2016-06-15 Green MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR GREEN VERNON
COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,
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, Hector Garcia, and
Jaime Villanueva
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Andreoli Jr. and Armando Espinoza
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Vice Chair Gavina; also led the Flag Salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice Chair Gavina 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.
Chief Deputy Director David LeDuff briefly introduced himself to the Commission.
PRESENTATIONS 1. Assembly Bill 341: The Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law; and, Assembly Bill 1826: The Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling Law.
Presented by: Dave Davis, MSW Consultants, Inc.
Dave Davis, MSW Consultant, provided the presentation.
Chair Honda joined the meeting at 3:39 p.m.
A dialogue ensued between Mr. Davis and the Commission about the aggressiveness of the legislations, infrastructure, and costs associated with organic waste recycling.
Mr. Davis explained that he will continue to monitor the law and business compliance.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED
2. Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting held March 9, 2016.
Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2016
Page 2 of 2
It was moved by Gavina and seconded by Villanueva to approve the March 9, 2016 Minutes.
Motion carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Deputy Director LeDuff provided a brief report on the Exide situation and DTSC sampling.
Commissioner Garcia inquired about the residents receiving the reports. Deputy Director LeDuff explained that the results were recently received, but were not reviewed by staff.
Deputy Director LeDuff briefly explained the commission re-appointment process.
Commissioner Garcia provided a brief update on AQMD Rule 415 and the partnership being formed with the City. Commissioner Garcia shifted the topic to the advocacy efforts for Item
No. 1, AB 341 and AB 1826.
A dialogue ensued between Mr. Davis and the Commission about compliance, exemptions, and
outreach efforts to waste haulers and businesses.
The Commission requested a status update on the businesses affected by the assembly bills.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 4:17 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
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David Honda Chair ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala, CMC Secretary