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APFA2023/03/28 ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 28, 2023 The Anaheim Public Financing Authority regular meeting of March 28, 2023 was called to order at 5:27 P.M. in the Council Chamber located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority and Anaheim Housing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on March 23, 2023. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Natalie Rubalcava, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks 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 Public Financing Authority agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member/Authority Member Faessel announced his attendance along with Mayor Aitken at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. He noted his attendance at a meeting regarding the Colorado River and the agreement between the various states, a meeting with Congressman Lou Correa's staff for a tour of the U.S. Capitol, and walked the floors of the conference. He highlighted that he and the Mayor attended a luncheon for first-time attendees of the conference, met with representative David Wetmore of Carpi & Clay, and attended the General Session and various workshops. He attended a meeting on Pallet Homes, a housing solution for homeless individuals, with founder Amy King. He shared that the Mayor invited him to the California Cities reception and spoke of his meetings with Senator Dianne Feinstein's staff and Senator Alex Padilla's staff to discuss the City's ongoing motel acquisitions on Beach Boulevard, the Center of Hope continuation and expansion project, the relocation of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and the Store One incubator project. He noted he met with Congress members Young Kim and Lou Correa to discuss Be Well OC, Center of Hope, the Knoll Ranch Open Space trail, and the District 5 River Walk. He mentioned meeting with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Director of Preparedness Grant Division, Kerry Thomas, to discuss the City's EOC relocation and the 2028 Olympics to prepare the City as a host city for a portion of the Olympics. Mayor/Chairperson Aitken provided remarks regarding the importance of working with federal representatives to advocate for the City. She thanked Council Member Faessel for joining her at the conference. Council Member/Authority Member Faessel thanked Mayor Aitken, Chief of Staff Berenice Ballinas, his staff, and City Manager Jim Vanderpool and his staff, for facilitating the tour of Washington D.C. Anaheim Public Financing Authority Minutes of March 28, 2023 Page 2 of 4 Council Member/Authority Member Diaz highlighted Mayflower Dumpling Express located at 401 S. Magnolia Ave. He mentioned the business opened in September 2019 prior to the pandemic, however, he noted the business quickly adapted to takeout during the pandemic. He recommended their fried rice and encouraged residents to visit the restaurant. He mentioned the Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, April 1st at Maxwell Park and invited residents to attend. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chairperson Rubalcava thanked staff for their assistance hosting District 3 Neighborhood Services meetings at Rancho La Paz, Bush Street and Sycamore Street. She noted the Public Utilities Department, Community Policing Team, Police Department Gang Unit, Neighborhood Services, Code Enforcement, and Community Services Department attended the meeting. She highlighted the Gang Unit, for providing resources to residents regarding gang activity in the area. She mentioned her attendance with Council Member Leon at the Oath of Office for incoming Anaheim Postmaster Manager, Ingrid Valenzuela. She mentioned she participated in Read Across America week by reading a book to 6th grade students at Price Elementary School. She noted her attendance at a recognition for Price Elementary students, recognizing their sustainability efforts including forming a recycling club, creating their own compost, and growing their own school garden. She mentioned the students were awarded 30 Chromebooks from Anaheim Public Utilities. She highlighted author and Anaheim High School graduate Gustavo Arellano and his book in collaboration with coauthors, A People's Guide to Orange County. She mentioned the book highlights Orange County's diversity and the impact Hispanics had on the county. She noted that in collaboration with Director of Community Services Sjany Larson-Cash and the Anaheim Library, Mr. Arellano has agreed to speak at the Anaheim Central Library to discuss his book and meet with residents. She mentioned her participation in Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva's "Women of Distinction" ceremony, where 35 individuals were honored, including Council Member Kurtz. She highlighted Anaheim High School's 125th Anniversary and provided brief remarks on graduates from the school and their accomplishments. She featured District 3 women Commissioners in recognition of Women's History Month, including Planning Commissioner Michelle Lieberman; Parks and Recreation Commissioner Carlotta Clark; Housing and Community Development Commissioner Cassandra Perez; Community Services Board Member Nichole Rupp; and Senior Citizen Commissioner Kandee Beas. She introduced Hannah Benron, the newest resident of Colony Park in District 3. She encouraged District 3 residents to complete the District 3 neighborhood survey available at anaheim.net/D3. Council Member/Authority Member Leon congratulated Magnolia High School for their CIF-SS title win. He congratulated Magnolia High School student, Mimi Alkalach for her win at the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) Soapbox Speech Finals with her speech, "Catching Confidence". He congratulated Clara Barton Elementary School Striking Tanks for their win at the Anaheim Elementary School District's E-Sports Championship Tournament becoming the 2023 E-Sports Rocket League Play Code Compete champions. He mentioned his staff's attendance at the jersey retirement for former Loara High School softball player Laura Lapin. He noted Ms. Lapin's accomplishments including becoming an All-American at Stanford University and her participation at the 2008 Olympic games. He noted his staff attended the VFW Annual Award Ceremony and congratulated the awardees including Police Officer of the Year, Anaheim Police Officer Kenneth Gulley and Firefighter of the Year, Anaheim Fire & Rescue Captain Dave Thompson. He thanked Chief Russell, Captain Valente, and the entire crew at Fire Station No. 2 for a tour of Station No. 2 and a ride-along. He announced his office collaborated with the Federacion de Clubes de Guerrero and other organizations on a free resource fair in the ABC neighborhood in District 2 and distributed information on Section 8 housing and other resources. He thanked United Across Borders Foundation for distributing free Anaheim Public Financing Authority Minutes of March 28, 2023 Page 3 of 4 groceries to families during the resource fair. He thanked Federa Sanchez for organizing the event and thanked neighbors for attending. He announced his team met with the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Greater Los Angeles (CAIR). He mentioned their headquarters were located in District 2 and thanked Executive Director Hussam Ayloush and the CAIR team for meeting with his team and their continued advocacy. He featured Minh Smog as the March 2023 District 2 Business of the Month. He recognized the Anaheim Police Department and West Anaheim Police Team for their Tacos with a Cop event, the Public Utilities Department for their Community Resource Fair, the Public Works Department for their Compost Giveaway, the Economic Development Department for a tour of District 2, and the Convention, Sports, and Entertainment Department for the National Products Expo West event. He recognized Kareem's Restaurant located off Brookhurst Street and Ball Road as the March 2023 District 2 Restaurant of the Month. He mentioned Kareem's Restaurant was one of the first restaurants to open in Little Arabia in 1996 and encouraged residents to visit the restaurant. He thanked the Economic Development Department for visiting the restaurant and presenting the restaurant with the recognition. He congratulated the Anaheim Public Library for being a finalist in the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Council Member/Authority Member Meeks announced the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club will be hosting an Easter egg hunt event at Reagan Park from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. She requested that the meeting adjourn in memory of the six victims of the mass shooting in Nashville on Monday, March 27'h Council Member/Authority Member Kurtz thanked Neighborhood Services for visiting three neighborhoods in District 4, including the Dakota and Clifton neighborhoods and Hermosa Village. She recognized the Public Utilities Department, CalOptima, the Anaheim Library, and Love OC for providing resources to those neighborhoods that accommodate residents' needs. She thanked the Segerstrom Foundation for providing funding to the Anaheim Ballet to visit various Anaheim elementary schools to perform for students involved in after-school programs. Mayor/Chairperson Aitken thanked Council Member Leon for attending a community meeting with UNITE HERE to discuss issues and concerns in the community. She mentioned her participation on a panel at a women's conference organized by Southern California Edison and the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. She congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava for assisting with the event. She recognized Anaheim resident Kay Carpenter for representing the City at the Cypress College Americana Awards. She mentioned her attendance at a tour of the Salvation Army's Center of Hope permanent housing facility opening in June. She highlighted a meeting she had with Josh Friday, California Chief Services Officer, to discuss the California Youth Job Corps. She noted the City received nearly $5,000,000 from the State to focus on assisting unemployed youth in the community. She attended Anaheim Night at the Honda Center on March 17'h and thanked those who attended. She highlighted meeting the Consul General of Japan Kenko Sone and celebrating his majesty the Emperor of Japan's birthday. She attended a community swearing in ceremony of Congressman Lou Correa and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia in the city of Santa Ana. She mentioned her attendance at the Jessie Rees event in partnership with Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and expressed hope to conduct an event at City Hall to create joy jars as Jessie Rees did. She announced that she served as the honorary chair for the Boys and Girls Club Aces of Clubs fundraiser at The Ranch restaurant in Anaheim. She thanked Chief Russell for the opportunity to attend the opening ceremonies for the California Unified Program Agency training conference. She mentioned she attended the Orange County Council of Governments event for local agencies to discuss issues they face throughout Orange County and how agencies can Anaheim Public Financing Authority Minutes of March 28, 2023 Page 4 of 4 work together to resolve those matters. She thanked Council Member Faessel for attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington D.C. with her. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool thanked Congressmember Correa and Congressmember Kim for their commitments to submitting funding requests for the City. He expressed optimism over staff meetings with Senator Feinstein and Senator Padilla over potential future commitments for grant funds. At 6:47 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council and the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority to address the Anaheim Public Financing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:47 P.M., the consent calendar was considered. MOTION: Authority Member Meeks 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 Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. R100 1. RESOLUTION NO. APFA-2023-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY amending the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2023 calendar year and rescinding Resolution No. APFA-2023-001 (rescheduling the meeting of July 25 to July 11, 2023). PFA187 2. Approve minutes of the Public Financing Authority meeting of January 10, 2023. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority at 6:48 P.M. /Respectfully submitted, 6—The sa Bass, CMC Secretary, Anaheim Public Financing Authority