AHPIA-2022/11/01ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority regular meeting was called to order
at 5:37 P.M. in the City Council Chamber located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with
the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing Authority, and the Anaheim City
Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on October 27,
2022.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Trevor O'Neil and Authority Members Jose Diaz,
Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia, and
Stephen Faessel
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and
Secretary Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS all agenda items):
No in -person or electronically submitted public comments related to the Anaheim Housing and
Public Improvements Authority agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Diaz recognized District 1 small business De Andre's Salon at the corner of
Ball Road and Dale Avenue. He announced a community meeting of the newly formed West
Anaheim Organization (WAO) to be held on Thursday, November 17, 6:30 — 8:30 P.M., at the
Brookhurst Community Center.
Council Member Ma'ae reported that the Anaheim Police Department would present on
personal safety at the WAO meeting. She stated that District 2 is struggling with crime related to
homelessness, and even with residents reporting concerns, there is still much work to be done,
particularly with Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad. She acknowledged staff efforts with
engaging those entities and noted she held a community meeting of over 50 residents who
discussed concerns. She encouraged all residents, staff, and her colleagues to contact State
representatives to assist in the efforts. She acknowledged the efforts of the many volunteers
who put together the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, as well as the Community Services
Department for their assistance with those events, the Loara Band Review and Tournament,
football games, and Dia de Los Muertos. She believed that Anaheim has the best City staff,
committed to the community.
Council Member Moreno recognized and acknowledged the District 3 appointees to City boards
and commissions and thanked them for their time and service.
Council Member Valencia commended staff and the school districts for the Dia de Los Muertos
event, particularly Joe Perez as emcee. He noted his participation at the Little Arabia
celebration and the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade and looked forward to future events.
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Council Member Faessel reported his team's attendance at the opening of the Studio 6 / North
Harbor interim housing facility; he was sorry to miss as he was on a Metropolitan Water District
tour. He reported his attendance at the Little Arabia celebration last Friday and thanked Public
Utilities for a tour and overview of Anaheim Public Utilities sites with a local high school student
and her family.
Mayor Pro Tern O'Neil confirmed that there are already residents at Studio 6 with more moving
in, acknowledged Council Member Moreno's recognition of the commissioners and suggested a
citywide commissioner recognition event, and urged staff to push the railroads and Caltrans to
allow City enforcement of the Anaheim Municipal Code on their properties to address the
ongoing challenge with homelessness.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool invited residents to the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday,
November 11 at 11:00 A.M. at the Anaheim Veterans Memorial Monument near the Muzeo to
honor local veterans and hear from guest speakers and the Esperanza High School Choir.
He also announced the upcoming 16th Annual Anaheim Health Fair on Saturday and Sunday,
November 12-13, 8:00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M., at the Anaheim Convention Center where free health
services would be provided to the community, with everyone welcome to attend. He announced
that registration was available at www.anaheim.net/healthfair.
On behalf of the Community Services Department, Mr. Vanderpool announced that the Central
and Ponderosa Joint -Use Libraries would be open on Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M.,
starting on November 5. He congratulated the Anaheim Police Department's Cops 4 Kids
program for holding a successful 51h Annual Anaheim Confidential fundraiser and thanked all
who donated to and supported the event. He reported there has been a surge in hiring at the
Police Department, with 31 new hires currently going through training, with up to 50 training
officers trained to help with the new hires, with Chief Cisneros to provide an update at the next
meeting on November 15.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Vanderpool confirmed that staff had
connected with the Disney Public Relations that would contact Sycamore Junior High School
directly regarding their band's performance at Disneyland.
At 6:36 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil recessed the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements
Authority, Anaheim Housing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim
Public Financing Authority agenda.
At 6:36 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil adjourned the Anaheim Public Financing Authority and
reconvened the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, in
accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished by each authority
member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member Diaz. ROLL
CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Vice Chairman O'Neil and Authority Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno,
Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
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HP1188 3. RESOLUTION NO. AHPIA-2022-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY
establishing the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2023
calendar year.
HP1188 4. Approve minutes of the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority meeting of
March 15, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Vice Chairman O'Neil adjourned the
meeting of the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority at 6:37 P.M.
Re pectfully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
Secretary, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority