2019-08-08_BIC_MinutesMINUTES
VERNON BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4605 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Chair Cline called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and led the Flag Salute.
Present:Chair Jack Cline, Commissioners John Baca, William Davis, Duncan Sachdeva,
and Robert Wendoll
Absent:Vice Chair Jimmy Andreoli II and Commissioner Justin Faust
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Harrington stated there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
MINUTES
1.Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting Held on May 9,
2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File.
MOTION
Commissioner Wendoll moved and Commissioner Davis seconded a motion to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on May 9,
2019. The motion carried 5-0-2, Vice Chair Andreoli II and Commissioner Faust absent.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
2.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;
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.
Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2
August 8, 2019
Public Works Project Engineer Araujo provided an overview of the Vernon Los Angeles River
Path Project.
James Powell, Senior Design Associate, Alta Planning + Design, Inc., conducted a PowerPoint
Presentation regarding the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan.
In response to Chair Cline, Public Works Project Engineer Araujo and Mr. Powell provided
information on the Vernon Police Department’s input on the project.
A dialogue ensued between the Commission and staff as to the safety of the commuters, path
design, use of motorized scooters and electric bikes, concerns relating to encampment of the
homeless population, accidents, accessibility for emergency vehicles, jurisdiction, hours of
operation and impact to the surrounding business community.
Commissioner Baca proposed that Commission Members attend future discussions relating to the
project.
MOTION
CommissionerDavis moved and ChairCline seconded a motion to: 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 the presentation updating the
Commission on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan. The
motion carried 5-0-2, Vice Chair Andreoli II and Commissioner Faust absent.
ORAL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Cline adjourned the meeting at 9:37 a.m.
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JACK CLINE, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)