20221214 VHC MinutesMINUTES
VERNON HOUSING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022
REMOTE LOCATION VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Goff called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Goff led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Juliet Goff, Chair (via remote access)
Jorge Nevarez, Jr., Vice Chair (via remote access)
Ronit Edry, Commissioner (via remote access)
Leticia Lopez, Commissioner (via remote access)
Steven Spanks, Commissioner (via remote access)
Marlene Ybarra, Commissioner (via remote access)
ABSENT:
Steven Froberg, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, 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 Nevarez seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 6-0,
Commissioner Froberg absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Housing Lotteries for City-Owned Housing
Recommendation: Conduct housing lotteries to establish randomized order to fill
two vacancies in City-owned housing.
City Clerk Pope conducted the housing lotteries.
2. City Housing Quarterly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the December 2022 Quarterly Housing Report.
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Chair Nevarez moved and Commissioner Lopez seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
6-0, Commissioner Froberg absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the September 14, 2022 Regular Vernon Housing
Commission meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
4. City of Vernon Housing Unit Rental Rates
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
City Administrator Fandino stated staff’s recommendation to waive rental rate
increases.
In response to Commission questions, Public Works Director Wall and City
Administrator Fandino explained U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) rental rates; City of Vernon existing and new tenant rates;
impact on revenue with increased rental rates; and goal for 100% occupancy.
The Commission discussed the lottery process. City Attorney Moussa suggested
the matter be placed on a future agenda.
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December 14, 2022
MOTION
Vice Chair Nevarez moved and Commissioner Edry seconded a motion to waive
rental rate increases for calendar year 2023. The question was called and the
motion carried 6-0, Commissioner Froberg absent.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Fandino wished everyone Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Goff adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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JULIET GOFF, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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