20220914 VHC Agenda Packet
Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon Housing Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 6:00 PM
Remote Location Via Zoom
Steven Froberg, Chair
Juliet Goff, Vice Chair
Ronit Edry, Commissioner
Leticia Lopez, Commissioner
Jorge Nevarez Jr., Commissioner
Steven Spanks, Commissioner
Marlene Ybarra, Commissioner
SPECIAL REMOTE PROTOCOLS
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconference because
State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. This
meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-vhc or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 819-8190-5708#. You may address the Commission via
Zoom or submit comments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item
number in the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Vernon Housing Commission on any matter
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City Clerk
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommendation:
Select one member to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair for the
term ending June 30, 2023.
Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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2. Public Works
City Housing Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the September 2022 Quarterly Housing Report.
1. September 2022 Quarterly Housing Report
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be
considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
3. City Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the June 29, 2022 Special Vernon Housing Commission meeting minutes.
1. 20220629 Special
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff. Next regular meeting: Wednesday,
December 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
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 and Special meeting
agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Dated: September 8, 2022.
By: _______/lp/_________
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 14, 2022
SUBJECT
Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommendation:
Select one member to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair for the term
ending June 30, 2023.
Background:
The Vernon Housing Commission consists of seven members, including three residents (one
a member of the City Council), three business representatives, and one employee of a Vernon
business. Members serve four-year terms, serving no more than two full consecutive terms.
Following appointments at the June 7, 2022 meeting, the current members are as follows:
Commissioner Appointing Category Date Appointed End of Term
Juliet Goff Business Representative July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025
Ronit Edry Business Representative October 15, 2019 June 30, 2023
Jorge Nevarez
Jr.Business Representative October 15, 2019 June 30, 2023
Steve Spanks Employee of a Business June 7, 2022 June 30, 2023
Steven Froberg Resident July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025
Leticia Lopez Resident (Council Member)July 20, 2021 June 30, 2025
Marlene Ybarra Resident October 15, 2019 June 30, 2023
Municipal Code Section 2.40.050 requires a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from different
appointing categories and prohibits a member from serving as Chair for more than two (2)
consecutive terms. Chair Froberg was appointed as Chairperson on September 8, 2021,
serving one consecutive term; therefore, he is eligible to continue to serve as Chair if the
Commission so desires. The Commission should select a Chair and Vice Chair to serve
through June 30, 2023.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
None.
Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Daniel Wall
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: September 14, 2022
SUBJECT
City Housing Quarterly Report
Recommendation:
Receive and file the September 2022 Quarterly Housing Report.
Background:
Staff will present the Quarterly City Housing Report for the period from June 2022 through
August 2022. The report highlights rent, occupancy, inspections, and repairs. In conjunction
with the quarterly update, City staff will provide the Commission a summary of housing related
inquiries.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. September 2022 Quarterly Housing Report
Vernon Housing
Commission
September 14, 2022
Daniel Wall -Director of Public Works
Quarterly Report
Overview
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1.Rent Register
2.Occupancy
3.Summary of Calls Received
4.Operations
5.Closing
Public Works effectively manages City -owned
housing and strives to provide outstanding service
to its tenants.
Rent Register
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•Outstanding combined balance for all City-owned
housing units as of 09/08/2022 is $17,273.39
•Eviction executed at 3560 Vernon Avenue
•Outstanding balance for unit is $6,269.55
•City will now note balance as uncollectable
debt and will remove customer information
from Rent Register moving forward
Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 9 4324 Furlong
50th 8 6 3382 50th
3384 50th*
Fruitland 6 5 3357 Fruitland
Vernon 2 1 3560 Vernon **
*Vacated 8/20/22 (unit left in excellent condition by tenant)
**Eviction executed 8/23/22 (significant work required to make ready for occupancy)
Summary of Calls Received
5
Month Calls
Received
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
CompleteRepairsQuestionsHousing
Inquiries Other
June 4 4 <1 day
July 10 10 <1 day
August 1 1 < 1 day
Totals 15 15 < 1 day
Operations
•All service requests addressed
•Vernon Avenue Units
•Security Concerns
•DTSC Lead Abatement
•Opportunity to improve landscaping/privacy
•Fall 2022 safety inspections
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Public Works:
1.Follows established VHC Policies and Procedures in
management practices including filling vacancies via lottery
2.Actively inspects and maintains City-owned residential
properties in accordance with best practices for landlords
3.Manages housing costs in a fiscally responsible manner within
the budget approved by the City Council
4.Stays abreast of current issues impacting City-owned
properties and tenants (environmental, rental assistance,
COVID-19 etc.)
5.Engages tenants through proactive and legally compliant
communications to inform of actions and invite feedback
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In Closing...
Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 14, 2022
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the June 29, 2022 Special Vernon Housing Commission meeting minutes.
Background:
Staff has prepared and hereby submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. 20220629 Special
MINUTES
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022
REMOTE LOCATION VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Froberg called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Froberg led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Steven Froberg, Chair (via remote access)
Juliet Goff, Vice Chair (via remote access)
Ronit Edry, Commissioner (via remote access)
Leticia Lopez, Commissioner (via remote access)
Jorge Nevarez, Jr., Commissioner (via remote access)
Marlene Ybarra, Commissioner (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, Interim City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Dan Wall, Public Works Director (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Commissioner Lopez moved and Vice Chair Goff seconded a motion to approve
the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
1.Housing Lotteries for City-Owned Housing
Recommendation: Conduct housing lotteries to establish randomized order to fill
three vacancies in City-owned housing.
City Clerk Pope conducted the housing lotteries.
Special Vernon Housing Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
June 29, 2022
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Commissioner Lopez 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.Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the June 8, 2022 Regular Vernon Housing
Commission meeting minutes.
ORAL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Froberg adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
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STEVEN FROBERG, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)