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AHA - 2023/12/12ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2023 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of December 12, 2023 was called to order at 5:38 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 December 9, 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: No additions/deletions related to the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): No in -person or electronic public comments were received related to the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz thanked Joe Perez and Community Services, Anaheim Community Foundation, Anaheim Transportation Network, and many of the hotels in the Anaheim Resort area, that came together and are delivering toys to some of the neighborhoods. She also thanked Lifestyle Cycles; a motorcycle shop located on State College Blvd. They organized a toy run and on Saturday they were assisted by the Anaheim Police and Fire and Rescue Departments, and over 200 motorcyclists rode to Orange Grove Elementary School and delivered toys for the 600 students that attend that school. Authority Member/Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of Wow Pho & Steak restaurant. He stated that West Anaheim has many immigrant -owned businesses due to its growing Vietnamese population. Wow Pho & Steak is located at 2801 W. Ball Road. It is open from 9:00 a.m..to 10:00 p.m. every day. He stated that pho at the restaurant is the best he has tasted, and the portions are big. He asked everyone to support local businesses. Authority Member/Council Member Diaz congratulated City Manager Vanderpool for winning the ugly sweater competition. Authority Member/Council Member Leon thanked ABRAZAR, Mercy Health, and Saint Justin Martyr Church for their incredible partnership for the free vaccine clinic. A total of 50 vaccinations were given and COVID Boosters and Flu shots were also available. He thanked Orange County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Doug Chaffee and his team for organizing a food and toy distribution in District 2. Over 1,000 toys were distributed along with fresh produce from United Across Borders and other organizations. He had the opportunity to stop by the Convention Center for the Annual Christmas Event held by Families Together of Orange County. There were over 30,000 attendees and they handed out thousands of toys, free food, Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 12, 2023 Page 2 of 5 activities, and entertainment. Over the last few weeks, his office held several neighborhood meetings, and he thanked all the residents who attended and asked questions or made suggestions and shared their concerns around their neighborhood. He stated he is looking forward to future neighborhood meetings. Authority Member/Council Member Leon thanked City staff for their continued work and making things happen. He stated the City Council appreciates all employee contributions to the City. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava shared that 23 individuals graduated last week from the small business development Emprededor@s Program. A total of 95 individuals have graduated from the program since 2019. The program helps educate, motivate, empower, and develop leadership skills among the Hispanic community in Anaheim. She thanked Economic Development Director, Sergio Ramirez and his team for making the Emprededor@s Program possible. She noted that Spectrum gave the Orange County Food Bank, also known as Community Action Partnership, a $5,000 check for their program. The Orange County Food Bank was instrumental during the pandemic and serves the greater Southern California area. She stated it was an honor to pack 800 food boxes for senior citizens who live in and around the Orange County area. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava highlighted the residents who stopped by the District 3 booth at the annual Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Village event. She and her staff were able to meet with many residents who reside in and around District 3. Toys were also donated at the event for the K&A Brunch. She noted that toy donations are still being accepted. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava thanked Nikki Sandusky and Marlene Alcantar who went above and beyond for this event. They helped set everything up and managed people's booths. She stated that if not for City staff, these types of events that serve the community would not happen. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava also highlighted a car show hosted by Impalas Orange County Car Club. This event was in jeopardy of not taking place and she thanked Economic Development Director, Sergio Ramirez for facilitating communications with the Association who manages Center Street Promenade. The Car Club partnered with Toys for Tots for toy donations. Vice- Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava shared that 12 neighborhood meetings have been hosted in District 3, which has approximately 50,000 residents. She thanked City staff for attending the meetings, answering questions, and providing resources. She shared that she has received positive feedback from residents regarding the new community Police Team because they are present and responsive to the needs of the community. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava recommended the book 100 Things To Do In Anaheim Before You Die" by District 3 resident Melanie Walsh. She shared that the book is available on Amazon for $18 and would be a great stocking stuffer. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava thanked Zion Lutheran Church for their annual Christmas caroling. Pastor Tim and his parishioners always make sure to highlight the holidays and are doing a great job in District 3. She thanked Chief Communications Officer, Mike Lyster, and his team for creating a comprehensive communication related to the Hotel Workers Safety Ordinance. She noted she worked closely with the City Attorney as well as City Council Members to make sure there are protections in place that help Resort District employees. Chief Communications Officer Lyster also spent time with hoteliers in Anaheim to make sure they are aware of everything they need to know to implement the new law that will take effect in 2024. She recognized Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Downing for being awarded the Quantum 10 Courageous Leadership Award. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava addressed the potential conflict of interest that was mentioned during public comments related to her husband working for the City of Anaheim and being a member of IBEW. She noted that when she was first elected, she disclosed that her husband worked for the City of Anaheim and the City Attorney also provided additional information about how it was not a conflict of interest. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 12, 2023 Page 3 of 5 Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked City staff for the work they do. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that she had a meeting in Washington D.C. with Representative Young Kim who represents the eastern part of Anaheim. They spoke about partnering on fire initiatives and how to get wild fire prevention resources to the Anaheim Fire Department. She also met with Congressman Lou Correa and noted it's a pleasure working with him because of his dedication to the people of Anaheim. He secured a $980,000 grant for Anaheim's Safe Routes to School Program. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken noted she participates in the annual National Walk to School Day because she is very passionate about making Anaheim streets safe for pedestrians and promotes a healthy lifestyle. She along with Congressman Correa attended the Anaheim Convention Center for the Families Together Program event which provided over 30,000 toys to communities in need. She stated she is proud that Anaheim was able to host it. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken thanked staff for attending the annual 7th floor employee open house and thanked all City employees who do the daily work to make the Anaheim lifestyle so rich. She wished everyone Happy Holidays. Authority Member/Council Member Faessel displayed photographs and noted he attended the playground build day at Peter Marshall Park. He shared that he received thank you cards from the kids at the event and a thank you bracelet from the Anaheim Ducks. He referenced a photograph of his friend Monica Robles who brought the Emprendedo@s Program to Anaheim and noted that Anaheim advocate Yesenia Rojas was part of the recent graduating class. The program allows individuals who have a vision to get started and teaches them how to run a small business. He attended the "Night For Others" gala hosted by The Salvation Army Orange County and Dr. Ben Hurst. Authority Member/Council Member Faessel shared that a gentleman paid $50,000 to shake special guest entertainer Howie Mandel's wrist, not hand. He stated he, along with his Council Aides have been following the bookmobile through District 5, which has been delivering toys to the kids who follow the bookmobile. The bookmobile has made stops at Anna Drive, Canfield Neighborhood, and Rio Vista Park. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tem Rubalcava mentioned that Council Member Meeks attended the playground build and was told by former Anaheim Ducks player Ryan Getzlaf that she was the hardest working person there. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool stated that the Brookhurst Corridor Study PowerPoint will be posted online as soon as possible. He shared that two new playgrounds were built for the Peter Marshall Park neighborhood. The playgrounds were designed by kids in the community and feature group swings, slides, spinners, climbing walls, zip line, musical sensory stations, and many more amenities that will offer more than 50 new play opportunities. Along with two new playgrounds, the park's refresh also included new trees, shrubs, benches, and painted amenities. The west Anaheim playgrounds will officially open this week after the concrete sets and safety checks are complete. This build marks the 16th KABOOM! play space in the City. He thanked the Anaheim Ducks, KABOOM!, Boys & Girls Club, Peter Marshall Elementary School, and all the hundreds of incredible volunteers who joined to bring the community the gift of play. The City is bringing holiday cheer to neighborhoods with "Posadas en el Vecindario" or Celebrations in our Neighborhoods. The Mobile Family Resource Center is strolling through neighborhoods and spreading the joy of the holidays. The City partnered with Anaheim Fire and Rescue through their "Spark of Love" Toy Drive. Staff is making sure that toys donated through Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 12, 2023 Page 4 of 5 this drive get delivered to children in Anaheim. Unwrapped toy donations can be dropped off at any local fire station now through December 21. For the past eight weeks, two dozen Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs took part in a program to grow their young business ideas. The Emprendedo@s program teaches aspiring entrepreneurs what they need to know to build a business in this new economy. The latest class included a mom turning a lifetime of cooking into a catering business to support her family. A longtime gardener is using his passion to begin an environmentally friendly landscaping business. A former beauty queen is building on her pageant experience with a style startup that aims to build confidence in young women. This program is one way the City is helping immigrant, and first generation residents pursue the American Dream. So many with skills or a great idea may not know where to begin. Emprendedo@s students learned marketing, permitting and licensing, and other ways to successfully run a business. Thanks to the Emprendedo@s Program and the City's Economic Development team, the program has seen nearly 100 entrepreneurs go on to build successful businesses since starting in 2016. Hopefully this inspires others in the community, including those who might be operating on City streets today, to join in building businesses the right way with the support of the City. On behalf of the City of Anaheim, he congratulated all the participants. City Manager Vanderpool stated he looks forward to seeing businesses grow in Anaheim. He noted the program will be offered again next summer. City Manager Vanderpool stated that on behalf of the 3,000 plus City of Anaheim employees, it is a pleasure to serve the City Council, residents, businesses, and visitors and look forward to a safe 2023 holiday season and a vibrant successful 2024. At 7:16 p.m., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:16 p.m., Authority Member Leon 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 Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. AHA177 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Housing Successor Annual Report and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to submit the Annual Report as a part of the City's Annual Report on the City of Anaheim's General Plan submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400. 2. Approve a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Overland, Pacific AGR-13921.1 & Cutler, LLC, increasing the contract authority from $100,000 to $200,000 and extending the term for one year, for on -call professional services to provide relocation guidance and assistance to eligible parties impacted by development activities; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and administer the amendment. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 12, 2023 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 7:16 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, Theresa Bass, CMC Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority