2016-12-14 VHC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 14, 2016, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melissa Ybarra, Hector Garcia, John Kriste, Steven Florman, Steven
Froberg and Frank Gavina
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kyle Cooper
The meeting was called to order by Chair Ybarra at 6:00 p.m. and Chair Ybarra also led the flag
salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Ybarra announced this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address 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.
No comment provided.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting held September 14, 2016
It was moved by Garcia and seconded by Gavina to receive and file Minutes of the Regular Vernon
Housing Commission Meeting held September 14, 2016. Motion carried, 6-0 Ybarra: Yes
Garcia: Yes
Kriste: Yes
Froberg: Yes Cooper: Absent
Florman: Yes
Gavina: Yes
2. Minutes of the Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting held November 9, 2016
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It was moved by Garcia and seconded by Gavina to receive and file Minutes of the Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting held November 9, 2016. Motion carried, 6-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Garcia: Yes
Kriste: Yes Froberg: Yes
Cooper: Absent
Florman: Yes
Gavina: Yes
NEW BUSINESS 3. Results of the October 2016 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
Recommendation:
A. Find that the receipt of the results of the October 2016 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because such
is not a “project” as that term is defined in the CEQA Guidelines section 15378,
and even if it were a project, it would still be exempt in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a
significant effect on the environment; and
B. Receive and file the results of the October 2016 Tenant Satisfaction Survey; and
C. Provide staff with feedback to increase tenant participation in future years.
Administrative Secretary Anthony Zarate reported on the proposed.
A lengthy discussion ensued between staff and the Commission about the survey timeline, survey language, incentivizing participation and other details regarding the survey process.
It was moved by Gavina and seconded by Froberg to receive and file the results of the October
2016 Tenant Satisfaction Survey. Motion carried, 6-0.
Ybarra: Yes
Garcia: Yes
Kriste: Yes
Froberg: Yes
Cooper: Absent Florman: Yes
Gavina: Yes
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4. Appoint members of the Vernon Housing Commission to a sub-committee to review construction plans and contract specifications for the next City-owned property renovation related to the City Housing Remodel Project
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because such action constitutes an
administrative activity and it will not result in a direct or indirect physical changes
to the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and B. Appoint no more than three members of the Vernon Housing Commission to a sub-
committee that will review construction plans and contract specifications with staff
for the next City-owned property renovation related to the City Housing Remodel
Project. Public Works, Water and Development Services Director Derek Wieske reported on the proposed.
Members Garcia, Florman, and Gavina volunteered to be appointed to a sub-committee.
It was moved by Froberg and seconded by Garcia to appoint Members Garcia, Florman, and Gavin to a sub-committee that will review construction plans and contract specifications with staff for
the next City-owned property renovation related to the City Housing Remodel Project. Motion
carried, 6-0.
Ybarra: Yes Garcia: Yes
Kriste: Yes
Froberg: Yes
Cooper: Absent Florman: Yes Gavina: Yes
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
5. Update on Exide Battery Recycling Facility Cleanup Project Director Wieske provided a brief update on Exide Battery Recycling Facility Cleanup Project.
DECEMBER LOTTERY AND WAIT LIST 6. In accordance with Section 3, Random Selection of Potential New Leasees, of the Vernon Housing Commission Lease-Up Procedures for New Tenants, separate lottery
drawings of all Expression of Interest Forms and Unit-to-Unit Transfer Request
Forms received between 5:01 p.m. on June 8, 2016, and 5:00 p.m. on December 13,
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2016, will be conducted to create a wait list for all units that become available December 15, 2016 or later. City Clerk Maria Ayala explained the new random drawing process via the random.org/list
website. The random drawing was conducted, and the names of the newly produced list were
read. Only one party was interested in unit-to-unit and placed on the list.
ORAL REPORTS & COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
7. Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the Commissioners and
Commission Officers.
A discussion ensued between staff and the Commission regarding the frequency of Vernon Housing Commission meetings.
8. Quarterly Housing Report
Presented by: Public Works, Water & Development Services Staff Administrative Secretary Zarate provided the report.
9. Upcoming Meetings:
A. Special meeting: January 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Next regular meeting: March 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT No comment provided.
Chair Ybarra requested a second walkthrough of the newly remodeled house.
With no further business, at 6:57 p.m., Chair Ybarra adjourned the meeting.
________________________ Melissa Ybarra Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala, CMC
Secretary