MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California
September 14, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF
Linda Barnett, Chair Joe Perez, Community Services Superintendent Steve Kleine, Vice Chair Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary Shandra Barrera
Steven Douglas STAFF ABSENT
Usha Shah Priscilla Pena, Senior Secretary
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Laura Banker-Jelensky
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 5:34 p.m. by Chair Barnett.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board Member Barrera led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION:
a) Introduction of New Board Member, Mary Palafox-Murrillo: Joe Perez reported Board Member Palafox- Murrillo was not able to attend today’s meeting. Introduction will be postponed to a future meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Barnett presented the July 13, 2023, meeting minutes to the Board Members for changes and/or corrections. Vice Chairman Kleine made a motion to approve the July 13, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Board Member Douglas; motion was approved with five votes in favor. Vice Chair Barnett accepted the minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) FY23/24 Funding Cycle – There were no agency site visit reports provided by Board Members. b) FY24/25 CDBG Funding Cycle - Joe Perez provided information regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sub-recipient application process and funding timeline for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. Key dates shared included:
• October 2, 2023 - Public Announcement will be published in local newspaper • October 25, 2023 - Pre-Application Virtual Workshop for interested agencies • October 26, 2023 - Neighborly Online Portal will open to accept applications • November 27, 2023 – FY24/25 CDBG Application Due Date by 5 p.m. • January 11 & 18, 2024 - Agency presentations will be provided to the Board • February 8, 2024 - CSB Funding Recommendation will be finalized by the Board Questions were answered regarding agencies that deal with AIDS/HIV, and the Neighborly Online Platform.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Board Member Douglas reported he attended a community resource fair at the Church of Latter-day Saints where the City provided an informational booth. Joe Perez reported the city’s Neighborhood Services team is able to support community events with an information and resources booth to provide resources to attendees.
Chair Barnett reported that she attended the Open House for Access California Services and enjoyed touring the new family resource center facility.
Joe Perez reported he will provide a presentation to the Board on the Anaheim Union High School District Community Schools Initiative and the funding it will provide to create school partnerships.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnett adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m. and reported the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.