2013-11-05 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA
FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, and Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: Martinez
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor McCormick.
Councilmember Ybarra led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that in addition to the
Light and Power Department presentation on its respective pages
on the new City website, the presentation will be expanded to
include a report on the City website usage.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment. Mayor McCormick inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. No
one responded.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentations from the Light and Power Department on its
respective pages of the new City website and report on the
City website usage.
Director of Light and Power Carlos Fandino presented the
Department’s web pages. He highlighted the Customer Service
section which provided extensive information as well as the
application for service.
He advised that in the future there may be a page dedicated to
information on power outages as they occur; including a
notification to customers. However, the details are still being
vetted.
Programmer/Analyst Jared Miller reported on tracked information
on visitors to the City’s website. The old website had
approximately 900 visits per day; that number has increased 83%
to approximately 1,600 per day. Information on the new website
is more accessible and open to search engines.
Miller reported on the average visit, including the most popular
pages, and the location of the visitors by country and general
City. He reported on the “contact us” form and other online
contact features.
In response to Mayor McCormick’s inquiry on Exide Technologies’
(“Exide”) information on the website, Miller reported that there
is now an “Exide Update” link featured on the City’s homepage.
He reported on the information and resources available.
Public Information Officer Fred MacFarlane explained that the
rationale behind the “Exide Update” is a result of the influx in
request received for information related to Exide. Rather than
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have residents and interested parties rely on the media, it is
important to compile the information that also provides the
City’s analysis as well as links to various resources. The
intent is to keep the page updated as things occur.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing on the ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the
Vernon Municipal Code, “Sewer and Storm Drains.”
Director of Community Services and Water Kevin Wilson reported
on the adoption of the Municipal National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit by the California Regional
Water Control Board which became effective on December 28, 2012.
As such, the City’s Municipal Code needs to be updated in order
to conform and provide for enforceable language.
Previously, the draft Low Impact Development (“LID”) Ordinance
was presented to the City Council. The proposed ordinance
amends several sections of the LID and sections of the Municipal
Code in order to fully comply with the NPDES Permit.
Wilson reported and explained some of the more notable changes,
including LID requirements for new development and its
applicability to redevelopment projects. Staff is working
alongside the Health and Environmental Control Department and
Legal Counsel Christina Sansone on developing guidelines for
developers. The City of Los Angeles’ Guidelines are being used
as a starting point.
Wilson reported on the implementation of the LID requirement on
two recent projects.
At 9:36 a.m., Mayor McCormick opened the public hearing on the
ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the Vernon Municipal Code,
“Sewer and Storm Drains.” With no public comment, Mayor
McCormick closed the public hearing at 9:36 a.m.
Ordinance No. 1216 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon,
California, amending certain Sections of Chapter 21 of the
Code of the City of Vernon regarding Sewers and Storm
Drains to comply with the Municipal National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit (first
reading).
Recommendation:
(1) Finds that this action is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as follows:
(a) The ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 in that the
ordinance is an action taken by the City in its
role as a regulatory agency authorized by state
regulation and is intended to assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or
protection of the environment where the
regulatory process involves procedures for
protection of the environment. No construction
activities or relaxation of standards allowing
environmental degradation are proposed in
conjunction with the adoption of this ordinance;
and
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(b) The ordinance is covered by the general rule set
forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
which provides that CEQA applies only to projects
which have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may
have a significant effect on the environment, the
activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the
Ordinance involves procedures for the protection
of the environment and has no significant adverse
effect on the environment.
(2) Hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 1216 amending
certain sections of Chapter 21 of the Code of the City
of Vernon regarding Sewers and Storm Drains to comply
with the municipal National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the
first reading of Ordinance No. 1216. Motion carried, 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve the
matters listed on the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion
carried, 4-0.
Claims Against the City (to be received and filed)
1. None.
Minutes
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held October
15, 2013, to be received and filed.
Warrant Registers
3. Ratification of the following City Warrant Registers to
record the following voided checks:
a. City Warrant Register No. 1383 to record voided Check
No. 341695 in the amount of $10.00; and
b. City Warrant Register No. 1386 to record voided Check
No. 342126 in the amount of $400.00; and
c. City Warrant Register No. 1387 to record voided Check
No. 342310 in the amount of $225.00.
4. Ratification of Light and Power Warrant Register No. 347
to record voided Check No. 510134 in the amount of
$623.40.
5. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1388, totaling
$1,855,082.65, which covers the period of October 8, 2013,
through October 28, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,185,156.11;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$149,859.62; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$520,066.92; and
d. Voided Check No. 342453 totaling $292.35.
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6. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 353,
totaling $7,013,866.01, which covers the period of October
8, 2013, through October 28, 2013, and consists of the
following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $6,791,782.17;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$119,923.21; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$102,160.63.
7. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 141, totaling
$1,203,120.64, which covers the period of October 8, 2013,
through October 28, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,191,837.06;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$2,064.83; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$9,218.75.
Community Services and Water Department
8. Building Department Report for the month of September
2013, to be received and filed.
9. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement for
Refuse Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services between
the City of Vernon and Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC.
Recommendation:
(1) Find the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Services
Agreement for Refuse Collection, Recycling and
Disposal Services between the City of Vernon and
Consolidated Disposal Service, LLC is exempt 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) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into
Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement for Refuse
Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services between
the City of Vernon and Consolidated Disposal Service,
LLC by amending Exhibit A (“Scope of Services”) and
Exhibit B (“Fees”) to reflect reductions in disposal
pickup cycles and various bin sizes. The net result
is a cost savings of $783.34 monthly or $9,400.08
annually.
10. Acceptance of Work for Contract No. CS-0369, Citywide
Slurry Seal, Phase II.
Recommendation:
(1) Affirm that accepting the work of Petrochem
Manufacturing, Inc. for the Citywide Slurry Seal,
Phase II Project, Contract No. CS-0369, is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15301, Existing
Facilities, part (c), existing highways and streets,
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because the project is merely o repair existing
street; and
(2) Accept the work by Petrochem Manufacturing Inc., as
part of the Citywide Slurry Seal, Phase II Project,
Contract No. CS-0369.
Fire Department
11. Activity Report for the period of October 1, through
October 15, 2013, to be received and filed.
Police Department
12. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and
Activities for the period of October 1, through October
15, 2013, to be received and filed.
13. Authorization to execute the Agreement for the Avoid the
100 DUI Campaign (West) Los Angeles County.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval of the agreement with the City
of Gardena Police Department is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). In
accordance with Section 15061(b)(3); the general rule
is that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an
effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to execute an
agreement between the City of Vernon and the City of
Gardena, in substantially the same form as submitted,
for continued participation in the Avoid the 100 DUI
Campaign (West) Los Angeles County.
14. Approval of WeTip Anonymous Crime Reporting Membership
Agreement.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed membership agreement with WeTip
Inc., for participation in the WeTip anonymous crime
reporting program as detailed in the staff report is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”). In accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule is that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the Police Chief to execute a membership
agreement with WeTip Inc., in substantially the same
form as submitted herewith, for participation in the
anonymous crime reporting program.
NEW BUSINESS
Community Services and Water Department
1. Resolution No. 2013-92 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon supporting the 2013 Third Amended
Judgment to the Central Basin Groundwater Adjudication to
provide for storage and extraction of groundwater and
authorizing the City to conduct all actions necessary or
advisable concerning the related litigation.
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Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed 2013 Third Amended
Judgment regarding Groundwater Storage in the Central
Groundwater Basin, is exempt 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 supporting the proposed 2013
Third Amended Judgment regarding Groundwater Storage
and Extraction in the Central Water Basin and
authorizing the City to review and execute any
documents necessary to implement and carry out the
purposes of any Court proceedings related to the
proposed 2013 Third Amended Judgment; and
(3) Approve the City’s execution of the 2013 Third Amended
Judgment, in substantially the same form as submitted
as Attachment A.
Director of Community Services and Water Kevin Wilson advised
that the City of Vernon is a party to ongoing litigation
regarding groundwater storage. He reported on the history of
the judgment. The judgment names who can extract from the
Central Basin, but does not reference ground water storage.
There is space to store, but the method of doing so is what
needs to be resolved. Without a storage plan, the region cannot
plan for growth. The consensus among all the agencies is that a
well thought-out plan is beneficial.
In 2009, attempts to amend the original judgment were made, but
several cities objected. Since then, those that objected have
met and now reached an agreement. Wilson reported on the
proposed amendment to the judgment.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Ybarra to approve
Resolution No. 2013-92. Motion carried, 4-0.
Health and Environmental Control Department
2. Approval for Amending the Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with
the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for the
Thermador Site at 5119-5309 District Blvd. and at 4675
52nd Street, by subdividing the property into sections to
facilitate the expedited closure of the site.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed changes to the
Voluntary Cleanup Agreement is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment, and 15330,
because the agreement authorizes minor substance
cleanup efforts costing less than $1 million; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator, or his designated
staff, to modify the previously approved Voluntary
Cleanup Agreement between the City of Vernon and the
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in order
to facilitate the expedited closure of the site,
provided that at the time the contract is entered
into, DTSC estimates the total cost of DTSC’s
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oversight costs relating to the Voluntary Cleanup
Agreement will not exceed $100,000.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg
advised that with the redevelopment of the Thermador site, it is
recommended that the property be split into three different
sections to assist with the process. Additionally, a new
Voluntary Cleanup Agreement is proposed.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the
amendment to the Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the Department
of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) for the Thermador Site at
5119-5309 District Boulevard and at 4675 52nd Street. Motion
carried, 4-0.
3. Resolution No. 2013-93 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon ratifying the submission of comments
by the Mayor of the City of Vernon to the South Coast Air
Quality Management District regarding the proposed Amended
Rule 1420.1.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of submission of comments is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines sections
[a]15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Ratify the submission of a comment letter by the Mayor
of Vernon, to the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (AQMD) regarding its Proposed “Amended Rule
1420.1”.
Interim City Clerk Dana Reed announced that the comments are
available for public review and are accessible on the City’s
website.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg
reported on the ratification of the comments submitted to AQMD
regarding new regulations for lead acid recycling facilities,
which are applicable to Exide Technologies (“Exide”). Said
comments are posted on AQMD’s website alongside other public
comment. AQMD is not scheduled to meet on the issue until early
December. The amended Rule, if approved, will not take effect
until January 2014 and be final by January 1, 2015.
In response to Mayor McCormick, Grossberg advised that with the
use of technology, it is possible for Exide to meet the new
standards, and that Exide is eager to do so.
In further response to Mayor McCormick, Grossberg explained that
when there is an exceedance, notification to the public is
issued by AQMD. However, when and to whom notification should
be given depends on emission levels and other various
provisions. There is no requirement to notify the public until
these levels have been reached. Furthermore, the City’s
Municipal Code does not require that public notification be
issued by Exide.
In response to Councilmember Ybarra, Grossberg advised that most
lead readings meet the amended Rule requirements. He noted that
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prior to this year, with the introduction of the proposed
amendment, there were no standards for arsenic emissions.
In response to Councilmember Maisano, Grossberg explained that
there are interim limits for arsenic levels in order to meet the
limits set forth by Amended Rule 1420.1. By January 1, 2015,
all standards should be met.
Mayor McCormick stated that as part of the approval he directs
staff to invite officials from the Los Angeles County of Public
Health Department to an upcoming City Council meeting for the
purpose of receiving a briefing on how and when blood testing
will be conducted and further directs staff to assess the City’s
capabilities to assist the County and provide locations in
Vernon where blood tests can be administered.
Grossberg notes the directives and added that staff is working
with the Police and Fire Departments to identify locations for
the blood testing within Vernon. As information regarding the
blood tests becomes available, it will be posted on the City’s
website.
In response to Councilmember Ybarra’s inquired on the blood
tests, Grossberg advised that lead levels will be tested;
however, he is unsure whether there is a blood test for arsenic.
If significant lead levels are detected, further investigations
will be conducted to determine the source.
In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Davis’ concerns, Grossberg
explained the difficulties and questions posed to AQMD regarding
the arsenic testing and monitoring.
In response to Councilmember Maisano, Grossberg advised that he
is not aware of an incident with high lead blood results in the
general public due to Exide. He added that Exide conducts lead
blood tests for its employees on a monthly basis. These tests
will be a valuable source of information.
In response to Independent Reform Monitor John Van de Kamp,
Grossberg advised that Exide employees are well protected with
respect to lead exposure. Additionally, employees are required
to change clothing before and after each shift. Through
personal testimony at public hearings, Exide employees have
reported no concerns.
Councilmember Ybarra inquired whether Exide’s employees’ test
results will be used as a baseline for comparing the public’s
blood tests. In response, Grossberg advised that the Los
Angeles County Health Department will be administering the
tests; this will need to be discussed in order to determine what
will be used as the control.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve
Resolution No. 2013-93 along with the additional directives to
staff as requested by Mayor McCormick. Motion carried, 4-0.
Light and Power Department
4. Rejection of Competitive Bids Received for Transformers
and Switches, and Authorization of a Rebid.
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Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval requested is exempt 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) Reject the bids received for the October 21, 2013,
Invitations to Bid for Transformers and Switches as
more fully described in the Staff Report and authorize
a rebidding on essentially the same terms and
conditions as the original bid, with fine tuning of
the detailed and technical portions of the
specifications.
Director of Light and Power Carlos Fandino reported on the
completion of the three bid requests process. There were
deficiencies in the process. As such, staff recommends that the
process be redone, addressing the deficiencies in order to
further the good governance reform efforts and ensure a
competitive and transparent process. There is no fiscal impact.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Ybarra to reject the
competitive bids received for transformers and switches, and
authorize a rebid. Motion carried, 4-0.
5. Request Approval of the Addition of “Operations Manager”
Position to the Light and Power Departmental Budget.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval requested is exempt 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 addition of “Operations Manager” position
to Light & Power departmental budget and authorize the
Director of Light & Power to initiate the recruitment
process and hire for this role, which is a critical
component in the safe and efficient operation of the
Transmission and Distribution System. The salary
requirement for this position will not exceed $14,137
per month, per the existing City of Vernon Master
Salary Schedule.
Director of Light and Power Carlos Fandino reported that
historically the position existed within the Department, but
when he assumed the position of Director of Light and Power, he
also assumed the responsibilities of the Operations Manager.
The Department was trying to fill the positions with internal
candidates; however, there is now a need to open this position
to the public, for an open competitive process. The position
was not part of the fiscal year’s budget. Fandino reported on
the not to exceed salary and the position’s responsibilities.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the
addition of “Operations Manager” position to the Light and Power
Department Budget. Motion carried, 4-0.
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ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance No. 1215 - An Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, California, correcting Section
5.22(c)(8) of Article II of Chapter 5 of the Code of the
City of Vernon to reduce the rate of the Business License
Tax for Catering Vehicle Businesses (“Hot Food Trucks”)
(second reading).
Recommendation:
(1) Find that correcting Section 5.22(c)(8) of the Code of
the City of Vernon, which modified the annual Business
License Tax for hot food catering vehicles, is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3). The
general rule is that CEQA only applies to activities
that may have an effect on the environment. Modifying
the annual business license tax rates would not be
subject to CEQA; and
(2) Adopt Ordinance No. 1215, correcting the Annual
Business License Tax rate for Catering Vehicle – Hot
Food to reduce the rate and mirror the County of Los
Angeles at $787.00/yr. This will correct a clerical
error which resulted in the rate not being changed at
all for hot food trucks.
There being no questions to staff, it was moved by Maisano and
seconded by Davis to adopt Ordinance No. 1215.
A roll call vote was taken:
- Councilmember Ybarra, yes
- Councilmember Maisano, yes
- Mayor Pro-Tem Davis, yes
- Mayor McCormick, yes
Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on a commercial burglary
that occurred on October 21, 2013, in a vacant building wherein
copper wire was stolen.
On October 28, 2013, over 100 boxes of clothing were stolen from
a local business. Although the cargo theft investigation team
arrested two suspects for the break-in, the case was rejected
pending further investigation. Staff anticipates that evidence
collected at the scene of the crime will connect the two
suspects to the burglary once it is processed.
On November 4, 2013, patrol sergeant stopped a commercial
burglary in process during the check of a stopped vehicle in a
no parking zone. Based on evidence found at the scene, a male
and a female suspect were taken into custody for suspicion of
burglary.
Calleros announced Movember and the participation of several
members of the Police Department, including himself, in the
annual charity where men nationwide grow out their moustache to
raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and other male
related cancers.
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Captain Michel Gillman announced that there was no vandalism to
report.
Battalion Chief David Lazar announced the upcoming Spark of Love
toy drive. He advised that the Haz Mat physicals are nearly
completed. Hazardous material training for Area E will be
conducted this month.
Significant incidents included a response to a smoke alarm that
was caused by fumigation, response to a container fire cause by
the transport of hazardous materials that spontaneously ignited,
and a tanker truck fire on the 710 freeway that was carrying
crude oil.
Director of Community Services and Water Kevin Wilson reported
on a letter received regarding a curve at District Boulevard
east of Corona. A study was conducted at said location; staff
is working on a solution for this high incident location. He
reported on possible solutions.
Director of Light and Power Carlos Fandino reported on two power
outages that occurred on October 26, 2013, due to a Mylar
balloon and on October 29, 2013, caused by a possum.
Fandino reported on new utility users and on existing users that
are updating their facilities. Agreements for gas service to
new customers are in progress; arrangements are being made to
connect the customers. Fandino will be providing an update on
the renewable portfolio standards at the next Council meeting.
Finance Director William Fox advised that at the next City
Council meeting he will be presenting the quarterly budget
review. The financial audit is still in process; completion is
anticipated by mid-December. Once finalized, the financial
audit will be available on the City’s website.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg
advised that the Department is working on the California
Environmental Reporting System for hazardous material
inventories. Grant funds will be used for a part-time employee
to assist in the process. The system is anticipated to be
online by the end of the year.
He announced the cancellation of the Sustainable Development and
Energy Efficiency Commission meeting in October. An Agenda item
will be scheduled on the Commissions determination on the trash
hauler program.
Human Resources Director Teresa McAllister reported on the
upcoming health and benefits open enrollment. She reported that
enrollment in the new plans, effective January 1, 2014, will
need to be conducted online or over the phone. Several
informational meetings are scheduled.
The classification and compensation study continues. Employees’
input on the draft classifications is being reviewed. The
compensation data is to be distributed later this month.
As part of the efforts to improve employee morale, a successful
Halloween event was held. There was a lot of participation.
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The next event will include employee recognition and awards in
conjunction with a holiday event.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth announced that the Vernon
Chamber of Commerce along with the Los Angeles Economic
Development Corporation will be hosting an Economic Forecast and
Industry Update event on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
Whitworth thanked McAllister for the morale boosting Halloween
event.
An Exide Technologies policy working group was formed and has
addressed many of the issues. The group worked on getting the
information on the City’s website. This ensures that the City’s
message is part of the process; reduce exposure and still see
businesses be productive and profitable.
He reported on the trip to Tehachapi hosted by the Light and
Power Department. There are many possibilities for future
energy projects. The City will review all possible options in
order to address not only possible revenue streams but the needs
of the renewable portfolio standards.
Grant writers at California Consulting have been working with
Cesar Zaldivar-Motts of the Southeast Community Development
Corporation which operates the Vernon Mobile Computer Lab and
discussing grant opportunities for the project. The mobile
computer lab serves the community well and continues to be
booked six month in advanced. A meeting between California
Consulting and the City of Maywood has been facilitated. Grant
opportunities to install solar panels on City owned buildings in
Maywood and the needs at Slauson Park are being reviewed.
Assistant to City Administrator Alex Kung is attending various
conferences, most currently a customer connection conference
which address economic development. The City wishes to expand
and bring in new customers to Vernon.
Whitworth reported on the attendance to the CalPERS Education
forum. He advised that the Vernon Housing Commission had
cancelled its last meeting but is scheduled to meet on December
11, 2013.
He thanked Jared Miller of the IT Department for the
presentation on the City’s website. He noted that the Los
Angeles County Fire Chief has responded to the request for the
evaluation on how the County can provide fire services to Vernon
and at what cost. The information will be presented so that an
informed decision can be made.
With no further business, at 10:32 a.m., it was moved by Maisano
and seconded by Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried,
4-0.
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W. Michael McCormick
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk