2017-03-21 Successor Agency Minutes (Special)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD MARCH 21, 2017, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Members Present: William Davis, Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez
Members Absent: Luz Martinez
The meeting was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Chairperson William Davis.
Given this meeting immediately followed the City Council Meeting there was no need to conduct
the Flag Salute again.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
NEW BUSINESS
1.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon acting as the Successor
Agency of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Vernon, approving an
agreement regarding expenditure of excess bond proceeds between the Successor
Agency and the City of Vernon [2005 Tax Allocation Bonds]
Recommendation:
A.Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval of the Agreement
Regarding Expenditure of Excess Bond Proceeds [2005 Tax Allocation Bonds] 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.Adopt a resolution to approve an Agreement Regarding Expenditure of Excess
Bond Proceeds [2005 Tax Allocation Bonds], in substantially the same form as
presented herewith.
City clerk Maria Ayala announced the proposed item.
Finance Director William Fox reported on the proposed.
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Member Melissa Ybarra inquired as to any restrictions concerning the use of the Excess Funds.
Finance Director Fox replied that the City is required to use the funds for capital infrastructure
assets to be used within its jurisdiction. A dialogue ensued between Members and staff regarding
the proposed
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Leticia Lopez to: A. Find that adoption of the
proposed resolution for approval of the Agreement Regarding Expenditure of Excess Bond
Proceeds [2005 Tax Allocation Bonds] 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. Adopt a resolution to approve an Agreement
Regarding Expenditure of Excess Bond Proceeds [2005 Tax Allocation Bonds], in substantially
the same form as presented herewith. Motion carried, 4-0.
Yes:William Davis, Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez
No: None
ORAL REPORTS
2.Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
There were no oral reports.
With no further business, at 10:30 a.m., Chairperson William Davis adjourned the meeting.
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Yvette Woodruff-Perez
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk