20210513 BIC MinutesMINUTES
VERNON BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cline called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Cline led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jack Cline, Chair (via remote access)
Jimmy Andreoli II, Vice Chair (via remote access)
John Baca, Commissioner (via remote access, arrived at 9:10 a.m.)
Thomas Condon, Commissioner (via remote access)
William Davis, Commissioner (via remote access)
Duncan Sachdeva, Commissioner (via remote access)
Douglas Williams, Commissioner (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Scott Williams, Finance Director (via remote access)
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director (via remote access)
Angela Kimmey, Utilities Compliance Administrator (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Commissioner Davis moved and Commissioner Sachdeva seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 6-0,
Commissioner Baca absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Marisa Olguin, Vernon Chamber of Commerce, discussed SB 1383, Item No. 4.
Commissioner Baca arrived at 9:10 a.m.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Overview
Recommendation: No action is required by the Commission. This is a presentation
only.
Finance Director Williams presented an overview of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget.
In response to Commission questions, Finance Director Williams explained how the
budget would address the unfunded pension liability.
2. City of Vernon COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Program Update
Recommendation: No action is required by the Commission. This is a presentation
only.
Health and Environmental Control Department Director Agyin provided an update on
the City of Vernon COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Program.
The Commission commended the City for its innovative program.
3. Business Appreciation & Recognition Program
Recommendation: No action is required by the Commission. This is a presentation
only.
Utilities Compliance Administrator Kimmey presented the Business Appreciation &
Recognition Program.
In response to Commission questions, Utilities Compliance Administrator Kimmey
explained the process for businesses that had already reached milestones.
4. Implementation Plan for Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383) - Short-Lived Climate
Pollutants Reduction Act
Recommendation: No action is required by the Commission. This is a presentation
only.
Health and Environmental Control Department Director Agyin presented information
on the Implementation Plan for Senate Bill 1382 (SB 1383) – Short-Lived Climate
Pollutants Reduction Act.
In response to Commission questions, Director Agyin discussed the City’s oversight
and risk of exposure.
Matthew Kotangian, AAA Rubbish, discussed the importance of AB 1383; need for
accurate reporting by haulers; sources of organics recycling; and the prior City
consultant utilized to audit haulers.
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Nicole Kuklok-Waldman, representing Matthew Kotangian, AAA Rubbish, urged
retaining a full open or competitive market.
The Commission discussed the cost impact to businesses; issues with monopolies;
and need for the Commission to be given the opportunity to provide its
recommendation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Vice Chair Andreoli moved and Commissioner Davis seconded a motion to approve
the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
5. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the February 11, 2021 Regular Business and Industry
Commission meeting minutes.
6. Commission Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Cancel the November 11, 2021 Regular Business and Industry
Commission Meeting and schedule a special meeting for Thursday, November 4, 2021,
at 9:00 a.m. in its place.
ORAL REPORTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Cline adjourned the meeting at 10:58 a.m.
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JACK CLINE, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, Secretary
(seal)
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