MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California
October 12, 2023 – 5:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF
Linda Barnett, Chair Joe Perez, Community Services Superintendent Steve Kleine, Vice Chair Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant Shandra Barrera
Steven Douglas
Usha Shah
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT (Excused)
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 5:31 p.m. by Chair Barnett.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Board Member Douglas led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Joe Perez reported that Mary Palafox-Murrillo is unable to fulfill her duties and will not be joining the Board.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Barnett presented the September 14, 2023, meeting minutes to the Board Members for changes and/or corrections. Vice Chairman Kleine made a motion to approve the September 14, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Board Member Barrera; motion was approved with four votes in favor. Vice Chair Barnett accepted the minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Presentation on Anaheim Union High School District Community Schools Initiative – Joe Perez provided a power point presentation that provided history and strategies that AUHSD is using to provide the tools young people need to be successful in school and in life. They utilize the five Core Values; collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication and compassion. In 2022 AUHSD received over $26 million in grant funding from the California Community Schools Partnership Program to create community schools where the students can thrive and realize their potential, and Anaheim Elementary School District and Centralia Elementary School District received grant funding for ten additional schools in Anaheim to create as community schools. Joe is serving on the planning boards for the three districts to assist in the creation of these resource and social service hubs.
b) FY23/24 Funding Cycle:
1. CSB Member Site Visits – Non-Profit Agency Site Visit Reports - Vice-Chair Kleine visited Meals on Wheels in September and toured the facility and their kitchen. They explained how the food was prepared and packaged, and he was astounded by what they are able to accomplish. Joe Perez noted that they are the only agency providing this food service, and the City is looking to expand their services for Anaheim seniors. Vice Chair Kleine noted that they also provide human contact when they deliver the meals and that is an important component.
c) FY24/25 CDBG Funding Cycle:
1. Pre-Application Workshop – Wednesday, October 25, 2023; 10 a.m. - Joe Perez reported that the pre-application workshop will be held virtually. Community Development staff will be present to answer questions and the application will go live at 8:00 a.m. the next morning.
2. CDBG Application Due Date – Monday, November 27, 2023; 5 p.m. – Joe Perez shared that this is the deadline for non-profit agency applications. This year’s available funding is $273,331. Joe noted that the Board has the ability to decline to fund agencies as well as make funding recommendations. The agency presentation meetings are currently scheduled for January 11 and January 18. Joe will also provide the Board with a performance report for agencies that were funded the previous year.
Community Services Board
October 12, 2023
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
Joe noted that there is no new business for November and December so the Board could decide to go dark those two months if they wish.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Joe Perez reported that the Fall Festival and Annual Anaheim Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, October 28, and then on Friday, November 3, the Dia de Los Muertos event will be held at Pearson Park; a fundraiser for the Project SAY program. There will be a shuttle service from City Hall parking structure to Pearson Park to assist with the parking for that event.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnett asked for a consensus on going dark in November and December; by consensus they will go dark and return in January. Chair Barnett adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. and reported the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.