2013-10-01 VEDA Minutes (Final Approved) (Special)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
VERNON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD OCTOBER 1, 2013, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Ybarra, and Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 10:47 a.m. by Chairperson
Davis.
The Interim Secretary announced that there are no changes to the
agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Interim Secretary Dana Reed announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment. Chairperson Davis inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the Board of Directors.
No one responded.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Special Vernon Economic Development
Authority Meeting held September 17, 2013, to be received
and filed.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to receive and
file the Minutes for the meeting held September 17, 2013.
Motion carried, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public comment on the formal termination of the Vernon
Economic Development Authority.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung advised staff is seeking to
formally terminate the Vernon Economic Development Authority
(“VEDA”). There is no financial interest. The intent is to
close the books.
Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna further added that unlike the
Vernon Natural Gas Financing Authority, VEDA requires written
consent from both parties; however, there is an exception when a
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member ceases membership activity. Therefore, the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency’s withdrawal on September 17,
2013, is sufficient. There is no reason to revisit this item
with the City Council.
At 10:49 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano
to open the public hearing on the formal termination of the
Vernon Economic Development Authority. Motion carried, 5-0.
With no public comment, at 10:49 a.m., it was moved by Davis and
seconded by Maisano to close the public hearing. Motion carried
5-0.
Resolution No. VEDA-0012 - A Resolution of the Board of
Directors of the Vernon Economic Development Authority (a)
confirming the opening and closing of a public hearing of
the Vernon Economic Development Authority on October 1,
2013, for consideration of termination of the Vernon
Economic Development Authority, (b) terminating the Vernon
Economic Development Authority, (c) authorizing entry to
the terminating amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers
Agreement, as amended, and (d) 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 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 conducting a public hearing concerning
termination of the Vernon Economic Development
Authority (“VEDA”), consideration of the termination
of VEDA by its board of directors, and conferring
authority on the Executive Director to take all steps
to implement the termination of VEDA and the VEDA
joint powers agreement, as amended, are 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) Find that public notices of this public hearing were
posted in three public posting places within the
jurisdictional limits of the City of Vernon and on the
Internet at www.cityofvernon.org; and
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(3) Approve the Resolution terminating VEDA and confirming
the conduct of the public hearing concerning the
termination of VEDA to consider public comments and
the impacts of termination; and
(4) Authorize entering into the terminating amendment
affixed to the resolution terminating VEDA; and
(5) Authorize the Executive Director to the Successor
Agency to the former Vernon Redevelopment Agency or
his assignee to take all necessary, appropriate, and
ancillary actions to implement the desires of the
Board of Directors of VEDA concerning termination of
VEDA and its joint powers agreement as set forth in
the resolution for this action.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Martinez to approve
Resolution No. VEDA-0012. Motion carried, 5-0.
With no further business at 10:50 a.m., it was moved by
McCormick and seconded by Maisano, to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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William Davis
Chairperson
Kane, Ballmer & Berkman
Special Counsel
By: ______________________________
Gustavo Lamanna
ATTEST:
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Dana Reed
Interim Secretary