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03-24-26_Action with Comments ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA MARCH 24, 2026 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY ▪ 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 March 24, 2026 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA MARCH 24, 2026 2:30 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 2:31 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, and Meeks. Council Members Rubalcava and Maahs joined the meeting during Closed Session. 2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Recess to closed session. 2:31 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of the California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: J.A.P.T., by and through his Guardian ad Litem Tania Tanda-Soto v. City of Anaheim, et al., USDC Case No. 8:26-cv-00433-DOC-ADS 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 Organizations: (1) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Management, Professional/Technical, and Confidential Units) and (2) Teamsters, Local 952 Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 4:10 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. 4:00 P.M. – WORKSHOP 4:10 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: None WORKSHOP: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-year Budget Update Presentation by Finance Director Debbie Moreno, Budget Supervisor D’Anne Lee, and Budget Analyst Arlene Roa. The City Council took a brief recess at 4:51 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m. 5:00 P.M. 5:00 p.m. 3 March 24, 2026 INVOCATION: Reverend Lissa Smith, Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Ryan Balius Without objection, Mayor Aitken took the meeting out of order for a brief presentation from Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls Commissioner Jolynn Mahoney. PRESENTATIONS: Presentation on the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women & Girls Commission Presentation by Commissioner Jolynn Mahoney. Recognizing Janis Heckel on her retirement as Executive Director of the Anaheim Community Foundation Accepted by Janis Heckel. Recognizing City of Anaheim Retirees for 20 plus years of service Accepted by City of Anaheim Retirees. Mayor Aitken recognized Police Service Dogs "Rebel" and "Zax" on their retirement and service to the City of Anaheim. Recognizing Police Service Dogs "Rebel" and "Zax" on their retirement and service to the City of Anaheim Accepted by Officer Brandon Mullins and Sergeant Nathaniel Cox and Police Service Dogs “Rebel” and “Zax”. Call to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:23 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Sixty (60) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported one hundred forty-two (142) public comments were received electronically prior to 3:45 p.m. (Total of one hundred fifty-six (156) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – March 24, 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 Kurtz thanked the City employees who participated in the Big Give. She thanked the volunteers who participated in the cleanup at Guinida Lane. She shared that the residents requested a walking area. She noted that many participants were family members, friends, and residents contributed to the event. Council Member Kurtz shared the volunteer efforts at the Anaheim Community Foundation property to bring joy to the area used by nonprofits. She thanked the City employees and department heads who participated in the meaningful event. Council Member Maahs highlighted the East Anaheim Little League opening day on March 7th at Benito Juarez Park. She thanked the coaches, volunteers, and parents who assist with the league. She shared that Pioneer Park includes an accessible field for athletes in wheelchairs. She added that many families travel to Anaheim to access the field. Council Member Maahs thanked the City employees who participated in the Big Give. She highlighted the City employees who participated in Patriots & Paws to 4 March 24, 2026 clean the barbecue area for veterans. Council Member Maahs reported her attendance at E. Kate Rea’s 150th Birthday Celebration at the Ebell Club. She shared that Kate Rea was an educator who earned her Master’s Degree from UC Berkeley. She added that she was the founder of Anaheim’s first PTA and a longtime leader on the City’s Library Board and secured grant funding for the Carnegie Library. She expressed her appreciation of the Ebell Club for continuing to honor her legacy. Council Member Rubalcava thanked everyone who participated during public comments. She emphasized that each vote she casts is vetted and that she approaches her responsibilities as an elected official with seriousness and diligence. She shared that she grew up in the City of Anaheim and her father worked for the City for 40 years. She explained that for each project she reviews, she considers expert testimony and staff opinions seriously. She shared that she has opposed projects that staff have not recommended. She expressed empathy for the residents in Anaheim Hills due to safety concerns; however, she assured that she would not support a project that was not safe. Council Member Rubalcava reported that she visited a charter school in District 3 to speak with students. She shared that the school is educating young minds in the City from T-K to sixth grade. She recognized Public Utilities employee Darin Strain on his retirement after 30-plus years of service. She highlighted the Public Utilities Department and the safe drinking water in the City. She emphasized the City Council’s commitment to resident safety and highlighted the Public Utilities Department’s pride in maintaining safe water conditions throughout the City. Council Member Rubalcava reported her attendance at groundbreaking ceremonies at local elementary schools, including Loara Elementary School’s Multi-Purpose Room Innovation Center. She recognized Team Kids who developed businesses to sell tickets to donate to a local nonprofit. She thanked the Anaheim Police Department, Fire & Rescue Department, and City staff for engaging in the process. She shared that many children in District 3 come from working-class families and emphasized the importance of providing opportunities to all in the City. She thanked Team Kids for providing access to entrepreneurial experiences. Council Member Rubalcava announced that a new taco restaurant had opened in District 3. She thanked Director of Economic Development Sergio Ramirez for ensuring that local businesses can thrive and open in the City. She thanked City staff for responding to enhanced safety initiatives in District 3, following a reported sexual assault. She reported that additional lighting was installed in the area, tree landscaping, and the HALO team had responded to ensure safety in the City. Council Member Rubalcava welcomed new resident Valentina Ceja to the City. Mayor Pro Tem Leon acknowledged and thanked the Mejia family for inviting him and the Council to their home to commemorate the one-year anniversary of their daughter’s passing. He shared that the family’s mission is to support and help other families. He expressed his appreciation for those who have supported the family. Mayor Pro Tem Leon shared his participation in the annual District 2 Read Across America tour. He added that he read to the current classes of his former third and fourth-grade teachers. He emphasized the importance of literacy and early education in schools and thanked the schools, administrators, and teachers for the invitation. He acknowledged City staff’s continued efforts to expand access to books in the community. Mayor Pro Tem Leon reported his attendance at the Natural Products Expo West show at the Convention Center. He mentioned that the convention is the largest show hosted at the Convention Center, with tens of thousands of visitors coming to Anaheim. He recognized the Convention Center staff, Code Enforcement, and the workers across the Resort District for their work. Mayor Pro Tem Leon announced his attendance at the Barton Elementary Multi-Purpose Room groundbreaking. He shared that the opportunity highlights a collaboration between the City and school districts to create space for students and families. He shared his participation with City staff for the Big Give to clean up debris and graffiti in a District 2 neighborhood. He highlighted the impacts the event has on the community and thanked the City staff who participated. Mayor Pro Tem Leon announced his attendance at the Americana Awards. He recognized award recipients and Anaheim residents Alden and Linda Esping and their contributions to the City. He highlighted the Youth Leadership Summit that gathered high school students from across Anaheim and the County for a day of leadership, public speaking, civic engagement, and financial literacy. He noted that students participated in workshops and spoke with City leaders, including the Chairman of Disney Experiences, Thomas Mazloum. He highlighted the impact the event had on students, noting that students rated their experience positively. He expressed his commitment to the initiative and thanked everyone who assisted with the event. 5 March 24, 2026 Including the volunteers and the District 2 office. Mayor Pro Tem Leon shared that the Welcome to Little Arabia mural was complete. He noted that the initiative was a collaboration with the Arab American Civic Council, Al Karmel Market, and students from Magnolia High School. He shared that students from Magnolia High School contributed to the mural. He expressed his appreciation for the staff who assisted with the initiative. Council Member Balius recognized the Housing and Community Development Department and Public Utilities Department for installing new lighting and securing a fence at the vacant property on Beach Boulevard. He announced the Eggstravaganza at Maxwell Park on March 28th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He shared that the event would be hosted by the Magnolia Baptist Church. Mayor Aitken echoed Mayor Pro Tem Leon’s comments on the Americana Awards. She shared that Linda and Alden Esping are school teachers who have dedicated their lives to the City. She congratulated them on their recognition. Mayor Aitken thanked staff for participating in the Big Give to help with projects throughout all the districts. She announced that residents have the opportunity to submit posters recognizing the 250th Anniversary of the United States. She shared that the posters would reflect community pride and civic engagement in Anaheim. She noted that submissions would be collected in collaboration with the Cultural and Heritage Commission. She shared that the submissions would be open until April 14th. She requested that the Interim City Manager share the information with the Cultural and Heritage Commission’s staff liaisons to connect with Muzeo. Mayor Aitken thanked a student group with Benito Juarez for interviewing her on her role as a female Mayor. She thanked the New California Coalition for inviting her to a panel on addressing affordable housing. She shared that she participated with other mayors who have the greatest impact at the local level. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Greg Garcia echoed the Council’s comments on the Big Give. He thanked City staff for their participation and the City Council for their support. He noted that approximately 150 volunteers participated, covering 12 projects throughout the City. He thanked AMEA and AFSCME for providing breakfast and lunch to the volunteers. He announced the Stay Housed Anaheim Program through the Anaheim Housing Authority to support emergency rental and security deposit assistance. He added that the program was authorized by the City Council when the Housing Trust was created. He reported that the program would offer residents a one-time emergency rent or security deposit assistance up to $3,000. He shared that utility assistance may also be provided. He highlighted the program and noted that it is unique to Anaheim. Interim City Manager Garcia announced that AMEA requested that Item No. 22 be withdrawn from the agenda. He stated that, out of deference to AMEA, staff would withdraw the item from Council consideration. Recess the Anaheim City Council, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority. 8:50 p.m. Without objection, Mayor Aitken took the meeting out of order to consider Business Calendar Item No. 27. 27. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Anaheim City Council for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. 2025-095 [rescheduling the meeting of June 16 to June 23, 2026]. Item No. 27 Discussion. MOTION: NM/RB ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 6 March 24, 2026 5:00 P.M. - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 8:51 p.m. MOTION: CL/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority meeting of November 4, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 2. RESOLUTION NO. APFA-2026-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. APFA-2025- 002 [rescheduling the meeting of June 16 to June 23, 2026]. Item No. 02 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. Adjourn the Anaheim Public Financing Authority. 8:51 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 8:51 p.m. 5:00 P.M.– HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY MOTION: CL/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Approve minutes of the Housing and Public Improvements Authority meeting of November 4, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 4. RESOLUTION NO. AHPIA-2026-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. AHPIA-2025-003 [rescheduling the meeting of June 16 to June 23, 2026]. Item No. 04 Discussion. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority. 8:52 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim Housing Authority. 8:52 p.m. 7 March 24, 2026 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 8:52 p.m. Item pulled for discussion: Council Member Kurtz: Item No. 6 MOTION: NM/CL to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7- 0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 5. Approve the Anaheim Housing Authority’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Public Housing Agency Plan and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Administrative Plan, and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute required certifications and related documents. 6. Approve an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions with Irvin J. Himmelberg, Trustee of the Irvin J. Himmelberg Power of Appointment Trust to the Irvin J. Himmelberg and Peggy Jo Himmelberg Living Trust dated May 18, 2007, in the acquisition amount of $3,000,000, to purchase properties located at 611 and 617 E. Eton Place, located in the Avon/Dakota Neighborhood; and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement [associated tenant relocation costs in the amount of $898,208, as authorized in the Cooperation Agreement dated January 1, 2011 between the Anaheim Housing Authority and the former Anaheim Redevelopment Agency]. Item No. 06 Discussion. MOTION: NK/AA ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 7. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of February 24, 2026. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 8. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2026-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2026 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. AHA-2025-008 [rescheduling the meeting of June 16 to June 23, 2026]. Item No. 08 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 9:02 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 9:02 p.m. 5:00 P.M. – CITY COUNCIL 9:02 p.m. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Kurtz: Item Nos. 15, 17, 19 Council Member Meeks: Item No. 20 Mayor Aitken: Item Nos. 24, 25 MOTION: NM/KM 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. 8 March 24, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR: 9. Receive and file minutes of the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board meetings of October 16, 2025 and January 15, 2026, the Cultural and Heritage Commission of January 15, 2026, the Older Adults Commission meeting of January 15, 2026, the Public Utilities Board meeting of January 28, 2026, and the Sister City Commission meeting of January 26, 2026. 10. Approve certificates recognizing Blake’s Place for 30 years of business in Anaheim; Anaheim resident Alexa Smith from Orange Lutheran High School for her achievement of becoming a CIF- SS Masters Champion in wrestling; Sydney Tran from El Rancho Charter School for winning the Orange County Spelling Bee for a second consecutive year and for representing Orange County at the national spelling bee in Washington, D.C.; Savanna High School Girls Basketball for winning their CIF Division Championship; the owners of Superior Laundry and LaundryUp for partnering with the Anaheim Union High School District to provide students access to free laundry services; Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary; and Canyon High School’s Connor Shim who has been named a semifinalist in the Music Center’s 38th Annual Spotlight Program. 11. Receive and file, with the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment for February 2026. 12. Approve the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and direct the Planning and Building Director to submit the reports to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, formerly the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. 13. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Stryker Sales, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $172,378.47 inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees, for the purchase of Lucas chest compression systems, accessories and preventative maintenance for Anaheim Fire and Rescue and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents. 14. Approve Amended and Restated Master Agreement Contract No. 106-498828 with Crisp Enterprises Inc., dba Crisp Imaging for as-needed citywide reprographics services, increasing the current Master Agreement by $150,000 thereby amending the not to exceed amount from $100,000 to $250,000 for the term effective September 1, 2025 through June 11, 2026, with three one-year optional extensions in the amount not to exceed $360,000 annually thereafter, including applicable taxes and fees, for a cumulative total not to exceed of $1,330,000; authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement in accordance with the competitively solicited City of Long Beach Contract No. 36905; and ratify a change order to the Master Agreement with Crisp Enterprises, Inc., dba Crisp Imaging, increasing the contract amount by $152,863.18 from $277,020 to $480,000 for citywide reprographics services from December 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025. 9 March 24, 2026 15. Approve a Canine Transfer Release and Agreement to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless with Officer Brandon Mullins and Sergeant Nathaniel Cox authorizing the transfer of ownership of retiring Police Service Dogs "Rebel" and "Zax," respectively; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute and implement the agreements. Item No. 15 Discussion. MOTION: NK/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 16. Approve the Joint Agreement with the County of Orange for the implementation and operation of the Orange County Automated Fingerprint Identification System, with an estimated first year cost of $155,616, with future annual costs to be determined by the County of Orange OC-RAN Board and negotiated by the parties, for recurring periods of ten (10) years unless terminated by either party; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. 17. Approve the Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services with the County of Orange for a five year term commencing May 31, 2026 through May 30, 2031, with the City responsible for paying the County the Net Cost of providing agreed upon Animal Care Services specified in the Animal Care Notice of Intent approved annually; approve the Animal Care Notice of Intent, in substantial form, for Animal Care Special Services, Animal Care Shelter Services, and Barking Dog Complaint Services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, at an estimated cost of $5,788,082 plus a 10% contingency; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Notice of Intent, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office. Item No. 17 Discussion. MOTION: NK/KM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 18. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement with the County of Orange for stormwater compliance activities; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the annual operating budget each year [City’s cost share for Fiscal Year 2025/26 is $560,000 with an anticipated increase of 5% to 10% annually; approval of the Implementation Agreement is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, as it involves administrative and organizational actions that do not result in direct physical changes to the environment]. 19. Approve the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with the County of Orange for solid waste disposal services, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2036, with one 10-year optional extension for a three (3) year progressive rate of $67/ton (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), $74/ton (July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028), and $81/ton (July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029) subject to a rate adjustment each July 1 beginning 2029 equal to the percentage change in the consumer price index; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and any other related documents and take any and all actions as are necessary, required, or advisable to implement and administer the Agreement. Item No. 19 Discussion. MOTION: NK/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 20. Approve an Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $196,890 plus a 15% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $226,423.50, to provide engineering design services related to the Anaheim West Tower Bollards Project; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and amend the Fire & Rescue Department’s budget by $226,424 from restricted FEMA Emergency Operations Center Grant Funds. Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: NM/CL ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 10 March 24, 2026 21. Authorize participation in additional proposed opioid litigation settlements with six regional distributors/dispensers, acceptance of the anticipated allocation plans, and direct receipt of the settlement funds; and authorize the City Attorney to effectuate the City’s acceptance of the settlements by executing participation agreements and any related documentation necessary to complete the settlements [Associated Pharmacies, Inc. and American Associated Pharmacies, J M Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage Logistics) (collectively the “Remnant Defendants”]. 22. Implement the Segal Company, Western States, Inc. (Segal) Citywide classification and compensation study, Phase I, by realigning base salary ranges for specified classifications within the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association Part-Time and Executive Management groups to support the City’s recruitment and retention strategy, while addressing internal equity and compensation compaction. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2025-030, as amended, for the purpose of increasing salaries pursuant to the State of California minimum wage requirements, modifying pay policies for classifications designated as Non-Represented Part-Time, and amending certain Non- Represented Part-Time and Executive Management compensation plans to align with the City’s adopted market-position strategy. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2026-006, for the purpose of modifying pay policies for certain classifications represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General Employees. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2026-007, for the purpose of modifying pay policies for certain classifications represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Clerical Employees. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2022-138, for the purpose of amending salary ranges for certain classifications represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Part-Time Employees. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2023-081, for the purpose of modifying pay policies for certain classifications represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2023-082, for the purpose of modifying pay policies for certain classifications represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Professional/Technical Management Unit. Item No. 22 Item withdrawn by staff. 11 March 24, 2026 23. ORDINANCE NO. 6624 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing and replacing Chapter 10.24 (Water System Cross-Connections) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to align local and state-mandated public water system cross connection control requirements. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting modifications, which do not increase rates or fees, to Rule Nos. 11 and 16 of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations, as originally adopted by Resolution No. 72R-600 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2024-023, and making determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting modifications, which do not increase rates or fees, to Rule Nos. 16 and 22 of the Electric Rates, Rules and Regulations, as originally adopted by Resolution No. 71R-478 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2024-022, and making determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Approve the Generation Interconnection Agreement for the interconnection of generating facilities to Anaheim’s electric system and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager or designee, to (a) execute the Agreement from time to time with generating facility owners with any changes that are authorized by Rule No. 22, required by the Risk Manager, or deemed nonmaterial by the City Attorney’s Office; (b) execute all related or implementing documents, including cost-neutral amendments, assignments, and documents contemplated by the Agreement; and (c) take all actions necessary or advisable to implement and administer executed Agreements; and determine that the adoption of the Ordinance and Resolutions and approval of the Agreement are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the actions do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines (California Code Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) Sections 15060(c)(2)-(3) and 15378 in that they are regulatory/administrative actions that establish standards and contractual terms and do not approve, commit Anaheim to, or result in any physical changes to the environment and that, to the extent any of the actions could be considered a “project,” they are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) and 15301-15304. 24. Deny the request for a rehearing of the City Council’s administrative decisions associated with the Anaheim Hills Festival Project (DEV2023-00043), which was considered at the public hearing held on January 13, 2026, with the project consideration concluding with City Council action on March 3, 2026. Item No. 24 Discussion. MOTION: AA/NK to deny the request for rehearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 25. ORDINANCE NO. 6622 (ADOPTION) 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, introduced at the Council meeting of March 3, 2026 Public Hearing Item No. 10). ORDINANCE NO. 6623 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting Development Agreement No. 2025-00001 12 March 24, 2026 by and between the City of Anaheim and OTR, an Ohio Partnership, and making certain findings related thereto (DEV2023-00043, introduced at the Council meeting of March 3, 2026 Public Hearing Item No. 10). Item No. 25 Discussion. 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 adopted. 26. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of January 13, 2026. The City Council took a brief recess at 9:53 p.m. and reconvened at 9:59 p.m. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 28. Receive an update on funding for the Anaheim Contigo program; provide direction to staff on establishing an immigration legal defense component to support Anaheim residents, including the scope of services and contract amount; and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with a nonprofit legal provider, in the estimated range of $50,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope and demand, to launch and implement the immigration legal defense component accordingly. Item No. 28 Discussion. MOTION: CL/AA ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 10:30 p.m. 29. Public Hearing to consider and adopt a Development Impact Fee (DIF) Nexus Study, a related capital improvement plan for DIF funded projects, and increases/decreases to DIF fees for the City of Anaheim. Item No. 29 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 10:42 p.m. One (1) in- person speaker; no electronic public comments submitted. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 10:47 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Development Impact Fee Study and Development Impact Fee Improvement Plan [includes determination that approval of this resolution is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines]. MOTION: NM/RB ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0 Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 6625 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 17.08 (Subdivisions), Chapter 17.34 (Development Fees) and Chapter 17.36 (Public Safety Facilities and Vehicle Equipment Impact Fees) of Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and 13 March 24, 2026 because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA. MOTION: NM/KM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0 Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Public Safety Facilities and Vehicle and Equipment Impact Fees [includes determination that approval of this resolution is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines]. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Library Facilities and Collection Items Impact Fees [includes determination that approval of this resolution is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines]. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the amount of the park-in-lieu fee and rescinding Resolution No. 2011- 085 and Resolution No. 2011-086 [includes determination that approval of this resolution is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines]. MOTION: NM/KM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0 Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None 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 additional information on the City’s domestic and agricultural policies. She requested information on the process to receive public input on the annexation of unincorporated County land and the annexation process. She requested a recognition for Parsa Ketabi for winning a national scholarship for community college students. Council Member Meeks requested a presentation from the Public Utilities Department at the April 21st meeting on the City’s water quality. Council Member Maahs requested a proclamation recognizing Holly Hagler’s retirement from Meals on Wheels Orange County. She shared that she has served as President and CEO for 14 years and oversaw the organization’s growth into a major regional provider of nutrition and supportive services for older adults. Mayor Pro Tem Leon requested a recognition for Anaheim Ducks broadcaster Steve Carroll and his retirement after 50 years and 27 seasons with the Ducks. ADJOURNMENT: 11:50 p.m. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026. 14 March 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. 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