Community Redevelopment Housing Commission **SPECIAL**

# CITY OF SANTA ANA

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

## JANUARY 7, 2020

## CALL TO ORDER

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 3:07 PM

## ATTENDANCE

COMMISSION MEMBERS Present: CECILIA AGUINAGA, MIGUEL CALDERON, VINCE FRAZIER, MONICA O. GARCIA, JIM PEREZ, RICHARD SANTANA, MIKE TARDIF

COMMISSION MEMBER(S) Absent: ROXANA SANCHEZ, Student Member GILBERT VASQUEZ, Senior Tenant Member

STAFF Present: DAVID FLORES, Community Development Analyst MIKELLE DAILY, Community Development Analyst BIANCA L. ZURITA, Recording Secretary

## PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Commissioner Tardif

## ROLL CALL

Recording Secretary

## CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

## MOTION: Approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Item 1

MOTION: Aguinaga SECOND: Tardif

VOTE: AYES: Aguinaga, Calderon, Frazier, Garcia, Perez, Santana, Tardif (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Vasquez (1)

## 1\. EXCUSED ABSENCES

MOTION: Excuse absent Commission member(s).

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# BUSINESS CALENDAR

\*Chair Santana open the Public Hearing

## 2\. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FY 2020-2022 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1}

MOTION: Hear presentations from nonprofit applicants for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program public service funds for Fiscal Year 2020-2022. Receive public comment on the CDBG nonprofit applications.

• Sandra Boodman, Senior Director of Programs for AIDS Services Foundation Orange County spoke in support of HIV Care Services. • Claire Braeburn, Executive Director and Co-Founder of America On Track spoke in support of Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners. • Kristie Duran of Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana spoke in support of College Bound. • LaShanda Maze of Community Action Partnership of Orange County spoke in support of Economic Empowerment. • Georgina Maldonado of Community Health Initiative of Orange County spoke in support of Community Health Access Program. • Yolanda Omana of Community Legal Aid SoCal spoke in support of Domestic Violence Prevention. • Delena Gutierrez of Community SeniorServ spoke in support of Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Café. • Hiba Shublak of Delhi Center/ALBI spoke in support of School Break Camps. • Patricia Gonzalez and Nancy De Leon of Delhi Center/Public Law Center spoke in support of Family Economic Success Initiative and Teens Engaged in Learning and Leadership. • Lucy Santana and Jessica Hubbard of Girls Inc. of Orange County spoke in support of Literacy Lab. • Sonora Ortiz of Heritage Museum of Orange County spoke in support of The Borrowing Barn. • Kevin Cabrera of Heritage Museum of Orange County spoke in support of Museums Inspiring Change. • Sara Tienda of Human Options, Inc. spoke in support of Assisting Domestic Violence Victims. • Jim Pijloo of Lutheran Social Services of Southern California spoke in support of Victims Intervention Program.

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\*Chair Santana closed the Public Hearing

## COMMENTS

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-agenda items) – None

4. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS – None

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## 6\. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS

Commissioner Perez – reminded the Commission of the new process for the CDBG public service funds and that after each organization has spoken in front of the Commission there will be an Ad Hoc Committee that will be reviewing each presentation and score the results. After their review, the results will be presented to the Commission. The final recommendation will be presented at the January 22nd meeting, then to City Council in March.

Commissioner Garcia – asked if the Commissioners will be able to view the proposals before the next meeting to scan through before the presentations.

Commissioner Tardif – thanked staff for an efficient meeting.

ADJOURNMENT 7:07 PM

Bianca L. Zurita Recording Secretary

If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 7, 2020 COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 3:00 PM Richard Santana Chair – Ward 1 Cecilia Aguinaga Vice Chair – Ward 3 Miguel A. Calderon Vacant Commission Member - Ward 2 Commission Member - Ward 4 Jim Perez Mike Tardif Commission Member - Ward 5 Commission Member - Ward 6 Monica O. Garcia Gilbert Vasquez Citywide Representative Senior Tenant Member Vince Frazier Roxana Sanchez Tenant Member Student Member Ryan Hodge Steven A. Mendoza Bianca Zurita Legal Counsel Executive Director Recording Secretary Community Development Agency

CRHC AGENDA 2 JANUARY 7, 2020 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING INFORMATION Five-Year Strategic Plan (2014-2019) Detailed information at: http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles - The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The vision, mission and guiding principles (values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow. Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: •Investment in youth •Safe and healthy community •Neighborhood pride •Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture •Quality government services Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.” Guiding Principles •Collaboration •Efficiency •Equity •Excellence •Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation •Transparency Strategic Plan Goals/Objectives/Strategies: Goal 1 - Community Safety Goal 2 - Youth, Education, Recreation Goal 3 - Economic Development Goal 4 - City Financial Stability Goal 5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability Goal 6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure Goal 7 - Team Santa Ana CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT - The people of the City of Santa Ana, at an election held on February 5, 2008, approved an amendment to the City Charter of the City of Santa Ana which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. A copy of the City’s Code can be found on the Clerk of the Council’s webpage. The following are the core values expressed: Integrity · Honesty · Responsibility · Fairness · Accountability · Respect · Efficiency AGENDA DESCRIPTION - The agenda descriptions provide the public with a general summary of the items of business to be considered by the Commission. The Commission is not limited in any way by the “Recommended Action” and may take any action which the Commission deems to be appropriate on an agenda item. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not listed on the agenda. AGENDA & MINUTES - Staff reports and documents relating to each agenda item are on file in the office of the Community Development Agency and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and alternate Fridays. The Community Development Agency is located in City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 6th Floor, Santa Ana, California, and (714)647-5360. Commission meeting agendas, staff reports, and minutes are available 72 hours before a Commission meeting at the following website address: www.santa- ana.org. PUBLIC COMMENT - Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may address the Commission on any and all matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. To speak, please register by submitting a completed “Request to Speak” form to the Commission Secretary. Speaker forms will be available at the meeting. To speak on an item on the Agenda, enter the Agenda item number on your speaker form. The Chairperson will call your name when the Agenda item is considered. To speak on an item not on the Agenda, check the public comments box on your speaker form. The Chairperson will call your name during the Public Comments portion of the meeting. When speaking, please state your name and address. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered to be routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. A member of the Commission may “pull” any item from the consent calendar for a separate vote. SENATE BILL 343 - As required by Senate Bill 343, any non-confidential writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission members regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the office of the Community Development Agency during normal business hours. TRANSLATION SERVICES - For translation services in other languages, contact the Recording Secretary, Bianca Zurita at 714-647-5360 no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

CRHC AGENDA 3 JANUARY 7, 2020 CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 7, 2020 3:00 PM CALL TO ORDER SANTANA, Chair Commission Members: AGUINAGA, CALDERON, FRAZIER, GARCIA, PEREZ, SANCHEZ, SANTANA, TARDIF, VASQUEZ Executive Director, Assistant City Attorney, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Recording Secretary CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations for Consent Calendar Items 1. 1. EXCUSED ABSENCES RECOMMENDED ACTION: Excuse absent Commission member(s). *** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FY 2020-2022 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hear presentations from nonprofit applicants for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program public service funds for Fiscal Year 2020-2022. Receive public comment on the CDBG nonprofit applications.

CRHC AGENDA 4 JANUARY 7, 2020 SCHEDULE OF NON-PROFIT PRESENTATIONS FOR CDBG APPLICATIONS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM 3:15 AIDS Services Foundation Orange County HIV Care Services 3:30 America On Track Brighter Futures for Children of Prisoners 3:45 Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana College Bound 4:00 Community Action Partnership of Orange County Economic Empowerment 4:15 Community Health Initiative of Orange County Community Health Access Program 4:30 Community Legal Aid SoCal Domestic Violence Prevention 4:45 Community SeniorServ Home Delivered Meals 5:00 Community SeniorServ Lunch Café 5:15 Delhi Center / ALBI School Break Camps 5:30 Delhi Center / Public Law Center Family Economic Success Initiative 5:45 Delhi Center Teens Engaged in Learning and Leadership BREAK 6:15 Girls Inc. of Orange County Literacy Lab 6:30 Heritage Museum of Orange County The Borrowing Barn 6:45 Heritage Museum of Orange County Museums Inspiring Change 7:00 Human Options, Inc. Assisting Domestic Violence Victims 7:15 Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Victims Intervention Program *** END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR *** COMMENTS 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-agenda items) AT THIS TIME the members of the public may address the Commission members regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. 4. STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS AT THIS TIME City staff members may address the Commission members regarding any non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law.

CRHC AGENDA 5 JANUARY 7, 2020 5. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS AT THIS TIME the Commission members may comment on non-agenda matters and ask questions of or give directions to staff. NO action may be taken on non-agenda items unless authorized by law. ADJOURNMENT The next special meeting of the Community Redevelopment & Housing Commission is scheduled for January 9, 2020, at 3 PM at the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.