2016-02-10 VHC Agenda Packet (Special)California Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda
items, including attachments, which are presented to the Vernon Housing Commission in open session are
available for public inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the Office of the City
Clerk at Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, no prior appointment necessary,
and on the City’s website at www.cityofvernon.org.
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SPECIAL AGENDA
Special Meeting of the Vernon Housing Commission
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Michael Hughes, Chairperson
Melissa Ybarra, Vice Chairperson
Hector Garcia, Commissioner
John Kriste, Commissioner
Steven Froberg, Commissioner
Kyle Cooper, Commissioner
Steven Florman, 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.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
1. Review of 2016 Market Rent Data and Development of a Preliminary Market Rent
Schedule for City-Owned Housing Units in Vernon
Recommendation:
Items A-D:
A. Find that the review and development of market rent data and schedules is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
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15601(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant
effect on the environment; and
B. Review 2016 market rent data provided by qualified, independent appraisers.
C. Review the market rent growth rate from 2011 to 2016.
D. Develop a 3 to 5 year preliminary market rent schedule to be disseminated to all residents and
made available to the public at-large for the purpose of soliciting feedback on the proposed
schedule at an upcoming public hearing.
ORAL REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS & COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION
MEMBERS
2. Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the Commissioners and Commission
Officers.
3. Next regular meeting: June 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
4. Special Meeting Scheduled for April 6, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
5. Next regular meeting: June 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
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 4th day of February, 2016.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala, CMC
Secretary