2017-05-11 BIC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON BUSINESS AND
INDUSTRY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017, AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE CITY
HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Eric Gustafson, Robert Wendoll, Jack Whalen, Jack Cline, Douglas
Pittman, and William Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Stan Stosel
The meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. by Chair Gustafson, who also led the flag salute.
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Gustafson 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.
MINUTES
1. Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held November
10, 2016 2. Minutes of the Special Business and Industry Commission Meeting held March 6, 2017
It was moved by Wendoll and seconded by Davis to approve the minutes from the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held November 10, 2016 and the Special Business
and Industry Commission Meeting held March 6, 2017. Motion carried, 5-0.
Gustafson: Yes
Wendoll: Yes Whalen: Yes
Cline: Absent
Pittman: Yes
Stosel: Absent
Davis: Yes
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2017
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PRESENTATION
3. Energy Resources Outlook
Presented by: Abraham Alemu, Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager
Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager Abraham Alemu provided a PowerPoint
Presentation.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between staff and the Commission regarding solar power, wind power, and other possible energy integrations. At the conclusion of the presentation the dialogue shifted towards costs, consumption, generation, other impacts affecting energy, and fund
transfers.
4. Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Overview Presented by: Ali Nour, Utilities Engineering Manager Utilities Engineering Manager Ali Nour provided a PowerPoint Presentation.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF 5. The West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor and the City’s Vision Study
Public Works Interim Director Kevin Wilson introduced the item.
Lillian Burkenheim Silver, Eco-Rapid Transit Representative, and Adam Maleitzke, Gruen Associates, provided a detailed overview of the vision study through a PowerPoint Presentation.
A lengthy dialogue ensued between staff, project consultants, and the Commission about current
rail usage, rail routes, possible transit stations & routes, and other aspects of the vision study. 6. Business and Industry Subcommittee Report
Commissioner Cline provided the oral report.
A dialogue ensued within the Commission about the mission and goals of the Business and Industry Commission.
City Clerk Ayala reported out the voter outcome of the Measure Q election, and responded to
other Commission question regarding Vernon elections, turnout, and outreach. A dialogue ensued between staff and the Commission on the reasons why Measure Q was
unsuccessful and the possible introduction of a new Measure in the future.
City Clerk Ayala noted that on a consensus from the Commission, a mission statement would be agendized on the next meeting.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2017
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ORAL REPORTS
7. Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff
8. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 9 a.m. With no further business, Chair Gustafson adjourned the meeting at 11:22 a.m.
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Eric Gustafson
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala, CMC Secretary