WorkshopPublic Comment
From: Pat D <
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 1:03 PM
To: Public Comment
Subject: Housing Element Workshop comment
I am submitting my public comments in writing asking again that under the ADA an accommodation
request be honored due to my health conditions during COVID. I ask that you provide them to public
by reading them aloud into the record at appropriate time on the agenda. You have opened the room
to comments so those of us unable to attend should be accommodated in this way.
Housing Element Update Project workshop
Not knowing exactly what will be in the workshop, as no documents or links attached to agenda, I will
make general comments having observed many of the HEUC mtgs when virtual available.
Need to do more for community engagement as both input sessions (beyond scope of limited survey)
and educational offerings. Appreciate the interpretations though very awkward at front end of
process. Very off putting to those not fluent in English.
The HEUC meetings most informative. Community meetings not as rich. Accessibility needs to be in
person and virtual to maximize participation for any gatherings including City Council.
I hope the workshop does not glorify the past RHNA cycle numbers as having been exceeded when
no real efforts made for low/very low income needs. Hard to believe your efforts will be any better this
round even with some of the teeth new legislation offered. My concern even more with Council
member O'Neill chairing OCCOG and their resource wasting lawsuit against HCD. Late as usual to
challenging methodology even now.
Land use and inclusionary provisions to facilitate affordable housing development is essential to any
hopes for success. Federal and state dollars coming in very timely and must be earmarked as
resources for affordable units.
Now that Anaheim is once again cited by the state for being at financial risk, you must be as
transparent as possible and use the monies mentioned above for this RHNA cycle.
"According to the auditor's website, Anaheim's lack of general fund reserves and a slow,
downward trend in the city's tax revenue over the last few years could spell trouble down
the road. " voice of OC
Leister putting all bets for Anaheim success is not giving me any hope with numbers
offered. Might have been some hope if Stadium land sold at market rate — not a gift to
"friends with benefits"
Please look at the members of our community who keep this city going and build housing
for their needs.
Thank you
Pat Davis
District 1
Sent from my phone. Please excuse brevity and typos.