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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013, 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
W. Michael McCormick, Chairperson
Jonathan S. Fuhrman, Vice Chairperson
William J. Davis, Board Member
Mary Gallagher, Board Member
Alex Cherniss, Board Member
Steven Reyes, Board Member
David Vela, Board Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the
Oversight Board on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Board. The public will also be given a chance to
comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during the Board’s
deliberation on those specific matters.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
held July 11, 2013
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Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 5, 2013
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ACTION ITEMS
1. A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon consenting to the
following Successor Agency actions: (i) the Cessation of Membership
Activity of the former Vernon Redevelopment Agency in the Vernon
Economic Development Authority and Vernon Natural Gas Finance
Authority, (ii) the setting October 1, 2013, or as soon thereafter,
as the Public Hearing for Termination of the Vernon Economic
Development Authority and Vernon Natural Gas Financing Authority,
and (iii) authorizing the Executive Director of the Successor Agency
of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon, or his assignee,
to take all necessary, appropriate, and ancillary actions to
implement the Cessation of Membership and setting of Public Hearing
for termination of the Vernon Economic Development Authority and
Vernon Natural Gas Finance Authority which are in furtherance and
pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 34177(h) and
34177.3.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that approval of the cessation of membership activities in
the Vernon Economic Development Agency (“VEDA”) and the Vernon
Natural Gas Financing Authority is except under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section
15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve the Resolution for the cessation of membership activity
and participation in VEDA and VNGFA; and
(3) Set October 1, 2013, or as soon thereafter as the Successor
Agency deems fit, as the public hearing to consider formal
termination of VEDA and VNGFA; and
(4) Authorize the Executive Director of the Successor Agency or his
assignee to take all necessary, appropriate, and ancillary
actions to implement the desires of the Successor Agency and
Oversight Board to cease membership activity in the joint powers
authorities and terminate VEDA and VNGFA.
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Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 5, 2013
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2. A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon consenting to the
Successor Agency action to enter into a Listing Extension Agreement
with Cushman & Wakefield to continue the Listings Bearing Numbers
1249841 and 1239842 concerning the former Angelus Can Site 4900
Pacific Boulevard which is in Escrow with GBD Properties, Inc.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that approval to amend the Cushman & Wakefield listing
agreement is except under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and
(2) Approve the Resolution consenting to the Successor Agency action
to enter into a listing extension prepared by Cushman &
Wakefield and approved by special counsel Kane, Ballmer &
Berkman, allowing the extension of the listings for the subject
property through August 23, 2014. This authorization includes a
specific authorization to permit the Executive Director or his
assignee to take all necessary, appropriate, and ancillary
actions to implement the extension.
3. A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon adopting, approving, and
ratifying the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period
January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, and approving certain related
actions pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections
34177(l), 34177(m) and 34180(g).
Recommendations:
(1) Find that adoption, approval, and ratification of the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) 5 is except under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with
Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve a Resolution to adopt, approve, and ratify ROPS 5, and
authorize the Successor Agency Executive Director or his
assignee to make revisions and modifications as necessary, and
transmit on or before October 1, 2013 to Finance the final ROPS
5 in substantially the same form as Exhibit A to the resolution.
Authorized staff to comply with all aspects of California Health
& Safety Code sections 34177(l), 34177(m) and 34180(g). If
there are any material changes to ROPS 5, Successor Agency staff
may return to the Oversight Board following the ROPS 5
transmittal for ratification of the action.
Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Agenda
September 5, 2013
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ORAL REPORTS
1. Progress on Disposition of Angelus Can, 4900 Pacific Blvd, Vernon
California.
2. Los Angeles County prior payments email.
3. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and
directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at
the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72
hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 29th day
of August 2013.
By: ________________________________
Dana Reed
Interim Secretary