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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, August 5, 2014, 9:00 A.M.,
or as soon thereafter as the City Council Adjourns it’s Meeting
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
W. Michael McCormick, Chairperson
William J. Davis, Vice Chairperson
Richard J. Maisano, Member
Michael Ybarra, Member
Luz Martinez, Member
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Successor Agency.
The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during Successor
Agency deliberation on those specific matters.
CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion.
Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar by members of the Successor Agency. Those items removed
will be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
1. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting held March 4, 2014, to be received and filed.
2. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held March 4,
2014, to be received and filed.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda
August 5, 2014
Page 2 of 2
3. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held April 1,
2014, to be received and filed.
4. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting held April 15, 2014, to be received and filed.
5. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held May 6,
2014, to be received and filed.
6. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting held July 1, 2014, to be received and filed.
7. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held July 1,
2014, to be received and filed.
8. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register No. 20, totaling $7,413.96
which covers the period of June 24, through July 28, 2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $7,413.96
ORAL REPORTS
9. 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 31st day of July 2014.
____________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2014, IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Ybarra, and
Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Special Joint Meeting was called to order at 11:25 a.m. by
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment, and inquired whether anyone in the
audience wished to address the City Council and/or the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No one responded.
CLOSED SESSION
At 11:25 a.m., it was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to
go into closed session to discuss the item listed under closed
session. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO VERNON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2), 54956.9(e)(1)
Number of potential cases: 1
At 11:42 a.m. it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Ybarra,
that the City Council exit closed session. Motion carried, 5-0.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter announced that there are no
reportable actions.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 2 of 2
At 11:42 a.m., with no further business, Mayor/Chairperson
McCormick adjourned the Special Joint meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Mayor/Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD MARCH 4, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Ybarra, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 11:17 a.m. by Chairperson
McCormick.
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the
agenda.
McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public
comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Agency. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve the
matters listed on the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion
carried, 5-0.
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting held February 4, 2014, to be
received and filed.
2. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant
Register No. 16, for the period of January 28, 2014,
through February 24, 2014, in order to issue pending check
in the amount of $35.00.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung reported that during the last
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency Meeting, one of the
Board members requested that an appraisal be conducted for the
Austin Trucking property. In accordance with the long range
property management plan, the property is to be transferred to
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 2 of 3
the City of Vernon; however, said member was not comfortable
with the process since the City would be getting the property
for free. Kung explained that it is anticipated that the Austin
Trucking property would be identified as part of the I-710
expansion project eminent domain. Therefore, there would not be
a buyer for said property.
The Oversight Board member requested an appraisal on the
property in order for the value to be determined so that the
City pay for the property.
Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna explained that compensation for
the property, whether the City purchases the property, or
whether it go out to market, would have to be reflected in the
long range property management plan which must be approved by
the Department of Finance.
In response to Member Ybarra, Kung confirmed that the property
is owned by the Successor Agency.
Lamanna explained that the intent was to transfer the property
under a proposed restricted grant deed to the City so as to not
prevent the Successor Agency from closing down its affairs. The
City would assume the obligations.
Lamanna further explained that the deed transfers the property
to the City but requires that it hold the property for seven
years. The property is currently rented by Austin Trucking, the
income from the rent covers the cost of insurance and other
expenses.
In response to Member Ybarra’s concerns, Chairperson McCormick
advised that the City would need to make a determination on
whether it wishes to purchase the property.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth advised that when the eminent
domain occurs, it is favorable for the City to own the property,
it that it can arguably request a value that is equal to what is
being lost.
Lamanna advised that the legal provision is the governmental use
of the property.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 3 of 3
With no further business, at 11:24 a.m., Chairperson McCormick
adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD APRIL 1, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Ybarra, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 10:34 a.m. by Chairperson
McCormick.
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the
agenda.
McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public
comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Agency. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to approve the
matters listed on the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion
carried, 5-0.
1. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant
Register No. 17, totaling $42,078.16 which covers the
period of February 25, 2014, through March 24, 2014, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$28,401.17; and
b. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$13,676.99.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung announced that the next
Oversight Board to the Successor Agency meeting is scheduled for
June 5, 2014.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2014
Page 2 of 2
With no further business, at 10:35 a.m., Chairperson McCormick
adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014, IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Ybarra, and
Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The Special Joint Meeting was called to order at 11:01 a.m. by
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick announced that this was the time
allotted for public comment, and inquired whether anyone in the
audience wished to address the City Council and/or the Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No one responded.
CLOSED SESSION
At 11:01 a.m., it was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to
go into closed session to discuss the item listed under closed
session. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO VERNON REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2), 54956.9(e)(1)
Number of potential cases: 2
At 11:16 a.m. it was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez,
that the City Council exit closed session. Motion carried, 5-0.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter announced that there are no
reportable actions.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2014
Page 2 of 2
At 11:17 a.m., with no further business, Mayor/Chairperson
McCormick adjourned the Special Joint meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Mayor/Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD MAY 6, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Maisano, Ybarra, and Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: Davis (entire meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 12:24 p.m. by Chairperson
McCormick.
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the
agenda.
McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public
comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Agency. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Ybarra to approve the
matters listed on the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion
carried, 4-0.
1. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant
Register No. 18, totaling $19,866.97 which covers the
period of March 25, 2014, through April 28, 2014, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $12,760.00;
and
b. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$7,106.97.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung reported that the Department of
Finance wants to charge the Agency a fee for submitting the
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule late; however, Kung
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2014
Page 2 of 2
explained that the late filing was due to the Auditor
Controller’s Office’s request for changes.
Kung provided an update on Foster City and Brentwood City cases,
he advised that Legal Counsel Gustavo Lamanna will be reporting
back with further updates.
With no further business, at 12:26 p.m., Chairperson McCormick
adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
______________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING OF THE CITY
OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014, 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 (entire meeting)
The Special Joint Meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Mayor/Chairperson McCormick.
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment,
and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council and/or the
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency. No one responded.
CLOSED SESSION
With no public comment, at 8:32 a.m., it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to go
into closed session to discuss the item listed under closed session. Motion carried, 4-0.
1. CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO VERNON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation
Government Code sections 54956.9(d)(2), 54956.9(e)(1)
Number of potential cases: 1
At 8:46 a.m. it was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis, that the City Council exit closed
session. Motion carried, 4-0.
Deputy City Attorney Zaynah Moussa reported that staff received authorization to respond to the
draft report and return to the Council/Successor Agency as appropriate.
/ / /
/ / /
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
July 1, 2014
Page 2 of 2
At 8:46 a.m., with no further business, Mayor/Chairperson McCormick adjourned the Special
Joint meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Mayor/Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD JULY 1, 2014, 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 (entire meeting)
The meeting was called to order at 1:28 p.m. by Chairperson McCormick.
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the Agency. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Davis to approve the matters listed on the Consent
Calendar as presented. Motion carried, 4-0.
1. Approval of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register No. 19, totaling
$18,222.43 which covers the period of April 29, through June 23, 2014, and consists of
the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $18,222.43.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
There were no oral reports.
With no further business, at 1:28 p.m., Chairperson McCormick adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ana Barcia, Deputy City Clerk
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RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register for City Council Agenda of August 5,2014
It is recommended that the attached RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register No. 20 be approved at
the City Council meeting of August 5,2014.
RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register No. 20 totals $7,413.96, and covers claims and demands
presented during the period of June 24 through July 28, 2014, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank.
The following list details the components of RDA Obligation Retirement Fund Warrant Register No. 20:
1. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $7,413.96;
RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND
WARRANT REGISTER NO.20
AUGUST 5,2014
I hereby certify that claims and/or demands included in above listed warrant
register have been audited for accuracy and availability of funds for
payments and that said claims and/or demands are accurate and that the
funds are available for payments thereof.
This is to certify that the claims or demands covered by the above listed
warrants have been audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon and
that all of said warrants are approved for payments except Warrant
Numbers:
William Fox
Finance Director
Date:
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RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND
WARRANT REGISTER NO.20
AUGUST 5,2014
ACCOUNT
VENDOR DISPLAY NUMBER AMOUNT DESCRIPTION
DATE WIREINVOICE P.O.# ISSUED NUMBER AMOUNT
KANE, EALLMER & BERKMAN 026.1022593200 5,473.96 Professional Services 2O32O 6
026.1022.59:]200 1,940.00 School Litigation 20321 6
06,r24t2014 7.41 3.96
TOTAL WTRES $ 7,413.96
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RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FUND
WARRANT REGISTER NO.20
AUGUST 5,2014
RECAP BY FUND
EARLY PRINTED
wtRE TOTAL CHECK TOTAL CHECK TOTALFUND
026 - RDA OBLIGATION RETIREMENT FU $ 7,413.96 $
GRAND TOTAL
TOTAL CHECKS TO BE PRINTED O
$ 2,413.96 $
0.00 $0.00 $ 7,413.96
0.00 $ 2,413.960.00 $
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