AHA - 2023/09/12 ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of September 12, 2023 was called to order at
5:17 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint
session with the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were
duly posted on September 7, 2023.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Ashleigh E. Aitken and Authority Members Natalie
Rubalcava, Jose Diaz, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz,
Stephen Faessel, and Natalie Meeks
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 electronic public comments were received related to the Anaheim Housing
Authority agenda.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Authority Member/Council Member Leon shared that the Tech Scholar Program application
process has opened for eligible college-bound Anaheim juniors and seniors. The scholarship
will help empower students as they prepare for the next step of their education. They will be
receiving either a laptop or tablet as well as free wireless internet access. The application is
available at https://www.anaheim.net/6454/Tech-Scholar and will be open through September
29, 2023. He invited everyone to the Senior Appreciation Resource Fair at Modjeska Park on
September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Games, health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines, and flu
vaccines will be available to the public. He noted that the City Manager's Office will be working
with Abrazar, Inc. for transportation services [Authority Member/Council Member Leon repeated
his comments in Spanish]. He also highlighted the Business Assistance Community Meeting in
District 2 and thanked the Economic Development Department for bringing business owners
from across District 2 together to speak about City resources, and to discuss issues like public
safety and homelessness that are affecting businesses to see how we can collaborate and work
together. He thanked the Cozza Family at Mama Cozza's as well as all the departments that
were there for all their efforts. Lastly, he thanked Anaheim Fire and Rescue, Station 2, for the
opportunity to attend the September 11th remembrance ceremony. He thanked Mark Lowry from
Community Action Partnership of Orange County and all the volunteers who helped organize
food boxes.
Authority Member/Council Member Kurtz highlighted and shared photographs of La Casa
Garcia a family-owned business in District 4. She also highlighted Del Taco located at Harbor
Blvd. and Chapman Ave. and noted the restaurant was also a family-owned business in District
4. Del Taco was opened by Richard Thompson in 1977. She shared that Mr. Thompson recently
passed away and requested that the meeting close in his memory.
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Authority Member/Council Member Faessel requested adjourning the City Council meeting in
memory of Maria T. Cao, mother of Father Bill Cao of St. Anthony Mary Claret.
Authority Member/Council Member Diaz announced the next District 1 and District 2
Neighborhood Services District Community Meeting will be on October 5,2023 at 7 p.m. at the
Brookhurst Community Center. He highlighted and shared photographs of iPHO, a new
Vietnamese restaurant at 221 S. Magnolia Avenue. He stated that they serve authentic and
affordable Vietnamese food. Authority Member/Council Member Diaz encouraged everyone to
support local businesses.
Chairperson/Mayor Aitken displayed photographs and thanked United Across Borders for their
amazing work in the community and their donations of food boxes, diapers, and senior needs.
She stated they are new in the community and thanked them for making an appointment and
meeting with her. While at Sunbliss Café in Anaheim Hills, she ran into Officer Heffner and
thanked him for all he does in the community. She invited everyone to visit Sunbliss Café, a
family-owned business in District 6. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken shared that she was invited to
the U.S. Conference of Mayors and thanked San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for hosting the
conference. She stated the conference panel discussions was related to what cities in California
as well as across the nation are doing to address homelessness, mental health, and gun
violence were informative. Chairperson/Mayor Aitken thanked the Governor's Office and Chief
Service Officer Josh Fryday for funding the California Youth Job Corp, a program which
provides paid internships to young people working in the community to tackle local issues. She
visited the Magnolia Agriscience Community Center, and received a tour of the farm. She stated
she was welcomed by the Magnolia High School band and highlighted the experience. She
shared that several non-profits were also able to meet with Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday
during a roundtable discussion to discuss some of the needs in Anaheim. Chairperson/Mayor
Aitken also shared she was invited to attend the Patriot Day celebration at Nohl Canyon
Elementary School. She highlighted seeing the students observe Patriot Day honoring veterans
and first responders.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool noted City staff conducted a District 2 Business Assistance
Community Meeting on August 30, 2023. Business stakeholders were provided an overview of
business resources, an opportunity to meet various City departments that provide business
services, and the opportunity to speak with District 2 Council Member Carlos Leon. He thanked
all City departments who had booths and representatives at the meeting. Similar meetings will
be held in all other City Council districts in the coming months.
He encouraged the public to join the fun at the Anaheim Public Libraries and celebrate Hispanic
Heritage Month. From September 15' to October 15th residents can enjoy special story times,
cooking demonstrations, crafts, movies, games, and more. Visit the Library website at
www.anaheim.net/hispanicheritaqe for more details.
City Manager Vanderpool displayed a photograph and shared that in celebration of National
Drive Electric Week, Anaheim Public Utilities will be hosting a Community Resource Fair and
EV Test Drive on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Imperial
Elementary School. Residents are invited to test drive a variety of electric vehicles and learn
about ways to save money on their utility bills, engage with City departments, and enjoy family-
friendly activities. Please visit https://www.anaheim.net/6462/Community-Resource-Fair-EV-
Test-Drive to get more information and to register for this free event.
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At 6:34 p.m., Chairperson/Mayor Aitken recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the
Anaheim Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:34 P.M., Authority Member Faessel moved to approve the
consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations
furnished each Authority Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority
Member Kurtz. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —7 (Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members
Rubalcava, Diaz, Leon, Kurtz, Faessel, and Meeks); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
D155 1. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2023-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM
HOUSING AUTHORITY authorizing the Executive Director to execute and administer
licenses and right of entry agreements allowing for temporary beneficial use of real
property assets until such time as these properties are ready for disposition or
development [Anaheim Housing Authority Properties].
AHA177 2. Approve the minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of August 29, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Chairperson Aitken adjourned the
meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 6:37 p.m.
Re ctfully submitted,
sa Bass, CMC
Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority