AHA - 2023/12/05ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of December 5, 2023 was called to order at
5:20 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 November 30, 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 electronic public comments were received related to the Anaheim Housing
Authority agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Authority Member/Council Member Meeks requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Orange
County Water District Member Kelly Rowe.
Authority Member/Council Member Diaz shared that on Saturday, December 9th at Peter
Marshall Park two new playgrounds will be built, and volunteers are needed from 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. The playground is sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks, and it's being built in partnership
with Kaboom! And the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Anaheim -Cypress.
Authority Member/Council Member Leon reminded everyone of the upcoming free vaccine clinic
in collaboration with Abrazar and Mercy Health on Saturday, December 9t" from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church. Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be
available. Please bring identification and proof of insurance if applicable. He repeated his
comments in Spanish. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated and thanked all
of the organizers and volunteers of the West Anaheim Tree Lighting Ceremony. It was a great
opportunity to come together and ring in the holiday season. He shared that he had the
opportunity to attend Savanna High School and Brookhurst Junior High School Global
Leadership and Language Academy Career Day. He was joined by several distinguished guests
including Assembly Member Sharon Quirk -Silva.
Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Rubalcava highlighted a car show in District 3 and thanked
the Downtown Anaheim Association because the event was in jeopardy of not taking place this
year. She thanked Economic Development Director Sergio Ramirez because he was
instrumental in helping her work with the Association and OC Impalas to make sure the event
moved forward. She encouraged everyone to stop by the car show on Saturday, December 9th
and bring a toy because there are several toy drives in the area. On Christmas Eve, she will be
working with K&A Cafe for their annual free brunch.
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Authority Member/Council Member Faessel shared that the Orange County Justice Center is an
important asset in the City that helps protect battered families. Part of the treatment programs
that they offer is a dance for their teens. Last week they were able to open a dance studio on
their property. He was invited by their Board Members and staff and it was wonderful to see the
talent that the young teens have. He attended the Twila Reid Tree Lighting Ceremony and there
were over 500 residents in attendance. Authority Member/Council Member Faessel shared that
Muzeo Express Holiday Model Trains Exhibit is now open at the Muzeo.
Chairperson/Mayor Aitken stated that the holiday season is in full swing and hoped that
everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had opportunities to see some of the amazing
things that are done around the City of Anaheim. She along with some of her City Council
colleagues attended the Twila Reid Tree Lighting Ceremony. She thanked City staff for
organizing the event. She also attended Disneyland's Candlelight Ceremony with Brie Larson
who was their celebrity guest and highlighted the story of Christmas and the Nativity. She
thanked the Nutcracker Tree Lighting Committee and City staff for organizing one of the best
downtown tree lighting ceremonies that she has ever been to. She invited everyone to stop by
City Hall to see the tree and take pictures. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken noted that the Anaheim
Ballet and Anaheim Union High School District Choir performed, and Sean Oliu was in
attendance. She also was able to provide a tour of City Hall to a group of Cub Scouts and
thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, Community Services Park Manager JJ
Jimenez, and Chief of Police Rick Armendariz for speaking to the kids about their
responsibilities and answering questions.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool expressed his appreciation to City staff for an amazing tree lighting
event. He stated he was proud of staff for everything they accomplished to make the event
special.
At 6:07 p.m., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the
Anaheim Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:07 p.m., 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 Leon. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and
Authority Members Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion
carried.
1.
Approve the First Amendment to Affordable Housing Agreement; First Amendment to
Authority Other Funds Note Promissory Note Secured by Deed of Trust; First
AGR-11389.111.1
Modification of Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents; First Amendment to Ground
AGR-11389.0.25.1
Lease; and Memorandum of First Amendment to Ground Lease (Amendments), in
AGR-11389.0.23.1
substantial form, with Manchester Housing Partners, LP, in an amount of up to
AGR-11389.11.1
$2,750,000, for the Finamore Place Affordable Housing Project (formerly
AGR-11389.II.O.D.1
Manchester/Orangewood Affordable Rental Housing Development) to provide additional
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funding assistance in whole or in part from the Authority's Low and Moderate Income
Housing Asset Fund and CalOptima Health City awarded funds; authorize the Executive
Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the
Amendments and enter into subsequent agreements necessary to implement the
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project, provided that such agreements do not materially increase or extend the
assistance provided by the Authority under the Amendments; and authorize de minimis
changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Amendments
as determined by the Office of the City Attorney [915 E. Orangewood Avenue].
Approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim to
transfer $1,500,000 in CalOptima Health funds, and authorize the Executive Director of
the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement
(related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13).
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the
meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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There,.a Bass, CIVIC
Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority