2013-07-11 OB MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013, IN CONFERENCE
ROOM NO. 1, SECOND FLOOR, CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jonathan S. Fuhrman, Mary Gallagher, Alex
Cherniss, Steven Reyes, and David Vela
MEMBERS ABSENT: W. Michael McCormick and William J. Davis,
The meeting was called to order at 4:22 p.m. by Vice Chairperson
Fuhrman.
Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna announced that there are no
changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Chairperson Fuhrman announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone in the
audience wished to address the Board. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Member Cherniss and seconded by Member Reyes to
approve the matters listed on the Consent Calendar as
recommended. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of
the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Vernon held June 6, 2013, to be received and
filed.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution No. OB-21 - A Resolution of the Oversight Board
of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the
City of Vernon approving the Long-Range Property
Management Plan which includes, among other things, the
disposition of 4900 Pacific Boulevard to GBD Properties
under a Purchase and Sale Contract, and the Governmental
Use Disposition Of 4528 Bandini Boulevard.
Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna recalled that the Long-Range
Property Management Plan (“Plan”) was presented during the
Board’s June 6, 2013, meeting. Lamanna reported on additions to
the Plan, such as the grant deed for the disposition of the
Bandini Boulevard property. The old grant deed is also
included, as well as the approval of the disposition of the 4900
Pacific Boulevard property by the Successor Agency. He advised
that Consultant James Rabe of Keyser Marston Associates is
present to address any questions.
Hearing no questions or comments, it was moved by Member
Gallagher and seconded by Member Cherniss to approve Resolution
No. OB-21. Motion carried, 5-0.
Special Oversight Board Meeting Minutes
July 11, 2013
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ORAL REPORTS
1. Update on Angelus Can Disposition.
Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna reported that the Successor Agency
completed its obligations concerning disclosure. GBD Properties
has requested time to review the documentation. A conference
call is scheduled for July 12, 2013, for a status update with
the brokers.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung reported that Angelus Can
should be vacating the property by July 12, 2013. The walk-
though conducted earlier this day revealed that 90% of the
property has been vacated.
It was confirmed for Vice Chairperson Fuhrman, that the
Successor Agency takes possession of the property until the
transaction with GBD Properties is complete.
Lamanna clarified that the conclusion of the process depends on
the timeliness of the state’s approval of the long-range
property management plan.
Member Vela advised that the state is expediting many of the
government subsidized properties; however, this is not the case
in Vernon.
Lamanna reported on a case filed by the League of Cities finding
AB1494 unconstitutional; the judge did not agree and decided in
favor of the state.
2. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
In response to Vice Chairperson Fuhrman, Legal Counsel Gustavo
Lamanna advised that the only item anticipated for the next
agenda, August 1, 2013, is the Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule (“ROPS”). He noted that there will be a new ROPS
template issued by the state. The next meeting thereafter is
September 5, 2013.
It was moved by Member Gallagher and seconded by Member Vela to
direct staff to cancel the August 1, 2013, meeting. All were in
favor.
In response to Member Vela, Lamanna advised that the new ROPS
form will be an online format to help facilitate the
information.
With no further business, at 4:34 p.m., it was moved by Member
Vela and seconded by Member Cherniss to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Dana Reed
Interim Secretary