20220420 GVC Minutes (Special)
MINUTES
GREEN VERNON COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
REMOTE LOCATION VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Morfin called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Morfin led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Hector Morfin, Chair (via remote access)
Alan Franz, Vice Chair (via remote access)
Catherine Browne, Commissioner (via remote access)
Ron Daerr, Commissioner (via remote access)
Martin Perez, Commissioner (via remote access)
ABSENT:
Stan Stosel, Commissioner
STAFF PRESENT:
Angela Kimmey Deputy City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, Interim City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director (via remote access)
Abraham Alemu, Public Utilities General Manager (via remote access)
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities Assistant General Manager (via remote access)
Manuel Garcia, Public Works Deputy Director (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Commissioner Daerr moved and Commissioner Browne seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 5-0,
Commissioner Stosel absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. City Hall Lighting Retrofit and Electrification Transportation Update
Recommendation: No action is required. This is a presentation only.
Public Utilities Assistant General Manager Dusenberry presented the staff report.
In response to Commission questions, Assistant General Manager Dusenberry
explained the City Hall light replacement project; potential partnership with Tesla
for charging stations and incentives for businesses and employees.
2. Update from Public Works on: Urban Tree Summit, Clean California Local
Grant, and City Beautification Efforts
Recommendation: No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation
only.
Public Works Deputy Director Garcia presented the staff report.
In response to Commission questions, Deputy Director Garcia discussed the tree
analysis and cost of planting the trees
Mario Dagonel, Tree People, expressed enthusiasm for the tree planting project
and invited the community to participate in the survey.
The Commissioners commended the City of Vernon for the tree project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Daerr moved and Vice Chair Franz seconded a motion to approve
the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 5-0,
Commissioner Stosel absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the November 9, 2021 Joint Special Business and
Industry Commission - Green Vernon Commission meeting, December 15, 2021
Joint Special Business and Industry Commission - Green Vernon Commission
meeting, December 15, 2021 Joint Special Business and Industry Commission -
Green Vernon Commission - Vernon Housing Commission meeting, and
December 15, 2021 Regular Green Vernon Commission meeting minutes.
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NEW BUSINESS
4. Green Vernon Commission Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-
2023
Recommendation: A. Adopt the proposed Green Vernon Commission Work Plan
and request for budget authorization for FY 2022-2023; and B. Direct staff to
submit said work plan and budget to the City Council for review and approval.
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin presented the staff report.
MOTION
Commissioner Perez moved and Chair Morfin seconded a motion to: A. Adopt the
proposed Green Vernon Commission Work Plan and request for budget
authorization for FY 2022-2023; and B. Direct staff to submit said work plan and
budget to the City Council for review and approval. The question was called and
the motion carried 5-0, Commissioner Stosel absent.
ORAL REPORTS
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin discussed the single use foodware
accessories and standard condiment ordinance introduced at the April 19, 2022 City
Council meeting. He announced the Electronic and Universal Waste Recycling Event on
May 12, 2022 and City of Vernon Spring Clean-Up Day on May 7, 2022.
City Clerk Pope reminded the Commission that applications were being accepted for the
City’s Commissions and Committees.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Morfin adjourned the meeting at 3:59 p.m.
______________________
HECTOR MORFIN, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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