Vernon Housing
Commission
December 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. Westside Project Update
6. Closing
Public Works effectively manages City-owned
housing and strives to provide outstanding service
to its tenants.
Rent Register
● Outstanding balance as of 12/08/2022, is $14,166.66
○ Total includes amount due for property damage and/or
back owed rent.
○ Except for rent outstanding for the month of
December, tenants are already on payment plans for
property damage and/or back owed rent.
3 Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 10 No Vacancies
50th 8 6 3384 50th*
3390 50th**
Fruitland 6 5 3357 Fruitland*
Vernon 2 1 3560 Vernon***
*Lottery 12/14/22
**Tenant transfer. Projected lottery in late January 2023 (Special VHC Meeting to be scheduled). ***Significant work required following eviction. Lottery projected for March 2023 VHC Meeting.
Summary of Calls Received
5 Month Calls
Received
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
Repairs Questions Complete Housing
Inquiries Other
September 10 10 < 1 day
October 5 5 < 1 day
November 6 6 < 1 day
Totals 21 21 < 1 day
Operations
● All service request addressed
● DTSE Lead Abatement Vernon Units
● Opportunity to improve Vernon units
landscaping/privacy
● Fall 2022 safety inspections
6 Westside Update - Evolution Process 12/1/22
+ 5 years
2023
+ 10 years + 15 years
#3 Guide 3rd Party
Residential Development
(Already Underway)
#2 Seek Near-term
Approval of Zoning #4 Utilize Vision as a action guide, inspiration and implementation guardrails.
Z o n i n g
C h a n g e s
Zoning
V i s i o n
#1 Separate
zoning from the
vision
Truck Route Walkable
Santa Fe Ave
Catalytic
Sites
Greenways Placemaking
2808 S Santa Fe 5592-5600 S Santa Fe
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.
5. Engages tenants through proactive and legally compliant communications to inform of actions and invite feedback
6. Plans for the future of housing in Vernon.
8 In Closing...