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Agenda
Special Vernon Business and
Industry Commission Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2015, 9:00 a.m.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Brett Dedeaux, Commission Member
Eric Gustafson, Commission Member
Ken Jackson, Commission Member
W. Michael McCormick, Commission Member
Douglass Pitman, Commission Member
Stan Stosel, Commission Member
Robert Wendoll, Commission Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Commission on any matter that is
within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a chance to comment on
matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
INTRODUCTORY ITEMS
1. Self-introductions by all Vernon Business and Industry Commission members.
2. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual election.
3. Review of the Conflict of Interest Code and Rosenberg’s Rules of Order by the City Attorney.
4. Staff Explanation of Meeting Stipends pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.182.
Special Vernon Business and Industry Agenda
February 12, 2015
Page 2 of 2
5. A Resolution of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission of the City of Vernon setting the
date, time and place for regular meetings.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution does not constitute a “project” pursuant to section
15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it
constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution 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) Select a day and time in which members are available to hold regular meetings on the second
week of the following months: February, May, August, and November; and
(3) Subsequently, adopt a resolution to set the Vernon Business and Industry Commission regular
meeting schedule incorporating the Commission’s selection of the specific day and time.
PRESENTATIONS
6. Staff overview of Vernon’s historical and current business/industrial landscape and objectives.
7. Staff review of Commission duties and responsibilities in accordance with Vernon Municipal
Code Section 2.179.
ORAL REPORTS
8. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Agenda Authorized by the Executive Director of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission
By: ________________________________________
Mark Whitworth, Executive Director
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 9th day of February 2015.
By: ________________________________
Maria Ayala, Secretary
RECEIVED
FEB 0 3 20,5
CIIY ADMINISIRATIONSTAFF REPORT
Honorable Members of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission
Ana Barcia, Secretary $
REGEIVED
FEB g I 2015
CW CLERKSOIFICE
TO:
FROM:
RE:Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual
election that is scheduled to occur during the first Commission meeting after
July 1,2015.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Vemon Business and Industry Commission conduct its annual
election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson pursuant to the Vemon Municipal Code.
Backsround
Section 2.178(a) of the Vemon Municipal Code states that "[t]he Commission shall have a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to
section 2.174. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings. The Vice
Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson."
Section 2.178(b) of the Vernon Municipal Code states that "[t]he Commission mernbers shall
elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at its first meeting and at its first meeting following
July 1 each year. If the first meeting after July 1 is a special meeting, a chairperson shall only be
elected with an affirmative vote of at least four mernbers of the committee; if there are
insufficient votes, then the existing Chairperson shall continue to serve until the first regular
meeting thereafter. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2)
consecutive years."
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
February 12,2015
RECEIVED
FEB 0 3 20ts
CITY ADMINISIRATIONSTAFF REPORT
Honorable Members of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission
Ana Barcia, Secretary
Review of the Conflict of Interest Code and the Rosenberg's Rule of Order by
City Staff
Conflict of Interest Code
On October 7,2014, the City Council of the City of Vernon approved Resolution No. 2014-61,
adopting a Master Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Vernon and all agencies, boards, and
commissions affiliated with the City that incorporates by reference the standard model conflict of
interest code of the Fair Political Practices Commission. A copy of which is attached herewith.
All Vernon Business and Industry Commission members have been advised that they must file a
statement of economic interest, commonly referred to as a Form 700, in compliance with said
Code, with the City Clerk's Office.
All members should be aware of the potential for a conflict of interest when making decisions in
their capacity as a board member of the Vernon Business and [ndustry Commission. During the
February 12, 2015, meeting, Commission Counsel will provide a brief overview on the tlpes of
things Commission members should be aware of as it results to potential conflicts, and how to
determine if a conflict or potential conflict exists. Commission Counsel will also go over the
resources available to Commission members regarding conflicts of interest, and the procedures
for recusals.
Rosenberg's Rules of Order
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.1-l "[a]ll meetings of the City Council, and of
every advisory body created by the City Council, shall be conducted in accordance with
Rosenberg's Rules of Order, latest revised edition." A copy of which is attached herewith.
City staff will address any questions or concerns regarding the rules of order during the February
12,2015, meeting.
P.traElvED
F.\,,192015
TO:
FROM:
RE:
C[['{ urtiii(S0FFICE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE:February l2r20l5
RESOLUTION NO. 2O].4-6L
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE
VERNON ADOPTING A MASTER CONELICT OF ]NTEREST CODE
FOR THE CITY OF VERNON AND ALL AGENCIES, BOARDS,
AND COMMISSIONS AFEILIATED WITH THE C]TY THAT
]NCORPORATES BY REEERENCE THE STANDARD MODEL
CONFLICT OE INTEREST CODE OF THE EAIR POLITICAL
PRACTICES COMM]SSION
WHEREAS, the Pol-itical Reform Act (Government Code Sections
81000, et seq. ), requires state and local government agencies to adopt
and promulgate conflict of interest codes for each department of the
City, and
WHEREAS, the Fair Poritical practices commission (the
"FPPC"), has adopted a regulation (2 CaL. Code of Regulations Section
18730), that contains the terms of a standard conf]ict of interest
code and may be incorporated by reference as the city, s code; and
WHEREAS, the standard conflict of interest code may be
amended by the FPPC after public notice and hearing to conform to
amendments in the Political Reform Act; and
WHEREAS, section 4.5 of the charter of the city of Vernon
provides that regulations pertaining to any subject or model codes may
be adopted by reference, in their original form or with amendments;
and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 201,4, the city council of the city
of vernon adopted Resorution No. 2014-oL, adopting by reference the
terms of 2 CaI. Code of Regulations Section 18730; and
WHEREAS, each of the following agencies, boards and
commissions affiliated with the City have adopted its own confl-ict of
interest codes: vernon Historic preservation society (.vHps-),
rndustriar Development Authority (*rDA,,), vernon Housing commission
('VHC"), Vernon Housing Authority ('VHA"), Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency (*SA"), Oversight Board of the Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency (*OB") and Sustainable Development and
Energy Efficiency Commission ("SDEEC"); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Sections 87306
and 87306.5, the Conflict of Interest Codes have been revj-ewed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has deleted,
added and/or modified certain job titles and wishes to adopt a Master
Conflict of Interest Code for the City of Vernon and all agencies,
boards and commissions to reflect current positions for designated
employees required to report financial interests under designated
disclosure categories.
NOW, THEREFORE,
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE
finds and
City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
the above recitals are true and correct.
City Council of the City of Vernon finds
under the California Environmental Quality
with Section 15051 (b) (3), the general rule
projects that may have an effect on the
determines that
SECTION 2: The
that this action is exempt
Act (CEQA), in accordance
that CEQa only applies to
environment.
SECTION 3: Effective October 7, 20L4, the City Council of
the City of Vernon hereby adopts the Conflict of Interest Code for the
Vernon CommUNITY Fund and the Vernon Business and Industry Commission.
SECTION 4z Effective January L, 20'J,5, the City Council- of
the City of Vernon hereby adopts the Master of Conftict of Interest
Code, by reference, the terms of 2 CaI. Code of Regulations Section
18730, and any amendments to it dury adopted by the Eppc. That
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Regulation, along with Appendix No. 7, designating positions and
establishing disclosure requirements, which is attached hereto and
incorporated by reference, shalI constitute the Conflict of Interest
Code of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 5: The foll-owing positions are not covered by this
Master of Conflict of Interest Code because individuals holding these
positions must file under Government Code Section 87200, and,
therefore, are listed for informatj-onal- purposes only: Mayor, City
Administrator, city Attorney, city Treasurer, chief Administrative
Officer, City Council members, and other public officials who manage
public investments. Individuals holding the above-Iisted positions
may contact the FPPC for assistance or written advice regarding their
firing obligations if they believe that their position has been
categorized incorrectly. The EPPC makes the final determination
whether a position is covered by Government code Section 8'r200.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
delegates the authority to carry out the duties of filing officer to
the City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk, and individual_s holding
designated positions shal1 file their statements with the City Clerk
or Deputy City C]erk. who will- retain the statements and make the
statements avaj-lable for public inspection and reproduction pursuant
to Government Code Section 81008.
SECTION 'l : AI1 resol-utions or parts of resolutions,
specificalry Resolution Nos. 20L4-01, vHps-oo22t rDA-23, vHC-3, vHA-3,
SA-3, OB-9 and SDEEC-2, not consistent with or in conflict with this
Resolution are hereby repealed.
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SECTION B: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the Clty Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the Eile of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7tr' day of October, 2074.
uI. Michael McCormiek
Title:Mayor /ffi
++tf<Tffi>/ Deputy ty Clerk
Moussa, Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OE CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OE LOS ANGELES
I,Ana Barcia
)
)ss
)
, @eputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2OL4-G|, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, October J , 20L4, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of October, 20L4, at Vernon, California.
( SEAL)
a
A:-ty-CJ-g+ DePutY CitY Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
APPENDIX NO. I
The positions listed below are designated positions in the City of Vernon.
DESIGNATED POSITIONS DISCLOSURE
CATEGORIES
Deoutv Citv Administrator 1,2,3
Economic Development Manager 1,2,3
Purchasing Agent 1.2.3
Deputy City Attorney 1,2,3
City Clerk 1,2,3
Deputy Citv Clerk )1
Assistant Finance Director r.2^3
Deputv Citv Treasurer t.2.3
Purchasins Assistant 2.3
Risk Manager t.2.3
Assistant Fire Chief 7,2,3
Fire Battalion Chief t.2.3
Fire Chief 1.2,3
Fire Code Inspector 1.2.3
Fire Marshal 1,2,3
Associate Electrical Ensineer 2.3
Associate Resource Scheduler 2.3
Director of Gas and Elechic 1.2.3
Electrical Engineer 2,3
Electrical Resources Plannine and Development Manager t,2,3
Gas Systems Superintendent 1,2,3
Information Technology Analyst 1,2,3
Information Technolosv Manaser 1,2,3
Resource Planner 2,3
Resource Scheduler 2.3
Supervisins Electrical Ensineer 1.2.3
Telecommunications Svstem Ensineer 1,2,3
1
Utilities Compliance Manaqer 1,2,3
Utilities Dispatcher 2,3
Utilities Dispatcher. Senior 1,2,3
Utilities Eneineerins Manaser r,2.3
Utilities Operation Manager t,2,3
Chief Deputy Director of Health & Environmental Control 1,2.3
Director of Health and Environmental Control 1,2,3
Environmental Specialist 2,3
Environmental Specialist, Senior 1.2,3
Director of Human Resources t.2.3
Human Resources Analyst 2.3
Human Resources Analyst. Senior 1.2.3
Police Captain 1.2.3
Police Chief 1.2.3
Police Lieutenant r.2.3
Assistant Ensineer 1.2.3
Assistant Planner 1.2.3
Associate Engineer t.2.3
Buildins Inspeotor. Senior t.2.3
Civil Engineer 1.2.3
Deputy Director of Public Work, Water & Development Services t,2,3
Director of Public Works. Water and Development Services 1,2.3
Electrical Inspector 1,2,3
Plumbins and Mechanical Inspector t.2,3
Principal Civil Eneineer 1,2,3
Proiect Enqineer 1.2,3
Public Works and Water Foreman 1.2,3
Public Works and Water Superintendent 1,2,3
Public Works Foreman 1,2,3
Public Works Proiect Coordinator 1,2,3
Public Works Water Proiect Coordinator 1.2,3
Stormwater and Special Proiects Analyst t,2,3
Consultants +
2
Chairperson l,6
Commission Member 1.6
Consultants 1,6
Executive Director 1,6
Lesal Counsel 1,6
Secretary 1,6
Vice Chairperson 1,6
Chairperson 1.6
Commission Counsel 1,6
Commission Director 1,6
Commission Member 1,6
Consultants *
Secretary 1.6
Vice Chaimerson 1.6
Chairperson 1,6
Chairperson Pro Tem 1,6
Consultants {.
Director 1,6
Executive Director 1,6
Leeal Counsel L,6
Treasurer 1,6
Board Member 1,6
Chairperson 1,6
Vice Chaimerson 1,6
Chairperson 1,6
Consultants *
Directors 1,6
Executive Dircctor 1.6
Lesal Counsel 1.6
Treasurer 1,6
Vice Chairperson 1.6
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Chaimerson 1,6
Committee Members 1,6
Consultants 1,6
Counsel 1,6
Executive Director 1,6
Secretary 1,6
Treasurer 1.6
Vice Chaimerson 1.6
Authority Counsel 1,6
Authority Director 1,6
Authority Planner 1,6
Authority Secretary 1,6
Authority Treasurer 1,6
Chairperson 1,6
Consultants i
,t
Vice Chairperson 1,6
Chairperson 1,4,5
Commission Counsel 1.4 ,5
Commission Director 1,4,5
Commissioner l,4,5
Consultants *
Secretary 1.4.5
Treasurer 1.2.3
Vice Chairperson 1.4. 5
Chairperson 1,6
Chaimerson Pro Tem 1.6
Chief Financial Officer 1.6
Consultants {.
Directors 1,6
x Consultants who fill a "designated position" must file in the same manner as a direct
employee filling the same "designated position" would be required to file. With respect to
consultants that do not fill a "designated position" listed herein, the City Administrator shall
determine in writing if a particular consultant performs a range of duties requiring disclosure
under this Code. Thc City Administrator's written determination shall include a description of
the consultant's duties and a statement of the disclosure required. A copy of that determination
shall be filed with the City Clerk and a copy forwarded to the City Council.
,i
Disclosure Categories
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 uny decision made or participated in by the individual by
virtue of his or her position.
t. All Vernon Real Propertv. All interests in real property within the City of Vernon, 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.
2. All Vernon Investments. All investments and business positions from sources located in,
doing business in, or planning to do business in the City of Vemon.
3. All Vernon Income and Gifts. All income, including loans, gifts and travel payments, from
sources located in, doing business in, or planning to do business in the City of Vemon.
4. Vernon Housing Investments. Investments or business positions in sources which provide
services, goods, supplies, materials, equipment or machinery of the type utilized for City of
Vernon controlled housing.
5. Vernon Housine Related Income and Gifts. Income, including loans, gifts and travel
payments, from sources which:
a. Have an interest in residential property in the City, within two miles of the City, or
within two miles of residential property controlled by the City; or
b. Provide services, goods, supplies, materials, equipment or machinery of the type
utilized for City of Vernon controlled housing.
6. Board Members. All investments, business positions and sources of income (including loans,
gifts and travel payments) which are subject to the authority and/or subject matter
jurisdiction of the Board, Agency, Authority, Committee, or Commission on which the
member serves.
q
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 govemment 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 contbrm 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 lnterest Code.
Members of the goveming body shall not be financially interested in any contract made by the
governing 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
considercd to be financially interested in a contract if his or her interest is included within a
legally reco gnized exception.
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Rosenberg's Rules of Order
REVISED 2OII
Simple Rules of Parliamentary Proceilure for the zrst Century
By ludge Dave Rosenberg
\S
MISSION ANO CORE BELIEFS
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality oflife for all Californians.
VISION
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of Californiat cities.
About the League of C,alifornia Cities
Established in 1898, the League of California Cities is a member organization that represents Californiai incorporated cities.
The League strives to protect the local authority and automony of city government and help California's cities effectively
serve their residents. In addition to advocating on cities'behalf at the state capitol, the League provides its members with
professional development programs and information resources, conducts education conferences and research, and publishes
Western City magazine.
@ 201 I lcague ol California Cities. All rights res*ted.
Asour rHE AurHoR
Dave Rosenberg is a Superior Court )udge in Yolo County. He has served as presiding judge ofhis court, and as
presiding judge of the Superior Court Appellate Division. He also has served as chair of the Tlrial Court Presiding Iudges
Advisory Committee (the committee composed of all 58 California presiding judges) and as an advisory member of the
Califomia Judicial Council. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Rosenberg was member of the Yolo County Board of
Supervisors, where he served two terms as chair. Rosenberg also served on the Davis City Council, including two terms
as mayor, He has served on the senior staff of two governors, and worked for 19 years in private law practice. Rosenberg
has served as a member and chair of numerous state, regional and local boards. Rosenberg chaired the California State
Lottery Commission, the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board, the Yolo-Solano Air Quality
Management District, the Yolo County Economic Development Commission, and the Yolo County Criminal Iustice
Cabinet. For manyyears, he has taught classes on parliamentary procedure and has served as parliamentarian for large
and small bodies.
t
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Tasrr or CoNTENTs
The Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion.......2
INrnooucrroN
The rules of procedure at meetings should be simple enough for
most people to understand. Unfortunately, that has not always been
the case. Virtually all clubs, associations, boards, councils and bodies
follow a set of rules - Robert's Rules of Order - which are embodied
in a small, but complex, book. Virtually no one I know has actually
read this book cover to cover. Worse yet, the book was written for
another time and for another purpose. If one is chairing or running
a parliament, then Roberrt Rules of Order is a dandy and quite useful
handbook for procedure in that complex setting. On the other hand,
if one is running a meeting of say, a five-member body with a few
members of the public in attendance, a simplified version of the rules
of parliamentary procedure is in order.
Hence, the birth of Rosenberg's Rules of Order.
What follows is my version of the rules of parliamentary procedure,
based on my decades of experience chairing meetings in state and
local government. These rules have been simplified for the smaller
bodies we chair or in which we participate, slimmed down for the
2lst Century, yet retaining the basic tenets of order to which we have
grown accustomed. Interestingly enough, Rosenberg's Rules has found
a welcoming audience. Hundreds of cities, counties, special districts,
committees, boards, commissions, neighborhood associations and
private corporations and companies have adopted Rosenberg's Rules
in lieu ofRobert's Rulesbecause they have found them practical,
logical, simple, easy to learn and user friendly.
This treatise on modern parliamentary procedure is built on a
foundation supported by the following four pillars:
l. Rules should establish order. The first purpose of rules of
parliamentary procedure is to establish a framework for the
orderly conduct of meetings.
2. Rules should be clear. Simple rules lead to wider understanding
and participation. Complex rules create two classes: those
who understand and participate; and those who do not fully
understand and do not fully participate.
3. Rules should be user friendly. That is, the rules must be simple
enough that the public is invited into the body and feels that it
has participated in the process.
4. Rules should enforce the will of the maiority while protecting
the rights ofthe minority. The ultimate purpose of rules of
procedure is to encourage discussion and to facilitate decision
making by the body. In a democrary, majority rules. The rules
must enable the majority to express itself and fashion a result,
while permitting the minority to also express itself, but not
dominate, while fully participating in the process.
Establishing a Quorum
The starting point for a meeting is the establishment of a quorum.
A quorum is defined as the minimum number of members of the
body who must be present at a meeting for business to be legally
transacted. The default rule is that a quorum is one more than half
the body. For example, in a five-member body a quorum is three.
When the body has three members present, it can legally transact
business. If the body has less than a quorum of members present, it
cannot legally transact business. And even if the body has a quorum
to begin the meeting, the body can lose the quorum during the
meeting when a member departs (or even when a member leaves the
dais). When that occurs the body loses its ability to transact business
until and unless a quorum is reestablished.
The default rule, identified above, however, gives way to a specific
rule of the body that establishes a quorum. For example, the rules of
a particular five-member body may indicate that a quorum is four
members for that particular body. The body must follow the rules it
has established for its quorum. In the absence of such a specific rule,
the quorum is one more than half the members of the body.
The Role of the Chair
While all members of the body should know and understand the
rules of parliamentary procedure, it is the chair of the body who is
charged with applying the rules of conduct of the meeting. The chair
should be well versed in those rules. For all intents and purposes, the
chair makes the final ruling on the rules every time the chair states an
action. In fact, all decisionsbythe chair are final unless overruledby
the body itself.
Since the chair runs the conduct ofthe meeting, it is usual courtesy
for the chair to play a less active role in the debate and discussion
than other members of the body. This does not mean that the chair
should not participate in the debate or discussion. To the contrary, as
a member of the body, the chair has the full right to participate in the
debate, discussion and decision-making of the body. What the chair
should do, however, is strive to be the last to speak at the discussion
and debate stage. The chair should not make or second a motion
unless the chair is convinced that no other member of the body wlll
do so at that point in time.
The Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion
Formal meetings normally have a written, often published agenda.
Informal meetings may have only an oral or understood agenda. In
either case, the meeting is governed by the agenda and the agenda
constitutes the body's agreed-upon roadmap for the meeting. Each
agenda item can be handled by the chair in the following basic
format:
Fint, the chair should clearly announce the agenda item number and
should clearly state what the agenda item subject is. The chair should
then announce the format (which follows) that will be followed in
considering the agenda item.
Senni[ following that agenda format, the chair should invite the
appropriate person or persons to report on the item, including any
recommendation that they might have. The appropriate person or
persons may be the chair, a member of the body, a staff person, or a
committee chair charged with providing input on the agenda item.
Thiril, tlr,e chair should ask members of the body if they have any
technical questions of clarification. At this point, members of the
body may ask clarifring questions to the person or persons who
reported on the item, and that person or persons should be given
time to respond.
Foufih, the chair should invite public comments, or if appropriate at
a formal meeting, should open the public meeting for public input.
If numerous members of the public indicate a desire to speak to
the subject, the chair may limit the time of public speakers. At the
conclusion of the public comments, the chair should announce that
public input has concluded (or the public hearing, as the case may be,
is closed).
Fifih, the chair should invite a motion. The chair should announce
the name of the member of the body who makes the motion.
SirtL, the chair should determine if any member of the body wishes
to second the motion. The chair should announce the name of the
member of the body who seconds the motion. It is normally good
practice for a motion to require a second before proceeding to
ensure that it is not just one member of the body who is interested
in a particular approach. However, a second is not an absolute
requirement, and the chair can proceed with consideration and vote
on a motion even when there is no second. This is a matter left to the
discretion of the chair.
Seventh, if the motion is made and seconded, the chair should make
sure everyone understands the motion.
This is done in one of three ways:
l. The chair can ask the maker of the motion to repeat it;
2. The chair can repeat the motion; or
3. The chair can ask the secretary or the clerk of the body to repeat
the motion.
Ei,ghth, the chair should now invite discussion of the motion by the
body. Ifthere is no desired discussion, or after the discussion has
ended, the chair should announce that the body will vote on the
motion. If there has been no discussion or very brief discussion, then
the vote on the motion should proceed immediately and there is no
need to repeat the motion. If there has been substantial discussion,
then it is normally best to make sure everyone understands the
motion by repeating it.
Nitth, the chair takes a vote. Simply asking for the "ayes" and then
asking for the "nays" normally does this. If members of the body do
not vote, then they "abstain." Unless the rules of the body provide
otherwise (or unless a super majority is required as delineated later
in these rules), then a simple majority (as defined in law or the rules
of the body as delineated later in these rules) determines whether the
motion passes or is defeated.
Tenth, the chair should announce the result of the vote and what
action (if any) the body has taken. In announcing the result, the chair
should indicate the names of the members of the body, if any, who
voted in the minority on the motion. This announcement might take
the following form: "The motion passes by a vote of 3-2, with Smith
and Jones dissenting. We have passed the motion requiring a l0-day
notice for all future meetings of this body."
Motions in C,enerd
Motions are the vehicles for decision making by a body. It is usually
best to have a motion before the body prior to commencing
discussion of an agenda item. This helps the body focus.
Motions are made in a simple two-steP Process. First, the chair
should recognize the member of the body. Second, the member
of the body makes a motion by preceding the member's desired
approach with the words "I move ... "
A typical motion might be: "I move that we give a l0-day notice in
the future for all our meetings."
The chair usually initiates the motion in one of three ways:
l. Inviting the memhrs of the body to make a motion, for
example, "A motion at this time would be in order."
2. Suggesting a motion to the members of the body, 'A motion
would be in order that we give a 10-day notice in the future for all
our meetings."
3. Making the motion. As noted, the chair has every right as a
member of the body to make a motion, but should normally do
so only if the chair wishes to make a motion on an item but is
convinced that no other member of the body is willing to step
forward to do so at a particular time.
The Three Basic Motions
There are three motions that are the most common and recur often
at meetings:
The basic motion. The basic motion is the one that Puts forward a
decision for the body's consideration. A basic motion might be: "I
move that we create a five-member committee to plan and put on
our annual fundraiser."
The motion to amend. If a member wants to change a basic motion
that is before the body, they would move to amend it. A motion
to amend might be: "I move that we amend the motion to have a
l0-member committee."A motion to amend takes the basic motion
that is before the body and seeks to change it in some way.
The substitute motion. If a member wants to completely do away
with the basic motion that is before the body, and put a new motion
before the body, they would move a substitute motion. A substitute
motion might be: "I move a substitute motion that we cancel the
annual fundraiser this year."
"Motions to amend" and "substitute motions" are often confused,
but they are quite different, and their effect (ifpassed) is quite
different. A motion to amend seeks to retain the basic motion on the
floor, but modifr it in some way. A substitute motion seeks to throw
out the basic motion on the floor, and substitute a new and different
motion for it. The decision as to whether a motion is really a "motion
to amend" or a "substitute motion" is Ieft to the chair. So if a member
makes what that member calls a "motion to amend," but the chair
determines that it is really a "substitute motion," then the chair's
designation governs.
A "friendly amendment" is a practical parliamentary tool that is
simple, informal, saves time and avoids bogging a meeting down
with numerous formal motions. It works in the following way: In the
discussion on a pending motion, it may appear that a change to the
motion is desirable or maywin support for the motion from some
members. When that happens, a member who has the floor may
simply say, "I want to suggest a friendly amendment to the motion."
The member suggests the friendly amendment, and if the maker and
the person who seconded the motion pending on the floor accepts
the friendly amendment, that now becomes the pending motion on
the floor. If either the maker or the person who seconded rejects the
proposed friendly amendment, then the proposer can formally move
to amend.
Multiple Motions Before the Body
There can be up to three motions on the floor at the same time.
The chair can reject a fourth motion until the chair has dealt
with the three that are on the floor and has resolved them. This
rule has practical value. More than three motions on the floor at
any given time is confusing and unwieldy for almost everyone,
including the chair.
When there are two or three motions on the floor (after motions and
seconds) at the same time, the vote should proceedfrsr on the lasf
motion that is made. For example, assume the first motion is a basic
"motion to have a Fve-member committee to plan and put on our
annual fundraiser." During the discussion of this motion, a member
might make a second motion to "amend the main motion to have a
l0-member committee, not a five-member committee to plan and
put on our annual fundraiser." And perhaps, during that discussion, a
member makes yet a third motion as a "substitute motion that we not
have an annual fundraiser this year." The proper procedure would be
as follows:
First, the chair would deal with the third (the last) motion on the
floor, the substitute motion. After discussion and debate, a vote
would be taken first on the third motion. If the substitute motion
passed, it would be a substitute for the basic motion and would
eliminate it. The first motion would be moot, as would the second
motion (which sought to amend the first motion), and the action on
the agenda item would be completed on the passage by the body of
the third motion (the substitute motion). No vote would be taken on
the first or second motions.
Seconil, if the substitute motion failed, the chair would then deal
with the second (now the last) motion on the floor, the motion
to amend. The discussion and debate would focus strictly on the
amendment (should the committee be five or l0 members). If the
motion to amendpassed, the chair would then move to consider the
main motion (the first motion) as amended.If the motion to amend
failed, the chair would then move to consider the main motion (the
first motion) in its original format, not amended.
Thhil,the chair would now deal with the first motion that was placed
on the floor. The original motion would either be in its original
format (five-member committee), or if amended,would be in its
amended format (10-member committee). The question on the floor
for discussion and decision would be whether a committee should
plan and put on the annual fundraiser.
To Debate or Not to Debate
The basic rule of motions is that they are subject to discussion and
debate. Accordingly, basic motions, motions to amend, and substitute
motions are all eligible, each in their turn, for full discussion before
and by the body. The debate can continue as long as members of the
body wish to discuss an item, subject to the decision of the chair that
it is time to move on and take action.
There are exceptions to the general rule of free and open debate
on motions. The exceptions all apply when there is a desire of the
body to move on. The following motions are not debatable (that
is, when the following motions are made and seconded, the chair
must immediately call for a vote of the body without debate on the
motion):
Motion to adiourn. This motion, if passed, requires the body to
immediately adjourn to its next regularly scheduled meeting. It
requires a simple majority vote.
Motion to recess. This motion, if passed, requires the body to
immediately take a recess. Normally, the chair determines the length
ofthe recess which may be a few minutes or an hour. It requires a
simple majority vote.
Motion to fix the time to adiourn. This motion, if passed, requires
the body to adjourn the meeting at the specific time set in the
motion. For example, the motion might be: "I move we adjourn this
meeting at midnight." It requires a simple majority vote.
Motion to table. This motion, if passed, requires discussion of the
agenda item to be halted and the agenda item to be placed on "hold."
The motion can contain a specific time in which the item can come
back to the body. "I move we table this item until our regular meeting
in October." Or the motion can contain no specific time for the
return o[the item, in which case a motion to take the item offthe
table and bring it back to the body will have to be taken at a future
meeting. A motion to table an item (or to bring it back to the body)
requires a simple majority vote.
Motion to limit debate. The most common form of this motion is to
say, "l move the previous question" or "l move the question" or "l call
the question" or sometimes someone simply shouts out "question."
As a practical matter, when a member calls out one of these phrases,
the chair can expedite matters by treating it as a "request" rather
than as a formal motion. The chair can simply inquire of the body,
"any further discussion?" If no one wishes to have further discussion,
then the chair can go right to the pending motion that is on the floor.
However, if even one person wishes to discuss the pending motion
furthec then at that point, the chair should treat the call for the
"question" as a formal motion, and proceed to it.
When a member of the body makes such a motion ("I move the
previous question"), the member is really saying: "I've had enough
debate. Let's get on with the vote."When such a motion is made, the
chair should ask for a second, stop debate, and vote on the motion to
limit debate. The motion to limit debate requires a two-thirds vote of
the body.
NOTE A motion to limit debate could include a time limit. For
example: "1 move we Iimit debate on this agenda item to 15 minutes."
Even in this format, the motion to limit debate requires a two-
thirds vote of the body. A similar motion is a motion to object to
consideration of an item. This motion is not debatable, and if passed,
precludes the body from even considering an item on the agenda. It
also requires a two-thirds vote.
Majority and Super Maiority Votes
In a democrary, a simple majority vote determines a question. A tie
vote means the motion fails. So in a seven-member body, a vote of
4-3 passes the motion. A vote of 3-3 with one abstention means the
motion fails. If one member is absent and the vote is 3-3, the motion
still fails.
All motions require a simple majority, but there are a few exceptions.
The exceptions come up when the body is taking an action which
effectively cuts off the ability of a minority of the body to take an
action or discuss an item. These extraordinary motions require a
two-thirds majority (a super majority) to pass:
Motion to limit debate. Whether a member says, "l move the
previous question," or "I move the question," or "I call the question,"
or"l move to limit debate," it all amounts to an attempt to cut offthe
ability of the minority to discuss an item, and it requires a two-thirds
vote to pass.
Motion to dose nominations. When choosing officers o[the
body (such as the chair), nominations are in order either from a
nominating committee or from the floor of the body. A motion to
close nominations effectively cuts off the right of the minority to
nominate officers and it requires a two-thirds vote to pass.
Motion to obiect to the consideration of a question. Normally, such
a motion is unnecessary since the objectionable item can be tabled or
defeated straight up. However, when members of a body do not even
want an item on the agenda to be considered, then such a motion is
in order. It is not debatable, and it requires a two-thirds vote to pass.
Motion to suspend the rules. This motion is debatable, but requires
a two-thirds vote to pass. If the body has its own rules of order,
conduct or procedure, this motion allows the body to suspend the
rules for a particular purpose. For example, the body (a private club)
might have a rule prohibiting the attendance at meetings by non-club
members. A motion to suspend the rules would be in order to allow
a non-club member to attend a meeting of the club on a particular
date or on a particular agenda item.
Counting Votes
The matter of counting votes starts simple, but can become
complicated.
Usually, it's pretty easy to determine whether a particular motion
passed or whether it was defeated. If a simple majority vote is needed
to pass a motion, then one vote more than 50 percent of the body is
required. For example, in a five-member body, if the vote is three in
favor and two opposed, the motion passes. If it is two in favor and
three opposed, the motion is defeated.
If a two-thirds majority vote is needed to pass a motion, then how
many affirmative votes are required? The simple rule of thumb is to
count the "no" votes and double that count to determine how many
"yes" votes are needed to pass a particular motion. For example, in
a seven-member body, if two members vote "no" then the "yes" vote
of at least four members is required to achieve a two-thirds majority
vote to pass the motion.
What about tie votes? In the event of a tie, the motion always fails since
an affirmative vote is required to pass any motion. For example, in a
five-member body, if the vote is rwo in favor and two opposed, with
one member absent, the motion is defeated.
Vote counting starts to become complicated when members
vote "abstain" or in the case of a written ballot, cast a blank (or
unreadable) ballot. Do these votes count, and i[so, how does one
count them? The starting point is always to check the statutes.
In California, for example, for an action of a board of supervisors to
be valid and binding, the action must be approved by a majority of the
board. (California Government Code Section 25005.) Typically, this
means three of the five memben of the board must vote affirmatively
in favor of the action. A vote of 2- I would not be sufficient. A vote of
3-0 with nro abstentions would be sufficient. In general law cities in
California, as another example, resolutions or orders for the payment of
money and all ordinances require a recorded vote of the total members
of the citycouncil. (California Government Code Section 36936.) Cities
with charters may prescribe their own vote requirements. Local elected
officials are ah,r,ays well-advised to consult with their local agency
counsel on how state law may affect the vote count.
After consulting state statutes, step number two is to check the rules
ofthe body. Ifthe rules ofthe body say that you count votes of"those
present" then you treat abstentions one way. However, if the rules of
the body say that you count the votes of those "present and voting,"
then you treat abstentions a different way. And if the rules of the
body are silent on the subject, then the general rule of thumb (and
default rule) is that you count all votes that are "present and voting."
Accordingly, under the "present and voting" system, you would NOT
count abstention votes on the motion. Members who abstain are
counted for purposes of determining quorum (they are "present"),
but you treat the abstention votes on the motion as if they did not
exist (they are not "voting"). On the other hand, if the rules o[ the
body specifically say that you count votes of those "present" then you
DO count abstention votes both in establishing the quorum and on
the motion. In this event, the abstention votes act just like "no" votes.
How does this work in practice?
Here are afew emmples.
Assume that a five-member city council is voting on a motion that
requires a simple majority vote to pass, and assume further that the
body has no specific rule on counting votes. Accordingly, the default
rule kicks in and we count all votes of members that are "present and
voting." If the vote on the motion is 3-2, the motion passes. If the
motion is 2-2 with one abstention, the motion fails.
Assume a five-member citycouncil voting on a motion that requires
a two-thirds majority vote to pass, and further assume that the body
has no specific rule on counting votes. Again, the default rule applies.
If the vote is 3-2, the motion fails for lack of a two-thirds majority. If
the vote is 4- 1, the motion passes with a clear two-thirds majority. A
vote ofthree "yes," one "no" and one "abstain" also results in passage
of the motion. Once again, the abstention is counted only for the
purpose of determining quorum, but on the actual vote on the
motion, it is as if the abstention vote never existed - so an effective
3- l vote is clearly a two-thirds majority vote.
Now, change the scenario slightly. Assume the same five-member
city council voting on a motion that requires a two-thirds majority
vote to pass, but now assume that the body DOES have a speciEc rule
requiring a two-thirds vote of members "present." Under this specific
rule, we must count the members present not only for quorum but
also for the motion. In this scenario, any abstention has the same
force and effect as if it were a "no" vote. Accordingly, if the votes were
three "yes," one "no" and one "abstain," then the motion fails. The
abstention in this case is treated like a "no" vote and effective vote of
3-2 is not enough to pass two-thirds majority muster.
Now, exactly how does a member cast an "abstention" vote?
Any time a member votes "abstain" or says, "I abstain," that is an
abstention. However, if a member votes "present" that is also treated
as an abstention (the member is essentially saying, "Count me for
purposes of a quorum, but my vote on the issue is abstain.") In fact,
any manifestation of intention to vote either "yes" or "no" on the
pending motion may be treated by the chair as an abstention. If
written ballots are cast, a blank or unreadable ballot is counted as an
abstention as well.
Can a member vote "absent" or "count me as absent?" Interesting
question. The ruling on this is up to the chair. The better approach is
for the chair to count this as if the member had left his/her chair and
is actually "absent." That, of course, affects the quorum. HoweveB the
chair may also treat this as a vote to abstain, particularly if the person
does not actually leave the dais.
The Motion to Reconsider
There is a special and unique motion that requires a bit of
explanation all by itself; the motion to reconsider. A tenet of
parliamentary procedure is finality. After vigorous discussion, debate
and a vote, there must be some closure to the issue. And so, after a
vote is taken, the matter is deemed closed, subject only to reopening
if a proper motion to consider is made and passed.
A motion to reconsider requires a majority vote to pass like other
garden-variety motions, but there are two special rules that apply
only to the motion to reconsider.
First, is the matter of timing. A motion to reconsider must be made
at the meeting where the item was first voted upon. A motion to
reconsider made at a later time is untimely. (The body, however, can
always vote to suspend the rules and, by a two-thirds majoriry allow
a motion to reconsider to be made at another time.)
Second, a motion to reconsider may be made only by certain
members of the body. Accordingly, a motion to reconsider may be
made only by a member who voted in the majority on the original
motion. If such a member has a change of heart, he or she may
make the motion to reconsider (any other member of the body
- including a member who voted in the minority on the original
motion - may second the motion). If a member who voted in the
minority seeks to make the motion to reconsider, it must be ruled
out of order. The purpose of this rule is 6ndity. If a member of
minority could make a motion to reconsider, then the item could be
brought back to the body again and again, which would defeat the
purpose offinality.
If the motion to reconsider passes, then the original matter is back
before the body, and a new original motion is in order. The matter may
be discussed and debated as if it were on the floor for the 6rst time.
Couilesy and Decorum
The rules of order are meant to create an atmosphere where the
members of the body and the members of the public can attend to
business efficiently, fairly and with fi,rll participation. At the same
time, it is up to the chair and the members of the body to maintain
common courtesy and decorum. Unless the setting is very informal,
it is always best for only one person at a time to have the floor, and
it is always best for every speaker to be 6rst recognized by the chair
before proceeding to speak.
The chair should always ensure that debate and discussion of an
agenda item focuses on the item and the poliry in question, not the
personalities of the members of the body. Debate on policy is healthy,
debate on personalities is not. The chair has the right to cut off
discussion that is too personal, is too loud, or is too crude.
Debate and discussion should be focused, but free and open. In the
interest of time, the chair may, however, limit the time allotted to
speakers, including members of the body.
Can a member of the body interrupt the speaker? The general rule is
"no." There are, however, exceptions. A speaker may be interrupted
for the following reasons:
Privilege. The proper interruption would be, "point of privilege."
The chair would then ask the interrupter to "state your point."
Appropriate points of privilege relate to anything that would
interfere with the normal comfort of the meeting. For example, the
room may be too hot or too cold, or a blowing fan might interfere
with a persont ability to hear.
Order. The proper interruption would be, "point of order."Again,
the chair would ask the interrupter to "state your point." Appropriate
points of order relate to anything that would not be considered
appropriate conduct of the meeting. For example, if the chair moved
on to a vote on a motion that permits debate without allowing that
discussion or debate.
Appeal. If the chair makes a ruling that a member of the body
disagrees with, that member may appeal the ruling of the chair. If the
motion is seconded, and after debate, if it passes by a simple majority
vote, then the ruling of the chair is deemed reversed.
C-all for ordets of the day. This is simply another way of saying,
"return to the agenda." If a member believes that the body has drifted
from the agreed-upon agenda, such a call may be made. It does not
require a vote, and when the chair discovers that the agenda has
not been followed, the chair simply reminds the body to return to
the agenda item properly before them. If the chair fails to do so, the
chair's determination may be appealed.
Withdraw a motion. During debate and discussion of a motion,
the maker of the motion on the floor, at any time, may interrupt a
speaker to withdraw his or her motion from the floor. The motion
is immediately deemed withdrawn, although the chair may ask the
person who seconded the motion if he or she wishes to make the
motion, and any other member may make the motion if properly
recognized.
Special Notes About Public Input
The rules outlined above will help make meetings very public-
friendly. But in addition, and particularly for the chaic it is wise to
remember three special rules that apply to each agenda item:
Rule One: Tell the public what the bodywill be doing.
Rule Two: Keep the public informed while the body is doing it.
Rule Three: When the body has acted, tell the public what the
body did.
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CITY CLERt('S OFFICE
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
February 12,2015
Honorable Members of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission
Ana Barcia, Secretary@>
A Resolution Setting Forth the Date, Time and Place for Regular Meetings of
the Vernon Business and Industry Commission.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Business and Industry Commission:
Find that adoption of the proposed resolution does not constifute a "project" pursuant to
section 15378(bX2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act
(*CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution 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
Select a day and time in which members are available to hold regular meetings on the
second week of the following months: February, May, August, and November; and
Subsequently, adopt a resolution to set the Vernon Business and [ndustry Commission
regular meeting schedule incorporating the Commission's selection of the specific day
and time.
Backeround
On July 15, 2014, the Vernon City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1223 which established the
Vernon Business and Industry Commission ("Commission"). Pursuant to Vernon Municipal
Code 2.180, the Commission shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at
times established by a resolution of the Commission.
City staff is recommending the Commission adopt a resolution establishing quarterly meetings to
be held on the second week of the following months February, May, August, and November on a
day of the week and time that is appropriate and convenient for Commission Members to attend
said meetings. Regular meetings will be held in the Vernon City Council Chambers unless
otherwise noted. The Executive Director has the ability to set special meetings with proper
notification in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact.
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2.
J.
RESOLUTION NO. VBIC-
A RESOLUTION OF THE VERNON BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
COMMISSION OF THE CfTY OF VERNON SETTING THE DATE,
TfME AND PLACE FOR REGULAR MEETINGS
WHEREAS, on JuIy ]-5, 20]-4, the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopEed ordinance No. 1223 adding Article xxI to Chapter 2 of the
Vernon Mr.micipal code to estalclish the Vernon Business and Industry
Commission (the "Commission" ) ald Eo specify the membership and duties of
said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Commission desires Lo set by resolution the
daEe, time and place of regular meetings of the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VERNON BUSTNESS AND
TNDUSTRY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The Vernon Business and Industry Commission
hereby finds and determines that t.he above recj.tal-s are true and
correct.
SECTIoN 2: Effective ,fanuary 74, 2015, the vernon Business
and Industry Commission hereby establishes a regular schedule of
meetsings to be held quartserly in the City Council Chambers at 4305
santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, on the of the
monEhs of February, May, Augusts and November ats tshe hour of
a.m./p.m. If a regular meeting of the Commission is scheduled to fall
on a recognized hofiday. said meeting shaLl be cancelled.
SECTfON 3: The Secretary of the Commissj-on sha11 certify to
the pass?g€, approval and adoption of this Resolution, and the
Secretary shaI1 cause this Resolution and the Secretary's certification
to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Commission.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12Eh day of February, 2015.
Name:
Title:Chairperson / Vice Chalrperson
ATTEST:
Ana Barcia, Secretary
ission Counsel
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STATE OF CALI FORNfA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
SS
f, Ara Barcia, Secretary of Ehe Vernon Business and Industry
Commission of the City of Vernon, do hereby cerEify that the foregoing
Resolut.ion, being Resolution No. VBIC- , was duly passed. approved
and adopEed by the Vernon Business and Industsry Commission of the City
of Vernon at a regular meeting of the Commission duly held on
Thursday, February 12, 2015. and thereafter was duly signed by the
Chairperson or Vice Chairperson of the Commission.
Executed thj-s day of February, 2015, at Vernon. Calif ornia.
AIIa Barcia, Secretary
(SEAL)
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