20200311 VHC MINUTESMINUTES
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gavina called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Froberg led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Frank Gavina, Chair
Steven Froberg, Vice Chair
Ronit Edry, Commissioner
Jorge Nevarez Jr., Commissioner
Marlene Ybarra, Commissioner
Melissa Ybarra, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Michael Maurer, Counsel
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATION
1.Public Works
City Housing Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only.
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
Regular Vernon I lousing Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
March II, 2020
In response to Commission questions, Public Works Director Wall explained that the
evicted tenants had not paid rent but would be moving out by April 1, 2020; vacancy at
3384 50th pending a determination by the Commission on first responder priority;and delay
on the renovation due to high bids.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Melissa Ybarra moved and Vice Chair Froberg seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
2.City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the December 11, 2019 Regular Vernon Housing Commission meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
3.Public Works
Procedures for Tenants under First Responder Priority
Recommendation:
Consider the City's Procedures for Tenants under First Responder Priority.
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
City Administrator Fandino discussed outreach to businesses regarding interest in the first
responder priority and indicated the businesses were indifferent. He discussed the Chamber
of Commerce's suggestion for additional outreach.
In response to Commission questions, City Administrator Fandino explained the lack of
response to telephone calls. He recommended doing away with the first responder priority
and discussed potential conflicts and lottery equitability. He explained the one retired first
responder currently in City housing.
MOTION
Commissioner Melissa Ybarra moved and Commissioner Marlene Ybarra seconded a
motion to eliminate the first responder policy and establish an ad hoc committee to work
with staff on the need for a business first responder priority, with the matter brought back
to the Commission at its June 10, 2020 meeting. The question was called and the motion
carried unanimously.
Vice Chair Froberg and Commissioners Edry and Melissa Ybarra volunteered to serve on
the ad hoc committee.
Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
March 11. 2020
MOTION
Chair Gavina moved and Commissioner Melissa Ybarra seconded a motion to appoint
Commissioner Melissa Ybarra and Commissioner Edry to the ad hoc committee. The
question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Fandino announced the City's Eggstravaganza event on March 26th, 5:30 to
9:00 p.m.; the Business and Industry Commission Special meeting on March 17th to review the
proposed fee schedule; and the upcoming City election.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Gavina adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
FRANK GAVINA, Chair
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