ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
The Anaheim Housing Authority regular meeting of September 27, 2022 was called to order at 5:55 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. in joint session with the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on September 22, 2022.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Trevor O’Neil and Authority Members Jose Diaz, Gloria Sahagún 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 public comments related to the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda.
Four (4) public comments were received electronically related to Anaheim Housing Authority agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim Housing Authority, which were distributed to the Anaheim Housing Authority and made part of the official record. – See Appendix.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Valencia reported his attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Miraflores Affordable Housing Community in District 4. He also expressed his pride to participate at his alma mater Roosevelt Elementary School’s Career and College Day.
Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of District 5 resident and former Anaheim Convention Center employee Leon Darrell Frerichs. He acknowledged a Nextdoor post by a Sycamore neighborhood mom where she shared that no friends attended her son’s 12th birthday. Council Member Faessel expressed appreciation for neighbors’ responses on Nextdoor and led the Council in wishing Mr. Seguviano a Happy Birthday.
Council Member Diaz highlighted Happy Barber at 2711 W. Lincoln Ave., a Vietnamese- immigrant owned small business. He reported on building efforts at Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. and further announced that WSS recently opened at the northwest corner of Beach Blvd. and Lincoln Avenue. He encouraged residents to support Anaheim businesses to help transform Beach Blvd. He announced the Neighborhood Services Meeting for Districts 1 and 2 would be held on Thursday, October 6 at 7:00 P.M. at the Brookhurst Community Center. He also noted that October 5 is National Coffee with a Cop Day and residents could meet with the West Anaheim Community Policing Team from 7:30-8:30 at the 7-11 on the southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Beach Blvd.
ITEM # 06
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Council Member Moreno thanked Kaboom!, the Anaheim Ducks, Holy Moly employees, and volunteers for building a new playground at Center Greens Park. He acknowledged the efforts of City staff in obtaining grants to help build out the entire park. He announced the rescheduled Community Resource Fair and neighborhood clean-up event in the Onondaga/Glen neighborhood on Saturday, October 1. Council Member Moreno referenced Project Labor Agreements at the Anaheim Union High School District, the City, the Anaheim Elementary School District, and potentially with the OC Vibe project and expressed appreciation for the focus on union labor and particularly local labor. He thanked Sandra Lozeau for quickly responding to emails regarding encampments and offering services to those experiencing homelessness while balancing needs of residents. He announced that a requested discussion of street racing and street takeovers would be held at the October 4 City Council meeting. He thanked the Anaheim Public Utilities and Public Works departments for their efforts in the Northeast Colony Neighborhood project with new roads, gutters, pavement markings, lighting, and underground electrical.
Council Member Ma’ae displayed photos and shared the various events and activities she attended over the past year since she was appointed as the District 2 City Council Member. She expressed gratitude for the responsibilities and opportunities she was provided, thanking staff, her colleagues, and her family for their support and assistance. She requested the meeting adjourn in memory of her friend, neighbor, and Army veteran Bryan Robert Gentile.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool invited the public to the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department’s Wildfire Preparedness Fair at Fire Station No. 10 on Saturday, October 15, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. where they can visit the goats, meet firefighters, learn more about the Know Your Way and paramedic programs, and lunch will be served. He noted that more information could be found at www.anaheim.net/fire and on the department’s social media platforms. Mr. Vanderpool also announced that the Public Works Department was bringing forward over $1,000,000 of citywide concrete work to improve sidewalks, pathways, curbs, gutters, driveways, and in nine City parks.
At 6:56 P.M., Vice Chairman O’Neil recessed the Anaheim Housing Authority, the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, and the Anaheim City Council to address the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
At 6:58 P.M., Vice Chairman O’Neil reconvened the Anaheim Housing Authority.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:58 P.M., the consent calendar was considered, with Authority Member Faessel pulling Item No. 03 for separate discussion and consideration.
At 6:59 P.M., Authority Member Diaz reported a recusal from Item No. 03 due to a conflict of real property interest as his residence is within 500 feet of the subject property and left the dais.
3. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022
Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations).
Approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13).
DISCUSSION: Authority Member Faessel noted his support for the item and reported that he had received a number of emails from adjoining neighbors regarding a wall that was approved as part of the Conditional Use Permit for the motel to somewhat protect the adjoining property owners. He wanted to ensure, now that the property was being purchased by the Housing Authority, that a wall is built as promised at the appropriate time, noting that there may be grading of the lot and other ground construction that may preclude the wall from being built immediately as the neighbors may wish.
MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022- 006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13), seconded by Authority Member Ma’ae.
DISCUSSION: Authority Member Ma’ae reiterated Authority Member Faessel’s comments and encouraged staff to come up with creative, viable solutions that would help the homeowners feel secure and keep people out of their backyards.
Housing Authority Executive Director Grace Ruiz-Stepter reported that she visited the motel site and the Tran property with Housing and Community Development Deputy Directors Andy Nogal and Sandra Lozeau where they witnessed the presence of two walls, a chain link about six feet away from a wood wall that is in some disrepair. She stated that staff would likely look at securing the wood wall once the property was under Authority control and would continue to Anaheim Housing Authority Minutes of September 27, 2022
work with the Tran property owners to maintain the six feet separation near the property slope.
She requested some patience during the development project, noting this was significant to what they are trying to accomplish along the corridor with the second property acquisition. She noted that the Authority is looking to be good neighbors, develop responsibly, and that are committed to working with the neighbors.
Vice Chairman O’Neil expressed appreciation for the extra steps taken. He questioned if the requirement of the wall continued as it was initially imposed as a condition for operation of a motel and if the motel is no longer in use. Ms. Stepter explained that they believe the Conditional Use Permit was tied to use of the property as a motel, but the long term plan for the site is residential, which also requires a 6-8 foot wall, so staff would ensure that the wall is implemented.
MOTION: Authority Member Faessel moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022- 006 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY approving the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard in the amount of $7,600,000, sourced in whole or in part, from Permanent Local Housing Allocation and/or Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Shivam Hotel, LLC, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Anaheim Lodge Motel in the amount of $7,600,000; authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the Housing Authority (includes determination that the proposed project consists of the purchase of a motel site for the creation of affordable housing that will not cause a significant effect on the environment and that the project consists of an existing facility project and is therefore categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) and approve a Cooperation Agreement, in substantial form, with the City of Anaheim for the transfer of Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds, in the amount of $7,600,000, to assist with the acquisition of the Anaheim Lodge Motel located at 837 S. Beach Boulevard; and authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute and to administer the agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13), seconded by Authority Member Ma’ae. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Vice Chairman O’Neil and Authority Members Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES – 0; ABSTAIN (recusal): - 1 (Authority Member Diaz). Motion carried.
At 7:06 P.M., Authority Member Diaz returned to the dais.
MOTION: Authority Member Ma’ae moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each Authority Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Authority Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 6 (Vice Chairman O’Neil and Authority Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Moreno, Valencia, and Faessel); NOES – 0. Motion carried.
4. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY, authorizing the execution and delivery by the Housing Authority of a First Amendment to Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Anaheim relating to the Anaheim Housing and Public Improvements Authority (technical clean-up related to the expansion of the City Council) (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 18).
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5. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of September 13, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, without objection, Vice Chairman O’Neil adjourned the meeting of the Anaheim Housing Authority at 7:07 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
Secretary, Anaheim Housing Authority