2016-06-28 City Council Minutes (Special)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, Woodruff-Perez, Martinez, Ybarra, and Lopez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem Woodruff-Perez; Councilmember
Ybarra led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Deputy City Clerk Matthew Ceballos announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro-Tem Woodruff-Perez announced that this was the time allotted for public comment,
and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will
also be given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council
deliberation.
No Public Comment was provided.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Emergency Proclamation Ratification – Maywood Fruitland Fire
Recommendation
Ratify the Emergency Proclamation signed by Mayor William Davis, issued on June 23rd,
2016, to declare the existence of a local emergency in the City of Vernon as a result of
the Maywood Fruitland Fire which began on June 14th, 2016.
Fire Chief Michael Wilson introduced the Emergency Proclamation, and briefly spoke about the
Maywood Fire.
Councilmember Lopez asked about air purification in Vernon; Fire Chief Wilson explained the
process involving air sampling.
Councilmember Ybarra requested the air filters be changed in Vernon housing rental units.
At about 9:06 a.m. Mayor Davis joined the meeting.
A dialogue ensued between Chief Wilson and the Council about the air quality, ash contamination,
and cleanup efforts. Deputy City Attorney Zaynah Moussa requested the Council keep to the item
at hand.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Lopez to approve the Ratification of the Emergency
Proclamation. Motion carried, 5-0.
With no further business, at 9:09 a.m., Mayor Pro-Tem Woodruff-Perez adjourned the meeting.
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William J. Davis
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk