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2019-03-20 GVC MinutesI MINUTES GREEN YERNON COMMISSION REGI,'LAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019 COT,]NCIL CHAMBER,4305 SAIYTA FE AVENUE, VERNON CALL TO ORDER Chair Garcia called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. FLAG SAI,UTE ChaL Garcia led the Flag Salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Hector Garcia, Chair Ron Daerr, Commissioner Alan Franz, Commissioner Frane Sosic, Commissioner ABSENT: Jim Andreoli Jr., Commissioner CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Clerk Ayala stated that there were no changes to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT None PRESENTATIONS Los Angeles River Path Project Presentation By: Metro Representatives Recommendation: A. No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only. Lauren Cencic, Senior Director, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, conducted the Los Angeles River Path Project PowerPoint Presentation. 1. Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 Page2 of3 ELECTIONS Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to Serve until the Next Annual Election Recommendation: A. Find that election of chairperson and vice chairperson does not constitute a "project" pursuant to section 15378OX2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act C'CEQA), because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the generalrule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; B. Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a term to expire June 30, 2019; and C. Elect one of its members as Vice Chairperson for a term to expire June 30, 2019. City Clerk Ayala provided a brief ovewiew of the Commission seat terms and election procedures and led the nomination process. Commissioner Franz nominated Hector Garcia as Chair for the Commission. City Clerk Ayala explained that Chair Garcia could not be considered to serve another term as Chair of the Commission. Commissioner Franz retacted his nomination. MOTION Commissioner Daerr moved and Chair Garcia seconded a motion to elect Commissioner Daerr as Chair. The motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Andreoli Jr. absent. MOTION Commissioner Garcia moved and Chair Daerr seconded a motion to elect Commissioner Franz as Vice Chair. The motion carried 4-0- I , Commissioner Andreoli Jr. absent. MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Held Jun.e 21,2017 Recommendation: A. Receive and File. MOTION Chair Daerr moved and Commissioner Garcia seconded a motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Green Vemon Commission Meeting held June 2l ,2017 and the Minutes of the Joint Special Green Vernon Commission Meeting held on May l, 2018. The motion carried 4-0-1, Commissioner Andreoli Jr. absent. 3 4 2. Commissioner Daerr nominated himself as Chair of the Commission. Minutes of the Joint Special Green Vernon Commission Meeting lleld on May, 1, 20r8 Recommendation: A. Receive and File. Page 3 of 3 DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTTVES TO STAFF Senate Bill (SB) 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants, Methane Emissions, Dairy and Livestock, Organic Waste and Landlills Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ('CEQA) because the discussion is a continuing administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and, therefore, does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, and that even ifsuch were a project, it would be exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Discuss SB 1383 and provide direction to staff regarding potential strategies that may meet newly imposed regulatory requirements. Health and Environmental Contol Director Agyin reported on Senate Bill (SB) 1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP), Methane Emissions, Dairy and Livestock and Organic Waste and Landfills. He further explained that SB 1383 was new California legislation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by calendar year 2020. In response to Chair Daerr, Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin discussed landfills and impacts on the City. A discussion ensued between Commissioners and staff on the impacts of SB 1383 on existing businesses, potential opportunity for nonprofit organizations, and responsibilities for agencies charged with enforcing the mandates of SB 1383. ORAL REPORTS ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chair Daen adjourned the meeting at 4:35 AERR, Chair ATTEST: IL LISA POPE, City C (Seal) L 5. Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2019 Commissioner Garcia reported on Assembly Bill 617 - Community Air Initiatives and explained the revolutionary law focused on improving air quality in public health and environmental ju5ligs g6mrnunitig5.