MINUTES
COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California April 10, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF
Linda Barnett, Chair Joe Perez, Human and Neighborhood Services Manager Steven Kleine, Vice Chair Julia Moreno, Community Services Supervisor Adele Lopez Tagaloa Barbara Leggett, Senior Secretary
Laura Banker-Jelensky
Shandra Barrera
Steven Douglas
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: Commissioner Banker-Jelensky 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 March 13, 2025, meeting minutes for Board Members to review and make any necessary corrections. Board Member Lopez Tagaloa motioned to approve the minutes, with Board Member Douglas seconding the motion. The motion was approved with six votes in favor, and Chair Barnett formally accepted the minutes.
6. NEW BUSINESS :
a. FY2024/2025 Federal Budget Update - HS/NS Manager Joe Perez provided an update on the FY 2024–2025 federal budget. He noted that the Housing and Community Development Department will offer further updates once they have completed their assessment of the approved budget, which currently extends through June 30, 2025. Joe added that the Community Services Board (CSB) funding recommendations have been submitted to the City Council and City Manager. The next official step will be to notify all non-profit agencies that applied for funding of their application status. Additionally, the HCD staff is awaiting confirmation of the date for the next Housing and Community Development Commission meeting whereby the HCDC would be approving the entire federal Annual Action Plan. b. FY2025/2026
CDBG Funding Cycle Update - HS/NS Manager Joe Perez noted that HCDC staff were expected to attend the meeting and provide a funding status update. HCDC never made it to the meeting. Chair Barnett inquired whether non-profit agencies would be reimbursed for funding potentially allocated through September 2025. HS/NS Manager Joe Perez responded that specific details remain unknown at this time and that the City was awaiting confirmation on funding information. Joe noted an update would be provided at the next meeting.
c. CSB
Site Visits / Schedule – Chair Barnett facilitated discussion on CSB Liaison assignments for mid-year non-profit agency site visits. The following assignments were confirmed:
Board
Member Lopez-Tagaloa selected Access California Services and MOMS Orange County.
Board Member Kleine selected Anaheim Family YMCA. ITEM NO. 01 Community Services Board
April 10, 2025
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Board Member Banker-Jelensky selected Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County and Creative Identity.
Board Member Douglas selected Meals on Wheels Orange County. Board Member Barrera selected the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Anaheim-Cypress. Chair Barnett selected Community Legal Aid of Orange County.
Two agencies—Alzheimer’s Orange County and Dayle McIntosh Center—remain available for selection by Board Member Usha Shah, who was absent from the meeting.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: HS/NS Manager Joe Perez raised the possibility of holding future Board meetings off-site. There was no opposition from the Board; however, members expressed concerns regarding accessibility and parking availability. Joe Perez noted that he would follow up with the City Clerk’s Office to determine whether off-site meetings are permissible.
Chair Barnett made a statement for the record, emphasizing the importance of ensuring meetings are purposeful. She noted that Board members should not be asked to travel significant distances for meetings that lack essential updates or agenda items.
Lastly, Board Member Lopez-Tagaloa shared information about an upcoming community event; the Children’s Day Fun Fair, scheduled for Sunday, April 13th at Clara Barton Park.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Barnett adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and reported the next meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.