20210609 VHC MinutesMINUTES
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Gaviña called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Gaviña 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:
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 Edry seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Quarterly City Housing Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the June 2021 Quarterly Housing Report.
Public Works Director Wall presented the report.
Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
June 9, 2021
In response to Commission questions, Public Works Director Wall stated all the houses on
Furlong were impacted by soil contamination but the homes on Furlong did not meet the
threshold for remediation. He discussed the COVID-19 eviction moratorium and indicated
the tenant was still not paying rent and the City was seeking reimbursement from the State
on behalf of the tenant.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Hermon moved and Commissioner Melissa Ybarra 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. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the December 9, 2020, and March 10, 2021 Regular Vernon
Housing Commission meeting minutes.
ORAL REPORTS
Public Works Director Wall stated staff was working on the business priority policy and a
comprehensive review of all VHC policies and procedures. He discussed the Westside
Specific Plan. He discussed the use of social media to promote housing availability.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Gaviña adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
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STEVEN FROBERG, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)