2015-04-28 Business and Industry Commission Agenda Packet (Special)California Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda
items, including attachments, which are presented to the Commission in open session are available for public
inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk at Vernon City
Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; Vernon, California 90058, no appointment necessary, and on the City’s website at
www.cityofvernon.org.
Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to
participate in the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least
48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that
reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
Agenda
Special Vernon Business and
Industry Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 3:00 p.m.
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
W. Michael McCormick, Chairperson
Eric Gustafson, Vice Chairperson
Brett Dedeaux, Commission Member
Ken Jackson, 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 on the
posted agenda.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS –These item are for informational purposes only; no action is required.
1. City of Vernon’s Electric Rates
ORAL REPORTS
2. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Special Vernon Business and Industry Agenda
April 28, 2015
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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 23rd day of April 2015.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala, Secretary
REGEIVED
APR 2 3 2015
CITY CLERt('S OFFICE STAFF REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
April28,2015
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Vernon Business and Industry
Commission
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Electric Rate Presentation
Background
Consistent with the duties of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission (Commission) as
outlined in Section 2.179 of the Vernon Municipal Code, the Commission expected to advise,
assist, and make recommendations to City Staff and City Council regarding utility rates.
The Director of Vernon Gas and Electric (VG&E) and the City Finance Director will conduct a
PowerPoint presentation at the April 28th meeting to provide the Commission information on
Vernon's electric rates, the rate making process and proposed adjustments for future fiscal years.
The Commission is encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback during the meeting. If
the Commission wishes to make any recommendations regarding Vernon's electric rates to City
staff and/or City Council, staff will receive and present said recommendations at the regularly
scheduled Commission meeting on May 141h, for further deliberation and consideration by the
Commission.
In an effort to promote awareness of the April 28th meeting and encourage attendance among
VG&E electric customers, staff mass mailed the attached flyer to all electric customers and
Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
VG&E staff intends to present its final recommendation(s) regarding potential electric rate
adjustments, along with any Commission recommendations, to City Council at its May 19,2015
meeting.
Attachment(s)
Special Meeting of the Vernon Business & Industry Commission flyer
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SPEGIAL MEETING OF THE
VERNON BUSINESS & INDUSTRY
COMMISSION
You are encouraged to attend a special meeting of the Vernon Business & lndustry
Commission to learn about and provide comments on future proposed electric rate
adjustments being considered by
Vernon Gas & Electric
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Vernon City Hall
City Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
For additional information please contact
Alex Kung at (323) 583-8811 ext. 355 or akung@ci.vernon.ca.us