2017-01-17 Successor Agency Minutes (Special)MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD JANUARY 17, 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, Melissa Ybarra, Luz Martinez
Members Absent: Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Leticia Lopez
The meeting was called to order at 10:24 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.
MINUTES – TO BE RECEIVED AND FILE
1.Minutes of the Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting
held on January 19, 2016.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held on January 19, 2016.
Motion carried, 3-0.
Yes:William Davis, Melissa Ybarra, Luz Martinez
No: None
NEW BUSINESS
2.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
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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 Resolution.
Finance Director William Fox reported on the proposed.
Member Melissa Ybarra inquired as to the need to itemize each expenditure.
Finance Director William Fox responded that the City will provide an itemized list during the
appropriation process. A dialogue ensued between members and staff regarding the funding
source, requirements, and timelines.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez 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, 3-0.
Yes:William Davis, Melissa Ybarra, Luz Martinez
No: None
3.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 adopting, approving,
and ratifying the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1,
2017 through June 30, 2018, and approving certain related actions pursuant to
California Health & Safety Code Sections 34177(l), 34177(m) and 34180(g)
Recommendation:
A.Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized
Obligation Payment Schedule for 2017-2018 (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018)
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
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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 the 2017-2018 annual Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) in substantially the same form as presented herewith.
City clerk Maria Ayala announced the proposed item.
Finance Director William Fox reported on the proposed.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Melissa Ybarra and seconded by Luz Martinez to: A. Find that adoption of the
proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2017-2018
(July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018) 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 the 2017-2018
annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”) in substantially the same form as
presented herewith. Motion carried, 3-0.
Yes:William Davis, Melissa Ybarra, Luz Martinez
No: None
ORAL REPORTS
City Clerk Maria Ayala noted the Cancellation of the next regularly scheduled meeting.
4.Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
There were no oral reports.
With no further business, at 10:40 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