2015-09-01 Successor Agency Agenda PacketCalifornia Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda
items, including attachments, which are presented to the Successor Agency in open session, are available for
public inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the City Clerk's Office at Vernon
City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058, no appointment necessary, and on the City’s
website at www.cityofvernon.org.
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participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least 48
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the City Council Adjourns its Meeting
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
W. Michael McCormick, Chairperson
William J. Davis, Vice Chairperson
Luz Martinez, Member
Melissa Ybarra, Member
Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Member
CALL TO ORDER
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Successor Agency.
The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during
deliberation on those specific matters.
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 members of the Successor Agency. Those items removed
will be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar.
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held on May 5,
2015, to be received and filed.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda
September 1, 2015
Page 2 of 2
NEW BUSINESS
2. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon acting as the Successor Agency of the
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon adopting, approving, and ratifying the recognized
obligation payment schedule for the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016, and
approving certain related actions pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 34177(l),
34177(m) and 34180(g).
Recommendation:
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule for 2015-2016 Period B (January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016) 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. Successor Agency staff recommends the Successor Agency adopt and approve the resolution to
approve the forward-looking recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) substantially in
the form as presented with the resolution.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (1)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Los Angeles Unified School District v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 108180
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 27th day of August 2015.
____________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD MAY 5, 2015, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Martinez, Woodruff-Perez, Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 12:50 p.m. by Chairperson McCormick.
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and inquired whether
anyone in the audience wished to address the Agency. No public comment provided.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Review of proposed budget for fiscal year 2015-2016.
Economic Development Manager and Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung provided a brief
PowerPoint presentation on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Davis to approve the matter listed on the Consent
Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
2. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
held on April 7, 2015, to be received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Resolution No. SA-19 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
acting as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Vernon approving and authorizing the execution of an attorney services agreement
by and between the City of Vernon and Best Best & Kreiger, LLP regarding
redevelopment dissolution and the City’s Successor Agency.
Recommendation:
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval and authorization to
enter into an Attorney Service Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP to
service as associate counsel 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. Adopt the proposed resolution for approval and authorization to enter into an
Attorney Service Agreement with Best Best & Krieger, LLP to service as
associate counsel.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2015
Page 2 of 2
Mr. Kung provided a brief introduction of the resolution.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. SA-19. Motion
carried, 5-0.
4. Resolution No. SA-20 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
acting as the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Vernon setting the date, time and place for regular meetings.
Recommendation:
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution to modify the date and time of
regular meetings of the Successor Agency for the Former Vernon Redevelopment
Agency 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 a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt the proposed resolution to modify the date and time of regular meetings of
the Successor Agency for the Former Vernon Redevelopment Agency to the first
Tuesday in February and September after the regularly held Vernon City Council
meeting.
Mr. Kung provided a brief introduction of the resolution.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. SA-20. Motion
carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
5. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Mr. Kung announced that the next Oversight Board meeting will be held on May 21, 2015 at 4
p.m.
With no further business, at 1:06 p.m., Chairperson McCormick adjourned the meeting.
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W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
RECEf,\/ED
AUG 2t2oi5
CITY CLERt('S (]FIICE STAFF REPORT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE
FORMER VERNON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
September 1,2015
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Successor Agency for the
Former Vernon Redevelopment Agency
Mark C, Whitworth, Successor Agency Executive Director
Originator: Alex Kung, Successor Agency Staff tsk-
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2015-2016 Period B (January I,
2016 through June 30, 2016)
Recommendation
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule tbr 2015-2016 Period B (January l, 2016 through June 30, 2016) is
exempt under the Califomia Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
an efTect on the environment; and
B. Successor Agency staff recommends the Successor Agency adopt and approve the
attached resolution to approve the attached forward-looking recognized obligation
payment schedule ("ROl S") substantially in the form as presented.
Backqround
Pursuant to Health & Safety Code sections 34177(m) and 34180(g), the Successor Agency must
submit its' ROPS for the six months beginning January l, 2016 through June 30, 2016 by
October 5,2015. This action requires Oversight Board approval.
The Successor Agency staff prepared the ROPS for the above period and circulated the ROPS
for the September l, 2015 Successor Agency and the September 3, 2015 Oversight Board
meeting.
Page I of2
Fiscal Imnact
The Agency is requesting S1,651,751 in Redevelopment Property Tax monies from the
Department of Finance.
Attachment(s)
l) 2015-2016 Period B ROPS schedule.
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RESOLUTION NO. SA-
A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COTINCTL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
ADOPTING, APPROVTNG, AND RATfFYING THE RECOGNfZED
OBLTGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARYr, 201.5 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016, AND APPROVING
CERTAIN REI,ATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CAIIFORNIA
HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 34177(1) , 3417?(M)
lrND 34180 (g)
WHEREAS, on September L, 201_5, the City of Vernon acting as
the Successor Agency of t.he Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
("Successor Agency" ) considered t.he adoptJ_on, approval and
ratification of the Recognized Obligation palment Schedul_e for the
period of ,fanuary L, 20f6 tshrough June 30, 2016, ("ROPS"), using the
efectronic -vers ion of the recognized obligation payment schedule
provided Eo the Successor Agency by the Department of Finance
( "Finance" ) ; and
WHEREAS, the Successor Agency desires to adopt, approve, and
ratify the ROPS at.tached herelo and as transmitted by stsaff of the
Successor Agency to meet. the October 5, 20L5, deadLine imposed by
Finance; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing recitals, t.he
Successor Agency desires to adopt, approve, and ratify Lhe ROPS
attached hereto and instruct staff and special counsel_ to the
Successor Agency to negotiate with the Los Angefes County AudiEor-
Control-Ler and Finance, as and if appropriate, fol-l-owing the
September 'J-, 20]-5, meeting of the Successor Agency, to assure t.he
goals and desires of the Successor Agency in this resol-ution are
carried out -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCTL OF THE CfTY OF VERNON ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon Acting as
the Successor Agency of the Redevefopment Agency of the City of Vernon
hereby finds and determines that the above recitafs are true and
correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon Acting as
tshe Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon
hereby adopts, approves, and ratifies tshe ROPS, in the form attached
Eo this Resol-ution as Exhibit A. pursuants Eo California Health &
Safety Code sections 34177 (l\ , 3417'7 (m) , and 34180 (g) .
SECTION 3: Pursuant to California Heal-th & Safety Code
section 341?9(h), Finance may review an Oversight Board action. An
action of tshe oversight Board shal-f become effective five business days
after notice in the maruler specified by Finance is provided unl-ess
Finance request.s review. The Assistant Executive Director of the
successor Agency, Mr. Al-ex Kung, c/o Vernon City Ha1I, 4305 sant.a Fe
Avenue. vernon, CA 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Extension 355
(akung@ci.vernon.ca.us) is designated as the official for notice of
review by Finance. Except as otsherwise provided in California Heafth &
Safety Code secuioi 34179 (h), in tshe event Finance requests a review of
a gi-ven oversight. Board action, Finance shal-I have 40 days from the
date of this request to approve the Oversight Board action or return j- t.
to the oversight Board for recons ideration; the Oversight Board sha11
resubmit the modified action for Finance approval and the modified
Oversight Board action shafl not become effective until approved by
Finance .
SECT]ON 4: The City C1erk, or DepuEy City C1erk, of the
City of Vernon, as Secretary to the Successor Agency shall certify to
the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and the
Secretary of the Successor Agency shalI cause this resolution and the
Secretary's certificalion to be entered in the File of Resolutions of
the Board of the Successor AgencY.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of Septemlcer, 2015.
Name :
Titfe: Chairman / vice Chairman
ATTEST :
Maria E. Aya1a, Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
ty City Attorney
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STATE OF CALT FORNIA
COUI{TY OF LOS ANGELES
T, Maria E. Aya]a, acting on behaff of the Successor Agency as its
secretary, do hereby certlfy that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resofutsion No. SA- , was duly passed, approved and adopEed by the City
Council of Ehe city of Vernon Acting as the Successor Agency of the
Redevefopment Agency of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the
successor Agency duly held on Tuesday, septseniber l-, 2015. and
t.hereaf ter was duly signed by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of Ehe
Successor Agency.
Executed this day of September, 20!5, aE Vernon, California.
Maria E. Ayala, secretary
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