20210127 VHC Minutes
MINUTES
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gaviña called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Marlene Ybarra led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Frank Gaviña, Chair (via remote access)
Steven Froberg, Vice Chair (via remote access)
Ronit Edry, Commissioner (via remote access)
Steve Hermon, Commissioner (via remote access)
Jorge Nevarez Jr., Commissioner (via remote access)
Marlene Ybarra, Commissioner (via remote access)
Melissa Ybarra, Commissioner (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator (via remote access)
Dan Wall, Public Works Director (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Commissioner Melissa Ybarra moved and Commissioner Hermon seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carol Menke suggested the appliance policy apply only to the three remaining houses that
had not been remodeled. She suggested alternative cost savings measures or reduction in
vacancy time. She stated policies should be fair and equitable.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commisisoner Melissa Ybarra moved and Commissioner Edry 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:
1. City Housing Quarterly Report Update
Recommendation: Receive and file an update to the December 2020 City Housing
Quarterly Report.
NEW BUSINESS
2. City-owned Housing Appliance Policy
Recommendation: Adopt Policy on Providing Appliances in City-Owned Housing Units
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
The Commisison discussed the suggestion to turn over the appliances to the tenants
providing a credit for taking over maintenance.
In response to Commission questions, Public Works Director Wall indicated an equitable
value would have to be determined and the tenant would have to agree. He stated the month
to month leases carried the same provisions as the original lease. Senior Deputy City
Attorney Moussa explaind that a change in terms could not be made unilateraly and would
have to be negotiated.
The Commission discussed the units that would be impacted.
MOTION
Commissioner Melissa Ybarra moved and Commissioner Nevarez seconded a motion to
adopt the policy on providing appliances in City-owned housing units, amended to reflect
that existing tenants retain the full suite of appliances and new tenants would receive
refrigerator and stove. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Clerk Pope reported on the Bulky Item Pick-Up event on January 28, 2021
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Gaviña adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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FRANK GAVIÑA, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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