2018-11-08 Business and Industry Commission Agenda PacketPage 1
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon Business and Industry
Commission Meeting
Thursday, November 08, 2018, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Robert Wendoll, Chairperson
Jack Cline, Vice Chairperson
Duncan Sachdeva, Commission Member
Jimmy Andreoli II, Commission Member
William Davis, Commission Member
Vacant, Commission Member
Vacant, Commission Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Commission on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Commission. 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
1.City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on February 8,
2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File 1
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Agenda
November 08, 2018
Page 2
Business and Industry Commission Minutes 02-08-18
2.City Clerk
Minutes of the Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on September 18,
2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
Special Business and Industry Commission 09-18-18
PRESENTATIONS
3.Public Utilities
A Presentation on the Vernon Public Utilities Integrated Resource Plan
Recommendation:
No action required by the Business and Industry Commission. This is a presentation only.
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Next Meeting: Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda. Dated this 1st day of November, 2018.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT:Robert Wendoll, William Davis, Stan Stosel, and Jack Whalen
MEMBERS ABSENT:Eric Gustafson, Jack Cline, and Douglas Pittman
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Vice-Chair Wendoll, who also led the flag salute.
City Clerk Maria Ayala conducted roll call, and announced there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vice-Chair Wendoll 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.
No public comment provided.
ELECTION
1.Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual
election
Recommendations
A.Find that election of chairperson and vice chairperson does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an administrative
activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed did constitute a project, it would
be exempt from 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.Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a one year term; and
C.Elect one of its members as Vice Chairperson for a one year term
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Stosel to elect Vice-Chair Wendoll as Chair. Motion
carried, 4-0.
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Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
February 8, 2018
Page 2 of 3
Commissioner Davis nominated Commissioner Stosel for the position of Vice-Chair;
Commissioner Stosel respectfully declined.
It was moved by Whalen and seconded by Stosel to elect Commissioner Cline as Vice-Chair.
Motion carried, 4-0.
Chair Wendoll and Vice Chair Cline would be seated at the next Vernon Business and Industry
Commission meeting.
MINUTES
2.Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held August 10,
2017
3.Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held November
9, 2017
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Stosel to approve the minutes from the Regular Business
and Industry Commission Meeting held August 10, 2017, and the minutes from the Regular
Business and Industry Commission Meeting held November 9, 2017. Motion carried, 5-0.
Gustafson: Absent
Wendoll: Yes
Whalen: Yes
Cline: Absent
Pittman: Absent
Stosel: Yes
Davis: Yes
PRESENTATIONS
4.Utility Users Tax Measure (Measure “R”)
Presented by: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
City Administrator Fandino provided an informational PowerPoint Presentation.
The Commission had questions and offered comments regarding the following: Measure R as it
compared to the unsuccessful Measure Q from the 2017 election; the amount of expected
revenue to be generated from Measure R; the impact on the City’s Utility bond covenant; support
from the business community for Measure R; need for alternative forms of revenue for the
general fund after the Measure’s 10 year sunset; etc.
Administrator Fandino and Finance Director William Fox, provided responses accordingly.
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Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
February 8, 2018
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Vice-Chair Wendoll requested that the PowerPoint presentation be made available to the
Commission. Commissioner Whalen requested a copy of the City’s financial statements.
Director Fox explained that the City’s financial statements are available on the City’s website.
5.Public Utilities Department Update
Presented by: Kelly Nguyen, General Manager
General Manager Nguyen provided an informational PowerPoint Presentation.
The Commission had questions on how the State of California compared in the area of
‘renewables’ in comparison to the rest of the nation. General Manager Nguyen explained the
State of Hawaii’s approach in the area.
ORAL REPORTS
6.Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff
No additional reports provided.
7.Next Meeting: Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
With no further business, Vice-Chair Wendoll adjourned the meeting at 9:46 a.m.
________________________
Robert Wendoll
Chairperson
ATTEST:
_________________________
Maria E. Ayala, CMC
Secretary
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Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-343-2018
Submitted by: Maria Ayala
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 8, 2018
SUBJECT
Minutes of the Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on September 18, 2018
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
Backgroud:
Fiscal Impact:
ATTACHMENTS
Special Business and Industry Commission 09-18-18
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by Chair Wendoll, who also led did flag salute.
Members Present:Robert Wendoll, Duncan Sachdevea, Jimmy Andreoli II, William Davis
Members Absent:Jack Cline
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
PRESENTATION
1)Cost Allocation Plan & User Fee Study Presentation
Presentation by: Daniel Edds, Representative from Capital Accounting
Partners, LLC
Recommendation:No action required by the Commission. This is a
presentation only.
Finance Director William Fox provided a brief summary of the study and its purpose.
Daniel Edds, Representative Capital Accounting Partners, LLC, provided a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Chair Wendoll inquired about the base models used for every department, staff clarified that it
was a sample model displayed and that each department had a unique methodology applied.
A dialogue ensued between staff and the Commission regarding full cost recovery and Senate
Bill 100.
The Commission came to a consensus to address renewable energy and Senate Bill 100 at a
future meeting.
ORAL REPORTS
No oral reports were provided.
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Special Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2018
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ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 11:38 a.m., Chair Wendoll adjourned the meeting.
________________________
Robert Wendoll
Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-373-2018
Submitted by: Abraham Alemu
Submitting Department: Public Utilities
Meeting Date: November 8, 2018
SUBJECT
A Presentation on the Vernon Public Utilities Integrated Resource Plan
Recommendation:
No action required by the Business and Industry Commission. This is a presentation only.
Backgroud:
Vernon Public Utilities (VPU) will provide a brief presentation on the City’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). In the
upcoming years, the City faces multiple challenges in the areas of electric resource supply and services requirements.
Compliance with state regulations such as SB 350, as further amended by SB 100, will increase the requirements of
renewable energy supplies and greenhouse-gas emissions reduction. Additional areas of interest impacting VPU are
maintenance of reliable and cost effective service to ratepayers, new and expanding distributed and demand side
resources (including doubling energy efficiency savings). With the purpose of creating an inclusive long-term plan
addressing these upcoming challenges to guide future decisions, the City of Vernon has been working on a
comprehensive IRP.
This presentation is intended to keep stakeholders apprised of the process employed in developing a comprehensive
IRP for the City.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
ATTACHMENTS
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