20200505 Veterans Housing Temporar Advisory Committee Agenda Packet
Agenda
City of Vernon
Special Veterans Housing Temporary
Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 05, 2020, 10:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Chair
Melissa Ybarra, Vice Chair
William Davis, Committee Member
Carol Menke, Committee Member
Diana Gonzales, Committee Member
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar or by calling
(415) 655-0052, Access Code 818-990-958#.
You may submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line “May 5,
2020 Veterans Housing Temporary Advisory Committee Meeting Public Comment Item #__.”
Comments received prior to 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2020, will be read into the record.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Committee on any matter that is within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. The public will also be given a chance to comment
on matters which are on the posted agenda during Committee deliberation on those specific
matters.
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Special Veterans Housing Temporary Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
May 05, 2020
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. City Administration
Veterans Housing as a Component of a Mixed-Use Specific Plan
Recommendation:
Hold a discussion and provide feedback on the integration of veterans housing in the
development of a mixed-use specific plan for the west side of Vernon.
2. City Administration
Santa Ana Veterans Village Housing Project
Recommendation:
Hold a discussion and provide feedback to staff on Santa Ana's Veterans Village
housing solution.
ORAL REPORTS
Brief Reports, Announcements, or Directives to Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the
foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Regular and
Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours in advance of the
meeting. Dated this 30th day of April, 2020.
By: __________________________________
Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary
Veterans Housing Temporary Advisory Committee Agenda Item
Report
Agenda Item No. COV-169-2020
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 5, 2020
SUBJECT
Veterans Housing as a Component of a Mixed-Use Specific Plan
Recommendation:
Hold a discussion and provide feedback on the integration of veterans housing in the development of a
mixed-use specific plan for the west side of Vernon..
Background:
At its January 7, 2020 meeting, the City Council established a Temporary Advisory Committee
comprised of the entire Vernon City Council body for the sole purpose of evaluating the prospect and
feasibility of veteran housing opportunities in Vernon. Based on the City’s current limited zones
designated for residential use, re-zoning and other land use studies would be necessary to determine a
suitable location for a veteran housing development.
This process of assessing the feasibility and prospects for the development of veterans housing in
Vernon will be carried out as part of the City’s comprehensive mixed-use plan. Establishing a mixed-use
specific plan is an important step in determining the viability of a veterans housing project as studies and
data collection will identify various opportunities and constraints that the City may leverage to enable
successful developments within City limits.
With its proximity to the Arts District and the rest of Downtown Los Angeles, the west side of Vernon
presents significant opportunity for new development. Public Works Director Dan Wall will provide an
overview of the City’s plan and goals to re-vitalize the west side of Vernon, and specifically, how veterans
housing can be incorporated into the mixed-use plan.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated to this report.
Attachments:
Veterans Housing Temporary Advisory Committee Agenda Item
Report
Agenda Item No. COV-170-2020
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 5, 2020
SUBJECT
Santa Ana Veterans Village Housing Project
Recommendation:
Hold a discussion and provide feedback to staff on Santa Ana's Veterans Village housing solution.
Background:
In consideration of the expressed interest in exploring opportunities related to veterans housing, City staff
has invited the City of Santa Ana to provide valuable project-specific insight to the Veterans Housing
Temporary Advisory Committee. Santa Ana's Veteran's Village has been called a "sanctuary of stability
and hub of hope” by media – such as the Orange County Register and ABC7.
Santa Ana’s Veterans Village is a three-story, 75-unit supportive housing development. Families at
Veterans Village have immediate access to critical onsite supportive services, including employment
assessment, training, and job placement as well as much-needed mental health services.
Santa Ana's Veterans Village is an example of a unique solution to modern veterans housing. The
presentation is designed to offer a conceptual framework for the potential development of veterans
housing in Vernon.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated to this report.
Attachments: