Community Redevelopment Housing Commission **SPECIAL**

# CITY OF SANTA ANA

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

## JANUARY 9, 2020

## CALL TO ORDER

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 3:06 PM

## ATTENDANCE

COMMISSION MEMBERS Present: CECILIA AGUINAGA, MIGUEL CALDERON, VINCE FRAZIER, MONICA O. GARCIA, JIM PEREZ, RICHARD SANTANA (arrived at 4:20), MIKE TARDIF (arrived at 3:08)

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 Calderon

## ROLL CALL

Recording Secretary

## CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

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

MOTION: Perez SECOND: Calderon

VOTE: AYES: Aguinaga, Calderon, Frazier, Garcia, Perez (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Santana, Tardif, Vazquez (3)

## 1\. EXCUSED ABSENCES

MOTION: Excuse absent Commission member(s).

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# BUSINESS CALENDAR

\*Vice Chair Aguinaga opened 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.

• Denise Y. Cato of Fair Housing Council of Orange County spoke in support of Fair Housing Program. • Nati Alvarado of Nati’s House dba Neutral Ground spoke in support of Gang Prevention and Summer Night Lights Program. • Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami of Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center spoke in support of Carr and Willard Neighborhood Programs. • Leslie Prado of Orange County United Way spoke in support of Sparkpoint OC Program. • Ugochi Anaebere-Nicholson, Directing Attorney of Public Law Center spoke in support of Community Development Housing Program. • Tony Everett of Pure Game spoke in support of Pure Game Program. • Luz Mendez of Relampago del Cielo, Inc. spoke in support of Folklorico Dance Instruction Program. • Maquivi De La Rosa of Santa Ana Xtreme spoke in support of Softball Program • Gail of Second Chance Orange County spoke in support of More Second Chances Program. • Brateil Aghasi of WISEPlace spoke in support of Steps to Independence Program. • Miguel Canto of Taller San Jose Hope Builders spoke in support of Equipping Disadvantaged Youth for Careers Program. • Sophia Chhoeng and Sophia Soberon of The Cambodian Family spoke in support of Plan Ahead Youth Program. • Nadia Nasserdeen of Women’s Journey Foundation spoke in support of Next Generation Emotional Intelligence Through the Arts. • Patty Corona of Young Men’s Christian Association of OC (YMCA) spoke in support of YMCA Financial Assistance 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

Vice Chair Aguinaga – it’s great to participate on the process and she’s committed to the Santa Ana community.

Commissioner Frazier – thanked everyone for allowing him to be a part of the process.

Commissioner Garcia – thanked all Commissioners for their work during this time of presentations. She would like staff to provide proposals before the presentations.

Commissioner Calderon – thanked everyone for evaluating all the applications.

Commissioner Perez – thanked staff for their work. The Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting and the full Commission will be voting at the next meeting before the item goes to City Council for final approval.

Chair Santana – thanked Vice Chair Aguinaga for stepping up today. Knows that everyone sacrifices a lot of their time, energy and family commitment to be here. It is hard to make decisions to stretch out the dollars to ensure the residents and youth of Santa Ana can benefit from these organizations.

ADJOURNMENT 7:15 PM

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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2020 CITY OF SANTA ANA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 9, 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): Garcia. *** 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 9, 2020 SCHEDULE OF NON-PROFIT PRESENTATIONS FOR CDBG APPLICATIONS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM 3:15 Fair Housing Council of Orange County Fair Housing 3:30 Nati's House DBA Neutral Ground Gang Prevention 3:45 Nati's House DBA Neutral Ground Summer Night Lights 4:00 Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center Carr Neighborhood Program 4:15 Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center Willard Neighborhood Program 4:30 Orange County United Way Sparkpoint OC 4:45 Public Law Center Community Development Housing Program 5:00 Pure Game Pure Game 5:15 Relampago del Cielo, Inc. Folklorico Dance Instruction 5:30 Santa Ana Xtreme Softball 5:45 Second Chance Orange County More Second Chances BREAK 6:15 Taller San Jose Hope Builders Equipping Disadvantaged Youth for Careers 6:30 The Cambodian Family Plan Ahead Youth Program 6:45 WISEPlace Steps to Independence 7:00 Women's Journey Foundation Next Generation Emotional Intelligence Through the Arts 7:15 Young Men's Christian Assoc of OC (YMCA) YMCA Financial Assistance 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 9, 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 regular meeting of the Community Redevelopment & Housing Commission is scheduled for January 22, 2020, at 4:30 PM at the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA.