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
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MAY 12, 2026
CITY
COUNCIL
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
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ORDER OF
BUSINESS:
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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.
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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.
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Closed sessions may
be preceded by one or more public workshops.
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If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda.
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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.
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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.
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REPORTS:
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All
agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk�s Office and
www.anaheim.net/councilagendas.
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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., 2
nd
Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting
the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to
[email protected]
.
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PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
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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).
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This first Public
Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later.
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Any
remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted.
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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, t
he Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for
testimony at the time of each public hearing.
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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
[email protected]
.
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
[email protected]
with any questions.
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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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
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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.
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(TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA
FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH)
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ANAHEIM
CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA
MAY 12, 202
6 4:00 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council.
4:00 P.M. -
CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
TO CLOSED SESSION:
PUBLIC
COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Recess to closed session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision
(a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency
Designated Representative:
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Linda Andal, Human Resources
Director
Name
of Employee Organizations:
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Anaheim
Municipal Employees Association, Police Cadet Unit
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section
54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated
Representative:
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Linda Andal, Human Resources Director
Name of Employee
Organizations:
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Service
Employees� International Union, United Service Workers West Reconvene the Anaheim City
Council.
5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION:
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Reverend Jessica
Strysko, Anaheim United Methodist Church
FLAG SALUTE:
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Council Member
Natalie Meeks
PRESENTATIONS:
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Recognizing Steve Carroll, the Anaheim
Ducks broadcaster, who is retiring after a 50-year career (27 seasons with the Ducks)
Recognizing Canyon High School�s Connor Shim who has been named a semifinalist in the Music Center�s 38th Annual Spotlight Program Recognizing the Anaheim Police Department for participating in the 2026 Baker 2 Vegas Challenge Cup Relay receiving First place in their category and Fifth place overall
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing April 28, 2026,
as Workers� Memorial Day
Recognizing May 16, 2026, as
Kids to Parks Day
Recognizing May 22, 2026, as
Harvey Milk Day
Recognizing May 11 � 17,
2026, as Bike to Work Week
Recognizing May 17 � 23,
2026, as National Public Works Week
Recognizing May 2026, as
Building Safety Month
Recognizing May 2026, as
Mental Health Awareness Month
Recognizing May 2026, as National Cities, Towns, and
Villages Month
Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint
session with the City Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
TO THE AGENDAS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda
items):
(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:
CITY
MANAGER�S UPDATE:
Recess the Anaheim City
Council
.
5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Approve a Lease
Agreement with Long Beach Arts District LLC, for monthly rent in the amount of $2,000 including a 3% annual escalator, to provide temporary valet and employee parking for the Anaheim Packing District, for a term commencing upon approval of the Housing Authority Governing Board and terminating after five (5) years, and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and implement the agreement, including the administrative approval of modifications necessary to reflect the formation and final legal name of a new entity wholly owned and operated by the principal members of the LAB Holding group established for purposes of managing the Lease Agreement, subject to approval as to form by legal counsel [145 W. Santa Ana Street].
2. Approve minutes of the
Housing Authority meetings of January 27, 2026 (revised) and March 24, 2026.
Adjourn
the Anaheim Housing Authority.
Reconvene the Anaheim City
Council.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL
MOTION:
__________ Waive reading of all
ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar .
CONSENT
CALENDAR:
3. Approve certificates
recognizing District 5 resident Nathan Enriquez for his Mater Dei Varsity Soccer accomplishments; and South Junior High School Leadership for their 2026 Civic Learning Award of Excellence.
4. Receive and file, with
the possibility of discussion, the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager for April 2026.
5. Approve Master
Agreement Contract No. 106-499121 with Sage Environmental Group LLC, in an annual amount not to exceed $228,000, for a cumulative contract amount not to exceed $1,140,000 plus a 15% contingency, for as-needed fire prevention and habitat restoration services using goats in various locations for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid No. 9890.
6. Approve Master
Agreement Contract No. 106-499037 with Siemens Industry, Inc., in the amount of $1,093,192 plus a 20% contingency, for central monitoring of fire and burglar alarms, as well as testing and inspection services for security and fire life safety systems, effective upon execution through May 31, 2029 with three one-year optional renewals for a total cumulative contract amount not to exceed $2,347,277.19 over the potential six-year period, plus a 20% contingency; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and to exercise any renewal options, in accordance with the terms of
Sourcewell
Cooperative Contract
121024-SIE, which includes the option for up to three one-year additional extensions beyond the original three-year term.
7. Award the contract to
the lowest responsible bidder, GRBCON, Inc., in the amount of $498,588, for the Magnolia Avenue and Broadway Sanitary Sewer Improvements 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; determine the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 (d) (New Construction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
8. Award the contract to
the lowest responsible bidder, S&H
Civilworks
, in
the amount of $210,350, for the Street Improvements at the southwest corner of the Santa Ana Canyon Road & Royal Oak Road Intersection 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; determine that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
9. Determine that the
proposal submitted by
Liftech
Elevator Services,
LLC is the most advantageous to the City; award a Design-Build Agreement, in substantial form, to
Liftech
Elevator Services,
LLC, in the amount of $3,445,337.50 inclusive of a 10% contingency, to design and construct the Anaheim West Tower Elevator Modernization Project; waive any irregularities in any of the proposal documents; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Design-Build Agreement and related documents and to take such actions as are necessary, required, or advisable to implement and administer the Design-Build Agreement; determine that the project and any related construction activities associated therewith are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), 15303(d), 15303(e), and 15304 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize de minimis changes to the Design-Build Agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney�s Office; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
10. Approve Master
Agreements for Arterial Street Maintenance and Construction, in substantial form, with three contractors and such other contractors pre-qualified by the City in the future during the term of the Master Agreement, each in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 per work order package, with a limit per contractor of $10,000,000 in total awards during each fiscal year of the agreement term; each for a two year period with up to two two-year optional renewals; authorize the Public Works Director, to execute the Master Agreements and for the Public Works Director, or designee, to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the Master Agreements; determine that the projects to be performed under the Master Agreements shall be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Master Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney�s Office [Hardy & Harper, Inc.; Onyx Paving Company, Inc.; and R.J. Noble Company].
11. Approve an Agreement
with Cho Design Associates, Inc., in the amount of $68,088 plus a 15% contingency for a total amount not to exceed amount of $78,301.20, to provide engineering design services related to the Anaheim West Tower Window 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.
12. Approve Cooperative
Agreement No. 12-0876, in substantial form, with Caltrans for design (plans, specifications, and estimates) services for the Northbound SR-57 Off-Ramp to Katella Avenue and the Southbound SR-57 Off-Ramp to Ball Road as part of the proposed
ocV!BE
development project; approve
Cooperative Agreement No. 12-0877, in substantial form, with Caltrans, in the amount of $225,000, for right-of-way services for the Northbound SR-57 Off-Ramp to Katella Avenue and the Southbound SR-57 Off-Ramp to Ball Road as part of the proposed
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development project; authorize the
City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreements and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements, including any extensions; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreements, as determined by the City Attorney�s Office [costs reimbursed by
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developer, Anaheim Real
Estate Partners, LLC from a Public Works Developer Trust Account].
13. Approve Amendment No. 1
to Agreement with KPMG, LLP to perform the annual financial audit of the City for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028, in amounts not to exceed $797,700, $820,000, and $850,000, respectively, with two one-year optional renewals in amounts not to exceed $875,000 and $900,000, respectively, for a cumulative amendment amount of $4,242,700, authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer to execute the amendment and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney�s Office.
14. Approve an agreement
with
Qlogic
LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$174,750 plus a 10% contingency for as-needed services, to develop and maintain an energy and water educational website for a term of five years; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute the agreement and related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments, assignments, and any documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
15. Approve an agreement
with Prehospital Med LLC, in an amount not to exceed $265,000, to provide Medical Director services to Anaheim Fire & Rescue, for a three year term with two one-year optional terms; and authorize the City Manager, or designees, to execute the agreement and any related documents, including any cost-neutral amendments and any documents contemplated by the agreement, and to take such necessary or advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
16. RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit an application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No. 3 for the Stormwater Catch Basin Installation Project Phase 7 and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant funds on behalf of the City and amending the budget for fiscal year accordingly and determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15303 [grant funds in the amount of $598,950 with local matching funds of $149,738].
17. RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Anaheim Director of Housing and Community Development, or designee, in submitting a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to California Volunteers for the Youth Service Corps Initiative, and accepting such grant funds on behalf of the City of Anaheim and determining that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15306.
Increase the budget accordingly in the Housing and Community Development�s Workforce Development Grants Fund by the awarded amount of $1,601,173.
18. RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments in, and accepting an Assessment Engineer�s Report for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District [Fiscal Year 2026-27].
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments in the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, and setting a time and place for public hearing thereon [Fiscal Year 2026-27; Public Hearing scheduled for Council meeting of June 23, 2026].
19. ORDINANCE NO.
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(INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 10.18 (Water Conservation and Water shortage Contingency Rules and Regulations) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to update water shortage response processes and water conservation requirements, and determining that such action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652 [includes determination that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2)-(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations) as the Ordinance does not constitute a �project� within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines section 15378 and will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment].
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and determining that such action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652.
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and determining that such action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652.
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM rescinding Resolution No. 2023-065, which ordered the implementation of Water Reduction Plan I; declaring a shortage category of conservation awareness; and determining that such actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Water Code Section 10652.
20. Approve minutes of the
City Council meeting of February 24, 2026.
BUSINESS CALENDAR:
21. Select an executive
search firm to conduct the recruitment for the position of the City Manager and approve and authorize the Human Resources Director to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the selected firm, and any related amendments, in a total amount not to exceed $75,000, for costs associated with the contract and any contingencies that may arise from the recruitment.
MOTION:
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22. Review the draft
Anaheim Economic Development Strategic Plan for 2026-2031 and provide staff with direction as necessary.
MOTION:
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23. RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM opposing the California High-Speed Rail Authority�s proposal to establish Tax Increment Financing districts.
24. Receive presentation on
Senate Bill (SB) 707 (2025) regarding changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act).
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM establishing Council Policy No. 1.14 regarding the City�s policy in response to telephonic or internet service disruption during public meeting.
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM establishing Council Policy No. 1.15 establishing a public posting board for publicly translated agendas.
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM determining reasonable efforts to encourage public participation in meetings pursuant to Government Code � 54953.4.
RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending and restating the procedures and rules of order for the conduct of City Council meetings.
Provide additional direction or feedback to staff regarding meeting procedures, as desired.
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MOTION:
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REPORT
ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(non-agenda items):
(opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period)
cOUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Adjournment:
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for June 9, 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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Any writings or
documents
provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to
[email protected]
.
If requested, the
agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk�s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, by telephone at (714) 765-5166, or via email to
[email protected]
, no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting.
TRANSLATION SERVICES:
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Spanish interpreting services are provided at
City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your request at the podium. The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk�s office no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED:
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Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be
viewed live on the City�s website at
www.anaheim.net/councilvideos
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POSTING STATEMENT: On May 7, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at
www.anaheim.net
.