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AHA - 2024/06/18ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of June 18, 2024 was called to order at 5:46 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 June 13, 2024. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Norma Campos Kurtz, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, 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 tall agenda items. excerpt public hearin R. Joshua Collins thanked Authority Members/Council Members Meeks, Rubalcava, and Diaz for fighting for affordable housing. He reported working with homeless residents who sometimes have difficulty finding shelter through City Net and called for the City to add walk-in shelters. He suggested having shelters be walk-in one day a week if it cannot happen full-time. He inquired what is being done to ensure there will not be a repeat of the APD's killing of Brandon Lopez, lamenting both the loss of a father of four and the City's court cost of $6 million. Three (3) public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00 p.m. related to Housing Authority agenda items. [A final total of (3) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Authority Member/Council Member Leon invited everyone to the upcoming Community Health and Resource Fair his office is hosting in collaboration with Senator Umberg's Office. The event is on Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Loara High School. To register, call 714-558-3785, or visit Senator Umberg's website at htt} s://sd34.senate.ca.::o_v. The event will be a great opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health screening booths, featuring local health agencies. Resources and services will be provided to support everyone's health and wellness goals. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated Granny's Donuts, the June Business of the Month. He stated that Granny's Donuts is a staple for the District 2 community. The family -owned business has been serving sweetness for over 30 years, bringing smiles, crafting delicious donuts, and the owners are committed to quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction. Granny's Donuts exemplifies the spirit of entrepreneurship that enriches the local economy and brings joy to neighborhoods. Authority Member/Council Member Leon recommended visiting Granny's Donuts at 100 South Brookhurst Street. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated Forn Al Hara, the June Restaurant of the Month. Forn Al Hara has been a part of the community for decades and they are known for their dough which is prepared daily, fresh ingredients, and top-notch exceptional service. Their commitment Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of June 18, 2024 Page 2 of 6 to serving authentic Lebanese cuisine prepared with passion and care has delighted the palates of the community and many visitors and has also offered a cultural journey through the flavors of the Mediterranean. He congratulated the business owner and his team for their tireless work and amazing food and invited everyone to visit Forn Al Hara at 512 South Brookhurst Street. Authority Member/Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of Tacos Mateo, a new immigrant -owned restaurant in District 1 located at 3414 W. Ball Road. He shared that the food portions are big, and the service and prices are amazing. The restaurant hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day. He asked everyone to support local businesses in the community. Authority Member/Council Member Faessel highlighted and shared photographs of events he attended including representing the City of Anaheim during a South Korea business delegation visit. The delegation visited many Anaheim locations but the most notable was the Anaheim Canyon business area. The delegation was pleased with potential business sites. He shared that he, Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz, and Authority Member/Council Member Leon attended Anaheim Elementary School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Downing's retirement ceremony. Dr. Downing has 35 years of education experience in Southern California, starting at the Los Angeles Unified School District and six years with the Anaheim Elementary School District. He will be missed as he has been instrumental in several key projects in Anaheim elementary schools. Authority Member/Council Member Faessel noted that the City of Anaheim has had a great partnership with the Elementary School District, and he hopes that can continue with the new Superintendent, Jesus "Jesse" Chavarria. He requested welcoming Superintendent Chavarria at a future Council meeting. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events that took place in District 3. She noted the Juneteenth Festival was celebrated on June 15 at Pearson Park in District 3. She noted that the Orange County Heritage Council's President and Executive Director attended the event as well as many vendors, the Fire Chief, Authority Member/Council Member Leon, a City of Fullerton Council Member, as well as many families. She noted that sponsors are needed for the event next year. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava shared an incident that occurred in District 3; the pride flag of District 3 residents, Jake Nolan and Jon Barrett was torn down and ripped apart as it flew outside of their home. The incident is being investigated by Anaheim Police as a potential hate crime. She stated that Anaheim is a City that prides itself on diversity. Hurtful, hateful behavior is never acceptable, and it has no place in District 3 or anywhere in Anaheim. She was proud and grateful to see residents come together to celebrate Pride and to support neighbors after a disappointing act. She mentioned that the Chief of Police has been very involved in the incident and is working with Crime Prevention Specialist Rocio Burress to organize a community walk. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava shared a video of their flag flying when it was replaced. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that the Orange County Transportation Authority is developing the 2024 OC Transit Vision Master Plan, which is a 30-year plan for enhancing and expanding public transit in Orange County. She asked residents, community groups, and neighborhood organizations to share the information by taking a quick survey, or attending an upcoming community Zoom webinar on Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. More information is available at htt;; s:Hocta.net. She stated that Anaheim is the second largest user of public transportation, and she asked residents to provide opinions, insight, and information as part of the survey to enhance OCTA service in Anaheim. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of June 18, 2024 Page 3 of 6 � 11 Wd J,/_1►1_T-Cl4:"1J ;J 94 City Manager Vanderpool shared that on June 4, 2024, Anaheim Fire and Rescue participated in a drowning prevention storytime at Anaheim's Sunkist Branch Library's Stay & Play program. Anaheim firefighters read Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim and gave out Water Watcher Kits, water safety items, and fire hats to families in attendance. This is a great example of staff maximizing resources for the community. On June 13, 2024, Anaheim police officers participated in a fundraiser that benefited Special Olympics Southern California. It was hosted by BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, located at 8188 East Santa Ana Canyon Road. Officers acted as hosts, waiters, and food servers for citizens who dined at the restaurant. This was a great way for the officers to engage with members of their community. As a result, more than $2,000 was raised to help the Special Olympics organization. He thanked Chief Armendariz and members of his team for making Anaheim proud. Anaheim's Annual Fourth of July Celebration will take place on Thursday, July 4'. The event will kick off with the early morning Anaheim Firecracker 5K/10K run/walk, followed by the Yankee Doodle Dog Show at Canyon High School. The day will continue at 1:00 p.m. with the Fourth of July Patriotic Parade which will make its way along Santa Ana Canyon Road with a number of City departments and community parade entries. Following the parade, festivities will move on to Peralta Park beginning at 5:00 p.m. with food, festivities, entertainment, culminating with a fireworks spectacular at 9:00 p.m. For more information, please visit https://anaheim.net/fourthofiul�. The City Clerk's Office will be hosting a Passport Day on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. No appointment is necessary, and passport photos will be available on -site. Visit htti.,s:Hanaheim.net/r.,,assports for more information or call the Office of the City Clerk at (714) 765-5166. 2024 Fourth of July Operational Plan City Manager Vanderpool invited Fire Chief Patrick Russell to provide an update on the 2024 Fourth of July Operational Plan. Fire Chief Russell introduced Fire Marshal Lindsey Young who joined him in presenting the 2024 Fourth of July Operational Plan. Fire Chief Russell shared that City staff participated in a series of meetings to develop an operational plan to mitigate potential impacts to the community. The plan establishes a strategy for all communications, emergency response, and enforcement within the City regarding both safe and sane and illegal fireworks. As the Independence Day holiday becomes more prevalent across the County, associated injuries, calls for service, and enforcement costs increase. Planning efforts for 2024 focus on education of the public and confiscation of any fireworks used prior to the Fourth of July, with departmental coordination beginning in May. The goal of this proactive approach is to prevent risk to the public before it becomes an emergency. Citywide communication efforts for the Fourth of July started in early June and will continue through the holiday. He referenced a PowerPoint slide and noted that messaging includes language on strict enforcement for using illegal fireworks. The language is displayed at fireworks stands, posted on social media, and on the City's website at htti-�s://anaheim.net/fireworks. Yard signs are also available for residents to share this educational message with their neighbors. Digital message boards will be placed on the City's arteries identifying the fireworks reporting hotline, that safe and sane fireworks are only allowed on the Fourth of July, and that all fireworks are prohibited in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area of the City, which is the area within the City of Anaheim located east of the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) and south of the Riverside Freeway (SR-91). Both Anaheim Police and Anaheim Fire and Rescue will increase staffing leading up to the holiday, including dispatch personnel. In addition to augmented staffing, the City will deploy enforcement teams to provide a presence in the community on the Fourth of July acting as a visible deterrent for illegal fireworks use and to issue citations as necessary. The teams of 16 personnel from Fire and Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of June 18, 2024 Page 4 of 6 Rescue, Police, Code Enforcement, and Park Rangers will utilize real time heat maps to outline fireworks calls geographically for teams to maximize patrolling resources. Fire Chief Russell stated that it is nearly impossible to respond to each and every firework related call or complaint but making staff's presence known around the City throughout the week prior to the holiday will help deter the use of illegal fireworks and will also help to ensure the appropriate use of safe and sane fireworks. An increase in fireworks use has been experienced over the last few years countywide, and cities have been trying to address the associated enforcement needed in a focused and efficient manner. Should residents witness the use of illegal fireworks, please call the non -emergency phone number at (714) 765-1900 and report the address so teams can respond appropriately. As in prior years, staff will provide a detailed report to the City Council after the Fourth of July holiday with critical statistics and assessment of the Operational Plan. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken stated that sometimes a couple of weeks before and after the holiday, people are either setting off safe and sane or illegal fireworks in the community. She asked if there is a County program or enforcement measures that help address illegal fireworks. Fire Chief Russell stated that the City of Anaheim does more than a lot of cities in Orange County, including the unincorporated areas. Most agencies respond to service calls that are reported related to fireworks, but they do not patrol neighborhoods to deter the use of illegal fireworks or to issue citations. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken stated that she appreciates the effort of adding the non -emergency phone number on signs throughout the City, and especially having signs to remind everyone in District 6 that even the safe and sane fireworks are not allowed because of the wildfire hazard area. She recommended that the information be posted on social media. Authority Member/Council Member Leon requested handouts, brochures, or yard signs that can be distributed to the community at the upcoming Health and Resource Fair. Authority Member/Council Member Meeks asked when safe and sane fireworks will go on sale. Fire Marshal Young stated that safe and sane fireworks will go on sale June 28. Authority Member/Council Member Meeks stated that there is a sign at Santa Ana Canyon and Imperial Highway advertising that Canyon High School will be selling safe and sane fireworks as a fundraiser. She stated that having a sign advertising the sale of fireworks in an area where fireworks are prohibited could be confusing to the community. Fire Chief Russell stated that staff would look into it further. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked Fire Chief Russell, Code Enforcement, and the Police Department for their efforts in mitigating the Fourth of July impacts on residents which includes noise from illegal fireworks. In response to Chairperson/Mayor Aitken's request, Fire Chief Russell confirmed that the PowerPoint slide will be shared so that she and Council Members could post the slides on their social media sites. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of June 18, 2024 Page 5 of 6 At 7:15 p.m., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:15 p.m., the Consent Calendar was considered with Vice - Chairperson Kurtz pulling Item No. 2 for separate consideration and Authority Member Diaz recusing himself from the vote for Item No. 4 due to a real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property. MOTION: Authority Member Meeks moved to approve the balance of 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 Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. For the record, Authority Member Diaz noted his abstention for Agenda Item No. 4 due to a real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property. MOTION: Authority Member Meeks moved to approve Item No. 4 as presented, seconded by Authority Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN (recusal) — 1 (Authority Member Diaz). Motion carried. 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Nan McKay and Associates, Inc., in an AGR-14831 amount not to exceed $1,100,000, for case management services for an initial three year term ending June 30, 2027 with two one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority to execute and administer the agreement. 3. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Security Land & Right of Way AGR-14833 Services, Inc., in a total contract amount not exceed $200,000, for professional property management services to support current and future housing development needs for a two year term beginning July 1, 2024 with two two-year optional renewals for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000, and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. 4. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2024-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING AGR-14834 BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the AGR-14834.0.1 Rainbow Inn Motel located at 831 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $6,930,000, sourced in whole or in part, from City of Anaheim Neighborhood Reserve Funds and Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an agreement for sale of property and joint escrow instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Dhanuba Hospitality, Inc, a California Corporation, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Rainbow Inn Motel in the amount of $6,930,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of June 18, 2024 Page 6 of 6 Approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim authorizing the transfer of $3,000,000 in Neighborhood Reserve funds to assist with the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 25). MOTION. Authority Member Meeks moved to Item No. 4 as presented, seconded by Authority Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0, ABSTAIN (recusal) — 9 (Authority Member Diaz). [Authority Member Diaz recused himself from Item No. 4 due to a real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property.] END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: AGR-14832 2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with NMAI LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for inspection services for an initial three year term ending June 30, 2027 with two one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority to execute and administer the agreement. DISCUSSION: In response to Vice Chairperson Kurtz's inquiries, Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority Grace Ruiz-Stepter confirmed the agreement is specific to the Housing Choice Voucher Program run by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She clarified Section 8 housing has the federal requirement of a Housing Quality Inspection the City must conduct while there are also different local code standards. She noted the City's Section 8 properties generally exceed the City's code standards but those standards differ from the federal standards. She stated it is not a common occurrence but in situations where both the City's Code Enforcement staff and HUD are involved, there are options to abate rent for continued non-compliance. MOTION: Vice Chairperson Kurtz moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with NMAI LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for inspection services for an initial three year term ending June 30, 2027 with two one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority to execute and administer the agreement, seconded by Authority Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 7:19 p.m. Tlly submitted, ass, CMC ry, Anaheim Housing Authority Susana Barrios From: jodiemosley Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2024 10:03 PM To: Public Comment; Council; City Manager; Kathy Tran Subject: [EXTERNAL] Agenda items 4 and 25. re: Rainbow inn motel acquisition 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. We %100 support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn motel on Beach blvd. The Beach blvd Specific Plan was designed by our residents in our community to eliminate the criminal motels and convert into good businesses and housin, not building low income apartments. We do not want low income apartments as we already carry more than our share for this district without enough park greenspace. Please continue to buy the motels, but do not allow low income apartments. There are 14 more motels to be bought and we need legitimate good businesses and homes. We have been fighting this for so long, please respect the Beach blvd Specific Plan. Thankyou, Jodie Mosley Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device Susana Barrios From: kathy tran Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:26 AM To: Public Comment; Council; Jodiemosley Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item #4 and # 25 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 Mayor and Councils, I strongly support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel located at 831 S Beach Blvd for public purposes. Since the City using grand/fund from neighborhood reserve funds and low moderate income housing asset funds, please be consider and do not allow District 1 is only district that have to endure and have to carry out the heavy the load of affordable housing and low-income housing quota demanding from the states. Please consider the quality of life of the residents who live nearby and be mindful to create more businesses opportunities for small business, mom and pop 's shop and groceries and the most important is park and green space for this neighborhood. We do not have enough park/ green space for this area at all. This area desperately needs outdoor /green space / safe space for kids. Thank you much, Sincerely, Kathy Tran District 1 Susana Barrios From: Jodie mosley Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 11:52 AM To: Public Comment; Council Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Item #4 and # 25 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. I agree 100%with this letter. There are still 14 criminal motels on Beach blvd and diatrict 1 can no longer carry the weight of over populated lowincome housing. Itis completely unfair unless district 6 gets the same. Thankyou Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 11:26 AM, kathy tran wrote: To Mayor and Councils, I strongly support the acquisition of the Rainbow Inn Motel located at 831 S Beach Blvd for public purposes. Since the City using grand/fund from neighborhood reserve funds and low moderate income housing asset funds, please be consider and do not allow District 1 is only district that have to endure and have to carry out the heavy the load of affordable housing and low-income housing quota demanding from the states. Please consider the quality of life of the residents who live nearby and be mindful to create more businesses opportunities for small business, mom and pop 's shop and groceries and the most important is park and green space for this neighborhood. We do not have enough park/ green space for this area at all. This area desperately needs outdoor /green space / safe space for kids. Thank you much, Sincerely, Kathy Tran District 1