2013-12-11 VHC Agenda Packet
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
Eric Gustafson, Chairperson
W. Michael McCormick, Commissioner
Michael Hughes, Commissioner
Henry Haskell, Commissioner
Hector Garcia, Commissioner
John Kriste, Commissioner
Melissa Ybarra, Commissioner
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the
Vernon Housing Commission on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a chance to
comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during Commission
deliberation on those specific matters.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting held June
12, 2013, to be received and filed.
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Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Agenda
December 11, 2013
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Introduction of newly appointed Commissioner Michael McCormick and
announcement of re-appointed Commissioners Melissa Ybarra and
Michael Hughes for new four-year terms ending August 2017.
2. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next
annual election in December 2014.
3. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with Solari Enterprises, Inc.
for Third Party Property Management Services of All City of Vernon
Owned Housing to Increase the Total Contract Amount
Recommendations:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed award of a contract for third
party property management services is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with
Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the June 1, 2013 Services Agreement
with Solari Enterprises, Inc. for third party residential
property management services for all City of Vernon owned
residential properties to increase the total not to exceed
amount of the Agreement to $65,000, subject to approval of the
same by the City Council, or any lesser amount authorized by the
City Council if it does not approve the full amount requested.
4. Adopt revised Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants to provide
additional steps to lease vacant units if Waiting Lists are
exhausted.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed revisions to the Lease-Up
Procedures for New Tenants are exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section
15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt the revised Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants to:
Provide additional steps to lease vacant units if the
applicable Waiting List for a given unit is exhausted,
including the use of additional Waiting Lists and
advertising/marketing efforts; and
Authorize the use of qualified co-signers in cases where
prospective leasees are unable to pass the credit check, but
are otherwise in good standing and determined to be good
candidates for a lease.
Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Agenda
December 11, 2013
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5. Repeal of Resolution No. VHC-4 – Vernon Housing Commission Travel
and Expense Reimbursement Policy – in Response to City Council
Adoption of Citywide Expense Reimbursement Policy;
A Resolution of the Vernon Housing Commission repealing Resolution
No. VHC-4.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution to repeal the
Vernon Housing Commission Travel and Expense Reimbursement
Policy is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and
(2) Adopt a resolution to repeal Resolution No. VHC-4, which
approved a Vernon Housing Commission Travel and Expense
Reimbursement Policy, in light of an updated citywide Expense
Reimbursement Policy recently adopted by the Vernon City
Council.
6. Receive and file the report of the City Council decision rendered in
response to the Housing Commission’s recommendation that Council
again reconsider the divestment of the City-owned housing units in
Huntington Park.
DECEMBER LOTTERY AND WAIT LIST
1. In accordance with Section 3, Random Selection of Potential New
Leasees, of the Vernon Housing Commission Lease-Up Procedures for
New Tenants, a lottery drawing of all Expression of Interest Forms
received between 5:01 p.m. on June 11, 2012 and 5:00 p.m. on
December 10, 2013, will be conducted to create a wait list for all
units that become available December 11, 2013 or later.
ORAL REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
1. Semi-annual housing report to be presented by Solari Enterprises,
Inc.
2. Staff update on actions taken relating to impermissible subletting
or assigning of housing units.
3. Report from the Director of Community Services & Water on the
progress of the new housing development project (Vernon Family
Apartments) at 4675 East 52nd Drive.
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December 11, 2013
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4. Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the
Commissioners and Commission Officers.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT - The public is encouraged to address the Vernon
Housing Commission on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at
the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 5th day
of December 2013.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk