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20220914 VHC Agenda Packet Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Page 1 of 2 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 Page 2 of 2 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 2 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 3 •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 6 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 7 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. ________________________ STEVEN FROBERG, Chair ATTEST: _________________________ LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal)