Vernon Housing
Commission
March 8, 2023
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
3 • Outstanding balance as of 2/28/2023, is $12,004.78
• Staff is exploring remedies to eliminate these balances Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 10 No Vacancies
50th 8 7 3390 50th*
Fruitland 6 5 3357 Fruitland**
Vernon 2 1 3560 Vernon***
*Lottery planned for regular June VHC meeting
**Potential tenant in application process
***Pending remodel
Summary of Calls Received
5 Month Calls
Received
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
Repairs Questions Complete Housing
Inquiries Other
December 3 3 < 1 day
January 3 3 < 1 day
February 2 2 < 1 day
Totals 8 8 < 1 day
Operations
● All service requests addressed
● DTSC Lead Abatement Vernon Units
● Opportunity to improve Vernon units
landscaping/privacy
● Spring 2023 safety inspections
6 Westside Update - Evolution Process
+ 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 an 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
Westside Update Continued…
● The Draft Housing Element Update has been revised to
reflect the evolution of the Westside Project from a specific plan to zoning changes. The revisions are non-substantive.
The revised update is available for public review and
comment at reimaginevernon.com and the City’s website in the planning section.
● The owners of five properties along Santa Fe have met with Public Work’s Staff to discuss re developing those properties into mixed use residential developments.
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
6. Plans for the future of housing in Vernon.
9 In Closing...