MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California
April 11, 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 Barbara Leggett, Senior Secretary
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 5:33 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: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Barnett presented the March 14, 2024, meeting minutes to the Board Members for changes and/or corrections. Board Member Banker-Jelensky made a motion to approve the March 14, 2024, meeting minutes, seconded by Board Member Barrera; motion was approved with five votes in favor. Chair Barnett accepted the minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
a) Mid-Year Non-Profit Agency Report
1) Anaheim Family YMCA
• Ann Trovada – Operations Director at the Anaheim Family YMCA gave a program update on CDBG funding, updating two programs: Swim and Sports. The swim program has grown from a summer-only program to a March-through-October program, based on strategic funding and community interest. Year to date they have served 103 families of their 200 goal. The overall sports and performing arts programs have grown since the 2021 inaugural year. Initially, youth soccer served 100 children and now serves over 320. The sports program currently serves 219 children out of the goal of 250. Based on HUD funding guidelines of allocating 50%-70% rather than 100%, the program will surpass its goals.
b) Anaheim Community Foundation Presentation, Janis Heckel, Executive Director • Janis Heckel provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Anaheim Needs Assessment including history and current implementation plan. They hope to gather data for both Youth and Families, as well as Active Older Adults to better support program needs. ACF will compile data and present a comprehensive report to the Community Services Board in October 2024.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
Community Services Board
April 11, 2024
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Board Member Douglas reported that he lives in the Disney Forward area and has attended District 4 and District 2 meetings.
Joe Perez offered committee members assistance to facilitate introductions to City Department personnel, should they need access to city resources. He also introduced Barbara Leggett as a new staff member for the Community Services Department.
Joe Perez explained that the FY2024/2025 funding recommendation will be presented to the Housing and Community Development Commission at their May 1st meeting. Chair Barnett will attend and represent the Board at the meeting. Once approved, it will be assigned to a future City Council agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnett reported that the next meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.