Boards and Commissions 

The Budget, Investment, and Technology Commission (BIT) is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to the short and long range financial planning and funding of City activities, the investment of City funds invested by the City Treasurer and the use of information technology that will assist in the accomplishment of the City's goals and objectives. 

This is a 7 member commission (Roster). All members shall be a resident of the City of Anaheim at the time of appointment and during the entire tenure of service on the Commission and not hold any paid office or employment in the City. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.

Meetings

• At least once per quarter. Dates to be determined but are generally the 4th Wednesday of the following months: January, February, May, June, September, October, November, December.
• City Hall, 6th Floor - 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

Budget

• Review the annual budget proposed by the City Manager, hold public meetings concerning the proposed annual budget and make recommendations regarding said budget to the City Council.
• Review the City's general fund, capital improvement program, and special funds budgets, including review of policies and procedures, time frames, format, and specific allocation proposals. Emphasis of the commission shall be on programs and or major expenditures, not on line item details.
• Review proposals and make recommendations regarding new and increased revenue sources and service delivery alternatives.
• Explore alternative approaches for financing future capital improvement projects.

Investment

• Review investment reports submitted to City Council, including the annual investment policy and monthly report submitted and proposed by the City Treasurer and make recommendations accordingly.
• Review and make recommendations on the City Treasurer's investment strategies and portfolio asset and maturity structure, emphasis shall be on the overall investment activities incorporating cash flow, permitted investments, and risk return factors.
• Act in an advisory capacity concerning investment of City Funds, including but not limited to funds of the Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Public Financing Authority.

Technology

• Act in an advisory capacity in matters relating to the use of information technology.
• Recommend technologies aimed at addressing the needs of a diverse cross-section of the City's residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Review and maintain knowledge of current and future technology trends.
• Perform such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5195

The Community Services Board is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to the social service needs of the citizens of the City. 

This is a 7 member board (Roster). All members shall be qualified electors of the City. Members shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government.  Board members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions. The City Council may appoint 1 or more emeritus members to serve at the pleasure of the Council (AMC 1.04.850).  Emeritus members shall have all rights and privileges as board members, with the exception of voting rights and shall not be counted for purposes of determining a quorum.

Meetings

• 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
• City Hall, Council Chambers - 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Community Development Block Grant
Due November 28, 2022 at 5pm

FY 2023-2024 Application

Responsibilities

• Hold public meetings/public hearings to receive input regarding social services from citizens and from other governmental and private nonprofit organizations providing social services within the City.
• Recommend methods to coordinate social service programs provided by the City, other governmental agencies, and private nonprofit organizations.
• Recommend methods to match social service needs with the available resources.
• Recommend methods to avoid duplication of social services provided.
• Perform such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5191

The Cultural and Heritage Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters concerning the arts, culture, and historic preservation and heritage. 

The Cultural Heritage Commission is a 7 member commission (Roster). All members shall be residents of the City; shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government; and shall not be an officer or board member on any Anaheim-based arts or cultural organization. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.
 
For information on the Center Gallery please visit our website.

Meetings

• 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
• Downtown Anaheim Community Center - 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Note: The Cultural and Heritage Commission Meetings are open to the public and public attendance is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop prioritized strategies providing recommendations to Council related to the implementation of the Cultural Arts Plan.
• Oversee the City's cultural and historical assets.
• Facilitate cooperative efforts of private individuals, community organizations, and business that promote and enhance the cultural and historic environment of the City.
• Develop recommendations concerning the allocation of City resources, as available, for the support of cultural and historic art, events, and programs within the City.
• Develop mechanisms for the solicitation and public input in the process of selection of works of art and their placement, when appropriate.
• Recommend for City Council a set of goals and annual objects that will serve the visual, performing, literary, and multi-media arts.
• Perform other related duties as outlined in the Municipal Code and such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5236

The Homeless Policy Working Group was created by the City Council in June 2017 to look at policy options regarding homelessness. The group met through October 2017.

For additional information, please visit the Addressing Homelessness webpage.

Meetings

• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

The Housing and Community Development Commission is comprised of 4 Neighborhood Councils that are appointed by the City Council. The Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council and assists in soliciting citizen participation relating to community development efforts and uses of HUD funds within each respective neighborhood council area. 

The Housing and Community Development Commission has 9 members (Roster). All members shall be residents of the City of Anaheim and shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.

Meetings

• 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
• Anaheim West Tower, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd.10th Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

• Conduct and carry out the functions as are prescribed by the Housing Authorities Law (commencing with Section 34100 of the California Health and Safety Code).
• Perform functions prescribed in the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, which includes:
  • Review funding requests and submit CDBG, ESG, and HOME funding recommendations to the City Council.
• Hold required public hearings, in accordance with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
• Perform such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-4300

The Library Board is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council concerning the operation and conduct of City libraries. 

This is a 5 member board (Roster). All members shall be qualified electors of the City. Members shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Board members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions. The City Council may appoint 1 or more emeritus members to serve at the pleasure of the Council (AMC1.04.750).  Emeritus members shall have all rights and privileges as board members, with the exception of voting rights and shall not be counted for purposes of determining a quorum.

Meetings

• 2nd Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
  (Library Board Meeting Schedule)
• Main Library, Board Conference Room - 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

• Recommend to the City Council rules and regulations and bylaws for the administration and protection of City libraries.
• Make recommendations concerning the acquisition of library materials as well as the borrowing, lending, and/or exchanging of library materials.
• Recommendations concerning the purchase or lease of real property and the rental or provision for adequate buildings or rooms for library purposes.
• Review the annual library budget and make recommendations accordingly; within 60-days after the close of each fiscal year, report library conditions to the City Council.
• Perform other related duties as outlined in the Municipal Code and such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-1810

The Mayor's Task Force is to provide new ideas and way to make every resident in Anaheim feel welcome and a part of our community.

Meetings

• Anaheim West Tower, Gordon Hoyt Conference Center - 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Effective February 1, 2012, the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency was dissolved per AB 26. The dissolution process was further clarified by AB 1484.

This legislation provided for the establishment of a Successor Agency to administer the enforceable obligations of the former ARA, all subject to the approval of an Oversight Board comprised of representatives of the local agencies that serve the redevelopment project area: the city, county, special districts, and K-14 educational agencies. 

On January 10, 2012, the City Council of the City of Anaheim, by Resolution, elected to serve as the Successor to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. At the same time, the City Council elected not to serve as successor agency related to the functions and management of various housing assets, which had previously been managed by the ARA. The Anaheim Housing Authority, by Resolution, subsequently assumed housing functions and assets.

• Agendas and Minutes

Other Documents

• 2017-01 OSB Resolution Approving ROPS 17-18
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 17-18) Summary
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 17-18) ROPS Detail
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 17-18) Report of Cash Balances
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 17-18) Notes July 1, 2017 through July 30, 2018
• Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 16-17) - Summary
  
• Anaheim Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 16-17) - ROPS Detail
• Anaheim Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 16-17) - Report of Cash Balances
• RESOLUTION NO. 2016-01
• Anaheim Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 16-17) - Notes July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

The Park and Recreation Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and Director of Community Services in matters pertaining to advancement of sound park and recreation planning and programming.

This is a 7 member commission (Roster). All members shall be qualified electors of the City. Members shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Board members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions. Council may appoint up to 7 ex-officio, non-voting members, each of whom shall be a member of the board of trustees of a separate public school district serving the City.

Meetings

• 4th Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
• Locations vary each month
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

• Recommend policies on recreation services, advise in the planning of parks and recreation programs and aid in coordinating recreation services with the programs of other agencies and voluntary organizations.
• Recommend policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of parks and playgrounds, including planting, care and removal of trees.
• Recommend the adoption of standards on areas, facilities, programs, and financial support.
• Review annual budget of the department and make recommendations accordingly.
• Perform such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5191

The Planning Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council relating to the physical development of the city, including exercising certain functions relating to zoning, building, land use, and related matters.

This is a 7 member commission (Roster). All members shall be qualified electors of the City, and shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.

For additional information, please visit the Planning Commission webpage.

Meetings

• Alternating Mondays at 5:00 p.m. - If Monday is a holiday, meeting will be held on Wednesday of that week at 5:00 p.m.
  (Application Filing Deadlines and Meeting Schedule)
• City Hall, Council Chambers - 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

 Note: The meetings are open to the public and public comment on city planning matters is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Recommend to the City Council, after a duly noticed public hearing, the adoption, amendment or repeal of a General Plan, or any part thereof.
• Exercise functions related to land subdivisions, as shall be provided by ordinance not inconsistent with the provisions of the city Charter.
• Exercise functions relating to zoning, building, land use, and related matters as prescribed by ordinance, not inconsistent with the provisions of the city Charter.
• Perform other related duties as outlined in the Municipal Code and such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5139

The Police Review Board is Anaheim’s civilian oversight board for the city’s police department. Anaheim’s Police Review Board, which is comprised of resident volunteers, is closely involved in the department’s review of any major incident. The board also works closely with Anaheim’s independent external auditor, OIR Group, which has served as the city’s outside police practices adviser since 2007. Members also provide data on policing and an annual report on their work. The board holds monthly public meetings to hear feedback from the community, engage with police leadership on issues of concern and make recommendations about new approaches.

For additional information, please visit the Police Review Board webpage.

Meetings

• Monthly at 6 p.m.
• Anaheim West Tower, Gordon Hoyt Conference Center - 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

The Public Utilities Board is appointed by the City Council and makes recommendations to the City Council concerning the operation of electric, water, and other public utilities under the management of the Public Utilities Department.

This is a 7 member board (Roster). All members shall be qualified electors of the City. Members shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 4-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.

Please visit the Public Utilities Board webpage for more information.

Meetings

• 4th Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
• Anaheim West Tower, 11th Floor - 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations concerning the establishment of rates, rules, and regulations for the operation of the electrical and water utilities of the City.
• Make recommendations concerning the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, enlargement, diminution, or curtailment of all or any part of the electric, water and any other public utilities under the operation and/or management of the Public Utilities Department.
• Recommend financing, including the issuance of bonds for the electric and water utilities.
• Review annual budget of the department and make recommendations accordingly.
• Establish a Public Utilities Hearing Board composed of 3 current members of the Public Utilities Board.
• Perform other related duties as outlined in the Municipal Code and such additional duties and functions as may be required from time to time by specific action and direction of the City Council.

201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5173

The Anaheim Senior Citizen Commission was established by the City Council as an advisory body to make recommendations concerning the needs of senior citizens in the community.

The Senior Citizen Commission is a 7 member commission (Roster). Each member of the Commission shall be sixty (60) years of age or older, a resident of the City of Anaheim and shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Each member of the Commission shall serve a term that runs concurrently with the current term of the elected official who appointed the member and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified.

Meetings

• 3rd Thursday of every other month at 2:00 p.m.
  (January, March, May, July, September, November)
• Downtown Anaheim Community Center - 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5191

The Sister City Commission is appointed by and acts as an advisory body to the City Council and was created to expand the vision and goals of the Sister City program.

There are 15 members in the commission (Roster). Each member shall be a resident of the City of Anaheim or other parties, including business owners, that a have a vested interest in Anaheim and the success of the sister city program; shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Commission members may serve up to 2 consecutive 3-year terms and may not concurrently serve on 2 or more City boards and commissions.

Meetings

•  4th Monday of every month at 4 p.m.
• City Hall, 7th Floor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

Responsibilities

The Anaheim Sister City Commission is responsible for the growth and development of its sister cities Mito, Japan and Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The commission works year round to develop Anaheim’s cultural exchange opportunities, economic development and exploration of future sister cities.

• Advise the City Council on matters concerning sister city relationships including the promotion of cultural/educational exchange and knowledge sharing.
• Recommend to the City Council bylaws, for City Council approval, which govern the commissions own internal procedures.
• Make recommendations to the City Council of goals, objectives and programs to ensure the successful management of existing sister city relationships and ensure their success and effectiveness, as measured by City Council approved goals, strategies, and programs.
• Develop recommendations regarding criteria for the establishment of new sister city relationships, including the creation of selection criteria that aim to match the City with suitable partners.
• Make recommendations to the City Council regarding the expenditure of funds that further the approved goals, strategies ,and programs.
• Perform such additional advisory functions as may be delegated or required by the City Council form time to time.

Sister Cities

Mito, Japan

Anaheim’s sister city since 1976, Mito, Japan is located 70 miles north of Tokyo, is the Plum Blossom Capital and a center of commerce, culture, education and political power. The City of Anaheim hosts annual student exchange visits from Mito. Information about being a host family for a visiting Japanese student can be found on this page January 2015.

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Anaheim’s sister city since 1998, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain is located in northern Spain, and is known for its magnificent cathedrals and museums and its rich historical, musical and artistic background. In recent years, Vitoria-Gasteiz has been recognized for its sustainability and green practices; much of which is knowledge shared between Anaheim and Vitoria-Gasteiz.

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5162

The purpose of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) is to ensure the involvement of the business and industrial community, including small businesses, minority business enterprises, education, labor organizations, community-based organizations, economic development agencies and one-stop delivery system partners in workforce development activities. The WDB also oversees a local cooperative relationship with the City that satisfies the labor needs of the business community and enhances the economic well-being of individuals in need of workforce development services.

The Workforce Development Board has 20 members (Roster) representing business, labor, economic and community development, and educational organizations as mandated by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). By law the majority of the members must represent business and are nominated by business serving organizations. Fifteen (15) percent of the members must represent labor and are nominated by local labor federations. Other members are nominated by their respective partner agency as prescribed by law. All members are appointed by the City Council. A single term is up to 4 years in duration.

Meetings

1. 3^rd Wednesday every other month at 3:00 p.m.
   (Workforce Board Meeting Schedule) 
2. Anaheim Central Library, Basement Conference Room - 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92805

Responsibilities

The essential goal of the WDB is to accomplish the following operations: 

• Establish policy and conduct oversight of the local workforce investment system serving businesses and job seekers. 
• Promote the participation of private sector employers and ensure the effective provision of business services to assist those employers in meeting hiring needs. 
• Develop a five-year plan for the local workforce investment area.
• Selecting the operator of the One-Stop with approval of the City Council. 
• Selecting providers for Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker services. 
• Identify eligible providers of Youth services by awarding contracts on a competitive basis based on the recommendations of the Youth Council. 
• Convene summits about workforce issues, publish labor market reports, and provide data about prevailing wages, occupations, and future trends. 
• Establish local performance measures along with the City Council and the Governor. 
• Assist the Governor in developing statewide employment statistics systems.

201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-4300

The Youth Commission shall act as an advisory body to the City Council on the needs, assessments, priorities and interests of the children and youth of Anaheim.

The Youth Commission is a 14 member commission (Roster). Each member of the Commission shall be between the ages of 14 and 21 and be a resident of Anaheim. Members who are high school students must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Commission members shall serve a two year term.

Meetings

• 2nd Wednesday of Every Month at 4:00 p.m.
• Downtown Anaheim Community Center - 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805
• Agendas, Minutes, and Audio Recordings

200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 · (714) 765-5191