2016-01-26 Oversight Board of Successor Minutes (Special)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
OVERSIGHT BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA AND VIA
TELECONFERENCE AT 3220 E. SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD,
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91107
MEMBERS PRESENT: W. Michael McCormick, Jonathan S. Fuhrman (via
teleconference), David Vela, William J. Davis, and Mary
Gallagher
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
The meeting was called to order at 4:14 p.m. by Chairperson McCormick who also led the flag
salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment and
inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. No one responded.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AN FILED
1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon held September 3, 2015.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Gallagher to receive and file the September 3, 2015 Minutes. Motion carried, 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
2. Resolution No. OB – 41 - A Resolution of the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to 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).
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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 Oversight Board adopt a resolution to
approve the annual 2016-2017 recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) in substantially the same form as presented and to authorize Successor Agency
staff and special counsel to negotiate with the Los Angeles County Auditor-
Controller and Department of Finance to assure the provisions of said resolution
are appropriately effectuated.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung conducted the oral report on the proposed and addressed the
Board’s inquiries.
It was moved by Gallagher and seconded by Vela to approve Resolution No. OB-41. Motion
carried, 5-0.
ORAL REPORTS
3. Cancellation of the Regular Meeting scheduled to be held on February 4, 2016, at
4:00 p.m.
Successor Agency Staff Alex Kung clarified that there is no need to hold the February 4, 2016
meeting because of the approval conducted today. If there is a need, a Special meeting will be
called.
4. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Successor Agency Staff Alex reported on SB 107 which would move the Oversight Board to a
County Board in 2018.
With no further business, at 4:20 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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________________________
William J. Davis
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________ Maria E. Ayala
Secretary