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Agenda
Regular Vernon Business and
Industry Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2015, 9:00 a.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
Doug Pittman, 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.
ELECTION
1. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual election in August
2016.
Recommendations
Items A – C:
A. Find that election of chairperson and vice chairperson 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 did
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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
B. Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a one year term; and
C. Elect one of its members as Vice Chairperson for a one year term.
MINUTES – To be received and filed.
2. Minutes of the Regular Business & Industry Commission Meeting held May 14, 2015.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
3. Distribution Generation Impact Study (Presented by Vernon Department of Gas & Electric).
4. Development of a Business Employee Training Program in conjunction with the Vernon
Chamber of Commerce through local community colleges.
5. Development of Vernon Business Award.
ORAL REPORTS
6. 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 10th day of August 2015.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala, Secretary
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STAFF REPORT
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:Election of Chairperson and Yice Chairperson to serve until the next annual
election in August 2016
Recommendation
A. Find that election of chairperson and vice chairperson does not constitute a "project"
pursuant to section 15378(bX2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia Environmental
Quality Act C'CEQA), because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the
adoption of the proposed 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
B. Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a one year term; and
C. Elect one of its members as Vice Chairperson for a one year term.
Background
It is recommended that the Vernon Business and Industry Commission conduct its annual
election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson pursuant to the Vemon Municipal Code.
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 ofthe Chairperson."
Section 2.178(b) of the Vemon Municipal code states that "[t]he Commission members shall
elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at its first meeting and at its first meeting following
July 1 each year... No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2)
consecutive years."
August 13,2015
Honorable Members of the Vernon Business and Industry Commission
Maria E. Ayala, City
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CITY ADMII!
On February 12, 2015, the Vemon Business Commission elected McCormick to serve as
Chairperson and Gustafson to serve as Vice Chairperson. Both members are eligible for
reelection to the same.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Attachment(s)
None.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: W. Michael McCormick, Ken Jackson, Douglas Pittman, Stan
Stosel, and Robert Wendoll
MEMBERS ABSENT: Brett Dedeaux and Eric Gustafson
The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Chair McCormick who also led the flag salute.
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair McCormick 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 provided.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Special Business & Industry Commission Meeting held February
12, 2015.
It was moved by Stosel and seconded by Jackson to approve the February 12, 2015 Minutes.
Motion carried, 5-0.
2. Minutes of the Special Business & Industry Commission Meeting held April 18,
2015.
It was moved by Stosel and seconded by Jackson to approve the April 18, 2015 Minutes. Motion
carried, 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Recommendation for a three year electric rate adjustment to City Council at its
regularly scheduled meeting on May 19th.
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Recommendations
A. Find that approval and adoption of the proposed recommendation 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
B. Approve and support the recommendation of the Director of Vernon Gas &
Electric for a three-year electric rate adjustment plan, whereby rates would
increase by 3.5% effective July 1, 2015, an additional 3% effective July 1, 2016,
and an additional 2.5% effective July 1, 2017. The Director intends to present
this recommendation to the City Council on May 19, 2015.
Director of Gas and Electric Carlos Fandino presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Electrical
Rate Proposal. Commissioners Jackson and Pittman commended staff on the presentation as it
addressed questions from the previous Commission Meeting. Both Mr. Fandino and Finance
Director William Fox responded to questions from the Commission that included: ERRA (Energy
Resource Recovery Account), revenues, service debt, rate adjustments not being meant for
transfers to general fund, etc.
Public Comment:
President of the Vernon Chamber of Commerce Marisa Olguin thanked staff for the informative
presentation and also expressed questions regarding: the reasons for the rate adjustments; the rate
comparisons for large, midsize, and smaller utility customers with other cities; and also asked
about the UUT that is currently in place for one year.
Mr. Fandino and Mr. Fox addressed Ms. Olguin’s questions with Commissioner Jackson also
providing feedback.
It was moved by Jackson and seconded by Wendoll to approve and support the recommendation
for a three year electric rate adjustment to City Council. Motion carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
4. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Economic Development Manager Alex Kung announced that the next City Council Meeting
scheduled for May 19, will consist of a budget update and adoption of the rates on the agenda.
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With no further business, Chair McCormick adjourned the meeting at 10:17 a.m.
________________________
W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk