MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California
January 18, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF
Linda Barnett, Chair Joe Perez, Community Services Superintendent Steve Kleine, Vice Chair Julia Moreno, Community Services Supervisor Laura Banker-Jelensky Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant Shandra Barrera
Steven Douglas
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Usha Shah - 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 5:30 p.m. by Chair Barnett.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Barnett led the Board in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Barnett presented the January 11, 2024, meeting minutes to the Board Members for changes and/or corrections. She noted that under “Approval of the Minutes” it indicated “Vice-Chair Barnett” and it should be “Chair Barnett.” Joe Perez noted that change will be made. Board Member Banker-Jelensky made a motion to approve the January 11, 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by Board Member Douglas; motion was approved with five votes in favor. Chair Barnett accepted the revised minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) FY24/25 CDBG Funding Cycle -
1. Non-Profit Agency Presentations: The following agencies provided in-person presentations for the Board’s funding consideration:
• Creative Identity
• Community Legal Aid SoCal
• Boys and Girls of Greater Anaheim – Cypress
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orange County
• Alzheimer’s Orange County
• Access California Services
Joe Perez noted that he will send a template to the Board for their use to formulate their recommendations. He indicated that the Board will discuss and compose a funding recommendation by consensus at their next meeting in February. Referencing the funding applications for this fiscal year, Chair Barnett pointed out that some agencies had not thoroughly listed the funding they are receiving, and Joe indicated he will work with Housing & Community Development staff to ensure this is reviewed to ensure completion of this before approving the applications. Chair Barnett asked about the performance reports for the agencies; Joe will follow up with Community Development Staff to Community Services Board
January 18, 2024
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
provide this information prior to the next meeting. Joe finished by noting that there are no indications of an increase in funding from the current fiscal year.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Joe Perez announced that Community Services is hosting a ribbon- cutting ceremony for the opening of the Project S.A.Y. Teen Center at the Brookhurst Community Center on January 27 at 10:00 a.m. and Board Members are all invited to attend.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnett reported that the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m.