2016-03-09 Green Vernon Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL GREEN VERNON
COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,
2016, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Honda, Michael Gavina, Peter Corselli, and Hector Garcia
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Andreoli Jr., Armando Espinoza, and Jaime Villanueva
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Chair Honda; Vice Chair Gavina led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chairperson Honda announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair 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.
There was no public comment.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
1. Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting held
December 16, 2015.
It was moved by Corselli and seconded by Gavina to approve the December 16, 2015 Minutes.
Motion carried, 4-0.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Adopted Resolution No. GVC-2 of the Green Vernon Commission of the City of
Vernon adopting a work plan and budget for fiscal year 2016-2017
Recommendation:
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A. Find that approval of the proposed work plan and budget are exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because they are general
policy and procedure making activities and government fiscal activities that will
not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore
do not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, 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.
B. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed work plan and request for budget
authorization of $20,000 for the Green Vernon Commission for fiscal year
2016-2017, and direct staff to submit said plan and budget to the City Council for
review and approval.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg reported on the proposed.
Coreselli inquired about item no. 5 on the work plan (sustainable incubator). Mr. Grossberg
explained it as a small scale waste-to-energy project.
It was moved by Garcia and seconded by Gavina to approve Resolution No. GVC-2. Motion
carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Chair Honda inquired about the Exide matter.
Mr. Grossberg explained the process of decontamination, destruction, and lead abatement.
Chair Honda asked if their other plants are similar to the one in Vernon.
Mr. Grossberg informed the Commission that there are several operating Exide facilities
throughout the country.
Mr. Grossberg provided an AQMD report including information on rendering odors.
Chair Honda inquired about a possible letter to AQMD from the Commission reguarding
appointments. Mr. Grossberg advised that it would be more appropriate for individual
commission members to send letters.
Mr. Grossberg announced that the next Commission Meetings would be on June 15, 2016 and
September 21, 2016. He also indicated that several seats on the Green Vernon Commission will
be coming up on expiring terms.
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 3:55 p.m. it was moved by Corselli and seconded by Garcia to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried, 4-0.
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David Honda
Chair
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala, CMC
Secretary