2019-09-03 SA Agenda Packet
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency Meeting
Tuesday, September 03, 2019, 09:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Melissa Ybarra, Chairperson Leticia Lopez, Vice-Chairperson William J. Davis, Member
Carol R. Menke, Member
Vacant, Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency on
any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Successor Agency. The public will also be
given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation of those specific
matters.
MINUTES
1. City Clerk
Minutes of the Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Held on
February 19, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
1. 2019-02-19 SA Minutes
Regular Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda
September 03, 2019
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ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
Next regular meeting: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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 date set forth on this agenda. Dated this 29th day of August, 2019.
By: __________________________________
Deborah A. Harrington, Interim City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VERNON MEETING
HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2019, 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 9:51 a.m. by Vice-Chairperson Davis.
The Flag Salute was conducted at the City Council Meeting.
Members Present:Yvette Woodruff-Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez,
Melissa Ybarra
Members Absent:None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Ayala announced there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
MINUTES
1.Minutes of the Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Held on January 17, 2017
Recommendation:A. Receive and File
2.Minutes of the Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Held on March 21, 2017
Recommendation:A. Receive and File
3.Minutes of the Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Held on January 18, 2018
Recommendation:A. Receive and File
It was moved by moved by Member Ybarra and seconded by Member Lopez to receive and file
the Minutes of the Special Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Meetings (Agenda
Item Nos.1-3). Motion carried, 5-0.
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Special Minutes
February 19, 2019
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NEW BUSINESS
4.A Resolution Adopting and Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule for 2019-2020 Annual (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020)
Recommendation:A. Find that adoption of the proposed resolution for
approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2019-2020 (July
1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) 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 adopting and approving the recognized obligation
payment schedule ("ROPS") for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020; and
C. Authorize Successor Agency staff, City Attorney, and special counsel to
provide any additional requested information to the Los Angeles County
Auditor-Controller and/or California Department of Finance to substantiate
the information contained in the ROPS and effectuate said resolution.
Finance Director Fox reported on the proposed Resolution regarding the Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule for 2019-2020.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Member Martinez and seconded by Member Ybarra to: A. Find that adoption of
the proposed resolution for approval of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for 2019-
2020 (July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020) 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 adopting and approving
the recognized obligation payment schedule ("ROPS") for the period July 1, 2019 through June
30, 2020; and C. Authorize Successor Agency staff, City Attorney, and special counsel to provide
any additional requested information to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller and/or
California Department of Finance to substantiate the information contained in the ROPS and
effectuate said resolution. Motion carried, 5-0
Yes:Yvette Woodruff-Perez, William Davis, Luz Martinez, Leticia Lopez, Melissa
Ybarra
No:None
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Special Minutes
February 19, 2019
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ORAL REPORTS
There were no oral reports.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Vice-Chairperson Davis adjourned the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
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Melissa Ybarra
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Deborah A. Harrington
Interim City Clerk