HA1999/03/23ANAHEIM CIVIC CENTER, ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
MARCH 23, 1999
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN : Tom Daly
PRESENT: AUTHORITY MEMBERS : Frank Feldhaus, Lucille Kring, Tom Tait, Shirley McCracken,
ABSENT AUTHORITY MEMBERS : None
PRESENT: CITY MANAGER : James Ruth
CI TY ATTORNEY : Jack White
SECRETARY: Lee Sohl
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT : Elisa Stipkovich
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim Authority was posted at 1:55 p.m. on
March 19, 1999 at the City Hall Bulletin Board; both inside and outside containing all items as shown
herein.
Chairman Daly called the regular meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority to order at 6:20 p.m.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
in the amount of $8,937.08
for the period ending March 23, 1999 in accordance with the 1998-99 Budget, were approved.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA :
There were no additions to agenda items.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST :
No items of public interest were addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS :
There were no public comments on Housing Authority
Agenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1-2 :
On motion by Chairman Daly, seconded by Authority Member
McCracken the following actions were authorized in accordance with the reports and recommendations
furnished each Authority Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar Agenda.
1. 177: To consider authorizing an application for $5,000 under the Anaheim Community
Foundation’s Helping Hands Grant Program, to pay for the supportive services required by its
Section 8 Family-Self Sufficiency Program participants; and authorizing the Executive Director
to execute the required certifications and application documents.
Authority Member Feldhaus . He would like to continue this item until he gets further information on it
since he is not sure the recommendation is what he would consider an authorized expenditure of the
Helping Hands Grant Program. He was under the impression that the Helping Hands Program was to
assist 501C3 community-wide based organizations and not to assist governmental social programs and
has a problem in that regard .; Chairman Daly suggested a continuance but first asked to hear from staff.
Lisa Stipkovich , Executive Director of Community Development. If the item is continued it will cause a
deadline problem. The Helping Hands Program does not require that an organization be a 501C3. Staff
thought it would be a nice addition and enhancement to the Section 8 Program and Family Self-
Sufficiency Program; Mr. Feldhaus stated that the Housing Authority has a budget to work under. The
Helping Hands Program under the Anaheim Community Foundation was set up totally to be able to help
fund 501C3’s. They are community neighborhood organizations that need funding such as the Fall
th
Festival, the July 4 Program in Anaheim Hills, the West Anaheim Neighborhood Barbecue, etc. That
money is voluntarily put into that account through the City’s Utility bills.
Lisa Stipkovich . This is a HUD funded program ; Chairman Daly. This particular item is funded through
the Utility program.
Lauren Lolli , Housing Coordinator. The program was created by the Anaheim Community Foundation to
provide grants to agencies that provide services to the community, some of which are youth
scholarships. They can provide assistance with utility bills but they also help seniors, youths and various
services. They are submitting a grant request for $5,000 to seek supportive services for the Section 8
Family Self-Sufficiency Program. The money would be used to help families with a range of services.
ANAHEIM CIVIC CENTER, ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
MARCH 23, 1999
Authority Member Feldhaus . He has a philosophical difference with using money that is contributed to
help neighborhood programs throughout the City, voluntarily paid, through a “stuffer” in the Utilities
Department bills.
Mrs. Stipkovich stated it was her error and she is going to withdraw the item. She was under the
impression it was funded from a different source and understands the point Mr. Feldhaus is making ;
Chairman Daly. He believes there is some confusion regarding the line stating, “staff is requesting
authorization to apply for $5,000 under the Helping Hands Grant Program.” It is a program of the
Anaheim Community Foundation. The funds come from proceeds of that utility bill solicitation. The goal
is a worthy one. He feels they need more context as well because there are other funds collected by the
Helping Hands Program. The $5,000 is just a portion of the money.
Chris Jarvi , Community Services Director. There is about $50,000 raised annually under the Helping
Hands Program. That money is allocated out under Council direction to non-profits in the community.
All projects are looked at and judged by the Foundation Board Members as to their worthiness and funds
allocated accordingly.
Mrs. Stipkovich reiterated that she did not realize that was the source of the money and that is why she is
asking that the item be withdrawn.
The Authority determined that the subject item was withdrawn and, therefore, not a part of their
consideration today.
2. Approving minutes of t he Anaheim Housing Authority meetings held October 13, 1999, and
October 27, 1999.
MOTION. Chairman Daly moved to approve the minutes of October 13 and October 27, 1998. Authority
Member McCracken seconded. Authority Members Feldhaus and Kring abstained. MOTION CARRIED.
End of Consent Calendar. MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Daly moved to adjourn, Authority Member McCracken seconded the
motion. MOTIONS CARRIED. (6:34 p.m.).
LEONORA N. SOHL
SECRETARY
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