January 15, 2026 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. This was the third (3rd) meeting of the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting lasted one (I) hour and fifteen (15) minutes.

I. CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (3/0) 
Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair (2/1)
Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner (1/2)
John Crossman, Commissioner (3/0)
Dionna Little, Commissioner (3/0)
Nancy Peed, Commissioner (2/1)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (3/0)

ABSENT:

II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES

1. October 16, 2025
   Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to accept the October 16, 2025, board meeting minutes. Vice Chair Brice Aikens seconded the motion, which was carried. The October 16, 2025, meeting minutes were accepted.
   
   
2. November 12, 2025, Special Board Meeting
   Commissioner Dionna Little motioned to accept the November 12, 2025, Special Board meeting minutes. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the motion, which was carried. The November 12, 2025, Special Board meeting minutes were accepted.
   

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

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

VI. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
There was one public appearance - Ms. Annette Wilson Brown.

VII. RESOLUTIONS

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

1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3818
   AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING IN ORLANDO AND ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None.

VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. 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.
   
   
2. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
3. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
4. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
5. MINI SESSION: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
   Mr. Travaris McCurdy, Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, presented the Mini-Session video entitled "Reasonable Accommodations." The video showcased the Orlando Housing Authority's process for handling Reasonable Accommodations in compliance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. It explained how OHA ensures equal access to housing by fairly evaluating accommodation requests, complying with federal requirements, and protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
   
   
6. ANNUAL CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST AND ETHICS SURVEY
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board that HUD requires housing authority board members to complete an annual Conflict-of-Interest and Ethics Survey. Staff will send the to Board members.
   
   
7. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board that the Public Housing Authorities Directors' Association (PHADA) Annual Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, on June 10-13, 2026.
   
   
8. STRATEGIC PLAN
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, stated that a QR code was included with the board package.
   
   
9. OPEN FORUM
   Commissioner Rizzo asked how the Board should address the concerns raised during the public appearance portion of the Agenda. Attorney Ricardo Gilmore, OHA's Legal Counsel, stated that the Board typically refrains from responding during Public Appearances, as only one side of an issue is presented. Staff will gather the relevant facts, and Ms. Bryant will follow up with the complainant. A written update will be included in the next board package.

IX. OLD BUSINESS
None.

X. NEW BUSINESS
None.

XI. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, discussed the following:

1. Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) Commissioner's Meeting, in Tampa, FL, January 4-7, 2026
2. Meeting with Congressperson January TBD
3. Lead with Impact Summit in Tampa, FL, January 29-30, 2026
4. Advocacy:
   1. Travel to Tallahassee to meet with State lawmakers, February 1 - 3, 2026
   2. Meeting with the Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (FAHRO) and State lawmakers, February 24 -26, 2026
   3. Annual Security Meeting January 29, 2026

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

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.