MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California
July 13, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF
Linda Barnett, Vice Chair Joe Perez, Community Services Superintendent Laura Banker-Jelensky Priscilla Pena, Senior Secretary
Shandra Barrera Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
Steven Douglas
Steve Kleine
Usha Shah
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: The Community Services Board meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Vice Chair Barnett.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Barnett led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION:
a) Introduction of New Board Member, Shandra Barrera - Vice Chair Barnett introduced new Board Member, Shandra Barrera and asked her to introduce herself to the Board. b) CSB Board Member Non-Profit Site Visit Reports: Board Members provided a report regarding their visit with the following non-profit agencies:
1) Vice Chair Barnett – Access California Services
2) Board Member Banker-Jelensky – Anaheim Family YMCA
3) Board Member Douglas – Creative Identity
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Vice Chair Barnett presented the May 11, 2023, meeting minutes to the Board Members for changes and/or corrections. Board Member Banker-Jelensky made a motion to approve the May 11, 2023, meeting minutes, seconded by Board Member Kleine; motion was approved with six votes in favor. Vice Chair Barnett accepted the minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Community Services Board Elections - Joe Perez opened the floor for nominations for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions. A nomination was made by Board Member Kleine for Vice Chair Barnett to be elected as Chair of the CSB. Six votes made in favor, none in opposition. Joe Perez opened the floor for nominations for the Vice Chair position. A nomination was made by Vice Chair Barnett and Board Member Board Laura Banker-Jelensky for Steven Kleine to be elected as CSB Vice Chair. Six votes made in favor, none in opposition.
b) FY23/24 Funding Cycle - Joe Perez reminded Board Members to schedule a visit with non-profit agency representatives at their convenience. A short report would then be requested at the following board meeting.
c) FY23/24 CDBG Funding Cycle - Joe Perez reported that a report has been requested from the Community Development Department team that will inform CSB members on the status of the expenditures made by awarded non-profit agencies. This report will also provide the number of residents served versus those that were proposed to be served.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Board Member Banker-Jelensky spoke on the amazing Fourth of July parade that was hosted by the City. Joe Perez added that the 4th of July event was a complete success from the 5K/10K, the Dog Show, the Parade, and the Fireworks Spectacular. Joe Perez also shared that his team is working with County Supervisor Sarmiento and CalOptima to host a Health & Resource Fair at Ponderosa Park on Saturday, July 29.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Barnett recommended the Board go dark for August due to no new business scheduled for the Board to consider. Board Members all agreed. Vice Chair Barnett Community Services Board
July 13, 2023
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and reported the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.