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04-21-26_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA APRIL 21, 2026 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC FINANCING 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 April 21, 2026 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA APRIL 21, 2026 3:00 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, and Maahs. Council Member Meeks joined the meeting during Closed Session and Council Member Rubalcava joined the meeting during the Regular Session. 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Two (2) in-person speakers; No electronic public comments submitted. Recess to closed session. 3:08 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: David Santana v. City of Anaheim, et al.; USDC Case No. 8:25-cv-01327 JWH (DFMx) 2. 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 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: Anaheim Police Association 4. 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); (2) Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899; (3) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, and Part-Time Units); (4) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Police Cadet Unit; (5) Anaheim Police Association; (6) Anaheim Police Management Association; (7) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47; (8) IBEW, Local 47 Part-Time Service Employees; (9) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (Professional Management and Part-Time Management Units) (10) Service Employees’ International Union, United Service Workers West; (11) Teamsters, Local 952. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:29 p.m. 3 April 21, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks. 5:00 P.M. 5:29 p.m. INVOCATION: Pastor Paulo Maciel, Dwelling Place Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing 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. Accepted by Sydney Tran Recognizing the owners of Superior Laundry and LaundryUp for partnering with the Anaheim Union High School District to provide students access to free laundry services Accepted by Patrick Lee and Corey Lee Recognizing the Savanna High School Girls Basketball Team for winning their CIF Division Championship Accepted by Savanna High School Girls Basketball Team ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing April 24, 2026, as National Arbor Day Recognizing April 19 – 25, 2026, as National Library Week Accepted by Library Services Manager Joe Purtell Recognizing April 2026, as National Poetry Month Accepted by Poet Laureate Camille Hernandez Recognizing April 2026, as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Recognizing April/May 2026, as Affordable and Fair Housing Month Recognizing May 2026, as Water Awareness Month Accepted by Water Quality Laboratory Supervisor Eleanor Busito Call to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:52 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that staff requested to continue Item No. 23 to the May 5, 2026 Council meeting. She added that staff requested to remove Item No. 21 for consideration and staff would present the item at a later date. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Thirty-eight (38) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported eighty-three (83) public comments were received electronically prior to 4:30 p.m. (Total of one hundred nine (109) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – April 21, 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) 4 April 21, 2026 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aitken congratulated the students from Acaciawood Preparatory Academy for attending the Council meeting and speaking during Public Comments. She acknowledged and appreciated the respectful participation of the students. She requested an update from City Attorney Robert Fabela regarding the release of the officer’s information in the Arzola case. In response to Mayor Aitken’s request, City Attorney Robert Fabela announced that outside counsel released the name of the officer at 6:56 p.m. to the Arzola family’s attorney. In response to Mayor Aitken, City Attorney Fabela stated that the City Attorney’s Office does not review the autopsy report and would follow up with the Orange County Coroner’s Office. Council Member Kurtz thanked OCO and the Olive Street Elementary School community for participating in a neighborhood walk led by residents and school leaders. She thanked City staff, including Director of Public Works Rudy Emami, Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, and Community Services, for attending. She shared that during the walk, many issues were identified, including broken sidewalks and parking issues, which would be evaluated. She added that as a result of the walk, the neighborhood requested support for a neighborhood clean-up which would be planned in the following months. Council Member Kurtz provided an update on the ATID Housing Committee and introduced the Committee members, including Chairperson Bill O’Connell, Co-Chairperson Greg Eisenman, Director of Community Services Sjany Larson-Cash, Paul Sanford, and Susan Santana. She explained that the Committee represents large, medium, small, and independent hotels overseeing the ATID Housing Trust Fund to support employees of ATID payees. She congratulated the Committee for meeting and the Housing and Community Development Department for their assistance. Council Member Kurtz reported that the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) challenged teams from Chapman University and UCI to envision a development on the corner of Ball Road and Anaheim Boulevard, in partnership with the City’s Economic Development Department. She shared that Chapman University won the project, but mentioned UCI’s unique development, similar to the Sphere in Las Vegas. She highlighted Chapman’s development, which included public spaces, affordable housing, and retail components. She congratulated Chapman University and thanked the Economic Development Department for working with the students. Council Member Kurtz shared that Betsy Ross Elementary School serves as a school that is open early and late for parents and serves as a center of the community. She reported that her office and other City departments participated in the Community Resource Fair hosted by Betsy Ross Elementary School. She shared that many parents and students learned about resources available to them and the commitment the City departments have in the neighborhoods and residents. Council Member Kurtz acknowledged that the Olive Street neighborhood lacks an easily accessible community center or gathering space. She shared that as a result, Olive Street Elementary School opened its campus to residents to ensure they have a place to gather. She thanked Public Utilities, Fire & Rescue, the City Clerk’s Office, Public Works, and Planning for participating. Council Member Maahs reported that the Miracle League of Orange County season has begun through June 7th, every Sunday at noon at Pioneer Park located in District 5. She shared that the league welcomes players of all abilities and each player is paired with a buddy on their assigned team. She thanked the volunteers from Mater Dei High School for their support of the athletes. Council Member Maahs shared that there would be a floral art installation at Juarez Park on Sunday, April 26th. She invited families and the community to enjoy the live public art. She encouraged picnics and mentioned that the first couple of hundred children would receive paletas. She shared that the event is in collaboration with Martha Rangel and Victoria’s Garden. Council Member Maahs requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Rebecca Kuhl, wife of Angel’s Foundation President Dennis Kuhl, who passed away on April 7th. Mayor Pro Tem Leon announced his attendance at the first Robotics Southern California State Championship. He shared that students all over Southern California learned important engineering problem-solving skills to compete and collaborate with one another. He congratulated the participants 5 April 21, 2026 and highlighted their bright futures. Mayor Pro Tem Leon expressed his gratitude to the Neighborhood Services team and Interim City Manager Greg Garcia for a recent neighborhood cleanup effort in District 2. He announced that each household is entitled to three bulky item pickups for free. He advised residents to call ahead before placing items on the street. He shared that the effort is a small step to keeping neighborhoods clean and maintaining the quality of life each resident deserves. For additional information, residents can call 714-238-2444 or visit Anaheim.net/republicservices. Mayor Pro Tem Leon shared that his office organized the Fourth Annual Children’s Day Fair at Barton Park. He mentioned that kids enjoyed games, arts, crafts, snow cones, popcorn, snacks, candy, and toys. He highlighted the spirit of the event and the bonds and interactions in the community. He thanked Rosary Academy volunteers for bringing activities to the event and helped with set-up and clean-up. He thanked the Barton Elementary PTA for providing snow cones and all the community partners who attended. He highlighted the Parks and Recreation team, Public Works, and all City staff who ensured the park was ready for the event. He noted the attendance of Congressman Lou Correa, Anaheim Union High School District Trustee Guerrero, and Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Chavarria. He recognized the volunteers, his staff, Angie, Kelly, Richard, and Sandra. Council Member Rubalcava shared that a groundbreaking was held for a new Porsche dealership along the Interstate 5 corridor. She shared that the initiative is part of a larger revitalization in District 3. She added that the dealership would join the new Zia apartments, for-sale homes at Emerald Park, JR Wheels and Tires, and Radiant Beer Co. She noted that the dealership would enhance the neighborhood and generate tax revenue. She thanked Porsche and former City Manager Jim Vanderpool, who helped bring the dealership to the community. Council Member Rubalcava shared that Public Utilities held an outreach event on Mavis Street, where residents received energy efficiency resources. She noted that staff identified opportunities to improve lighting and public safety. She thanked Public Works, the Police Chief, and the Police Department for engaging in the process with the neighborhood. Council Member Rubalcava thanked the Community Services Department and the Anaheim Police Department for visiting neighborhoods in District 3. She shared that they visited the Balsam East community which fostered positive interactions with the community. She added that the event fostered positive interactions between the Police Department and older youth to deter gang activity. She thanked Public Utilities for providing pencil pouches to kids. Council Member Rubalcava recognized Earth Day participation through a community cleanup hosted by Green Bird, near Little People’s Park. She thanked the organization’s leaders, Jody and Kevin, for their ongoing volunteer efforts to keep neighborhoods clean. She encouraged residents to participate in community volunteer efforts and to contact her office for assistance in connecting with local opportunities. Council Member Rubalcava requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Jad Davis, a well-regarded attorney in Orange County. She shared that he grew up in Anaheim and unexpectedly passed away on April 2nd. She sent her condolences to his family and his children. Council Member Balius reported that on Saturday, April 25th, a Young Professional Summit would be held at the Tiger Woods Learning Lab from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. He shared that the event is free for any high school students to help them explore potential career paths and build real-world skills. Council Member Balius announced that he toured Fire Station 12 and Fire Station 4. He noted that the fire truck at Fire Station 4 would be in operation in late July or early August. Mayor Aitken shared that Council Member Balius and Mayor Pro Tem Leon joined her and the Public Utilities Department at Twila Reid Elementary School to plant a tree in celebration of Earth Day. She noted that the Public Utilities Department has given away over 60,000 trees and would be restarting the program. She reported that residents can apply on the City’s website for up to six shade trees a year, with a promotion currently running to receive an additional tree. Mayor Aitken thanked the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for inviting her to the Estrella Awards and congratulated the new board installed. She shared that the program highlights family-owned businesses throughout Orange County. Mayor Aitken announced that she would be adjourning the meeting in memory of former Anaheim Mayor John Seymour. She shared that he was Anaheim’s 39th Mayor from 1978 to 1982. She noted that he was known for bringing the Rams to Angels Stadium where they played for 14 years. She added that he 6 April 21, 2026 served on the Planning Commission from 1970 to 1994 and was appointed by Governor Wilson as a United States Senator. She noted that he was the only United States Senator from Orange County. She shared that he advocated for the transformative power of homeownership and prided himself on working with everyone. CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Greg Garcia announced that the Cinco de Mayo event would be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. He shared that students from the Anaheim Elementary and Magnolia School Districts would be performing along with live bands, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. Interim City Manager Garcia reported that there would be an open house at the Anaheim Sustainability Education Center on April 25th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He introduced Director of Human Resources Linda Andal to provide an update on the City Manager recruitment process. Director Andal announced that the Human Resources Department distributed the Request for Information (RFI) to ten (10) executive firms with demonstrated experience in recruiting city managers and city CEO’s. She reported that the Department received six (6) responses, two declining to participate, and two with no response. She added that the Executive team is reviewing the RFI’s, which would be presented to the City Council on May 12th or June 9th. She reported that the presentation would include a request from Council to select a firm to move forward with contract negotiations and proceed with recruitment. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 8:15 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY 8:15 p.m. MOTION: NK/NM to adopt the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Bond Purchase Agreement between the City of Anaheim, the Public Financing Authority, and JP Morgan amending the scheduled completion date to no later than June 25, 2027 for the parking decks associated with the OCVIBE Project; and authorize the City Treasurer to execute the amendment [related to Council Agenda Item No. 20]. 2. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority meeting of March 24, 2026. Adjourn the Anaheim Public Financing Authority. 8:16 p.m. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 8:16 p.m. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 8:16 p.m. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Rubalcava: Item No. 7 Mayor Pro Tem Leon: Item Nos. 7, 12, 15, 16, 27 Council Member Kurtz: Item No. 13 MOTION: NK/NM to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 7 April 21, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR: 8:16 p.m. 3. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of February 19, 2026; and the Older Adults Commission meeting of February 19, 2026. 4. Appoint two new members to the Anaheim Workforce Development Board with terms ending June 30, 2030 (Luis Aleman, representing business; and Jimmy Elrod, representing labor). 5. Approve certificates recognizing Public Works employee Jose Sanchez for his role in stopping an assault on a mother and her daughter; the Anaheim Police Department for placing first in their category and fifth overall at the 2026 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay; and Irving Schwartz on the occasion of his 100th birthday. 6. 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 March 2026. 7. Authorize the issuance of Purchase Order Nos. 309-408212 and 309-407722 to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in a cumulative amount not to exceed $736,334.32, for the purchase of Motorola Automated License Plate Reader equipment, including the licensing and encompassing warranty; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents in accordance with Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No.101223-MOT. Item No. 07 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 8. Approve Contract Number No. MA 106-498975 with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, in an amount not to exceed $543,631.15 inclusive of all applicable taxes and a 20% contingency, for testing, inspections, and emergency repair services for the fire suppression system at the Anaheim Convention Center for a one year term; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement in accordance with Sourcewell Cooperative Master Agreement No. 121024-JHN. 9. Approve Contract No. MA 106-499047 with Daniels Tire Service, in the amount of $26,541.12, for a cumulative combined amount of $132,705.60 plus applicable sales tax, CPI annual increases, and a 20% contingency, to provide recapped tire services on an as-needed basis for the Public Works Department for an initial one year term with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and to exercise the renewal options as appropriate in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 9865. 10. Authorize a two month extension of the existing master agreement with R.J. Noble Company for as-needed purchase of various asphalt concrete paving materials and the disposal of construction debris, increasing the total cumulative not to exceed amount from $1,200,000 to $1,300,000. 11. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, J&S Striping, in the amount of $71,341.87, plus a 10% contingency, for the installation of signing and striping at ten local roadways; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is 8 April 21, 2026 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2, Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and direct and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions [Agate Street, Baxter Street, Bel Air Street, Danbrook Avenue, Gerda Drive, Greenacre Avenue, Greenleaf Avenue, Janss Street, Moonstone Street, And Santa Ana Street]. 12. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Toro Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $3,825,688, for the Brookhurst Street Improvements from Cerritos Avenue to 150 feet North of Guinida Lane Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize and direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. Item No. 12 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 13. Determine that the proposal submitted by Aubrey Silvey Enterprises, Inc. is the most advantageous to the City; award a Design-Build Agreement in substantial form, to Aubrey Silvey Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $51,382,062, plus a 10% contingency, to design and construct the Vermont Substation Expansion Project; waive any irregularities in any of the proposal documents; determine that the project and all related construction activities associated therewith are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), 15303(d)-(e), 15304, and 15332; and further determine that none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the Design-Build Agreement and all related documents, including cost-neutral amendments and take all the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; authorize changes to the Agreement that do not materially change the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office, and authorize the Risk Manager to approve changes to the insurance, indemnification, and liability provisions of the Agreement as long as the changes are in Anaheim’s best interest, and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300. Item No. 13 Discussion. MOTION: NK/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 14. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Buena Park, in an amount not to exceed $56,000 plus a 10% contingency for a total authorized amount of $61,600, for Anaheim’s share of the construction of the Dale Street Rehabilitation from Crescent Avenue to State Route 91 Project, and 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. 15. Approve eight Professional Services Agreements, each in an amount not to exceed $600,000 per year for a total amount for each not to exceed $3,000,000, for on-call consulting support services for Clean Water Act Permit Compliance Programs for the Development Services Section of the Department of Public Works, for a one year term with four one-year optional renewals, authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreements and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney’s Office [EEC Environmental, Fuscoe Engineering, Inc., Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., GSI Environmental, Inc., Michael Baker International Inc., Recupero and Associates, Inc., Tetra Tech, Inc., WSP USA Inc.]. Item No. 15 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 9 April 21, 2026 16. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Servite High School, in the acquisition payment amount of $65,000, for the purchase of real property located at 1952 W. La Palma Avenue (APN 072-131-12), for a Storm Drain Easement for the La Palma Avenue Storm Drain Improvements Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to accept City Deed No. 12924 (APN 072-131-12, ACQ 2025-01651) for property located at 1952 W. La Palma Avenue conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real property interests granted in conjunction with the project and authorize the City Clerk to attest and cause said Deed to be recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder. Item No. 16 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 17. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement of Tract No. 19290 with MTHCALV-I Santa Ana Street, LLC, to establish a 2-lot subdivision for condominium purposes to construct 56-condominiums with private drives, generally located at 275 and 301 East Santa Ana Street. 18. Approve an agreement with Disability Access Consultants, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $178,480 per term for a total amount not to exceed $535,440, to provide professional consulting services related to the Americans with Disabilities Act for a two year term with two two-year optional extensions; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents including extensions and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 19. Accept Round 2 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding totaling $1,691,750 per Modification No. 1 to the WIOA Subgrant Agreement for Subgrant No. AA611002 between the City of Anaheim and the State of California, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-087. 20. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Bond Purchase Agreement between the City of Anaheim, the Public Financing Authority, and JP Morgan amending the scheduled completion date to no later than June 25, 2027 for the parking decks associated with the OCVIBE Project; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the amendment [related to Authority Item No. 1]. 21. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with MuniServices, LLC, increasing the not to exceed amount from $300,000 to $450,000 and increasing the term by three years with three one-year optional renewals, for auditing, reporting, monitoring, and analysis of sales and use tax revenues; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the amendment and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the amended agreement. Item No. 21 Item withdrawn by staff. 22. Approve agreements with Eric Gruver, Ph.D. and Nancy K. Bohl, Inc., dba The Counseling Team International, Inc., each in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to provide pre-employment psychological evaluations and other psychological services for the Anaheim Police Department and Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department, for a three-year period, with the option to extend up to two additional years. 23. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 - General Unit [effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028]. 10 April 21, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 – Professional Management Unit & Part-Time Management Unit [effective January 17, 2026 through January 16, 2029]. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget accordingly by $2,602,560. Item No. 23 Item continued to Council meeting of May 5, 2026. 24. Approve the implementation of Phase I, in part, based on the Segal Company, Western States, Inc. (Segal) Citywide classification and compensation study, by realigning base salary ranges for specified classifications within the Non-Represented Non-Management and Executive Management groups to support the City’s recruitment and retention strategy, while addressing internal equity and compensation compaction; and amend the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget by $368,441 for the cost of unrepresented Phase I implementation and minimum wage compliance. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-030 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 Full-Time and 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. 2026-031 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. 2026-032 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. 2026-033 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. 2026-034 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. 11 April 21, 2026 25. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain City records more than two years old in accordance with the City’s Retention Schedules and Government Code (City Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk, Community Services, Convention, Sports & Entertainment, Finance, Fire & Rescue, Housing & Community Development, Planning & Building, Police, Public Works, and Public Utilities). 26. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Public Works, or designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for the Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) grant funds, and authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly; and determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15306. Waive the competitive bid requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and approve Master Agreement Contract No.106-499083 with Orange County Conservation Corps, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, to provide various recycling and cleanup of litter and debris as needed for the Public Works Department for the period of April 30, 2026 through April 30, 2027; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents [includes $87,375 in local match and in-kind contributions]. 27. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM forming Underground Utility District No. 73 – Ball/Brookhurst and determining that said action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c)-(d), and 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Item No. 27 Discussion. MOTION: CL/RB ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 28. ORDINANCE NO. 6625 (ADOPTION) 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 because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA [introduced at the Council meeting of March 24, 2026, Public Hearing Item No. 29]. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 9:31 p.m. 29. Discuss options to remove billboards impacting neighborhoods in the City of Anaheim, and provide direction to staff. Item No. 29. Discussion. No formal action taken. 30. Receive a presentation and discuss information on water quality [informational item]. Item No. 30. Discussion. Informational item; no action taken. 12 April 21, 2026 Council Member Rubalcava left the meeting at 11:10 p.m. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 11:15 p.m. 31. Public hearing, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to consider the issuance of certain tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the Hermosa Village Phase III affordable housing project [1217 Lynne Avenue,1309 Lynne Avenue, 1329 Lynne Avenue, 1513 S. Hampstead Street, 1525 S. Hampstead Street,1543 S. Hampstead Street, 1614 S. Hampstead Street, 1619 S. Hampstead Street, 1620 S. Hampstead Street, 1630 S. Hampstead Street, 1624 S. Calle Del Sol, 1630 Calle del Sol, 1607 S. Calle Del Mar, 1613 S. Calle Del Mar, 1220 W. Cerritos Avenue, and 1500 S. Ninth Street] [continued from Council meeting of April 7, 2026, Public Hearing Item No. 15]. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the issuance of certain California Municipal Finance Authority Exempt Facility Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing of the acquisition by ground lease, substantial rehabilitation, improvement, equipping, and operation of Hermosa Village Phase III affordable housing project; and making certain other findings related thereto. Item No. 31 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing at 11:24 p.m. One (1) in-person speaker; no electronic public comments submitted. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing at 11:30 p.m. MOTION: NM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Balius, Kurtz, Maahs, and Meeks; ABSENT: Council Member Rubalcava). Motion carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action for Item No. 1; for Item No. 2, the City Council authorized litigation regarding property located in District 6 [6352 Nohl Ranch Road], and no other 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: None ADJOURNMENT: 11:38 p.m. in memory of Rebecca Kuhl, Jad T. Davis, and former Anaheim Mayor and Senator John Seymour. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 5, 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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