2014-04-09 VHC Agenda Packet
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014, 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
Michael Hughes, Chairperson
W. Michael McCormick, Vice Chairperson
Eric Gustafson, 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 on the posted agenda. 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 March
12, 2014, to be received and filed.
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Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2014
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NEW BUSINESS
1. Adoption of Revised Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants for Units
Located Within the City of Vernon and Separate Lease-Up Procedures
for New Tenants for Units Located Outside the City of Vernon.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed procedures 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 revised Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants for Units
Located Within the City of Vernon; and
(3) Adopt new Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants for Units Located
Outside the City of Vernon; and
2. Recommendations Regarding Property Management of the City-Owned
Rental Housing Stock, including those related to the Third Party
Residential Property Management Services Contract with Solari
Enterprises, Inc.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed actions 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) Direct the Commission Director to not renew or extend the
current contract with Solari Enterprises, Inc. and instead take
the actions outlined in recommendations 3 and 4 below; and
(3) Authorize the Commission Director to reassign the day-to-day
residential property management duties, including general
administrative functions, leasing operations, rent collection,
and repair/maintenance services, to appropriate City staff.
This will entail proposed staffing changes outlined in the staff
report that are subject to City Administrator and/or City
Council approval and authorization, and/or meet and confer
requirements with labor representatives; and
(4) Authorize the Commission Director to negotiate a new contract
with Solari Enterprises, Inc. for consulting and advisory
services, on an as-needed, task-specific or project-specific
basis, for a term not to exceed two years, at a cost not to
exceed $10,000 per year. If authorized, consistent with Vernon
Municipal Code Section 2.126(c), staff intends to seek City
Council approval for said contract.
Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Agenda
April 9, 2014
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ORAL REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
1. 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 on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Agenda Authorized by the Vernon Housing Commission
By: ________________________________________
Michael Hughes, Chairperson
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 24
hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 7th day
of April 2014.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk