AHA2005/03/29
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
MARCH 29, 2005
The Anaheim Housing Authority met in regular session.
PRESENT: Chairman Curt Pringle, Authority Members: Richard Chavez, Lorri Galloway, Bob
Hernandez and Harry Sidhu
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, Secretary Sheryll
Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority was posted on March
25, 2005 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Chairman Pringle called the regular meeting to order at 5:48 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: None
Public Comments: No comments offered during the joint Council/Housing Authority public
comment session related to the Anaheim Housing Authority.
Consent Calendar: Authority Member Chavez removed Item #1 from the consent calendar for
further discussion and Authority Member Galloway removed Item #2.
3. Approve minutes of Authority meeting of March 8, 2005.
Authority Member Sidhu moved to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Authority Member Hernandez. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Chairman Pringle, Authority Members:
Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
End of Consent Calendar:
1. Authorize the Executive Director to submit an application to HUD to administer Special
AHA Admission Section 8 Program Vouchers for forty Section 8 program vouchers to assist
relocating families at Imperial Terrace Apartments.
Elisa Stipkovich, Community Development Director, indicated this was a request for approval
from the Housing Authority for 40 units under Section 8 housing vouchers to replace 40 units
that would be lost due to public improvements being implemented by Caltrans. The overpass
capital improvement project at the intersection of Orangethorpe and Imperial Highway would
demolish 40 housing units through eminent domain. She pointed out the Housing Authority was
allowed to use Section 8 vouchers to help in relocating those displaced families.
Authority Member Chavez had requested this item be removed from the consent calendar to
emphasize the City's need for affordable housing. He requested the City Manager determine if
any of the units could be saved which would then allow the Authority to provide vouchers to
families on the waiting list.
ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
March 29, 2005
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Authority Member Chavez moved to approve Item #1, seconded by Authority Member Sidhu.
Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Chairman Pringle, Authority Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez
and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
2. Approve the Anaheim Housing Authority's Streamlined Five-Year Public Housing Agency
AHA (PHA) Plan (Fiscal Years 2005-2009) and Streamlined Annual PHA Plan (Fiscal Year
2005-06) and authorize the Executive Director to execute the required certifications and
other related documents.
Elisa Stipkovich indicated Item NO.2 was to approve the Housing Authority's Five Year Public
Housing Agency Plan and included within that plan was the Annual Public Housing Plan. The
documents were required by HUD to identify priorities and preferences as well as housing
programs operated by the Redevelopment Agency. Authority Member Galloway brought this to
the attention of the community as it was indicative of staff's commitment to address a serious
housing crisis in Anaheim. She asked Ms. Stipkovich to explain to the audience the 18,000
families waiting for a Section 8 voucher. Ms. Stipkovich reported the demand for housing
vouchers was overwhelming in Anaheim and that the City had currently assisted 6,200 families
but were limited by funds available. She indicated that priority was given to those 8,000 families
on the waiting list residing in the City. She commented that in addition to housing vouchers the
City encouraged the building of affordable housing to address the need for low income housing.
Council Member Galloway questioned the future of the Section 8 vouchers given the federal
budget concerns. Ms. Stipkovich stated there was no guaranty for the funds, that contracts
were renewed annually with the City having a commitment of 6,200 vouchers at this time.
Authority Member Sihu asked for an explanation of the Residency Advisory Board. Ms.
Stipkovich indicated that individuals from the community provided input into the housing plan as
to what needs should be addressed.
Authority Member Sidhu moved to approve Item #2, seconded by Authority Member Hernandez.
Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Chairman Pringle, Authority Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez
and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
Adjournment:
There being no further business, Chairman Pringle adjourned the Anaheim Housing Authority
Meeting at 6:32 P.M.
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C:roeder, MMC
Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority