Vernon Housing
Commission
September 13, 2023
Daniel Wall - Director of Public Works
Quarterly Report
September 13, 2023
Item 2
Staff Presentation
Overview
2 1. Rent Register
2. Occupancy
3. Summary of Calls Received
4. Operations
5. Westside Update
6. Closing
Public Works effectively manages City-owned
housing and strives to provide outstanding service
to its tenants.
Rent Register
3 Outstanding rent balance as of 9/1/2023, is $8,577.43 • Staff has resumed pre-pandemic practices for past due notifications
• A letter will be sent to all tenants in City-owned housing informing them of the procedures and applicable late fees for Non-Payment or Untimely Payment of rent
Occupancy
Block Properties Occupied Unoccupied
Furlong 10 10 No Vacancies
50th 8 8 No Vacancies
Fruitland 6 6 No Vacancies
Vernon 2 1 Applicant Selection
Process On-Going*
*Ready to occupy – Lottery was conducted at Regular VHC Meeting on June 14, 2023 Summary of Calls Received
5 Month Calls
Rcvd
Types of Calls Avg. Days
To
Repairs Questions Complete Housing
Inquiries Other
June 23 8 8 0 0 0 < 1 day
July 23 5 5 0 0 0 < 1 day
Aug 23 6 6 0 0 0 < 1 day
Totals 19 19 0 0 0 < 1 day
Operations
6 • All service requests addressed
• Reviewing processes and will
bring an item to the December
VHC Meeting to provide updates
and discuss recommended
changes, if any.
Westside Update – Mixed Use Zoning 9/13/23
• Rezoning approved by City Council on 8/1/2023 (effective 8/31/2023)
• Housing Element Update previously reviewed by VHC
adopted by City Council on 9/5/2023
• Staff has met with interested property owners
• Staff plans to distribute a targeted mailing for all property owners in zoning districts
• Vernon Mixed-Use Zoning featured in Urbanize LA on
8/16/2023
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, 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.
8 In Closing...