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AHA - 2023/04/18ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2023 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of April 18, 2023 was called to order at 5:33 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on April 13, 2023. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the meeting included teleconference participation by Authority Members/Council Members Norma Campos Kurtz and Stephen Faessel from: Phoenix Park Hotel, The Federal City Room (second floor), 520 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. The notice and agenda were posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address was allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Natalie Rubalcava, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, and Natalie Meeks (in person). Authority Members Norma Campos Kurtz and Stephen Faessel (via teleconference). STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Secretary Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: Authority Secretary Theresa Bass reported Chairperson Aitken requested to continue City Council agenda Item No. 29 to the next scheduled City Council meeting to allow all Authority/Council Members to be present in person. She also announced City Council Public Hearing Item No. 30 was withdrawn by request of the applicant. Chairperson Aitken encouraged any members of the public who attended the meeting to address the City Council on Item No. 29 to still provide public comments on the item and may also return when the item is reagendized. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Paul Hyek encouraged the City Council to have the low-income housing facilities and homeless shelters inspected. He referenced a report of bedbug infestation at a low-income housing facility. He noted handicapped residents are not able to use the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restrooms. He suggested that interns be brought in for nurses for Item No. 21. One (1) public comment was received electronically related to Anaheim Housing Authority agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim Housing Authority, which was distributed to the Anaheim Housing Authority and made part of the official record. — See Appendix. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of April 18, 2023 Page 2 of 5 COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member/Authority Member Meeks announced U.S. House of Representatives Member Young Kim opened an office in East Anaheim. She noted it is the first office a federal representative has opened in the city. She mentioned the grand opening of Bianni Cafe, located on La Palma Avenue, and the upcoming Library Foundation Luncheon on April 30th. Council Member/Authority Member Diaz highlighted AM Thai Fusion Cuisine, located at 2941 W. Ball Road. He mentioned the restaurant was recommended to him by the West Anaheim Police Team. He noted the restaurant is owned by immigrants and encouraged residents to visit. He mentioned his attendance along with the City Manager and the Rebuild Beach Boulevard team on a tour of the Laxore and Lincoln neighborhood to propose solutions for the neighborhood. He announced the next Rebuild Beach Boulevard meeting will be held on May 4th at 6:00 P.M. at the West Anaheim Youth Center. Council Member/Authority Member Leon thanked the Sa-Rang Community Church for inviting him to their annual Easter fair, where they provided free resources to the community and congratulated them on their 35th anniversary. He mentioned he delivered Easter dinners to families throughout Orange County, including families in District 2. He thanked Lisa Solomon, Teresa Razo, Cambalache Grill, and the volunteers that assisted with the program. He congratulated the Anaheim Convention Center staff for their efforts in organizing the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show and thanked the Anaheim Public Library staff for their AnaCon event. He invited the public and his Council colleagues to the District 2 Children's Fun and Resource Fair on April 29th from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at Barton Park. He thanked his Senior Policy Aide Jonathan Davis, for his service to the City and wished him luck as he transitions to a new position at the County of Orange in Supervisor Katrina Foley's office. Mayor Pro TemNice-Chairperson Rubalcava highlighted a prom dress donation event hosted by local designer Wendy Ulloa. She mentioned Ms. Ulloa dressed over 60 students across the community. She thanked Neighborhood Services for hosting a meeting at Sage Park, located in District 3. She highlighted CalOptima, who attended the event and highlighted their health care services. She mentioned her attendance at an event at Anaheim High School where students created books out of old yearbooks or community input. She highlighted the Anaheim Library staff for the AnaCon event and featured author Bryan Fitzpatrick, who attended the event. She mentioned the City Council met with members of the Anaheim Union High School District to address concerns at Sycamore Junior High School that were mentioned during public comments at a previous Council meeting. She reported attending a meeting with Sycamore Junior High staff along with Mayor Aitken, Council Member Faessel, the City Manager, and the Chief and Deputy Chief of Police to address safety concerns. She highlighted the well -attended community forum held by the school district at Sycamore Junior High to address concerns from parents. She reminded residents, if they have not done so, to renew their Medi-Cal coverage to ensure health care coverage. She announced a District 3 Community Stakeholder Meeting on April 20th at 6:00 P.M. at the Downtown Community Center located at 250 E. Center Street. She mentioned there will be a discussion on the results of the District 3 community survey and an opportunity for the community to provide feedback in preparation for an upcoming strategic planning meeting. She provided an update on requests from constituents related to leftover property on Anaheim Boulevard near the 91 freeway. She thanked the Public Utilities Department for installing dusk -to -dawn lights at apartment complexes located in the Bush neighborhood. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of April 18, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Mayor/Chairperson Aitken mentioned her attendance at the home opening baseball game at Angel Stadium and at the opening of the Chance Theater's new production. She highlighted and congratulated Chance Theater for winning 14 awards at the Orange County Theater Arts awards ceremony. She mentioned her attendance at a meeting hosted by Congress member Lou Correa along with the mayors of neighboring cities to discuss the Santa Ana River project. She thanked the Community Services Department for providing activities to students while they were on spring break. She mentioned her participation with Council Member Faessel at a celebration for the Water Conservation Contest winners. She highlighted her attendance at the NAMM show and congratulated the Anaheim Convention Center staff on a successful event. She announced that she was sworn in as the newest board member of the California League of Cities. She thanked the California League of Cities and the board president, City of Artesia Council Member Ali Taj. Council Member/Authority Member Kurtz thanked Neighborhood Services for the mobile event held on Guinida Lane. She reported her attendance at the NAMM event held at the Anaheim Convention Center. She mentioned if Mr. Donelson was still in attendance, that she would be contacting him to discuss his concerns related to parking and traffic issues during Convention Center events. She thanked Housing & Community Development Department Director Grace Ruiz-Stepter and Deputy Director Sandra Lozeau for their work with Union Pacific to address homeless concerns along the railroad tracks. Council Member/Authority Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of lifelong Anaheim resident and Anaheim High School graduate Class of 1950, Dorothy (Mejia) Jordan. He thanked Mayor Aitken for mentioning the Anaheim Public Utilities Water Contest at the Honda Center and highlighted the event. He mentioned he and his wife celebrated Easter with their family. He reported his Senior Policy Aide attended the NAMM event in his place as he was not able to attend. He mentioned he represented the City at meetings for the Orange County Sanitation District and Metropolitan Water District. He recognized Congress members Lou Correa and Young Kim for their financial support of the Groundwater Replenishment System program. He mentioned he accompanied residents at Pearson Park to walk the park and discuss the park's history. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced the Anaheim Public Library is celebrating 65 years of Mobile Library Services and Dia De Los Ninos. He encouraged residents to attend the event at the Miraloma Park Family Resource Center located at 2600 E Miraloma Way any time from 3:00 — 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 25th. He mentioned there will be Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities, food, photo opportunities, book giveaways, prizes, and more, and highlighted the event is free and open to the public. City Manager Vanderpool provided a report on behalf of the Planning Department on coyotes. He mentioned as the city enters coyote breeding and pup -rearing season this spring and into summer, now is a good time to refresh residents' coyote awareness, learn their habits, and how to avoid unfavorable encounters. He reported the City has a dedicated coyote management plan in place and displayed a webpage dedicated to increasing awareness about coyotes in our community. He stated the safety of residents, and their family pets' remains a priority to the City while educating them on how to coexist with coyotes in our community. He encouraged everyone to report coyote sightings to help the City and their neighbors be aware of potential coyotes in their area and to visit Anaheim.net/coyotes to learn more about the City's management plan and ways the public can deter coyotes around their homes. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of April 18, 2023 Page 4 of 5 At 6:44 P.M., Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:44 P.M., Authority Member Faessel moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each Authority Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. AHA177 1. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2023-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY declaring certain authority -owned real property located at 212 S. Beach Boulevard, Anaheim, California, as exempt surplus land; directing the Executive Director to follow the procedures set forth in the Surplus Land Act, California Government Code Sections 54220, et seq.; making certain findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing certain other actions. 2. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2023-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING AGR-14046 BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving I.) a Cooperation AGR-14046.0.1 Agreement for the North Harbor Anaheim Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments, by and between the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Housing Authority, substantially in the form attached herewith; II.) a Preliminary Funding Award Letter, substantially in the form attached herewith between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Linc Housing Corporation; III.) authorizing the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or her designee, to negotiate the terms of and finalize an Affordable Housing Agreement; IV.) authorizing the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the Cooperation Agreement and Preliminary Funding Award Letter on behalf of the Anaheim Housing Authority with the City; V.) authorizing the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, to enter into subsequent agreements necessary to implement the project, provided that such agreements do not materially increase or extend the assistance provided by the Anaheim Housing Authority under the Cooperation Agreement or Preliminary Funding Award Letter [North Harbor Anaheim Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments previously known as The Studio 6 Motel Interim Housing Project located at 1251 N. Harbor Blvd.; Preliminary Funding Award Letter to provide a loan of up to $4,900,649 in whole or in part from the HOME -American Rescue Plan program funds, Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids funds or moneys from the Authority's Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund and eighty-seven (87) Section 8 Project -Based Vouchers; determine pursuant to Assembly Bill 140, the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Health & Safety Code,§ 50675.1.4 and deemed land use exempt)] (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 22). AHA177 3• Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of February 28, 2023. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:45 P.M. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of April 18, 2023 Page 5of5 Respectfully submitted, ass, CIVIC Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority Theresa Bass From: Michael Shepherd <MichaelS@UnitedWayOC.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 12:59 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Support for Items 2 and 22 Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. To the Honorable Members of the Anaheim City Council, I am writing in support of the decisions to transition the North Harbor Anaheim Permanent Supportive Housing Apartments (formerly the Studio 6 Motel) from interim housing to permanent housing. I frequently drive past this location and I was very pleased when I found that it was being renovated toward this type of necessary housing for Orange County. While these votes maintain continuity with the Homekey Program goals, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the work of the Council, Anaheim Housing Authority, Linc Housing Corporation, and American Family Housing for their dedication to seeing this development through and look forward to the opportunities for each person who will no longer be unhoused as a result. I also want to encourage the Council to use this development as an opportunity to consider more supportive housing development potential throughout the City and work creatively and ambitiously with the Anaheim Housing Authority and other partners to make the vision of ending homelessness a reality. Thank you for your dedication and care for all people who call Anaheim home. Michael Shepherd Housing Advocacy Program Manager United to End Homelessness 18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614 Email: Michae1S(a,UnitedWayOC.org Phone: 949.263.6192