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AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VERNON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, 9:00 A.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS
THE VERNON NATURAL GAS FINANCING AUTHORITY
ADJOURNS ITS MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CA 90058
William J. Davis, Chairperson Pro-Tem
W. Michael McCormick, Director
Richard J. Maisano, Director
Michael Ybarra, Director
Luz Martinez, Director
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the
Board of Directors of the Vernon Economic Development Authority on any
matter on the posted agenda. The public will also be given a chance to
comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during Director’s
deliberation on those specific matters.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Economic Development Authority Meeting
held March 6, 2012, to be received and filed.
2. In accordance with the Bylaws for the Vernon Economic Development
Authority, election of the following officers by the Board:
a. Chairperson
b. Vice Chairperson
Vernon Economic Development Authority
Special Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2013
Page 2 of 2
3. A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Vernon Economic
Development Authority accepting the cessation of membership activity
of the former Vernon Redevelopment Agency in the Vernon Economic
Development Authority, setting October 1, 2013, or as soon
thereafter, as the public hearing for termination of the Vernon
Economic Development Authority, and 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 in furtherance and pursuant to
California Health & Safety Code Sections 34177(h) and 34177.3
Recommendations:
(1) Find that approval of the cessation of the former Vernon
Redevelopment Agency’s membership as a member of the Joint
Powers Authority for Vernon Economic Development Authority
(“VEDA”) 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 accepting the cessation of membership
activity and participation by the Successor Agency of the former
Redevelopment Agency in VEDA; and
(3) Set October 1, 2013 as the public hearing to consider formal
termination of VEDA; and
(4) Authorize the Executive Director or his assignee with taking all
necessary, appropriate, and ancillary actions to implement the
desires of the Successor Agency and VEDA.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Agenda Authorized by the Vernon Economic Development Authority
By: ________________________________________
William J. Davis, Chairperson Pro-Tem
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, not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda. Dated this 12th day of September 2013.
____________________________________
Dana Reed, Interim Secretary