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Statement by Assemblywoman Kim on the Anaheim homeless shelter

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County, Politics, Young Kim Leave a comment

Young Kim

California Legislature

YOUNG KIM, Assemblywoman, 65th District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 18, 2015

CONTACT: Bryan Shroyer, (916) 319-2065

Statement by Assemblywoman Kim on Anaheim Homeless Shelter

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Young Kim, R-Fullerton, today issued the following statement in response to the decision by the Orange County Board of Supervisors to purchase a building in Anaheim as the site of a new year-round emergency homeless shelter:

“I am very pleased to see Orange County, Fullerton, Anaheim, and Brea come together to help the neediest members of our community. This shelter has been a long time coming, and I applaud all those involved for working together on this important project. Continue reading→

County approves a year-round homeless shelter site in Anaheim

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County, Orange County Board of Supervisors Leave a comment

County Approves Homeless Shelter Site in Anaheim

(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Board of Supervisors will purchase an empty building in Anaheim as the site of a new 200-bed year-round emergency shelter and multi-service center to serve the homeless.

Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the building and land at 1000 N. Kraemer Place in Anaheim. OC Community Resources, the department in charge of County housing programs, will solicit proposals for the development and operation of the shelter under rigorous security guidelines adopted by the Board, including prohibiting walk-in clients and those with criminal backgrounds. Continue reading→

Thirty day comment period for proposed Anaheim homeless shelter opens

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Politics, Todd Spitzer Leave a comment

30-Day Comment Period for 1000 North Kraemer Place Site Opens

By: Todd Spitzer, Chairman, OC Board of Supervisors (Portions courtesy of County Executive Office)

The public has until October 30, 2015, to comment on a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration before the Board of Supervisors considers finalizing the purchase of the property at 1000 North Kraemer Place for use as an Emergency Temporary Shelter and Multi-Service Center to serve the homeless. Review under the California Environmental Quality Act is required before the Board of Supervisors makes a final decision whether to purchase the property for use as a 200-bed shelter that would connect the homeless with a variety of government assistance programs.

“This is the public’s opportunity to give us formal comments on the environmental impact of the project,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd Spitzer, who represents the Third District, which includes the property. “This is an important step in the process as my colleagues and I move toward a final decision.” Continue reading→

Community Forum about the proposed Anaheim homeless shelter set for 9/30

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Events, Homeless, News, Orange County, Politics Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2015

Contact: Jean Pasco, (714) 834-6203, Jean.pasco@ocgov.com

COMMUNITY FORUM ANNOUNCED FOR INPUT ON 1000 N. KRAEMER PLACE, ANAHEIM

(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange will conduct a Community Forum on September 30, 2015. The Kraemer Community Forum will be held at Eastside Christian Church located at 3330 East Miraloma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Community Forum is open to the public and will be structured to give residents, businesses and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to receive additional details on the County’s best practice shelter plan, which includes operational and management guidelines as well as public safety and security strategies. After a panel presentation, the public will be invited to submit comments and ask questions. Continue reading→

Community meetings regarding the proposed Anaheim homeless shelter postponed

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Politics, Todd Spitzer Leave a comment

Community Forum Meetings Postponed for 1000 North Kraemer Place, Anaheim

By: Todd Spitzer, Chairman of the OC Board of Supervisors

(Portions courtesy of OC Community Resources)

On June 26, 2015, a Community Forum was held to learn about proposed uses for the site at 1000 North Kraemer Place, Anaheim. The Community Forum was open to the public and structured to give residents, businesses and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to interact with representatives at table stations.

The information and discussion topics included Public Safety, Good Neighbor Plans, Transportation, Service Coordination, Shelter Advisory Board, Operator Selection and the Commission to End Homelessness. The June 26th community forum was well attended and productive in terms of dialogue and community feedback. Continue reading→

Community forums regarding the proposed Anaheim homeless shelter starting on 6/26

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Churches, Events, Fullerton, Homeless, Housing, News, Politics Leave a comment

COMMUNITY FORUM MEETINGS ANNOUNCED FOR INPUT ON ACQUISITION OF 1000 N. KRAEMER PLACE, ANAHEIM

The County of Orange will hold a Community Forum on the potential uses for 1000 N. Kraemer Place in Anaheim, including use as a year-round emergency shelter and multi-service center. The Kraemer Community Forum, scheduled for Friday, June 26, at 5:30 pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, will be the first in a series of community meetings to receive input on the potential site acquisition and use.

On June 2, 2015, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a purchase and sale agreement for the property. The action began a 90-day due-diligence process, including environmental site assessments, and structural and physical inspections. The California Environmental Quality Act review process was also initiated. Continue reading→

County approves purchase of a proposed homeless shelter site in Anaheim

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Editor Posted in Anaheim, Homeless, News, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Todd Spitzer Leave a comment

County Approves Purchase & Sale Agreement for 1000 N. Kraemer Place Property

By: Todd Spitzer, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors

This week the Board of Supervisors approved a purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of property at 1000 N. Kraemer Place in Anaheim with a 5-0 vote. Community Forums and meetings will be structured to give residents, businesses and other interested stakeholders the opportunity to discuss potential uses for the site, including a year-round emergency shelter and multi-service center.

The property consists of a 24,384 square foot industrial warehouse building and approximately 13,824 square foot of office space that is situated on an approximate 1.87 acre parcel with 68 parking spaces. The building is currently occupied by a commercial air condition repair shop. Continue reading→