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AHA-2020/11/10 ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of November 10, 2020 was called to order telephonically at 5:16 P.M. in joint session with the Anaheim City Council, pursuant to Brown Act related provisions of Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 in response to COVID-19 (superseding the related provisions stated in Executive Order N-25-20), The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on November 5, 2020. PRESENT: Chairman Harry Sidhu and Authority Members Stephen Faessel, Denise Barnes, Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, Lucille Kring, and Trevor O'Neil (all via teleconference). STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Secretary Theresa Bass. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Secretary Theresa Bass announced staff requested the removal of Item Nos. 01 and 02 from the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Six electronically submitted public comments related to Housing Authority Item Nos. 01 and 02. —See Appendix. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:20 P.M., the consent calendar was considered. MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each Housing Authority member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —7 (Chairman Sidhu and Authority Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil). NOES —0. Motion carried. A123 1. Approve a Negotiation Agreement with Retirement Housing Foundation, in substantial form, for development at 113 and 119 N. Philadelphia Street and 280 E. Lincoln Avenue for a term of 180 days with three 30-day optional extensions; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement; and determine that the agreement is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Item No. 01 removed at the request of staff;no action taken. Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of November 10,2020 Page 2 of 2 2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Ballet to allow A123 the parties to cooperatively identify and evaluate potential relocation sites for the ballet and/or the feasibility of the ballet acquiring the site it currently occupies (Cultural Arts Building); and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement (Related to Council Item No. 12). Item No. 02 removed at the request of staff; no action taken. AHA177 3. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of October 27, 2020. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to conduct, Chairman Sidhu adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 5:21 P.M. Respectfully-submitted, ijo Th4resa)3ass, CMC Secretary,Anaheim Housing Authority Public Comment From: Brian DeMers Sent: Monday, November 9, LULU 4:58 PM To: Public Comment Cc: Harry Sidhu (Mayor); Stephen Faessel; Denise Barnes; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O'Neil Subject: Oppose the sale of Cultural Arts Center (Anaheim Ballet) Council members and city leaders, Please vote against the proposed sale of the Cultural Arts Center at 280 E Lincoln Ave, home of the Anaheim Ballet, on the agenda for 11/10. Our residents, council members, mayors, and city staff have done tremendous work to revitalize Downtown Anaheim and highlight the rich history of our city. While much of this work has included restoration and preservation of historic homes and buildings (i.e. The Packing House, Kramer building, Mills Act homes, etc), we have also seen redevelopment of large areas for "mixed" use (Alexan CtrCity, Harbor Lofts, etc). The most successful projects from, from my simple point of view, have been those that maintain the integrity and story of the existing structures. To redevelop this site into high-density housing (over 80 units/acre) would rob Downtown Anaheim of its history and its culture. If redevelopment is necessary, or more revenue is needed from this site, please explore ways to revitalize as another anchor in our growing downtown. It is walking distance to the Packing District, Pearson Park, and Center Street, and would be well positioned for cultural festivals and events. I am proud to live in Anaheim, and I'm proud of what our leaders and our community have done to create the city we have today. Please do not sell our culture and our history. It should remain with the city and the residents for the future. - Brian DeMers, Resident S Olive St, District 3 Jennifer L. Hall From: Loretta Day Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 6:58 PM To: Theresa Bass Cc: Jennifer L. Hall; Lauren Torres Subject: Fwd: Housing Authority Item Council Agenda 11/10/2020 FYI Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Keith Olesen Date: November 9, 2uzu at e:z�:zzs vm ra 1 To: "Harry Sidhu (Mayor)" <HSidhu@anaheim.net>, Stephen Faessel <sfaessel@anaheim.net>, Lucille Kring <LKring@anaheim.net>, Trevor O'Neil <toneil@anaheim.net>, Jordan Brandman <jbrandman@anaheim.net>, Denise Barnes <dbarnes@anaheim.net>, Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net> Cc: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net>, Council <council@anaheim.net> Subject: Housing Authority Item Council Agenda 11/10/2020 Dear Mayor and City Council I'm writing to urge you to oppose the item on your agenda under the Anaheim Housing Authority. This involves the agreement to sell city owned property located and 113 and 119 N. Philadelphia and 280 E Lincoln (Cultural Arts Building). There are several reasons to oppose this proposal. The building itself is one of the very, very few remaining buildings left from old Anaheim. As such it should be treasured, not destroyed. The historic nature of the building is not, however, the only reason this project should not go forward. The proposal is far too dense (100 units on 1.15 acres or 87 dwelling units per acre) and is in a part of the city that is already burdened by decades of high density housing. The aging infrastructure cannot handle the increase in residential density and there is no stated plan to improve it in the near future. In addition the parcel is within close proximity to already existing affordable housing projects and is located in a part of the city that is already home to the lowest income levels in the city. These neighborhoods and the rental properties within them need attention, not more high density rental housing. The property has served the community as a senior center, a community meeting facility, and currently as home to the Anaheim Ballet. It should continue with this and/or similar uses and not converted to housing. Thank you for your consideration. Keith Olesen Anaheim 92805 Jennifer L. Hall From: Loretta Day Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 8:30 AM To: Theresa Bass Cc: Jennifer L. Hall; Lauren Torres Subject: FW: Proposed sale of Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park From: Lis Sos Sent: Monday, November U9, LULU /:31 PM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; sfaessel@anahaiem.net; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net>; Iring@anaheim.net; Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net> Subject: Proposed sale of Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park To: City Council Members: This email is to make known my opposition of selling the Cultural Arts Center and adjacent park space to an affordable housing developer. I believe that tearing down a historical arts space for housing developing purposes is not the direction we want to go in as a city. In addition, placing 100 residential units in a space of 1.15 acres is creating density issues that are not needed within our downtown area. I know we want to attract more walking pedestrian traffic, but how about letting Anaheim residents know about the events that are happening to attract pedestrian traffic first? I have been in Anaheim for 5 years now and knowing what is going on within downtown is a hit and miss where I have to purposefully hunt down information. I have lived in Long Beach and Fullerton that have revived various areas within their limits and their coordination was seamless in letting residents know what is going on. I do not know what is happening within Anaheim where someone cannot coordinate this aspect to let people know what is happening in this area? When things are flop because a lack of know how in this aspect it looks as if all was done to attract to events, and that there is no interest. Let's tighten the ship and get to working with what we have so far, and see what has worked in similar cities around us. As a mother of an avid artist and supporter of the arts and community programs I believe the use of this building is better suited for youth activities, senior programs, and attracting artists within the area.This project is not something we need more of. Thank you for your attention and I hope you make a decision that benefits the residents of our city by rejecting this proposal. Lisette Sosa Ananeim, Lti yZZSU� Public Comment From: Loretta Day Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 9:59 AM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: Anaheim Cultural Arts Center Third email re: CCM 11/10, Cultural Arts Center From: LTORGERSON( Sent: Tuesday, November 1U, LULU 9:53 AIVI To: Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Lucille Kring <LKring@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net> Cc: Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net> Subject: Anaheim Cultural Arts Center Dear Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members, My husband Larry and I would like to strongly discourage you from selling this property to a developer who will tear down the historic building and build an incredibly dense housing project. Here are our main objections, although, frankly, you all should be aware of these points already: 1) The project is WAY too dense for this small piece of property. Period. 2) Parking and traffic is already an issue. This will exacerbate it. 3) The 92805 zip code already has more than its fair share of low income housing. Find a piece of city property that is like valued in an area where they DO NOT have their fair share of low income housing. Low income families should have the opportunity to live anywhere in the city, not just 92805. 4) There are only three historic public buildings left in this immediate area - the Kraemer Bldg., the Carnegie Library, and the Anaheim Cultural Arts Center, formerly the original Parish Hall of Zion Lutheran Church. There is no good reason to demolish yet another piece of Anaheim's history. 5) The location of the Anaheim Ballet is crucial to its mission, to provide an opportunity for disadvantaged youth to participate in a fine arts program of music and dance. If you take the program out of this neighborhood, it will decrease the chances that these youth will be able to access the program. Do the right thing - deny this project at this location. Thank you for your consideration. Dinah Torgerson Ananelm Public Comment From: Loretta Day Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 2:40 PM To: Public Comment Subject: FW: Anaheim Cultural Center/Anaheim Ballet From: Audrey Mammo Sent: Tuesday, November 1U, LULU 1:4/ NIVI To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Stephen Faessel <SFaessel@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; toniel@anaheim.net; Iring@anaheim.net; Loretta Day <LDay@anaheim.net> Subject: Anaheim Cultural Center/Anaheim Ballet Dear Anaheim City Council Members, It has come to my attention that there has been a proposal to have the Anaheim Cultural center/Anaheim Ballet to be removed and replaced by a small low cost housing area.This greatly saddens me. I have been a resident of Anaheim for 30+ years.I have gone to school here, Raised my family here and have done a countless number of fundraising for the various organizations my children were involved in. I have so many friends who have benefited from the services the ballet company offers. Such as low cost or scholarship programs to help the kids who are unable to pay the tuition. I have friends whose children now attend as well. I also have friends who still send in a donation every year, showing just how grateful to have been a part of such a wonderful organization. The ballet company has served as a stepping stone and gateway to a career in dance or college scholarships for so many here in Anaheim.. Their program does such a great service to our community. It would be a shame to lose such a great program that services our children and seniors in Anaheim. It seems to me that as large as this city is, there has to be some other city property that would be able to facilitate this project. perhaps West Anaheim. The city has very few historical buildings left in the downtown area, it would be a shame to lose yet another. I have often enjoyed looking at this building and its great architecture from the park across the street. as well as so many of the community who live here in the Colony. In recent times and a little further into our pandemic I have also found great comfort and happiness enjoying watching the students take their ballet classes outside during these turbulent times. In closing I hope the council will take a deeper look into other sites that can facilitate this request and save one of our only historical buildings here in downtown. Not to mention a great service to our community! Audrey Cl;ark Hon. Shirley McCracken, Retired Anaheim, UA 92801 Hon. Mayor & Council Members Anaheim City Hall Anaheim, CA 92805 Re: Anaheim Ballet Dear Mayor and Council members, November 7, 2020 In the late nineties after a serious fiscal challenge earlier, Anaheim was enthusiastically working to make Anaheim a "great city" that supported a balance of business, enter- tainment, sports and the arts. Symphonies, bands and theater wwere brought to parks. Schools increased program in the arts. The Anaheim Arts Council was a vital organiza- tion working on an Anaheim Cultural plan. At a county -wide arts festival, a ballet company performed at South Coast Plaza and I with Anaheim Arts Council members met Larry Rosenberg, the ballet director. Larry shared two messages ... the ballet was looking for a new home and his experience as a dance judge for Disneyland he was familiar with talented but untrained Anaheim dancers. We came back to share the message with Mayor, Council and staff. Thus evolved a request to the ballet company and school to come to Anaheim with an offer of classroom space in exchange for services to youth and the community of Anaheim. Their supporters in South County did not welcome the move. For over two decades Anaheim Ballet has trained hundreds of young people from Anaheim and from other nations. It not only provides support for the Anaheim community but receives international recognition of Anaheim through the dancers produced and the choreography of Sarma Rosenberg Even in a fiscally difficult time, please do what you can to feed the spirit of the community which the arts do. Hon. Shirley McCracken, Retired.