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AHA - 2025/12/16ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2025 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of December 16, 2025 was called to order at 6:01 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 11, 2025. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. 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): No in -person or electronic public comments were received related to the Housing Authority agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz thanked Police Chief Rick Armerndariz for his service to the City and for his continued service until a new Chief was hired. She thanked his wife and children who gave up family time while he was serving the City. She recounted a meeting with Chief Armendariz and the residents of Guinida Lane and shared that Chief Armendariz and the Police Department responded that they would act in the best interest of the residents and protect and serve the community. Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz thanked each of the Department Heads for their service to the City. She shared that ATN employees called the Council Members to take part in toy drives throughout the City. She reported that there would be seven toy giveaways in seven neighborhoods. She thanked ATN for their support. Authority Member/Council Member Maahs expressed her gratitude to Chief Armendariz for his years of service and leadership in Anaheim and his decades of service as a public servant. She shared that as a newly elected Council Member and as a resident, she has witnessed his impact in her neighborhood. Authority Member/Council Member Balius echoed Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz's recognition of the work of Department Heads and City staff. He thanked Chief Armendariz for his service to the City. He recounted his first meeting with the Chief at a community meeting at Brookhurst Park. He wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava reported that she supported the Anaheim High School food distribution on Monday, sponsored by Northgate and Kaiser. She shared that food bags and vouchers for Northgate were distributed to over 125 families. She thanked Northgate, Anaheim High School, and Kaiser for their assistance during the holiday season. Authority Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 2 of 4 Member/Council Member Rubalcava highlighted the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner, in recognition of volunteers who serve on various City committees and commissions. She highlighted the performance by the Orange County Family Justice Center and noted that all of the performers were explorers with the Police Department. She urged the public to attend their fundraiser performance for at -risk youth on June 26, 2026. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava recognized Director of Community Services Sjany Larson -Cash and the Community Services Department for their important role and significant work in the City. She shared that Community Services has been hosting posadas and other community initiatives. She added that there was a holiday Christmas festival, in collaboration with the Tree Lighting. She noted that her office hosted a booth at the event and highlighted attendees who visited the booth. She expressed her gratitude for serving as a Council Member to help people who live in the City and provide information on services. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava highlighted Green Birds and its founders, Jody and Kevin, who have hosted litter and trash pickup events in the City over the past eleven years. She thanked Jody and Kevin for their continued leadership and recommended that the public follow them on social media. Authority Member/Council Member Rubalcava recognized long-time City employee Randy Reyes on his retirement. She shared that he worked with Community Services starting in 1976 and taught at Anaheim High School for nearly 40 years, and will be retiring in 2026. She requested that the public keep the Anaheim High School Track and Field athletes in their prayers, following an incident involving a drunk driver. She shared that all eight athletes are in the process of recovering. She added that she would be working with some parents from Anaheim High School to host a fundraiser for the families and encouraged the public to support. She thanked the Anaheim Police Department and the Fire and Rescue Department for responding quickly. She highlighted Fire Chief Russell for ensuring that Anaheim High School Principal Rub6n Calleros had the necessary information to follow up. She shared that the Student Resource Officers accompanied each of the children to the hospital and ensured the parents were contacted. She thanked everyone who helped the athletes receive the care they needed. Authority Member/Council Member Leon congratulated New Hope Presbyterian Church, located in District 2, for their jazzy Christmas concert. He congratulated Reverend Goodjoin and everyone at New Hope for the event. He recognized the Community Services Department for the community posadas across the City. He expressed his appreciation for the community and City departments coming together for the event. He highlighted the California Highway Patrol, who participated in the annual CHiPs for Kids event and donated toys and different prizes to residents and children from across Orange County. Authority Member/Council Member Leon invited the public to a toy distribution on Sunday, December 21st, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Servite High School. He shared that his office is partnering with Frank Garcia, La Casa Garcia, and Neutral Ground. He extended his gratitude to Chief Armendariz for his leadership and service to the City. He shared that under Chief Armendariz, the Police Department reached a historic number of sworn officers and prioritized building relationships with the community. He echoed his Council colleagues' and thanked City staff for their amazing work. He shared that it is an honor and a privilege to work with staff to make positive differences in the world. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken thanked Chief Armendariz for leading the City as Chief and Deputy Chief. She shared that he took over as Deputy Chief in 2019 and was promoted to the Chief of Police in 2023. She highlighted his performance navigating the City through the pandemic. She shared that he began his career in law enforcement in 1995 with the Modesto Police Department, rising the ranks from police officer to Assistant Chief and Deputy City Manager. She added that his experience at various levels within the force was a testament to his love of public service and public safety in Modesto. She highlighted the community initiatives he was responsible for, including Modesto's Safe Neighborhood initiative, reestablishing area Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 3 of 4 commands, launching a Real Time Crime Center, and expanding youth engagement programs under his leadership. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that when he arrived in Anaheim, he continued his passion for reimagining what public safety could mean to the City. She shared that over the years, he has partnered with the Council to bring the Police Department to new heights. With over 430 officers, she added that he has grown the Police force to meet the needs of the City. She reported that in an effort to build stronger relationships between the Police Department and the community, he launched the Real Time Crime Center to expedite information and improve call response times, restored the City's community policing, Assessment Liaison Officers and other necessary teams in the aftermath of the pandemic, and increasing youth resources through School Resource Officers, for administrators, teachers, students, and parents, while investing in youth engagement programs. She added that the Department has invested in youth engagement programs to bring events that connect with first responders. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that it has been an honor to start Team Kids with Chief Armendariz. She noted that he emphasized department communications, highlighted community relations efforts, and reorganized the Police Department to meet the City's outlined objectives, and fostered an inclusive culture at the Department, to reassure residents that the Police Department serves everyone. She added that in light of the federal immigration enforcement actions, the Chief integrated himself as an active part of the Anaheim community. She shared that he collaborated on the Chief's Advisory Committee, the Chief's Neighborhood Advisory Council, the Chief's Youth Advisory Council, and sat on the boards of various non- profit organizations. She added that he also represented officers on the boards of the California Police Officers' Memorial, the California Peace Officers' Association, and Orange County Chiefs' Association. A video was displayed of Congressman Lou Correa recognizing Chief Armendariz on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. She expressed her gratitude to Chief Armendariz for his steadfast commitment to the City, public safety, and the community. She thanked him for his dedication and service. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool congratulated Chief Armendariz on his retirement and wished him and his family the very best in their future endeavors. He recognized the Anaheim Police Department, the Fire Rescue Department, Public Utilities, Public Works, Community Services, and City staff working during the holiday season. On behalf of the 3,000 City employees, he wished residents, businesses, and visitors a happy holiday season. At 7:02 P.M., Mayor/Chairperson Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Authority Member 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 Balius. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Motion carried. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of December 16, 2025 Page 4 of 4 D155 1. Receive and file the Housing Successor Annual Report regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25, 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's website. AGR-15760 2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with the University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a nonprofit training and organizational development consultant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for leadership coaching, management skills training, employee survey services, and organizational development support for an initial two year term ending December 18, 2027 with a one-year optional renewal, and authorize the Executive Director to execute and administer the agreement. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 7:02 P.M. Respectfully submitted, CIVIC iheim Housing Authority