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AHA - 2025/03/04ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2025 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of March 4, 2025 was called to order at 3:02 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. to address Closed Session Item No. 3.The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on February 27, 2025, with a revised agenda posted on February 28, 2025. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Authority Member Natalie Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Secretary Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Authority Secretary Theresa Bass reported that Closed Session Item No. 3 (Anticipated Litigation pursuant to Subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.0 of the California Government Code, Name of Case: One potential case) has been removed from the agenda. She explained that Item No. 3 was originally agendized for the Anaheim Housing Authority and since the item was removed, the Authority will not be called to order for purposes of the Closed Session. At 5:23 p.m., the Anaheim Housing Authority was called to order in joint session with the Anaheim City Council. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): No in -person or electronic public comments were received related to the Housing Authority agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended, including the Katella High School dance team at their recent dance competition and congratulated them for winning first place. She noted they will be competing in the USA All Star Dance Super Nationals competition at the Anaheim Convention Center later this month. Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz shared that Anaheim Police Officer Kevin Choi was recognized by the Trauma Intervention Program of Orange County as a recipient of the Heroes with Heart Award for his efforts in supporting a family during an overdose crisis on February 18, 2024. Officer Choi is a patrol officer and enjoys interacting with the community while patrolling and has even stopped for a few minutes to play soccer with kids in neighborhoods. Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz thanked everyone who attended the District 4 community meeting at Roosevelt Elementary School to learn about some of the things going on in the east side of District 4. The next District 4 community meeting will be held on March 11 at Ponderosa Community Center at 6:30 p.m. All District 4 residents are invited to attend to discuss issues at Betsy Ross Park, Paul Revere Park, and Guinida Lane. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of March 4, 2025 Page 2 of 5 Authority Member/Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended, including the South Junior High School Soap Box Speech Competition, where students shared their concerns, ideas, and passions. She stated it was a pleasure to listen to all the youth. She attended the Older Adult's Academy Award Celebration and their Mardi Gras celebration earlier in the month. Authority Member/Council Member Maahs thanked Community Services Supervisor Maureen Richardson and her staff for providing fun and engaging opportunities for older adults in Anaheim. She attended Youth in Government Day on February 19. The program provides young people an opportunity to get engaged and have a better understanding of the different City departments. Authority Member/Council Member Maahs attended the Anaheim Union High School District's Black History Celebration, and she thanked Mr. Carlo Davis for organizing the event. She attended the Resource Fair at Katella High School, and she thanked all the students and teachers for organizing the event. She also thanked the Anaheim Police Department, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Project S.A.Y., Anaheim Housing Authority, Public Utilities, Neighborhood Services, Community Services, Angels Organization, and the Anaheim Ducks for providing resources. Authority Member/Council Member Maahs attended the Fire Station 12 groundbreaking ceremony earlier in the day. She stated that she was excited to have the new fire station in the Platinum Triangle to reduce response times and it's a reminder of the City's commitment to public safety. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated the Public Works Department on their recently awarded $5,021,100 in Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for the Brookhurst Street Median Safety Project. The project will design, and construct raised medians along Brookhurst Street, between Ball Road to the south and Sequoia Avenue to the north, and through Little Arabia. Raised medians will improve corridor safety by restricting or eliminating certain vehicular movements, thereby reducing conflict points. He thanked the Public Works Department and the Little Arabia Ad Hoc Committee, including Chairperson/Mayor Aitken and Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz, for their efforts towards revitalizing the Brookhurst Street corridor and West Anaheim. He shared that he had the opportunity to ride in the police helicopter with Vice-Chairperson/Mayor Pro Tern Meeks and Public Works Director Emami to tour and learn more about some of the infrastructure and traffic concerns that were raised by residents a few months ago. He stated that it might take some time, but he looks forward to continuing to collaborate with his Council colleagues as well as his colleagues on the OCTA Board to hopefully see more projects and opportunities to address traffic issues. Authority Member/Council Member Leon thanked Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for the opportunity to tour the ongoing underground project along the Nutwood Street and Cerritos Avenue area in District 2, and for their ongoing work, troubleshooting, and proactiveness to complete the project. Authority Member/Council Member Leon shared that his office organized a Youth Leadership Summit and Expo giving high school students an opportunity to learn important skills, from finding their purpose, time management, being an effective communicator, and how to network. He thanked the TGR Learning Lab for hosting, and all the exhibitors, students, and speakers who did an amazing job in engaging with the students and answering their questions. He shared that several students signed up to be a part of the Organizing Committee for next year and he is excited and looking forward to the positive impact the students will have in the community. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated Rollin' Ramen, the February Restaurant of the Month. They are located on Lincoln Avenue, just east of Magnolia Avenue. They serve delicious ramen, udon, sushi, and more. They are a local favorite for their fresh ingredients and bold flavors. He invited everyone to support a great local restaurant. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated Moda 2000, the February Business of the Month. Moda 2000 is a family -owned boutique that has been helping young women find their special occasion dresses for decades. They are located off Euclid Street in a Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of March 4, 2025 Page 3 of 5 big pink building. Moda 2000 attracts visitors from all over who are searching for the perfect dress for their special day. He encouraged everyone to stop by their showroom or book a virtual appointment. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava reassured the undocumented population, that they will never be asked for their documentation status when looking for resources within the community, whether it's calling first responders or police. She shared that the City's communications team has been very diligent, and she directed people to the City's website. She stated the Police and Fire team have been out in the community to address any concerns. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the District 3 meeting that took place in February. She noted there was a strong turnout discussing issues like coyotes, parking, and housing. She thanked Anaheim Public Utilities, Public Works, Police, and Fire for their participation. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava shared that a young boy from District 3 showed bravery in calling 911 without hesitation when his family's garage caught on fire in December. Anaheim Fire and Rescue quickly put out the fire, but sadly the family's garage was a total loss, and everything inside was destroyed, including the young boy's baseball equipment. She thanked Anaheim Police, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Anaheim Police Association, Anaheim Fire Association, Angels Baseball, and a local business owner who lives in Anaheim Hills named Cole who helped to replace the young boy's equipment. She shared that his cleats and baseball equipment were all replaced, and his family will be enjoying dinner at a fire station to honor the young boy who not only saved the rest of his house, but the houses of neighbors who are in the adjacent area. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava announced that the City of Anaheim has launched a Fun on Wheels mobile recreation site on Pauline Street, in District 3. Fun on Wheels will take place every Monday and Thursday, from 2:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., offering activities for kids of all ages including homework support. The Anaheim Police Department made hot dogs and served them to the community. She thanked Community Services Director Sjany Larson - Cash and her team for spearheading the initiative. The Fun on Wheels initiative received a positive response from the community, especially because it was held in a gang -impacted area. She noted that Neutral Ground, a gang prevention and intervention organization participated in the event. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava attended the groundbreaking of Fire Station 12 and shared that there are future plans for Fire Station 13, emphasizing the importance of these projects for the community. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the Little League opening day in District 6, Loara Little League in West Anaheim, and the East Anaheim Little League. She thanked all the volunteers and coaches for their efforts. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken attended the Youth Leadership Summit and Expo and she thanked all the kids and parents that participated. She attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Fire Station 12. She thanked Fire & Rescue and Jimmy Ramirez for driving her in the City's vintage fire truck and letting her carry the fire axe. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that Ken Tait, father of former Mayor Tom Tait, recently passed away at the age of 94. The City was honored to host Ken at the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony in 2019. Mr. Tait served during the Korean War as part of the Navy's Construction Force known as the Seabees and he went on to start Tait and Associates, the family's engineering firm in Anaheim in 1964. He leaves behind his wife Valetta, and an extended family of grown children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that Robert Frank Nease also recently passed away at the age of 93. Bob was the father-in-law of former Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle. Bob was active with Anaheim Memorial Hospital, Anaheim Foundation for Culture and the Arts, the City of Anaheim Improvements Committee, and the Anaheim YMCA. Bob was also an engineer and had a long career in aerospace. Up until his final days, Bob was still having lunch with friends and Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of March 4, 2025 Page 4 of 5 associates and even grocery shopping along with former Mayor Pringle and daughter Alexis. Bob leaves behind grown children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken expressed condolences to both the former mayors and their families. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken announced the compost giveaway event on March 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Angel Stadium. She encouraged residents to bring proof of residency and storage containers for compost. She shared that the limit is 60 gallons. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool congratulated graduates of the Little Arabia Small Business Development Center Start Program. He noted that twenty-five students recently completed the program and are now on their way to starting or expanding businesses in fashion, arts, crafts, food, and medical devices. The program was funded through a grant from the United States Conference of Mayors to promote economic mobility and culturally diverse communities. He announced that the Natural Products Expo West trade show is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center, attracting 75,000 attendees. Natural Products West is the world's leading trade show in natural, organic, and healthy lifestyle products. He shared that this is their 441h year the trade show will be in the City of Anaheim. City Manager Vanderpool announced the sale of a former Redevelopment Agency 2.8-acre City parcel at Lincoln Avenue for a high -end auto dealership, with a disposition and development agreement expected in April. He requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Anaheim Public Utilities Electric Superintendent Gilbert Galvan who recently passed away. He oversaw high voltage substations with 40 years of service to the City of Anaheim. City Manager Vanderpool expressed condolences to the Galvan family in this time of sadness. At 6:53 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:53 P.M., Vice -Chairperson 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 Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. AGR-15238 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CSG Advisors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for on -call housing and financial advisory consulting services to support the Anaheim Housing Authority, for a two year term beginning March 4, 2025, with two one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. AHA177 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of December 17, 2024. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:53 P.M. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of March 4, 2025 Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, heresa Bass, CIVIC Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority