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Parks & Recreation Commission

Purpose

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.

Meetings

• 6pm
• 4th Wednesday of each month
  *November and December meeting is combined and held on the first Wednesday of December

Housing & Community Development Commission

Purpose

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.

Meetings

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

Members

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.

Budget, Investment & Technology

Purpose

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.

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

Economic Development

The City of Anaheim offers Economic Development support through its dedicated Economic Development Team, which is an interdepartmental team of staff that serves as a one-stop business resource. Collective business services and resources include site selection assistance, utility rebates and incentives, workforce hiring and training assistance, and streamlined development processes.

New Business

1. Business License Application

   View a list of business license applications you can print off, fill out and bring to the building office or mail.

2. Business Start Up Checklist

   Find a helpful business start up checklist to help get you started on the right foot.

3. New Business List

   Click through the list to view a new businesses that started in Anaheim that month.

4. New Contractor License

   Check your license online all you need is your California Contractors State License Board license number.

5. Online Business Guide

   View our online business guide, we have information about permits, programs, getting started, home businesses, licenses, site selection, and zoning.

Office of the City Clerk

The Office of the City Clerk is responsible for a myriad of functions and is comprised of three core functions: official records, elections and passport services. Responsibilities include maintenance of the city's legislative history, City Charter and Municipal Code; administering special and general municipal elections; coordinating and administering all activities of Council meetings in compliance with the Brown Act and related Government Codes; administering the city-wide Records Management Program; managing and coordinating Council appointed boards and commissions; and ensuring compliance with the Political Reform Act and AB1234. The City Clerk is also the custodian of the City seal and is appointed by and reports to the City Council.