April 16, 2026 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

REVISED

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. This was the sixth (6th) meeting of the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting lasted two (2) hours and twenty-four (24) minutes.

I. CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (6/0)
John Crossman, Vice Chair (6/0)
Margaret Lezcano, Commissioner (2/1)
Dionna Little, Commissioner (5/1)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (6/0)

ABSENT:
Laurie Botts, Commissioner (2/1)

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - MARCH 19, 2026
Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to accept the February 19, 2026, Board meeting minutes. Commissioner Dionna Little seconded the motion, which was carried. The March 19, 2026, meeting minutes were accepted.

III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, presented the following reports:

1. Financial Report
2. Moving to Work Compliance Report
3. Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) Waiting List Impact Report
4. Capital Improvements Report

IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
There was no public appearance.

V. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
The Board of Commissioners acted upon the following consent agenda item through a single vote. Commissioner Margaret Lezcano motioned to approve the consent Agenda. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the motion. It was carried. The Board approved the Orlando Housing Authority Board of Commissioners' Consent Agenda.

1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3826
   AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR THE ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY DEVELOPMENT, INC. AN INSTRUMENTALITY OF OHA, FOR PREDEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF GRIFFIN PARK, CARVER PARK, LORNA DOONE APARTMENTS, LAKE MANN HOMES, OTHER PUBLIC HOUSING, AND OTHER ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
The following Resolutions were appropriate for the consent agenda, but they were added after the board package was sent to the Board. Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations, presented the Resolutions. After a thorough discussion, Commissioner Margaret Lezcano motioned to approve the Resolutions. Commissioner Dionna Little seconded the motion.

1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3827
   AUTHORIZE AN ADDENDUM TO THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER APPENDIX A-8 OF THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO INCLUDE A MOVING POLICY FOR PARTICIPANTS WHEN NO UNITS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PROJECT-BASED COMMUNITY
   
   
2. RESOLUTION NO.: 3828
   AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 4 OF THE LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING ADMISSIONS AND CONTINUED OCCUPANCY POLICY (ACOP) TO GIVE ADMISSIONS PREFERENCES TO CURRENT PROJECT-BASED PARTICIPANTS WHO REQUIRE A UNIT SIZE THAT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE PROJECT-BASED COMMUNITY

VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. PMG PRESENTATION ON DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
   
   
2. REPORT ON INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT HOMELESSNESS, VETERANS, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE VOUCHERS REPORT
   Ms. Thelma Mungen, Assistant to the President/CEO of the Orlando Housing Authority, presented a report on the following initiatives: Homelessness, Veterans, and Select Project-Based Voucher Programs.
   
   
3. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
4. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS REPORT DISTRICT 5
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
5. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
6. MINI SESSION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
   Mr. Travaris McCurdy, OHA's Public Information Legislative Liaison, presented the Environmental Reviews video for the Mini-Session.
   
   
7. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, discussed the upcoming conferences.
   
   
8. STRATEGIC PLAN
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, stated that staff included the Strategic Plan QR code in the Board documents.
   
   
9. OPEN FORUM
   Vice Chair John Crossman stated that the following items be added to the agenda:
   
   
   1. Communications
   2. Government Relations
      
      
10. PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    Vice Chair John Crossman was appointed Chair of the 2027 Performance Evaluation Committee.
    
    The President/CEO received an overall rating of "Excellent" for the 2026 performance evaluation period.

IX. OLD BUSINESS
None.

X. NEW BUSINESS
None.

XI. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, did not have a report.

XII. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Brooks did not have a report.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

Signed May 21, 2026
Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO
Vicki Jones Brooks, Chair

The Orlando Housing Authority Properties, Inc. Board of Directors held its Board Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026. This was the fifth (5th) meeting for the 2026 fiscal year.

I. CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (5/0)
Margaret Lezcano, Director (2/1)
Dionna Little, Director (4/1)
Sascha Rizzo, Director (5/0)

ABSENT:
Laurie Botts, Director (2/1)
John Crossman, Vice Chair (3/2)

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - MARCH 19, 2026
Commissioner Margaret Lezcano motioned to accept the March 19, 2026, Board meeting minutes. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the motion, which was carried. The meeting minutes were accepted.

III. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
None.

IV. RESOLUTIONS CONSENT AGENDA NONE

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None.

V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
JACKSON COURT/DIVISION OAKS - City of Orlando District 5 Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., presented the report.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

Signed May 21, 2026
Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO
Vicki Jones Brooks, Chair