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Agenda
City of Vernon
Special Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting
Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 8:00 a.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the Industrial Development Authority
adjourns its meeting
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
W. Michael McCormick, President
William J. Davis, Vice President
Richard J. Maisano, Director
Luz Martinez, Director
Vacant, Director
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Board of Directors on any matter
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society.
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 any member of the Board. Those items removed will be
considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
Minutes – To be Received and Filed
1. Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting held December 3, 2013.
2. Minutes of the Special Joint Vernon Historic Preservation Society et al Meeting held September
16, 2014.
Vernon Historic Preservation Society Authority Agenda
December 9, 2014
Page 2 of 2
ELECTIONS
3. In accordance with Resolution No. VHPS-0017, Article VI, Section 2, of the Second Amended
and Restated Bylaws of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society, election of the following
officers to serve for the annual term of December 2014 through December 2015:
a. President
b. Vice President (Optional)
c. Chief Financial Officer
d. Secretary
ORAL REPORTS
4. Brief reports on activities and other brief announcements and/or directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Agenda Authorized by the Vernon Historic Preservation Society of the City of Vernon
By: ________________________________________
W. Michael McCormick, President
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 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on
this agenda. Dated this 1st day of December 2014.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VERNON HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD DECEMBER 3, 2013, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Ybarra, Martinez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 11:23 a.m. by President Davis.
President Davis announced that there are no changes to the agenda and announced that this was
the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to
address the Board. No one responded.
MINUTES
1. It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to receive and file the
Minutes of the Regular Vernon Historical Preservation Society Meeting held
December 4, 2012. Motion carried, 5-0.
ELECTIONS
In accordance with Resolution No. VHPS-0017, Article VI, Section 2, of the Second
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Vernon Historic Preservation Society, election of the
following officers to serve for the annual term of December 2013 through December 2014:
1. President
2. Vice President (Optional)
3. Chief Financial Officer
4. Secretary
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to elect the Mayor as the President and
Mayor Pro-Tem as the Vice President. Additionally, the Finance Director shall be the Chief
Financial Officer and the City Clerk’s Office shall be the Secretary for the Society. Motion
carried, 5-0.
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Vernon Historic Preservation Society
Regular Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2013
Page 2 of 2
ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
City Administrator Mark Whitworth reported on Independent Reform Monitor John Van de
Kamp’s suggestion that the Board consider the function of the Vernon Historic Preservation
Society (“VHPS”), and make a determination on whether it should still continue or be dissolved.
President McCormick and Vice President Davis both agreed that the VHPS still has a place in
Vernon preserving its history and directed staff to look into reengaging previous projects.
With no further business, at 11:23 a.m., President McCormick adjourned the meeting.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
President
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ana Barcia, Secretary
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VERNON HOUSING AUTHORITY,
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND VERNON
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Martinez and Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The above listed meetings were called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Deputy City Clerk Ana Barcia;
Barcia announced the adjournment of the following meetings due to lack of quorum, which were
also noticed on the same agenda:
- Vernon Housing Commission
- Green Vernon Commission
- Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
- Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor/President McCormick led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor/President McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor/President 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 Agencies.
The public will also be given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during
deliberation on those specific matters.
Mary Alice Sedillo, Campaign Manager for Alex Reynoso, candidate for the 2015 Huntington
Park City Council, made an announcement regarding multiple upcoming campaign events.
Sandra Orozco, southeast area activist, invited all to various City of Maywood events, and
reported on various events in Maywood.
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Vernon Historic Preservation Society Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2014
Page 2 of 2
TRAINING
1. AB1234 Ethics, Ralph M. Brown Act, and California Public Records Act Training
Presented by Reed & Davidson, LLP.
Dana Reed and Jerry Simmons of Reed & Davidson, LLP conducted the training.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve the following Vernon Historic
Preservation Society matter listed under the Consent Calendar under one motion. Motion
carried, 5-0.
City Clerk Department
13. Approve Revisions to the Agencies’ Conflict of Interest Codes, and authorize the
incorporation of said recommended Codes into a Master City of Vernon Conflict
of Interest Code.
It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency,
Vernon Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Vernon
Historic Preservation Society:
(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
proposed 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 their respective existing Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”), and approve
the proposed revisions to the City Council by directing its President 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 recommended revisions, into
one city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code.
With no further business, at 10:54 a.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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W. Michael McCormick, Mayor/President
ATTEST:
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Ana Barcia, Deputy City Clerk