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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon Business and Industry
Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 08, 2019, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Jack Cline, Chairperson
Jimmy Andreoli II, Vice Chairperson
Duncan Sachdeva, Commission Member
Robert Wendoll, Commission Member
William Davis, Commission Member
John Baca, Commission Member
Justin Faust, 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 May 9, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Agenda
August 08, 2019
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1. 2019-05-09 BIC Minutes
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
2.Public Works
Update on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan
Recommendation:
A. Find that the actions recommended in this staff report do not constitute a "project" pursuant to
Section 45378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
because such recommendations constitute an administrative activity; and even if the proposed
actions do 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. Receive and file a presentation updating the Commission on the Vernon Los Angeles River
Active Transportation Access Plan; and
C. Hold a discussion and provide feedback and direction to staff on the City’s Los Angeles River
Active Transportation Plan.
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the Commissioners and Commission Officers.
Next regular meeting: November 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 August, 2019.
By: __________________________________
Deborah A. Harrington, Interim City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
TUESDAY, THURSDAY MAY 9, 2019, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Members Present:Jack Cline, Jim Andreoli II, Robert Wendoll, William Davis, Duncan
Sachdeva
Members Absent:John Baca, Justin Faust
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairperson Jack Cline, Commissioner William
Davis led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
PRESENTATION
1.VPU Presentation Update on Wireless Telecommunications Advancement
Recommendation:No action is required by the Business and Industry
Commission. This presentation is for information only.
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced the presentation.
Angela Kimmey, Utilities Compliance Administrator of Public Utilities, conducted the
presentation.
A discussion ensued between Commission and staff regarding the type of equipment to be
considered for the project, the project esthetic improvements, the project streamline process to
minimize the need of additional resources, the timeline for the completion of the project, the
number of telecommunication companies participating in the project, and information about the
pole replacement program.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes
May 9, 2019
Page 2 of 2
2.Water Division Cost of Service Water Rate Study Presentation
Recommendation:No action required by the Commission. This is a
presentation only.
City Clerk Ayala announced the presentation.
Todd Dusenberry, Assistant General Manager of Public Utilities, conducted the presentation.
A discussion ensued between Commission and staff regarding the number of operating wells,
water distribution sources, water storage, water demand, well rehabilitation, cost of service and
water rate, and customer impact.
MINUTES
3.Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on
January 24, 2019
Recommendation:A. Receive and File
It was moved by Robert Wendoll and seconded by Jim Andreoli II to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on January 24, 2019.
Motion carried, 5 - 0.
Yes:Jack Cline, Jim Andreoli II, Robert Wendoll, William Davis, Duncan Sachdeva
No:None
ORAL REPORTS
There were no oral reports provided.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Cline adjourned the meeting at 9:52 a.m.
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Jack Cline
Chair
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-347-2019
Submitted by: Brandon Araujo
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: August 8, 2019
SUBJECT
Update on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan
Recommendation:
A. Find that the actions recommended in this staff report do not constitute a "project" pursuant to Section 45378(b)(2)
of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because such recommendations constitute an
administrative activity; and even if the proposed actions do 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. Receive and file a presentation updating the Commission on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation
Access Plan; and
C. Hold a discussion and provide feedback and direction to staff on the City’s Los Angeles River Active
Transportation Plan.
Background:
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) has identified $365 million for the design and
construction of the Los Angeles River Path Gap Closure project from Elysian Valley to the City of Vernon. When it is
complete, the path will provide a 32-mile long corridor from the San Fernando Valley, through downtown Los Angeles
and the City of Vernon, and to Long Beach. Metro has identified 28 projects to be completed in time for the 2028
Summer Olympics of which the Los Angeles River Path Gap Closure is one.
The City is currently working on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan. The goal of the
Plan is to identify how the newly completed gap closure can best benefit the City.
The Plan currently identifies four access points along the path where visitors to Vernon can access the City. These
access points are located where the following streets cross the Los Angeles River: 26th Street, 37th Street/Bandini
Boulevard, Downey Road, and Atlantic Boulevard.
The Plan also identifies three on-street bikeways connecting to the Los Angeles River Path. These bikeways are 37th
Street from Santa Fe Avenue to Soto Street, Vernon Avenue from Santa Fe Avenue to Downey Road, and Leonis
Boulevard/District Boulevard from Pacific Boulevard to Atlantic Boulevard.
The Plan will build off of previous transportation and land use studies and plans done for the City of Vernon. These
studies and plans include the Vernon Bicycle Master Plan, the LA River Path Feasibility Study, and the Vernon Vision
Plan.
Since first presenting to the Commission on January 24, 2019, the City has conducted two outreach meetings and has
met with representatives from Los Angeles Junction Railway, United Parcel Services, and Baker Commodities. The
City has taken traffic counts at eleven intersections throughout the City and has conducted Level of Service (LOS)
analysis at these locations. The City has created a thorough inventory of existing conditions along the three
aforementioned corridors. In addition, the City has identified several opportunities and constraints along its corridors as
well as the four access points.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact in receiving a presentation and holding a discussion on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active
Transportation Access Plan.
ATTACHMENTS