID Advisory Board meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026. IL ROLL CALL Chair Rhanda Richardson called roll call. Board Members present: Tom Morton, Brittney Malenofski, Tina Riley, Rhanda Richardson, Mike Waterman, and Ruby Barrameda. Board Members absent: Debbie Moreno III. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Rhanda Richardson opened the public comment and called the first public commenter. No Speakers present Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Advisory Board January 15, 2026 Page 2 There being no speakers present, Chair Rhanda Richardson closed the public comment period. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR October 16. 2025 Chair Rhanda Richardson asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Board Member Tom Morton offered a motion to approve the minutes for the October 16, 2025 meeting, seconded by Board Member Mike Waterman AND MOTION CARRIED (Vote: 6-0; All In Favor) that the ATID Advisory Board does hereby approve the minutes of the October 16, 2025 meeting. V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL APPROVED ATID MODIFICATIONS Board Member Brittney Malenofski gave a presentation on the City Council - approved ATID Modifications. Board Member Mike Waterman provided an update and reported that mailers were sent to all hoteliers within the ATID to help recruit the 3 new board members. He also noted a preference for a 2-3 year board member term, though those details are still being finalized. Board Member Ruby Barrameda asked what the classifications for those board members would need to be. Board Member Mike Waterman explained that he wants a diversity of hotel representatives (small and large) within the classification of general managers. Board Member Ruby Barrameda asked whether the new board members would need to be on the board of Visit Anaheim. Board Member Mike Waterman said that some are, but there are also some that are not. Board Member Tina Riley asked about the process and timeline for the new board member application process. Board Member Waterman explained that they anticipate needing at least 90 days to get the program started once new board members are selected. Guest Pepe Avila explained that the City will need to create bylaws to govern the application process. Board Member Brittney Malenofski explained that the City will need to determine the bylaws and work collaboratively with staff to finalize them. Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Advisory Board January 15, 2026 Page 3 Board Member Waterman noted that this is a unique program that, to his knowledge, no other organization has undertaken. He explained that Visit Anaheim plans to create posts highlighting the program. He also noted that Visit Anaheim had spoken with the previous administration's HUD and that HUD was supportive of the program. VI. BOARD COMMENTS Board Member Brittney Malenofski thanked staff for listening to the presentation. Board Member Tina Riley moved to agendize the ATID transportation fund. Chair Rhanda Richardson asked whether a formal motion was required. Board Member Tom Morton clarified that the Board may hold a discussion on the matter, but a formal motion was not appropriate at this time. Board Member Ruby Barrameda requested that information about the transportation component be added to the agenda and inquired about any key upcoming dates and the fiscal year budget impact. Board Member Brittney Malenofski noted that the Board has an annual responsibility to review the annual report and recommended calling a special meeting in February to cover transportation and marketing. She recommended holding the special meeting on February 26, 2026. Board Member Waterman said they will present the entire annual report to the board The Board requested a special meeting be scheduled for February 26, 2026. VII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:22 p.m. The next scheduled meeting is a special meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.