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Agenda
City of Vernon
Special Meeting of the Successor Agency
to the Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
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.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held on
September 1, 2015.
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Special Meeting
January 19, 2016
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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 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, 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 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017) is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), because it is a government fiscal activity that
will not result in any change to the environment and therefore is not a “project” as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even assuming the activity were a “project,” it would be
exempt from CEQA review in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 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 a resolution to approve the
annual 2016-2017 recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) in substantially the same
form as presented.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Cancellation of the Regular Meeting Scheduled to be held on February 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.
4. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Agenda Authorized by the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency.
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W. Michael McCormick, Chairperson
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 14th day of January 2016.
__________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD SEPTEMBER 1, 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 12:13 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve the matter listed on the Consent
Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
1. Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
held on May 5, 2015, to be received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Resolution No. SA-21 - 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.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. SA-21. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2015
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ORAL REPORTS
3. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
There were no oral reports.
CLOSED SESSION
At 12:16 p.m., the Successor Agency entered into closed session to discuss the following
agendized item:
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
At 12:18 p.m., the Successor agency exited closed session. Deputy City Attorney Brian Byun
announced that there was no reportable action.
With no further business, at 12:19 p.m., Chairperson McCormick adjourned the meeting.
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W. Michael McCormick
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
REGEIVtrD
JAN 14 2016
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
RECEIVED
JAN I 3 2016
CITY ADMINISTRATISTAFF REPORT
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE
FORMER VERNON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY @
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
January 19,2016
Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Successor Agency for the
Former Vernon Redevelopment Agency
Originator: Alex Kung, Successor Agency Staff ftlL
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2016-2017 Annual (July 1' 2016
through June 30, 2017)
Recommendation
A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule for 2016-2017 (July I, 2016 through June 30,2017) is exempt under
the Califomia Environmental Quality Act C'CEQA'), because it is a govemment fiscal
activity that will not result in any change to the environment and therefore is not a
"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even assuming the activity
were a "project," it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines 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 a resolution to approve
the annual 2016-2017 recognized obligation payment schedule C'ROPS') in substantially
the same form as presented.
Background
Pursuant to Senate Bill 107, the Successor Agency will be submitting annual Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) beginning with the fiscal year July l, 2016 through June
30,2017 by February 1't of each year. The ROPS will also require the Oversight Board's
approval which is scheduled to meet on lanuary 26,2016. Previously, the Successor Agency
was required to submit its' ROPS for a six month period which will no longer be required.
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Fiscal Imoact
The Agency is requesting $5,999,894 in Redevelopment Property Tax monies from the
Department of Finance.
Attachment(s)
1) Resolution approving the 2016-2017 Annual ROPS schedule.
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RESOIJUTION NO. SA-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COI]NCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON ACTfNG AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
ADOPTING, APPROVING, AND RATIFYING THE RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMEIflT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERTOD JULY 1,
2015 THROUGH .JI]NE 30, 2OI7 , AND APPROVING CERTAIN
RELATED ACTIONS PURSUANT TO CAIIFORNIA HEALTH &
SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 34177(l\, 34L77 (m) aruo
3418 0 (s)
WHEREAS, on ,January L9, 2Ot5, the Cit.y of Vernon acting as
the Successor Agency of the RedevelopmenE Agency of t.he CiEy of Vernon
("Successor Agency" ) considered the adoption. approva] and
ratification of the Recognized Obligat.ion palrment Schedule for the
period of .Tu1y l, 201.6 through ,June 30, 2017, (.,nOpS"), using t.he
electronic -version of t.he recognized obfigalion payment schedule
provided to the Successor Agency by the Department of Finance
("Finance"); and
WHEREAS, t.he Successor Agency desires tso adopt, approve. and
rat.ify the ROPS aEEached hereto and as t.ransmitted by staff of the
Successor Agency to meet the February L, 201,6, deadline imposed by
Finance; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing recitals, the
Successor Agency desires t.o adopt, approve, and ratify the ROPS
attached hereto and inst.ruct staff and special counsel to Ehe
Successor Agency t.o negotiat.e with the Los Angefes County Auditor-
Controller and Finance, as and if appropriate, following the
January ]-9, 20L6, meeting of the Successor Agency, to assure the goals
and desires of the Successor Agency in this resolut.ion are carried
out .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCTL OF THE CITY 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 Act.ing as
the Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of t.he City of Vernon
hereby finds and determines that. t.he above recitals are true and
correct.
SECTfON 2: The City Council- of the City of Vernon Acting as
t.he Successor Agency of t.he Redevelopment Agency of the CiEy of Vernon
hereby adopts, approves, and ratifies the ROpS, in the form at.tached
to this Resolution as Exhibit A, pursuanc to California Healt.h &
SafeEy Code sections 34a7'7 (l) , 34177 (m), and 34180(g) .
SECTION 3: Pursuant to Cal-ifornia Hea1th & Safety Code
section 34179 (hl , Finance may review an Oversight Board action. An
action of the Oversight Board shalf become ef fect.ive five business days
after notice in the manner specified by Finance is provided unless
Finance requests review. The Assistant Executive Director of t.he
Successor Agency, Mr. A]ex Kung, c/o Vernon City HaII, 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Extension 355
(akungoci.vernon.ca.us) is designated as the official for notice of
review by Finance. Except as ot.herwise provided i.n california Health &
Safety Code sectior. 34179 (h), in the event. Finance request.s a review of
a given Oversight Board action, Finance shall have 40 days from the
daEe of Ehis request. t.o approve the Oversight Board act.ion or ret.urn it.
to the Oversight. Board for recons ideration; the Oversight Board shafl
resu-bmit the modified act.ion for Finance approval and the modified
Oversight Board action shalf not become effeclive unt.i1 approved by
Finance.
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SECTION 4: The City Clerk, or Deputy Cit.y Cl-erk, of Che
City of Vernon, as SecreE.ary tso lhe Successor Agency sha1I certify to
t.he passage, approval and adoption of t.his resoLut.ion, and t.he
Secretary of the Successor Agency shall cause t.his resolution and t.he
Secretary's certification to be entered in the File of Resofulions of
the Board of t.he Successor Agency.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of January, 201G.
Name :
Title: Chairman / Vice Chairman
ATTEST:
Maria E. Aya1a, Secret.ary
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
Deputy City Atcorney
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STATE OF CAIfFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, Maria E. Ayala, acting on behaff of the Successor Agency as its
Secretary, do hereby certsify thaE Ehe foregoing Resolution. being
Resolut.ion No. SA- , was dufy passed, approved and adopted by the City
Council- of the City of Vernon Acting as the Successor Agency of the
Redevelopment. Agency of the City of Vernon at a special meeting of the
Successor Agency duly held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, and thereafter
was duly signed by the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Successor
Agency.
Executed this day of January, 20!6, aL Vernon, California.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular City of Vernon Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency Meeting scheduled to be held on February 2, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. is
cancelled. Future meetings will be properly noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown
Act.
_______________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
Posted: January 14, 2016
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E. Ayala, declare as follows:
That I am the City Clerk of the City of Vernon and that a copy of said notice of
cancellation, as set forth above, was posted at a conspicuous place, the bulletin board located at
the main entrance of the City Hall, and on the City’s website.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on January ___, 2016, at Vernon, California.
____________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk