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2018-12-19 GVC Agenda PacketPage 1 California Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda items, including attachments, which are presented to the City Council in open session are available for public inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk at Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; Vernon, California 90058, no appointment necessary, and on the City’s website at www.cityofvernon.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Agenda City of Vernon Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 03:30 PM City Hall, Council Chamber 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California Hector Garcia, Chairperson Alan Franz, Commission Member Jim Andreoli Jr., Commission Member Jose Lizarraga, Commission Member Vacant, 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 Green Vernon 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 Commission deliberation on those specific matters. ELECTION City Clerk Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to Serve until the Next Annual Election Recommendation: 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 resolution 1 Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Agenda December 19, 2018 Page 2 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. MINUTES City Clerk Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Held June 21, 2017 Recommendation: A. Receive and File Green Minutes 6-21-2017.doc City Clerk Minutes of the Joint Special Green Vernon Commission Meeting Held on May, 1, 2018 Recommendation: A. Receive and File Joint Special Meeting Minutes 05-01-2018.docx DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF Health and Environmental Control Department Senate Bill (SB) 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, Methane Emissions, Dairy and Livestock, Organic Waste and Landfills Recommendation: A. Discuss SB 1383 and provide direction to staff regarding potential strategies that may meet newly imposed regulatory requirements. ORAL REPORTS Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the Commissioners and Commission Officers. Next regular meetings: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 3:30 p.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 date set forth on this agenda. Dated this 13th day of December, 2018.2 Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Agenda December 19, 2018 Page 3 By: ________________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk 3 Green Vernon Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-18-2018 Submitted by: Maria Ayala Submitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: December 19, 2018 SUBJECT Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to Serve until the Next Annual Election Recommendation: 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 resolution 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. Backgroud: It is recommended that the Green Vernon Commission conduct its annual election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson pursuant to the Vernon Municipal Code. Section 2.148 (a) of the Vernon Municipal Code states that “[t]he Commission shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.146(a).” Section 2.148 (b) of the Vernon Municipal Code states that “[t]he Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive years. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees and the presiding chairs of those subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson.” The Chair and the Vice Chair must be from different appointment categories. The members of the three appointment categories are as follows: Vernon’s Business Community 1. Jim Andreoli 2. Alan Franz 3. Jose Lizarraga Labor Representatives 1. Armando Espinoza 4 Environmental Representative 1. Hector Garcia Fiscal Impact: None. ATTACHMENTS  5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GREEN VERNON COMMISSION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT:Hector Garcia, David Honda, Jim Andreoli Jr., Jose Lizarraga, Jaime Villanueva MEMBERS ABSENT:Michael Gavina, Armando Espinoza The meeting was called to order at 3:32 p.m. by Chairperson Garcia; he also led the Flag Salute. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Garcia 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. Rachel Oster and Erin Merrill, owner & principal of Diversion Strategies, briefly introduced their company which opened about 3 months ago. MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILED 1. Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting held March 15, 2017 It was moved by Honda and seconded by Villanueva to approve the March 15, 2017 Minutes. Motion carried, 5- 0. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF 1. Sustainability Awards - Sub-Committee Report Commissioner Honda briefly reported on the activities of the Sustainability Awards Sub- Committee. He explained the three award categories: Environmental Net Positive, Community Impact, and Innovation. 2. Worker Safety Education and Outreach - Sub-Committee Report Commission came to a consensus to Table this item to the next Green Vernon Commission Meeting. 6 Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Minutes June 21, 2017 Page 2 of 2 ORAL REPORTS 3.Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff. Health & Environmental Control Director Keith Allen briefly reported on the Annual E-Waste Recycling event held on May 22nd. He also announced that the Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) has approached the City to put a place holder for the July 18, 2017 City Council Meeting to present their plan for the final draft Environmental Impact Report on Exide. Chair Garcia inquired if there would be a presentation and asked if the information would be available prior to the meeting. Director Allen replied that a presentation would be provided at the meeting, and that DTSC is working on providing all relevant information. Commissioner Honda inquired if there was any report about Ordinance 415. Joy Langford, J & A, Joy Langford & Associates, briefly spoke about Ordinance 415 and South Coast Air Quality Management District. Commissioner Honda inquired if there was any update on Exide. A lengthy dialogue ensued between staff and Commission regarding the Exide outreach event, clean-up, testing of the soil, mobile blood lead testing and reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for the clinical health services provided to the City’s residents and workers. 4.Upcoming Meetings: A.Next regular meeting: September, 20, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, at 3:49 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Hector Garcia Chair ATTEST: ________________________ Maria E. Ayala, CMC Secretary 7 Page 1 MINUTES OF THE JOINT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE: THE CITY COUNCIL AND GREEN VERNON COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. by City Clerk Maria Ayala; she also led the flag salute. City Clerk Ayala took roll call and noted that the City Council and Green Vernon Commission were the only bodies to make up a quorum. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time the public is encouraged to address the members of the various governing bodies on any matter on the posted agenda. No public comment provided. TRAINING Human Resources Director Michael Earl conducted the training. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, at 12:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. ________________________ Yvette Woodruff-Perez Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk 8 Green Vernon Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-10-2019 Submitted by: Fredrick Agyin Submitting Department: Health and Environmental Control Department Meeting Date: December 19, 2018 SUBJECT Senate Bill (SB) 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, Methane Emissions, Dairy and Livestock, Organic Waste and Landfills Recommendation: A. Discuss SB 1383 and provide direction to staff regarding potential strategies that may meet newly imposed regulatory requirements. Backgroud: Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) are powerful climate forcers that remain in the atmosphere for a much shorter period of time than longer-lived climate pollutants, such as carbon dioxide (CO2). They include methane, fluorinated gases including hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and black carbon. SLCPs are harmful air pollutants, thus reducing these emissions can make an immediate beneficial impact on climate change and improve public health. SB 1383 directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to approve and begin implementing a plan to reduce emissions of SLCPs by January 1, 2018, and set statewide 2030 emission reduction targets for methane, HFCs, and anthropogenic black carbon. Staff is seeking input from the Green Vernon Commission regarding potential measures the City may need to implement in order to ensure compliance with SB 1383, such as: -Increasing education and outreach efforts to Vernon businesses -Highlighting best practices already being employed by Vernon businesses -Increasing engagement from City Boards and Community members Fiscal Impact: None. ATTACHMENTS  9