AHA - 2024/12/17ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2024
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of December 17, 2024 was called to order at
5:15 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 12, 2024.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice -Chairperson Norma Campos Kurtz and Authority Members
Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Kristen M.
Maahs, and Natalie Meeks. Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken joined
the meeting at 5:48 P.M.
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):
R. Joshua Collins, founder of Homeless Advocates for Christ, highlighted his efforts in helping
various unhoused individuals and families and the difficulties with finding shelter. He
encouraged the City Council to expand shelter capacity and allow walk-in services rather than
using City Net. He reported difficulties with accessing services and provided an example of a
mother who has been living on the streets for months. He called upon the City Council to
channel funds and attention to the issue.
Girlie Bloomquist reported she is a mother with four children who has been seeking shelter for
months through City Net, Illumination Foundation, Thomas House Family Shelter, and any
organization that provides housing, without success. She requested the City Council's
assistance.
Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz referred Ms. Bloomquist to Deputy Director of
Housing and Community Development Sandra Lozeau.
Paul Hyek emphasized the need for walk-in shelter services. He suggested that churches could
provide services to help with the homeless situation.
Secretary Bass reported no electronic public comments were received related to the Anaheim
Housing Authority agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz highlighted the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at
Ponderosa Park. The event was organized by local mothers and grandmothers, with support
from the City Manager, Public Works, and Community Services. Close to 400 residents
attended the event, including children with decorated bikes and strollers, and Santa Claus and
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Mrs. Claus were present. Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz emphasized the community's
effort and thanked staff and residents for their participation.
Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events in
District 3. K & A Cafe will be hosting their 16'h Annual Holiday Brunch on Christmas Eve from
9:00 a.m. to noon. The brunch will host 800 people, including those in need, and will feature
toys and a hot breakfast. She thanked the Fire Department, Police Department, and Public
Utilities for their participation. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava shared that a gift-
wrapping party will also take place, and she noted that unwrapped toy donations are also being
accepted. On Friday, December 20'h, Mondragon Family Market will be hosting their 2"d Annual
Holiday Toy Drive & Giveaway. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava thanked the
Community Services Department for hosting Posadas which are holiday celebrations at the
City's Mobile Family Resource Centers in lower -income communities. She thanked Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Post 3173 for hosting a food and gift giveaway event last Sunday.
Authority Member/Council Member Balius thanked District 1 residents for their participation in
the voting process. He thanked Community Services Director Sjany Larson -Cash and her staff
for their holiday celebration efforts. Authority Member/Council Member Balius expressed
appreciation for the clean-up efforts on Beach Boulevard by the Anaheim Police Department
and Public Works Director Rudy Emami and his staff. He thanked the West Anaheim
Organization for their work in organizing the tree lighting event at Twila Reid Park.
Authority Member/Council Member Leon thanked residents who spoke during Public Comments
and noted that he will work with the Police Chief to follow up on some of the concerns
addressed. He thanked all the organizations who donated toys to the various holiday events
throughout the City. Authority Member/Council Member Leon shared photographs of Pepz Pizza
and Eatery, the November Restaurant of the Month, highlighting its contributions to the
community and its resilience during the pandemic. He shared that the pizza is very good and
the wings are amazing. Authority Member/Council Member Leon shared photographs of
Dunarea Restaurant, the December Restaurant of the Month. He shared that they serve
authentic Romanian cuisine including traditional favorites like stuffed cabbage rolls and grilled
sausages. He noted their long-standing presence in Anaheim. Authority Member/Council
Member Leon shared photographs of Knafeh Cafe, the December Business of the Month. He
shared that they are dedicated to preserving culinary traditions and community hospitality, are in
Little Arabia, and serve authentic handmade Middle Eastern pastries. Authority Member/Council
Member Leon welcomed his new colleagues onto the Council and thanked City staff for their
hard work throughout the year.
Chairperson/Mayor Aitken highlighted the toy drive at the Anaheim Convention Center, with
thousands of families receiving toys. She thanked United Across Borders and staff for their
efforts in making the event successful and Disney for the toy donations. She welcomed the new
Authority Member/Council Members, and she wished everyone a happy holiday season and a
happy new year.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool acknowledged and thanked all City of Anaheim employees who will
not be with their family members this holiday season because they will be working to ensure
essential City services are maintained
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At 6:13 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the
Anaheim Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:13 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Authority
Members Balius and Maahs requesting to record an abstention for Item No. 4.
MOTION: Vice -Chairperson Kurtz 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 Kurtz, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava,
Maahs, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D155 1. Receive and file the Housing Successor Annual Report regarding the Low and Moderate
Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2023 — 2024 (Annual Report), and authorize
the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, 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, and post the report on the City of
Anaheim's website.
2. Approve the First Amendment to Assignment and Assumption Agreement with GMA
AGR-14214.A.1 Pero, Inc., to amend the term on a month -to -month basis not to exceed December 31,
2026, set a new monthly rent, in the amount of $14,111.11 per month with a 3% annual
escalation, for the extended term, for a single parcel of land located at 100 S. Beach
Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or
designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
3. Approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Overland,
AGR-13921.2 Pacific & Cutler, LLC, for on -call professional services to provide relocation guidance
and assistance to eligible parties impacted by development activities, by extending the
term for one year, January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, and increasing the contract
authority from $200,000 to $350,000; and authorize the Executive Director of the
Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
AHA177 4. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of October 29, 2024.
Item No. 4: Authority Members Balius and Maahs recorded an abstention for Item No. 4.
MOTION: Vice -Chairperson Kurtz moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Authority Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 5: (Chairperson Aitken and Authority
Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, and Meeks); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN - 2: (Authority Members
Balius and Maahs). Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the
meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:15 P.M.
ly submitted,
Sass, CMC
, Anaheim Housing Authority