I. CALL TO ORDER City of Anaheim Housing and Community Development Commission Anaheim West Tower 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 1003, 10th Floor, Large Conf. Room Anaheim, CA 92805 March 15, 2017 5:00 P.M. AGENDA II. PUBLIC COMMENTS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 26, 2016 IV. ACTION ITEMS 1. PHA Plan 2017 18 Kerrin Cardwell V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS VI. STAFF COMMENTS VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT NADIA MARTINEZ, SR. SECRETARY POSTING STATEMENT: On Friday March 10, 2017 by 5:00 p.m., a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted in the lobby of Anaheim West Tower, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Anaheim Housing and Community Development Commission regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department located at 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 1003, during regular business hours.
October 26, 2016 Draft Minutes ANAHEIM HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ANAHEIM WEST TOWER, LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 10 TH FLOOR PRESENT: Fernando Dorado, John Gatti, Norma Kurtz, Gail Anderson, Claudia Perez ABSENT: Chris Emami PUBLIC: John O brien, Summer Fox, STAFF: Housing Services Manager Grace Stepter Project Manager Andy Nogal I. CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Dorado called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Kurtz moved to approve the meeting minutes of August 3, 2016 as drafted. Commissioner Perez seconded. Motion carried (5 0). IV. ACTION ITEMS: Andy Nogal requested that the Housing and Community Development Commission recommend that the Governing Board of the Anaheim Housing Authority, approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the Anaheim Housing Authority and Brookfield Anaheim Community Square, LLC and a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Housing Authority for the purpose of developing affordable housing.
HCD Draft Minutes October 26, 2016 Page 2 Mr. Nogal, presented the plans for the proposed development and provide the following history regarding the Site and project. In the 1980 s, the former Redevelopment Agency (the Agency ) acquired approximately 3.39 acres located to the east of the City Hall parking structure and the Community Center, and bounded by Broadway to the south, Center Street to the north and Olive Street and an alley to the east (the Site ). Consistent with the Guide for Development, the Agency and the City of Anaheim entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Brookfield Homes ( Brookfield ) in June of 2008 for development of approximately 100 for sale housing units, as well as joint use facilities for the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club and the Anaheim Police Activities League (the Original Project ). Unfortunately, after Brookfield made a significant investment in time and money in developing plans for the Original Project, the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club decided not to move forward at the Site, choosing to pursue separate projects elsewhere. Since that time, the Agency has been dissolved and the Site, together with the other housing assets of the Agency, have been transferred to the Anaheim Housing Authority ( Housing Authority ) for development as a housing project. In spite of the delay imposed by the State dissolution of redevelopment, Brookfield has remained committed to developing for sale housing on the Site. Accordingly, staff has negotiated a Disposition and Development Agreement (the DDA ) with Brookfield Anaheim Community Square, LLC (the Developer ) providing for the development of a new for sale housing project on the Site. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Housing Authority will sell an approximately 3.03 acre portion of the Site to the Developer for $7,107,695 (which sum is the fair market value of the property) and the Developer will construct a 100 unit for sale townhome development (the Project ). The homes will consist of motor court style town homes, each with 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, with an average square footage of 1,281. Ten (10) percent of the homes will be made available to Moderate Income buyers earning up to 120% of Orange County Median Income, and the Housing Authority will assist those buyers with down payment assistance. On the remaining portion of the Site, the Developer will construct, at the Housing Authority s expense, public parking between the Project and the Community Center extending south to Philadelphia north of Broadway. In addition, the Developer has agreed to provide construction management and construction services to the Housing Authority for the relocation of the existing skate park, the development of a new skate park and the improvement of the open space between the Community Center and the Gym. The proposed Cooperation Agreement addresses these activities, providing that the Housing Authority provide the initial funding and that the City reimburse the Housing Authority from Park Fees generated by the Project. After some discussion and a question answer period with Andy Nogal, John O brien and Summer Fox to identify how the developer plans to address potential affordability, parking, and community green space issues, Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the motion to recommend the approval of the DDA between the Anaheim Housing Authority Brookfield Anaheim Community Square, LLC. Commissioner Dorado seconded. Motion carried (3 2). Commissioners Kurtz and Perez voted against the recommendation.
HCD Draft Minutes October 26, 2016 Page 3 Andy Nogal requested that the Housing and Community Development Commission recommend that the Governing Board of the Anaheim Housing Authority (Authority) approve a Cooperation Agreement for Lincoln Avenue Senior Apartments and a Preliminary Funding Award Letter for the purpose of developing affordable housing. Mr. Nogal, presented the plans for the proposed development and provide the following history regarding the Lincoln Avenue Senior Apartments. On May 2, 2016, the Community & Development Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in order to utilize HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds specifically designated for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). Based on federal guidelines, the City must set aside a minimum of 15% of its annual HOME allocation for use by CHDOs. A CHDO is a specific type of private non profit entity whose mission is to engage in the development of decent housing that is affordable to low and moderate income persons. Any HOME CHDO funds not expended in a timely manner are subject to recapture by HUD. The City received one response to the RFP. The response came from Innovative Housing Opportunities, Inc. (IHO), hereafter referred to as (Developer). As part of the RFP, the Developer identified an opportunity site known as the Sandman Motel located at 1248 East Lincoln Avenue (Site) for the construction of a senior housing project (see attached map). The 1.01 acre motel Site is proposed to be demolished to make way for the development of an affordable senior rental housing project consisting of between 50 to 54 units (Project). The Sandman Motel has been a source of a high level calls for service, ranking in the top 10 motels with per room calls. The Project will be 100% affordable to extremely low, very low and lowincome seniors. The development of 54 units is contingent upon the acquisition of an adjacent.09 acre remnant parcel located immediately to the south of the Site. Funding for the acquisition of the remnant parcel will be provided by the Housing Authority, using Low Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds not to exceed fair market value as determined by an MAI appraisal. The Developer is also requesting an allocation of 50 to 54 Section 8 Project Based Vouchers (PBV) for the project. The PBV program is a component of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCVP) program that provides long term project based affordable housing for very low and extremely low income households. Under this proposal, the Developer will utilize a combination of HOME CHDO funds and Section 8 PBV assistance to create affordable housing for seniors. Staff is supportive of the Project, and therefore recommends that the Housing and Community Development Commission recommend to the Governing Board of the Housing Authority approval of a Cooperation Agreement between the City and the Housing Authority to transfer up to $3,050,000 of federal HOME funds from the City to the Housing Authority so that the Housing Authority can loan such funds to the Developer for the Project and also approve and authorize a Preliminary Funding Award Letter, outlining the terms and conditions of the Housing Authority s provision of assistance to the Developer related to the Project. The Developer will also be applying for Affordable Housing Program funds (AHP) funds from the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco in an approximate amount between $490,000 to
HCD Draft Minutes October 26, 2016 Page 4 $530,000; Tax Credit financing from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee in the approximate amount between $9,510,558 to $10,413,173 and permanent financing in the approximate amount between $2,284,666 to $2,771,282. The Housing Authority will not enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement or release any funding until the Developer has provided evidence that all additional required third party funding is in place for this development, as required by the HOME program regulations. Additionally, any material changes in the terms outlined in the Preliminary Funding Award Letter will be presented to the Governing Board of the Housing Authority for review and consideration. After a brief presentation and discussion, Commissioner Kurtz moved to approve the motion. Commissioner Perez seconded. Motion carried (5 0) V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Grace Stepter updated the Commission that on Rockwood Apartments its grand opening on November 1, 2016. Andy Nogal agreed to send invitations for the grand opening. VI. STAFF COMMENTS: Grace informed the Commission that Phyllis Green berg resigned as Commissioner and asked for recommendations. VII. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND COMMENTS: Commissioner Perez thanked staff for the tour of the Rockwood site and complimented the design and development. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Dorado adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nadia Martinez Price Secretary to Housing & Community Development Commission
City of Anaheim ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY ANAHEIM WEST TOWER, 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, ANAHEIM CA 92805 DATE: March 15, 2017 TO: FROM: Housing and Community Development Commission Community Development Department SUBJECT: Approval of Revisions to the Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program RECOMMENDATION: That the members of the Anaheim Housing and Community Development Commission review and, by motion, recommend for approval, the revisions to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. DISCUSSION: The Anaheim Housing Authority ( Authority ) is required, by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to have an Administrative Plan ( Plan ) that is in compliance with federal regulations and approved by the Housing Authority Board for the purpose of implementing the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program ( HCV ). The Plan is updated annually or more frequently when there is a significant change to the program. The Plan is now being revised to incorporate changes that govern how long a family may be absent from their unit, the circumstances under which the Authority will perform interim recertifications of income and to implement a new minimum rent for all program participants. ATTACHMENT: Outline of revised sections of the Administrative Plan Anaheim West Tower 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Second Floor Anaheim, CA 92805 TEL (714) 765-4320 FAX (714) 765-4654
City of Anaheim ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY ANAHEIM WEST TOWER, 201 S. ANAHEIM BLVD, ANAHEIM CA 92805 DATE: March 15, 2016 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Housing and Community Development Commission Community Development Department Public Hearing to Obtain Input and Support for Anaheim Housing Authority s Annual Public Housing Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 RECOMMENDATION: That the members of the Anaheim Housing and Community Development Commission review and, by motion, recommend approval to the Anaheim Housing Authority for Anaheim Housing Authority s Annual Public Housing Agency Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. DISCUSSION: Section 511 of the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 (QHWRA) created the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plans, a Five-Year Plan and an Annual Plan which covers each incremental year of the 5-Year Plan. As required by the QHWRA, staff has prepared the Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for submittal to HUD. The Five-Year Public Housing Agency Plan was submitted and approved by HUD in 2015 for fiscal years 2015-2019. PHA Plans advise HUD, Section 8 participants, and other members of the public about the PHA s mission for serving the needs of low-income and very low-income families, and the PHA s strategy for addressing those needs. The Annual Plan provides details about the PHA s immediate operations, program participants, programs and services for the previous fiscal year. The Plan must be consistent with the Five-Year and One-Year Consolidated Plan Documents covering the same planning time frame. HUD provides PHAs with an electronic template to be used in preparing and submitting their Annual PHA Plan. In most sections of the Plan, information is provided by checking off pre-established responses developed by HUD. Where applicable, greater detail on the programs and services offered by Anaheim Housing Authority (AHA) is included. As required by HUD, a Resident Advisory Board (RAB) consisting entirely of Section 8 tenants was formed to assist in the preparation and review of the Annual Plan. A meeting to receive input from the RAB was held on February 16, 2017. A summary of the RAB members input is included in the Plan.
The draft Annual PHA Plan was made available for public comment for the mandated 45-day period commencing on January 20, 2017 and ending March 5, 2017. A public notice summarizing the purpose and content of the Annual PHA Plan was published in the January 20, 2017 issue of the Orange County Register. ATTACHMENT: Annual Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan Anaheim West Tower 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Second Floor Anaheim, CA 92805 TEL (714) 765-4320 FAX (714) 765-4654
Streamlined Annual PHA Plan (HCV Only PHAs) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Public and Indian Housing OMB No. 2577-0226 Expires 02/29/2016 Purpose. The 5-Year and Annual PHA Plans provide a ready source for interested parties to locate basic PHA policies, rules, and requirements concerning the PHA s operations, programs, and services, and informs HUD, families served by the PHA, and members of the public of the PHA s mission, goals and objectives for serving the needs of low- income, very low- income, and extremely low- income families Applicability. Form HUD-50075-HCV is to be completed annually by HCV-Only PHAs. PHAs that meet the definition of a Standard PHA, Troubled PHA, High Performer PHA, Small PHA, or Qualified PHA do not need to submit this form. Where applicable, separate Annual PHA Plan forms are available for each of these types of PHAs. Definitions. (1) High-Performer PHA A PHA that owns or manages more than 550 combined public housing units and housing choice vouchers, and was designated as a high performer on both of the most recent Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) and Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) assessments if administering both programs, or PHAS if only administering public housing. (2) Small PHA - A PHA that is not designated as PHAS or SEMAP troubled, or at risk of being designated as troubled, that owns or manages less than 250 public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550. (3) Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Only PHA - A PHA that administers more than 550 HCVs, was not designated as troubled in its most recent SEMAP assessment, and does not own or manage public housing. (4) Standard PHA - A PHA that owns or manages 250 or more public housing units and any number of vouchers where the total combined units exceeds 550, and that was designated as a standard performer in the most recent PHAS and SEMAP assessments. (5) Troubled PHA - A PHA that achieves an overall PHAS or SEMAP score of less than 60 percent. (6) Qualified PHA - A PHA with 550 or fewer public housing dwelling units and/or housing choice vouchers combined, and is not PHAS or SEMAP troubled. A. PHA Information. A.1 PHA Name: PHA Code: PHA Plan for Fiscal Year Beginning: (MM/YYYY): PHA Inventory (Based on Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units at time of FY beginning, above) Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) PHA Plan Submission Type: Annual Submission Revised Annual Submission Availability of Information. In addition to the items listed in this form, PHAs must have the elements listed below readily available to the public. A PHA must identify the specific location(s) where the proposed PHA Plan, PHA Plan Elements, and all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan are available for inspection by the public. Additionally, the PHA must provide information on how the public may reasonably obtain additional information of the PHA policies contained in the standard Annual Plan, but excluded from their streamlined submissions. At a minimum, PHAs must post PHA Plans, including updates, at the main office or central office of the PHA. PHAs are strongly encouraged to post complete PHA Plans on their official website. PHA Consortia: (Check box if submitting a joint Plan and complete table below) Participating PHAs PHA Code Program(s) in the Consortia Lead HA: Program(s) not in the Consortia No. of Units in Each Program Page 1 of 4 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014)
B. Annual Plan. B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. (a) Have the following PHA Plan elements been revised by the PHA since its last Annual Plan submission? Y N Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. Financial Resources. Rent Determination. Operation and Management. Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. Homeownership Programs. Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. Substantial Deviation. Significant Amendment/Modification. (b) If the PHA answered yes for any element, describe the revisions for each element(s): B.2 New Activities (a) Does the PHA intend to undertake any new activities related to the following in the PHA s current Fiscal Year? Y N Project Based Vouchers. (b) If this activity is planned for the current Fiscal Year, describe the activities. Provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. B.3 Most Recent Fiscal Year Audit. (a) Were there any findings in the most recent FY Audit? Y N N/A (b) If yes, please describe: B.4 Civil Rights Certification Form HUD-50077 PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. B.5 Certification by State or Local Officials. Form HUD 50077-SL Certification by State or Local Officials of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan, must be submitted by the PHA as an electronic attachment to the PHA Plan. B.6 Progress Report. Provide a description of the PHA s progress in meeting its Mission and Goals described in its 5-Year PHA Plan. B.7 Resident Advisory Board (RAB) Comments. (a) Did the RAB(s) provide comments to the PHA Plan? Y N (a) If yes, comments must be submitted by the PHA as an attachment to the PHA Plan. PHAs must also include a narrative describing their analysis of the RAB recommendations and the decisions made on these recommendations. Page 2 of 4 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014)
Instructions for Preparation of Form HUD-50075-HCV Annual PHA Plan for HCV Only PHAs A. PHA Information. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR 903.23(4)(e)) A.1 Include the full PHA Name, PHA Code, PHA Type, PHA Fiscal Year Beginning (MM/YYYY), Number of Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), PHA Plan Submission Type, and the Availability of Information, specific location(s) of all information relevant to the public hearing and proposed PHA Plan. PHA Consortia: Check box if submitting a Joint PHA Plan and complete the table. (24 CFR 943.128(a)) B. Annual Plan. All PHAs must complete this section. (24 CFR 903.11(c)(3)) B.1 Revision of PHA Plan Elements. PHAs must: Identify specifically which plan elements listed below that have been revised by the PHA. To specify which elements have been revised, mark the yes box. If an element has not been revised, mark no." Housing Needs and Strategy for Addressing Housing Needs. Provide a statement addressing the housing needs of low-income, very low-income families who reside in the PHA s jurisdiction and other families who are on the Section 8 tenant-based waiting list. The statement must identify the housing needs of (i) families with incomes below 30 percent of area median income (extremely low-income), (ii) elderly families and families with disabilities, and (iii) households of various races and ethnic groups residing in the jurisdiction or on the waiting list based on information provided by the applicable Consolidated Plan, information provided by HUD, and other generally available data. The identification of housing needs must address issues of affordability, supply, quality, accessibility, size of units, and location. (24 CFR 903.7(a)(1) and 24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(i)). Provide a description of the PHA s strategy for addressing the housing needs of families in the jurisdiction and on the waiting list in the upcoming year. 24 CFR 903.7(a)(2)(ii) Deconcentration and Other Policies that Govern Eligibility, Selection, and Admissions. A statement of the PHA s policies that govern resident or tenant eligibility, selection and admission including admission preferences for HCV. (24 CFR 903.7(b)) Financial Resources. A statement of financial resources, including a listing by general categories, of the PHA s anticipated resources, such as PHA HCV funding and other anticipated Federal resources available to the PHA, as well as tenant rents and other income available to support tenant-based assistance. The statement also should include the non-federal sources of funds supporting each Federal program, and state the planned use for the resources. (24 CFR 903.7(c)) Rent Determination. A statement of the policies of the PHA governing rental contributions of families receiving tenant-based assistance, discretionary minimum tenant rents, and payment standard policies. (24 CFR 903.7(d)) Operation and Management. A statement that includes a description of PHA management organization, and a listing of the programs administered by the PHA. (24 CFR 903.7(e)(3)(4)). Informal Review and Hearing Procedures. A description of the informal hearing and review procedures that the PHA makes available to its applicants. (24 CFR 903.7(f)) Homeownership Programs. A statement describing any homeownership programs (including project number and unit count) administered by the agency under section 8y of the 1937 Act, or for which the PHA has applied or will apply for approval. (24 CFR 903.7(k)) Self Sufficiency Programs and Treatment of Income Changes Resulting from Welfare Program Requirements. A description of any PHA programs relating to services and amenities coordinated, promoted, or provided by the PHA for assisted families, including those resulting from the PHA s partnership with other entities, for the enhancement of the economic and social self-sufficiency of assisted families, including programs provided or offered as a result of the PHA s partnerships with other entities, and activities under section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 and under requirements for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and others. Include the program s size (including required and actual size of the FSS program) and means of allocating assistance to households. (24 CFR 903.7(l)(i)) Describe how the PHA will comply with the requirements of section 12(c) and (d) of the 1937 Act that relate to treatment of income changes resulting from welfare program requirements. (24 CFR 903.7(l)(iii)). Substantial Deviation. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a substantial deviation to its 5-Year Plan. (24 CFR 903.7(r)(2)(i)) Significant Amendment/Modification. PHA must provide its criteria for determining a Significant Amendment or Modification to its 5-Year and Annual Plan. Should the PHA fail to define significant amendment/modification, HUD will consider the following to be significant amendments or modifications : a) changes to rent or admissions policies or organization of the waiting list; or b) any change with regard to homeownership programs. See guidance on HUD s website at: Notice PIH 1999-51. (24 CFR 903.7(r)(2)(ii)) If any boxes are marked yes, describe the revision(s) to those element(s) in the space provided. B.2 New Activity. If the PHA intends to undertake new activity using Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) for new Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) in the current Fiscal Year, mark yes for this element, and describe the activities to be undertaken in the space provided. If the PHA does not plan to undertake this activity, mark no. (24 CFR 983.57(b)(1) and Section 8(13)(C) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Describe any plans to use HCVs for new project-based vouchers. If using PBVs, provide the projected number of project-based units and general locations, and describe how project-basing would be consistent with the PHA Plan. Page 3 of 4 form HUD-50075-HCV (12/2014)
ATTACHMENT 3: FINANCIAL RESOURCES Program Name Vouchers Allocated CY 2016 Total Funding Housing Choice Voucher 6281 $69,375,547 Mainstream 5 225 $2,445,181 Family Self Sufficiency N/A $137,360
ATTACHMENT 4: PROGRESS ON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES PHA Goal: Expand the supply of assisted housing AHA has committed 54 Project Based Vouchers to a building that will serve the elderly, depending on tax credit allocation. Additionally, the AHA has been allocated 20 VASH vouchers. PHA Goal: Improve the quality of assisted housing In FY 2015 2016, AHA maintained a SEMAP rating of High Performer. AHA also continues to carry out a robust Quality Control program on all tenant files, for income calculation and quality of inspections. Additionally, The City has continued to seek opportunities to refurbish low income neighborhoods characterized by substandard living conditions, as evident in the Avon Dakota Project. This is a multiphased project that consists of the acquisition and rehabilitation of apartment complexes within the Avon Dakota neighborhood. The first phase, completed in 2013, included the acquisition and rehabilitation of 16 units to provide affordable housing for extremely and very low families. The second phase of the project is currently underway. Since 2014, the City has acquired seven additional properties, totaling 31 units. These units are in the process of being rehabilitated and will be used to provide affordable housing. PHA Goal: Increase assisted housing choices AHA also continues its mobility agreement with two other PHAs in Orange County to increase housing choice. Additionally, AHA maintains a contract with Go Section 8, a property listing service providing free listing options for landlords. PHA Goal: Promote self sufficiency of assisted households In FY 2015 16, AHA recruited two new partners into its Family Self Sufficiency program. Santa Ana College has dedicated a liaison to the FSS clients to help them through enrollment as well as offering free classes for Continuing Education. Another new partner is Women Helping Women, who provide workshops to FSS participants on job readiness, provide skills for the unemployed and the underemployed. Services also include resources to obtain and retain employment and providing wardrobes for women upon completion of their program. PHA Goal: Ensure equal opportunity in housing Fair housing and reasonable accommodation information is provided in the briefing packet, and is included on notices. Fair housing information is also provided in the lobby and clients can use the services of the Fair Housing Foundation, with whom the City has a contract. AHA also provided fair housing certification training for all operations staff this year.
PHA Goal: Expand the Continuum of Care to assist the homeless population in Anaheim. AHA operates a homeless set aside program, which entails a preference for homeless families in Anaheim who are referred by a local homeless provider. AHA will accept referrals for up to 25% of its annual new admissions. AHA participates in several committees for the Continuum of Care and coordinates with other PHAs in Orange County to strategize addressing homelessness. Additionally, the City served 869 persons through its ESG program in FY 2015 2016, which was used to prevent homelessness, reduce the number of homeless on the street and provide services to the sheltered and unsheltered. The City continued funding the Homeless Assistance Pilot Program (HAPP), which combines ESG and HOME funds to provide intensive case management and long term rental assistance. The program is focused on assisting homeless families that have children attending Anaheim schools. In FY 2015 2016 the program served 37 families (182 persons). Of the 37 families served, 9 graduated the program and have become self sufficient.
ATTACHMENT 5: RESIDENT ADVISORY BOARD An invitation letter was sent to 19 current and prospective Resident Advisory Board (RAB) members to attend a meeting of the RAB to discuss the FY 2017 2018 PHA Annual Plan and changes to the Administrative Plan. The following are questions from the RAB at the February 16, 2017 meeting: Members of the RAB expressed concern over available affordable housing and what the AHA could do to increase the number of available units. One member suggested that AHA investigates the viability of pursuing housing made from shipping containers as an affordable alternative to typical multifamily building. AHA staff clarified that with the ending of redevelopment in California and consistent cuts to the HOME program, it was becoming more difficult to develop affordable housing, however the City of Anaheim and AHA still focused on finding avenues to fund this kind of development and welcomed their input. AHA staff also informed them that the City of Anaheim was also interested in pursuing container housing and was currently investigating this option. A RAB member suggested that AHA disallow deposits for satellite dishes, as it is not allowed under FCC rules. AHA staff thanked her for her suggestion and is now looking into rule. Although leases are between landlord and tenant, it is beneficial for AHA to understand these requirements when reviewing and approving leases. A RAB member was concerned that the new minimum rent policy could affect her rent. AHA staff clarified that minimum rents affect only those who are receiving utility reimbursements. That number is a very low percentage of most Housing Choice Voucher programs. RAB members stated they believed the new Interim Reexamination policy to be fair. RAB members expressed support for using federal housing assistance dollars to support programs for homeless individuals and families. Resident Advisory Board Members: Linda Adair Victoria Corbett Mary Lou Johnson John Gatti