AHA-2021/07/13ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 13, 2021
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of July 13, 2021 was called to order at
5:36 P.M. in joint session with the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and
related materials were duly posted on July 8, 2021.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Harry Sidhu and Authority Members Stephen Faessel,
Jose Diaz, Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, Avelino Valencia,
and Trevor O'Neil (all members present in-person)
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and
Secretary Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
Secretary/City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested the withdrawal of Item No.06
(City Council Agenda) to be brought forward at a later date.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items):
One (1) electronically submitted public comment related to the Housing Authority agenda. —
See Appendix.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, stated a need for more options to address
homeless issues such as walk-in shelters, tiny homes, affordable housing, and motel
conversions to help more people get into shelter and long-term solutions. He encouraged the
Housing Authority to approve the Emergency Housing Vouchers and additional similar items.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool announced the Anaheim Public Library (APL) was named the
2021 Library of the Year for its commitment to safely serving residents during the pandemic.
APL was selected for the prestigious and exclusive national honor based on connecting with
underserved communities, services to immigrants and non-English communities, foster youth,
active older adults, and continuing to serve the Anaheim community during the pandemic. He
announced Anaheim is open for summer with the Community Services Department presenting
75 events for the community to enjoy summer; more information is available at
www.anaheim.net/summer.
In response to earlier questions by Council Member Valencia regarding Item No. 06 (City
Council Consent Calendar), Grace Stepter, Community and Economic Development Interim
Director, explained the Workforce Development Board consists of 19 seats held by business,
labor, economic development, and other partner sectors who nominate members to the Board.
She reported there are currently four vacancies in the business category and other vacancies
and expiring terms. She noted staff plans to bring back a holistic package of nominations and a
slate for vacancies in September. Council Member Valencia noted a difference in how
vacancies were posted online compared to other boards and commissions.
Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of July 13, 2021
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In response to an inquiry by Council Member Moreno, Mr. Vanderpool reported staff was still
working with colleagues at the State level regarding the letter received from the State Housing
and Community Development Agency regarding the sale of Angel Stadium. City Attorney Robert
Fabela reported the letter states preliminary findings and once a final decision was made, an
agenda item would come before the Council but there was no specific timeline.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:48 P.M., Authority Member Moreno moved to adopt the
consent calendar as presented, seconded by Authority Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 7 (Chairman Sidhu and Authority Members Faessel, Diaz, Brandman, Moreno,
Valencia, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D155 1. Approve the COVID-19 and Emergency Housing Voucher related updates to the Section
8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan for fiscal year 2021-22.
AGR- 2. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Orange County Continuum of
12916 Care, in substantial form, for the Emergency Housing Voucher Program referrals to the
Anaheim Housing Authority for a term ending September 30, 2023; and authorize the
Executive Director to execute and administer the Memorandum of Understanding on
behalf of the Anaheim Housing Authority.
AGR- 3. Approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement for Interjurisdictional
12917 Mobility between the Housing Authorities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and
Orange County, to incorporate Project -Based and Special Purpose vouchers, and
authorize the Executive Director to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of
the Anaheim Housing Authority.
AHA177 4. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of June 22, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, Chairman Sidhu adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim
Housing Authority at 6:49 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
eresja bass, CMC
Secretbry, Anaheir l Housing Authority
Public Comment
From: Perez, Cassandra <Cassandra.Perez@mail.house.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 1:50 PM
To: Public Comment
Cc: Gallegos, Claudio; Brown, Janet
Subject: Public Comment: Anaheim Housing Authority_ Items 1 &2 - Rep. Correa CA 46
Attachments: Rep. Correa CA46 AHA -Public Comment_07.13.2021.pdf
Good Afternoon,
Attached is a letter from Congressman Lou Correa for Public Comment on Items 1&2 of the Agenda.
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Office of Congressman J. Luis Correa (CA -46)
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Anaheim Housing Authority Board
City of Anaheim
200 South Anaheim Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92805
RE: Anaheim Housing Authority - Consent Calendar Items #1 & 2
Dear Anaheim Housing Authority Governing Board,
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY
SURCOMMIT7EE ON OVERSIGHT,
MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAln
SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY,
FACILITATION, AND OPERATION'S
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE .JUDICIARY
SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION
ANO CITIZENSHIP
SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME, TERRORISM,
AND HOMELAND SECURITY
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SURCOMMITTEE ON LIVESTOCK
AND FOREIGN AGRICULTURE
SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
SUBCOMMITTEE ON BIOTECHNOLOGY,
HORTICULTURE, AND RESEARCH
PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS
BLUE DOG COALITION
NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION
CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS
To address the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Federal Government approved the
American Rescue Plan of 2021, signed into law by President Biden. As the $5 billion of
appropriated funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is
disbursed for Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), it is imperative that local governing bodies
continue their duty of compliance. I support and share in the efforts of your mission to provide
decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing for low-income families in the City of Anaheim.
I am glad to hear that HUD has allocated 278 EHVs to the Anaheim Housing Authority, which
will be used to provide rental assistance specifically targeted to families experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness; fleeing or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking; or were recently homeless.
In our collective mission to provide financial assistance and housing stability services to the
people of Anaheim, I urge your vote yes on items number one and two of the Housing Authority
Consent Agenda. Please don't hesitate to contact my office if you have any concerns or
questions.
Respectfully,
A2A /
J. LUIS CORREA
Member of Congress
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