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APFA2022/11/01ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 The Anaheim Public Financing Authority regular meeting of November 1, 2022 was called to order at 5:37 P.M. in the Council Chamber located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, Anaheim Housing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on October 27, 2022. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Trevor O'Neil and Authority Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia, and Stephen Faessel [Chairperson vacancy] STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Secretary Theresa Bass. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): No in -person public comments related to the Anaheim Public Financing Authority agenda. No electronically submitted public comments related to the Anaheim Public Financing Authority agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Diaz recognized District 1 small business De Andre's Salon at the corner of Ball Road and Dale Avenue. He announced a community meeting of the newly formed West Anaheim Organization (WAO) to be held on Thursday, November 17, 6:30 — 8:30 P.M., at the Brookhurst Community Center. Council Member Ma'ae reported that the Anaheim Police Department would present on personal safety at the WAO meeting. She stated that District 2 is struggling with crime related to homelessness, and even with residents reporting concerns, there is still much work to be done, particularly with Caltrans and the Union Pacific Railroad. She acknowledged staff efforts with engaging those entities and noted she held a community meeting of over 50 residents who discussed concerns. She encouraged all residents, staff, and her colleagues to contact State representatives to assist in the efforts. She acknowledged the efforts of the many volunteers who put together the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, as well as the Community Services Department for their assistance with those events, the Loara Band Review and Tournament, football games, and Dia de Los Muertos. She believed that Anaheim has the best City staff, committed to the community. Council Member Moreno recognized and acknowledged the District 3 appointees to City boards and commissions and thanked them for their time and service. Council Member Valencia commended staff and the school districts for the Dia de Los Muertos event, particularly Joe Perez as emcee. He noted his participation at the Little Arabia celebration and the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade and looked forward to future events. Anaheim Public Financing Authority Minutes of November 1, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Council Member Faessel reported his team's attendance at the opening of the Studio 6 / North Harbor interim housing facility; he was sorry to miss as he was on a Metropolitan Water District tour. He reported his attendance at the Little Arabia celebration last Friday and thanked Public Utilities for a tour and overview of Anaheim Public Utilities sites with a local high school student and her family. Mayor Pro Tem O'Neil confirmed that there are already residents at Studio 6 with more moving in, acknowledged Council Member Moreno's recognition of the commissioners and suggested a citywide commissioner recognition event, and urged staff to push the railroads and Caltrans to allow City enforcement of the Anaheim Municipal Code on their properties to address the ongoing challenge with homelessness. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Jim Vanderpool invited residents to the Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 11:00 A.M. at the Anaheim Veterans Memorial Monument near the Muzeo to honor local veterans and hear from guest speakers and the Esperanza High School Choir. He also announced the upcoming 16th Annual Anaheim Health Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, 8:00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M., at the Anaheim Convention Center where free health services would be provided to the community, with everyone welcome to attend. He announced that registration was available at www.anaheim.net/healthfair. On behalf of the Community Services Department, Mr. Vanderpool announced that the Central and Ponderosa Joint -Use Libraries would be open on Saturdays, 10:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M., starting on November 5. He congratulated the Anaheim Police Department's Cops 4 Kids program for holding a successful 5th Annual Anaheim Confidential fundraiser and thanked all who donated to and supported the event. He reported there has been a surge in hiring at the Police Department, with 31 new hires currently going through training, with up to 50 training officers trained to help with the new hires, with Chief Cisneros to provide an update at the next meeting on November 15. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Vanderpool confirmed that staff had connected with the Disney Public Relations that would contact Sycamore Junior High School directly regarding their band's performance at Disneyland. At 6:56 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil recessed the Anaheim Public Financing Authority to address the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, Anaheim Housing Authority, and Anaheim City Council agendas. At 6:36 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil recessed the Anaheim City Council, Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority to address the Anaheim Public Financing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:36 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 agency member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member Ma'ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Vice Chairman O'Neil and Authority Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES — 0. Motion carried. Anaheim Public Financing Authority Minutes of November 1, 2022 Page 3 of 3 PFA187 1. RESOLUTION NO. APFA-2022-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY establishing the dates and times for regular meetings of the Authority for the 2023 calendar year. PFA187 2. Approve minutes of the Public Financing Authority meetings of November 16, 2021 and September 27, 2022. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, without objection, Vice Chairman O'Neil adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority at 6:36 P.M. R,esp4ctfully submitted, Theresa Bass, CMC Secretary, Anaheim Public Financing Authority