AHA-2022/11/01ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of November 1, 2022 was called to order at
5:37 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint
session with the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing and Public
Improvements Authority, and 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 AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items):
No in -person or electronically submitted public comments related to the Anaheim Housing
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.
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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 6:36 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil recessed the Anaheim Housing Authority to address the
Anaheim Public Financing Authority and Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority
agendas. At 6:37 P.M., Vice Chairman O'Neil reconvened the Anaheim Housing Authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:37 P.M., the consent calendar was considered.
MOTION: Authority Member Diaz moved to approve the consent calendar, in accordance with
reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished by each Authority 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.
R100 1. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY establishing the dates and times for
regular meetings of the Authority for the 2023 calendar year.
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AHA177 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meetings of September 27, 2022 and October
4, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Vice Chairman O'Neil adjourned the
meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:37 P.M.
Ily submitted,
Bass, CMC
1, Anaheim Housing Authority