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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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 7ED06943-69BA-4D3A-9CEB-C8994A5532C6 Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 2 of 3 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 7ED06943-69BA-4D3A-9CEB-C8994A5532C6 Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2021 Page 3 of 3 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. ________________________ JACK CLINE, Chair ATTEST: _________________________ LISA POPE, Secretary (seal) DocuSign Envelope ID: 7ED06943-69BA-4D3A-9CEB-C8994A5532C6