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Agenda
City of Vernon
Green Vernon Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 3:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
David Honda, Chairperson
Michael Gavina, Vice Chairperson
Hector Garcia, Commission Member
Jim Andreoli Jr., Commission Member
Peter Corselli, Commission Member
Armando Espinoza, Commission Member
Jaime Villanueva, Commission Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Green Vernon Commission 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 Commission deliberation on those specific matters.
MINUTES – To be received and filed.
1. Minutes of the Regular Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission Meeting
held December 18, 2013.
2. Minutes of the Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission Meeting
held March 26, 2014.
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Green Vernon Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2014
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NEW BUSINESS
3. Revisions to the Commission’s Conflict of Interest Code, and authorization of the incorporation
of said recommended Code into a Master City of Vernon Conflict of Interest Code.
Recommendations
(1) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of
the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because they constitute
administrative activities; and even if the directives did constitute a project, it would be exempt
from 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) Review the Commission’s existing Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”), and either (a) submit
proposed revisions to the City Council or (b) recommend that no revisions be made. It is further
recommended that the Commission direct its Chairperson to document said decision by filing the
“2014 Local Agency Biennial Notice” with the Office of the City Clerk; and
(3) Recommend that the City Council incorporate the Commission’s Code, with any recommended
revisions, into one city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code.
4. Discussion regarding proposed modifications to the Solid Waste Ordinance and New Solid Waste
Franchise Agreement.
Recommendations
(1) Provide comments on a proposed new solid waste ordinance and a related Franchise Agreement.
ORAL REPORTS
5. 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 11th day of September 2014.
By: __________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION
HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hector Garcia, Michael Gavina, Peter
Corselli, Jaime Villanueva, and David
Honda
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Andreoli and Armando Espinoza
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairperson
Garcia, who also led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced that there are
no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced that this was
the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone
in the audience wished to address the Commission. No one
responded.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution No. SDEEC-7 - A Resolution of the Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission of the City
of Vernon setting the date, time and place for regular
meetings.
Recommendations
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution to amend
the Sustainable Development & Energy Efficiency
Commission Regular Meeting Schedule 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
(2) Adopt a resolution to set the SDEEC’s regular meeting
schedule to be on the third Wednesday of March, June,
September, and December (quarterly) at 3:30 p.m.
Regular Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes December 18, 2013
Page 2 of 4
Currently the regular meetings are held bi-monthly,
and not every three months, as proposed.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported on staff’s
recommendation to change the regular meeting schedule from bi-
monthly to quarterly meetings. This will reduce the number of
meetings per year to four and potentially reduce the need to
cancel meetings.
In response to Chairperson Garcia’s request for the Commission
to address items such as key metrics and their sustainability in
conjunction with Eco Telesis, Deputy City Attorney recommended
that the request be established as a directive to staff to
agendize for a future meeting.
It was moved by Gavina and seconded by Villanueva to approve
Resolution No. SDEEC-7. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. Resolution No. SDEEC-8 - A Resolution of the Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission of the City
of Vernon repealing Resolution No. SDEEC-3.
Recommendations
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution to
repeal the Sustainable Development & Energy Efficiency
Commission Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy and
Procedures 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) Adopt a resolution to repeal Resolution No. SDEEC-3,
which approved a Sustainable Development & Energy
Efficiency Commission Travel and Expense Reimbursement
Policy and Procedures, in light of an updated citywide
Expense Reimbursement Policy recently adopted by the
Vernon City Council. This would confirm that the
SDEEC is subject to the citywide reimbursement policy
as it may be amended from time to time.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported that a travel and
expense reimbursement policy was previously adopted by the
Commission. Since then, the City Council has adopted a revised
policy in conformance with best practices and IRS standards. It
is their intent that said policy be used by all City agencies
and boards including the Sustainable Development and Energy
Regular Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes December 18, 2013
Page 3 of 4
Efficiency Commission. Staff is recommending that the
previously adopted policy be repealed, and that the Commission
accept and confirm the City’s policy.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Honda to approve
Resolution No. SDEEC-8. Motion carried, 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ORAL REPORTS
1. Report on the City Council’s decision rendered in response
to the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission’s recommendations on the Solid Waste Hauler
Program.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported on the
Commission’s recommendation on the Solid Waste Hauler program to
the City Council. The recommendation was presented and approved
by the City Council on December 3, 2013.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter further added that
procedurally a revised ordinance incorporating the approved
elements and some administrative components, housekeeping items,
will be proposed to the City Council.
Grossberg advised that haulers have had no objection to the
housekeeping elements; additionally, these are areas that staff
can administratively modify as provided in the current
agreement.
2. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported on the future
expiration of three of the Commissioners’ terms: Honda,
Villanueva and Gavina. In January, staff will be soliciting
applications to fill the vacancies. He advised the three
Commissioners that if they are interested in continuing their
service on the Commission, to please apply. The new terms will
be for four years. It is anticipated that the Council will make
the appointments before the next Commission meeting in March
2014, at which the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson will be
elected.
In response to Commissioner Corselli, Grossberg advised that if
there is something the Commission wished to address, they should
email staff in order for the matter to get agendized.
Regular Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes December 18, 2013
Page 4 of 4
Environmental Specialist Linda Johnson reported on the
preparation for the Suitability Open House.
With no further business, at 3:45 p.m. it was moved Garcia and
seconded by Villanueva that the meeting be adjourned, Motion
carried, 5-0.
________________________
David Honda
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Secretary
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL VERNON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION
HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hector Garcia, Michael Gavina, Peter
Corselli, David Honda, Jim Andreoli, and
Armando Espinoza
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jaime Villanueva
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairperson
Garcia, who also led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced that there are
no changes to the agenda.
He welcomed Commissioners Honda and Gavina back to the
Commission as the new recently appointed members, and recognized
Villanueva for the same as he could not attend the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced that this was
the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone
in the audience wished to address the Commission. No one
responded.
MINUTES – To be received and filed.
1. Minutes of the Regular Sustainable Development and Energy
Efficiency Commission Meeting held August 21, 2013.
It was moved by Espinoza and seconded by Gavina to receive and
file the Minutes. Motion carried, 6-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to the
Sustainability Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission (“SDEEC”) for 2014.
Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014
Page 2 of 5
Recommendations
(1) Find that the election of Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson is exempt from 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) The SDEEC elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of
the SDEEC to serve a one year term. The Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson must be from different appointing
categories. Due to term limits, the existing
Chairperson, Hector Garcia, cannot be reelected to
serve as Chairperson.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg thanked Garcia for serving
as Chairperson. He advised that the Commission is to elect a
new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Grossberg explained the
term limit for the Chairperson and the requirement that the
elected be from different silos.
Commissioner Corselli nominated Honda to serve as the
Chairperson. With no other nominations, the motion carried, 5-
0-1, with Honda abstaining.
Commissioner Corselli nominated Garcia as the Vice Chairperson.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter clarified that because Honda
and Garcia are representatives from the same category, Garcia
was not eligible to service as Vice Chairperson.
Commissioner Corselli amended his motion and nominated Gavina to
serve as Vice Chairperson. With no other nominations, the
motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
Honda was elected Chairperson and Gavina was elected Vice
Chairperson.
2. Resolution No. SDEEC-9 - A Resolution of the Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission of the City
of Vernon adopting a work plan and budget for fiscal year
2014-2015.
Recommendations
(1) Find that merely recommending a proposed budget, and a
possible scope of action are not final actions subject
to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”),
Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014
Page 3 of 5
and that even if they were, they would be exempt from
CEQA under Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
an effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving the proposed work plan
and request for budget authorization of $20,000 for
the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission for fiscal year 2014-2015, and direct staff
to submit said plan and budget to the City Council for
review and approval.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported on the proposed
work plan and budget.
To clarify the Commission’s involvement in conditional use
permit and variance review, Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter
advised that the Commission will be able to provide input on
sustainability and energy efficiency standards. The City
Council will ultimately be taking action on proposed projects.
Grossberg encouraged the Commission to comment on other proposed
items during City Council meetings.
In response to Commissioner Corselli, Grossberg confirmed that
Commissioners can address the Council as a member of the
Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission or as a
member of the public.
Grossberg encouraged the Commission to make additions to the
work plan if the proposed did not address all components.
Commissioner Corselli opined that in addition to developing
tools and programs to education Vernon residents and business,
the work plan should include the surrounding communities. One
of Vernon’s biggest issues is how others perceive it. He
recommended an amendment to include the surrounding communities.
In response to Chairperson Honda’s inquiry, Commissioner
Corselli advised that he is recommending a revision to the work
plan in order to clarify language. He is not requesting an
amendment to the budget.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Andreoli to amend the
work plan to include surrounding communities as part of the
“Develop tools and programs to educate Vernon’s residents and
Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014
Page 4 of 5
businesses on sustainability related goals and successes.”
Motion carried, 6-0.
Grossberg reported on the proposed budget which is the same as
in previous years.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Garcia to approve
Resolution No. SDEEC-9 with the amendment. Motion carried, 6-0.
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements,
and directives to staff.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg reported on the upcoming
proposal to change the Commission’s name to the Green Vernon
Commission so that it is more synonymous with the Commission’s
goals.
Chairperson Honda inquired whether the change would be
publicized as this is a positive.
Commissioner Garcia is pleased with the proposal. He opined
that sustainable development and energy efficiency could be a
mission statement. There are many regulations that impact
Vernon’s small community, the Commission is a forum to showcase
what the City has done and how it will move forward in its
efforts to be a model City.
Deputy City Attorney Scott Porter clarified that the Ordinance
is still in draft format. In addition to the proposed name
change, the ordinance will include other proposed revisions. It
is anticipated that it will be presented to Council in April or
May 2014.
Porter additionally announced that in the upcoming months the
City is proposing to revise its Zoning Ordinance and General
Plan. Public workshops will be held. The Commission’s input
will be part of the process.
Commissioner Corselli recalled that the Advisory Committee on
Business Development provided input on the General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance during its last update. He is in agreement
that this Commission should provide input.
Special Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
Meeting Minutes March 26, 2014
Page 5 of 5
Commissioner Garcia added that many issues involve the
California Environmental Quality Act and other environmental
components, this Commission will be able to assist and provide
input on those matters.
Commission Director Leonard Grossberg announced the
groundbreaking on April 25, 2014, for the Vernon Village Park
Apartments and the groundbreaking on April 26, 2014, for the
artificial turf, soccer field at Salt Lake Park in the City of
Huntington Park.
He reported on a workshop on April 29, 2014, in Sacramento on
alternative technology and energy projects from the Waste Board.
He advised the Commission that if any are interested in
attending, to please contact him.
With no further business, at 4:00 p.m. it was moved Espinoza and
seconded by Garcia that the meeting be adjourned, Motion
carried, 5-0.
________________________
David Honda
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ana Barcia
Secretary
RECEIVED
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CITY ADMINISTRATION
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STAFF REPORT
GITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Green Vernon Commission
Ana Barcia, Deputy City Clerk K)
Revisions to the Commission's Conflict of Interest Code, and authorization of
the incorporation of said recommended Code into a Master City of Vernon
Conflict of Interest Code
TO:
FROM:
RE:
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Commission:
1. Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a "project" pursuant to section
15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"),
because they constitute administrative activities; and even if the directives did constitute
a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(bX3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
2. Review the Commission's existing Conflict of Interest Code ("Code"), and either
(a) submit proposed revisions to the City Council or (b) recommend that no revisions be
made. It is further recommended that the Commission direct its Chairperson to document
said decision by filing the "2014 Local Agency Biennial Notice" with the Office of the
City Clerk; and
3. Recommend that the City Council incorporate the Commission's Code, with any
recommended revisions, into one city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code.
Background
The Political Reform Act requires each local agency to adopt and update its Conflict of lnterest
Code ("Code") biennially, if necessary. The Code must enumerate the positions "which involve
the making or participation in the making of decisions which may foreseeably have a material
effect on any financial interest of that position." The Code must also specifu the categories of
financial disclosure that are required for each designated position. Each individual holding a
position listed within the Code must file a "Statement of Economic Interest" (the "Form 700")
and disclose his or her financial interests in the specified categories.
Government Code Section 87306.5 requires the City, and local agencies, boards and
commissions to review their conflict of interest codes before October 1't:
"87306.5. No later than July I of each even-numbered year, the code reviewing body
shall direct every local agency which has adopted a Conflict of Interest Code in
accordance with this title to review its Conflict of Interest Code and, if a change in its
code is necessitated by changed circumstances, submit an amended Conflict of Interest
Code in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 87302 and Section 87303 to the code
reviewing body."
Currently the City and all City affiliated agencies, boards, and commissions have their own
stand-alone Conflict of lnterest Codes.
On June 17, 2014, the City Council directed each board, agency, committee, and commission
affrliated with the City to review its Conflict of Interest Code, and to, by October 1,2014, either
submit proposed revisions to City Council or recommend that no revisions be made. To improve
administration, staff was directed to compile all proposed conflict of interest codes into one
Master Conflict of lnterest Code applicable to all City of Vernon agencies, boards, and
commissions.
To facilitate the review process, the existing Conflict of Interest Code applicable to the Green
Vernon Commission, Resolution No. SDEEC-2 is provided. Staff recommends that the
Commission approve the attached schedules as part of the proposed revisions to the City
Council. The schedules include the recommended Commission filers, disclosure categories and
proposed conflict ofinterest code language.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
RESOLUTION NO. SDEEC.2
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUSTATNABIJE DEVELOPMENT ATID
ENERGY EEFTCIENCY COMMISSION OF THE CTTY OF VERNON
ADOPTING A CONFIJICT OF IMFEREST CODE THAT
INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE THE STAI.IDARD CONFIJICT OF
INTEREST CODE OF THE TAIR POIJITICAI PBACTICES
COMMISSTON AND SUBMITTING SAID CONFI,TCT OF INTEREST
CODE TO THE CITY COI'NCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON FOR
APPROVAL
WHEREAS, Ehe poliEical Reform AcE of 1974, as amended
(covernment Code SecEions 8L000, eE seq.), requires staEe and local
government. agencies Eo adopt conflicE. of inEeresE cod.es; and
WIIEREAS, Ehe CiEy CounciL of the CiEy of Vernon adopt.ed
Ordinance No. L188 on November 7, 20LL, esEabtishing the SusEainable
Developmenb and Energ'y Efficiency Corunission (Ehe \Conmission" ) and
directing Ehe commission to adopt a ConflicE of Int.erest code within 30
days of its firsE meeEing which complies with Ehe polit.ical Reforrn AcE
and addresses t.he obligations of Corunission nerbers wiEh respecE to
Government Code Sections 1090, et sgL, and Eo submit such ConflicE of
Int.erest Code Eo Ehe CiEy Council of the City of Vernon for approval;
and
WHEREAS, the Fair politicaL practices Conunission has adopEed
a regulat.ion (2 California Code of RegulaEions Section 18730) which
cont.ains Ehe Eerms of a standard conflict of int.erest. code which may be
incorporat.ed by reference, including any amendments Eo said regulat.ion
duly adopEed by Ehe Fair poliEical pracEices Commission; and
!,IHEREA,S, Section 4.5 of Ehe Charter of the CiEy of Vernon
provides that regulations perEaining co any subjecL or mode1 codes may
be adopted by reference in their original form or with a$endments; anal
WHEREAS, Ehe Commission desires to adopt. by reference Ehe
provisions of 2 qal-ifornia Code of Regulations SecEion 18730, as
current.ly $/ritten and as amended. from Eine Eo t.ime by the Fair
Political Practices Conmission, as iEs Conflict of Interest. Code; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires t.o desigmate which Comnission
positions are required Eo file SEatements of Economic Int.erests and
further desires to creaEe disclosure caEegories for these pOsiUions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SUSTAINABLE'
DEVELOPMEMT AND EIIiERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF' VERNON AS
FOIJLOWS :
SECTION 1: The Sustainable DevelopmenE and Energ-y Efficienry
Commission hereby finds and deEermines Ehat. the recitals contained
above are Erue and correct.
SECTION 2: The SusEainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission hereby adopts Ehe aEtached conflicE. of InteresE Code which
incorporaEes by reference the terms of 2 California Code of RegulaEions
SecE.ion L8730 and any amendments Ehereto duly adopEed by the Fair
PoliEical Practices Comrnission, along wiEh aEtached Appendix A which
desigrnates posiE,ions held by SusEainable DevelopmenE and Energy
Efficiency Commission officials and employees required Eo file
Slatements of Economic fnE,erests and aEEached appendix B which
esEabl-ishes disclosure cat.egories.
SECTION 3: The Secret,ary of Ehe sustainable Developnent and
authorized and directed to send
of Interes! Code, including
Council of Ehe CiEy of vernon
Einerqy Efficiency Commission is hereby
a copy of this Resolulion, the Conflict
Appendix A and Appendix B, to the City
for approval .
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SECTION 4: The Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency
Commission hereby designates the Vernon Cicy C1erk t,o serve as Ehe
filing officer for matters relating Eo the ConflicE of Interest Code in
accordance with Ehe provisions of the Political Reform Act.
SECTION 5: The SecreEary of the Commission sha11 cerEify to
Ehe passage, approval and adopEion of this Resolution, and Ehe
Secretary shall cause this Resolution and the Secretary's cerLification
to be enEered in the FiIe of Resolutions of the Commission.
APPROVED A\ID ADOPTED this 29th day of February, 20L2.
Title : chairman / vi-ce-ChaiZ66h-2L
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, Willard G. Yamaguchi, Secretary of the SusEainable Development
and Energy Efficiency Commission of Ehe City of Vernon, do hereby
certsify that the foregoing Resolution, being ResoluEion No. SDEEC-2,
was duly passed, approved and adopEed by the susEainable Development
and Energy Efficiency CorNnission of lhe CiEy of vernon at a regnrlar
meeE.ing of Ehe Commission duly held on Wednesday, February 29, 20L2,
and thereafter was duly sigmed by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of Ehe
commission.
ExecuEed. cnis lf day of March, 20 , aE Vernon, CaIi fornia.
wil dc.Secretary
(sEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OFVERNON
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended (Govemment Code Sections 81000, et seq.),
requires state and local govemment agencies to adopt conflict of intcrest codes. The City
Council of fte City of Vemon has furtlrer adopted Ordinance No. I 188 which requires the
Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission to adopt a Conllict of Interest
Code.
The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 Califomia Code of
Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conllict of interest code
which may be incorporated by reference and which may be amended by the Fair Political
Practices Commission after public notice and hearing to conform to amendments of the Political
Reform Act.
The terms of the standard conflict of interest code in 2 Califomia Code of Regulations Section
18730 and any amendments thereto, along with Appendix A and Appendix B in which officials
and employees are designated and disclosure categories are established, are hereby incorporated
by reference and shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code of the Sustainable Development
and Energy Efficiency Commission.
Members of the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission shall not be
financially interested in any contract made by the Sustainable Development and Energy
Efficiency Commission or in any contact they make in their capacity as members of the
Commiss.ion as provided in Govemment Code Sections 1090, et seq. A member of the
Commission shall not be considered to be financially interested in a contract if his or her interest
is included within a legally recogjized exception.
APPENDIXA
CTTY OF VERNON
SUSTAINABLE DEVEIOPMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATED POSTTIONS
Designated Positions
Commission Member
Commission Director
Secretary
Comrnission Counsel
Consultants*
1
1
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*Consultants who fill a "designated position' must file in the same manner as an employee in the
same "designated position" would be required to file. With respect to consultants who do not fill
a "designated position" listed herein, the Commission Director shall determine in writing if a
particular consultant perforflN a range of duties requiring disclosure under this Conflict of
lnterest Code. The Commission Director's written determination shall include a description of
the consultant's duties and a statement of the disclosure required. A copy of that determination is
a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as
this Conflict of Interest Code.
APPENDXB
CITY OFVERNON
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMISSION
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DISCLOSI'RE CATEGORIES
There shall be one disclosure category, Disclosure Category l. Each person in a designated
position listed in Appendix A must disclose the following interests on his orher Statements of
Economic Inocrests (Form 700).
Disclosure Category 1
(a) All interests in real property within the City of Vernon, including property located within
a two mile radius of the City or within 2 miles of any property owned or used by the City.
(b) All investments and business positions ftom sources located in, doing business in, or
planning to do business in the City of Vemon.
(c) All income, including loans, gifts and travel payments, from sources located in, doing
business in, or planning to do business in the City of Vernon.
Recom mendation
2014Local Agency Biennial Notice
Green Vernon CommissionName ofAgency:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person:
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
Phone No:
Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help
ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that
the agency's code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making
governmental decisions.
This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one box):
@ An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Mark all that apply.)
o lnclude new positions (including consultants) that must be designated
. Revise disclosure categories
. Revise the titles of existing positions
o Delete positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
o Other (describe)
I The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.
! No amendment is required. (lf your code is more than five years old, amendments may be necessary)
Verification
This agency's conflict ol interest code accurately designates all positions that make or padicipate in the making of
governmental decisions. The disclosure categories assigned to those positions accurately require the disclosure of
all investments, Dus,ness pos,tions, interests in real propefty, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected
materially by the decisions made by those holding designatec! positions. The code includes all other prcvisions
required by Government Code Section 87302.
Hector Garci a, Cha i rpers on
Compltlte and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this
notice no later than October 1, 2014, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
(PLACE RETURN ADDRESS OF THE CODE REVIEWING BODY HERE)
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Proposed positions and disclosure categories:
Green Vernon Commission
Recommendation
Recommended Disclosure
Categories
Chairperson 't ,6
Vice Chairperson 'l ,6
Commission Counsel 1,6
Commission Director 1,6
Commission Member 1,6
Secretary 't ,6
Consultants Same as desiqnated position
Proposed Disclosure Categories
Green Vernon Commission
Successor Agency (SA)
Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
Vernon Housing Authority (W{A)
Vernon Historical Preservation Society (VHPS)
Individuals holding designated positions must report their interests according to the following
corresponding disclosure categories to which their position has been assigned. Such individuals
shall be required to disclose such interests to the extent that their economic interests may
foreseeably be affected materially by any decision made or participated in by the individual by
virrue of his or her position.
l. All Vernon Real Property. All interests in real propertywithin the City of Vemon, within two
miles of the City, or within two miles of any City controlled property. Real property used
primarily as the official's personal residence (such as a home or personal vacation home) need
not be disclosed.
6. Board Members. All investments, business positions and sources of income (including loans,
grfts and travel payments) which are subject to the authority and/or subject matter juriJdiction
of the Board, Agency, Authority, Committee, or Commission on which the member serves.
CITY OF VERNON et. al.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
The Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.),
requires state and local government agencies to adopt conflict of interest codes.
The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation,2 California Code of
Regulations Section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code which
may be incorporated by reference and which may be amended by the Fair Political Practices
Commission after public notice and hearing to conform to amendments of the Political Reform
Act.
The terms of the standard conflict of interest code in 2 California Code of Regulations Section
18730 and any amendments thereto, along with Appendix A and Appendix B in which officials
and employees are designated and disclosure categories are established, are hereby incorporated
by reference and shall constitute the Conflict of Interest Code.
Members of the goveming body shall not be financially interested in any contract made by the
goveming body or in any contract they make in their capacity as members of their respective
governing body as provided in Government Code Sections 1090, et seq. A member shall not be
considered to be financially interested in a contract if his or her interest is included within a
legally recognized exception.
RECEIVED
sEP I I 2014
CIIY CLERl{'S OFFICE Staff Report
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT
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CITY ADMINISTRATION
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DATE:
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September L7,2OL4
Green Vernon Commission
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Grossbers, Director
RE: Discussion regarding proposed modifications to the Solid Waste Ordinance and
New Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that:
1. The Commission provide comments on a proposed new solid waste ordinance and a
related Franchise Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The current Solid Waste Ordinance and Franchise Agreement have been in effect since 1998.
Several sections of the ordinance require revisions and/or corrections. With the issuance of
new five-year franchise agreements, effective January 2015, it would be prudent to update the
Ordinance at this time.
With the assistance of Patrick Munoz of Rutan & Tucker, LLP, outside legal counsel, the City is
working on an ordinance to amend the Vernon Municipal Code to clarify some definitions and
conditions, expand on the self-haul permitting requirements, and add recycling requirements
for large venues. The ordinance would maintain the existing non-exclusive franchise hauling
system, and would not mandate reductions in the number offranchised solid waste haulers.
Changes to the current franchise agreement include improvements intended to: facilitate
quarterly reportinS, increase insurance requirements, increase the certificate of deposit limits,
better protect City finances, and require electronic reporting for quarterly reports. Also,
language is being added to further define the self-hauling provisions, and to establish recycling
requirements for large venue events.
9cLGrK/Leonard/CoV/Sustainability/Green Vemon Commission/ agenda September 2014 doc