2015-03-18 Green MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR GREEN VERNON
COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18,
2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Honda, Michael Gavina, Hector Garcia, Jim Andreoli Jr.,
and Peter Corselli
MEMBERS ABSENT: Armando Espinoza and Jaime Villanueva
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chair Honda who also led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chairperson Honda announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Honda announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired
whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Commission. 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.
No public comment was provided.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting held December 17,
2014.
It was moved by Garcia and seconded by Andreoli to approve the Minutes listed above. Motion
carried, 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the Green Vernon Commission for 2015.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that the election of Chair and Vice-Chair 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) Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve a term ending June 30, 2016. The Chair
and Vice Chair must be from different appointing categories Keep the current
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Chair and Vice-Chair seated until September of 2016, at which time a new Chair
and Vice-Chair will be elected with September now being established as the
annual reorganization meeting for the Commission; and
(3) Establish the regular September meeting as the annual reorganizational meeting at
which the Chair and Vice Chair are elected.
Leonard Grossberg, Commission Director, explained the term limits on the Chair position. The
Commission, during deliberations, reached consensus and moved for an alternate action on item
2(2) as indicated above.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Andreoli to establish the Commission’s organization
meeting as the September meeting; and elect a Chair and Vice-Chair during said meeting.
Motion carried, 5-0.
3. Resolution No. GVC-1 - A Resolution of the Green Vernon Commission of the City
of Vernon adopting a work plan and budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Recommendations:
(1) Find that the recommendation of a proposed budget, and possible scope of action
are not final actions subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
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 Green Vernon Commission for fiscal year 2015-
2016, and direct staff to submit said plan and budget to the City Council for
review and approval.
Commission Director Grossberg briefly explained the proposed budget and work plan.
After deliberations, the Commission reached consensus to include an amendment to the work
plan. The amended to add an item, exploring residential projects and residential beautification.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Garcia to approve Resolution No. GVC-1 with the
amendment to the work plan. Motion carried, 5-0.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Anaergia Presentation on Organics Digestion from Municipal Solid Waste.
Commission Director Grossberg introduced David Schneider from Anaergia who provided an
informative PowerPoint presentation.
The Commission had questions regarding how other cities are handling odor mitigation.
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ORAL REPORTS
5. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Commissioner Garcia provided an extensive report on the AQMD Rule 415.
Chairperson Honda requested that a special meeting be called in order to formally address the
Rule 415 issue. It was agreed that a special meeting would be held on April 1.
With no further business, at 4:28 p.m. it was moved by Corselli and seconded by Gavina to
adjourn the meeting, Motion carried, 5-0.
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David Honda
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
Secretary