20221101 Joint Special Meeting Agenda Packet
Special Joint Meeting Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Page 1 of 1
Agenda City of Vernon
Joint Special Meeting
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 11:00 AM
Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council,
Green Vernon Commission,
Vernon Business and Industry Commission,
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee, and
Vernon Housing Commission
MEETING ATTENDANCE PROTOCOLS
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361) authorizes public meetings to take place via teleconference because
State and Local officials are recommending measures to promote social distancing. Meetings
are conducted in a hybrid format that includes both in-person and Zoom public participation.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-special
or by calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 851-8347-0101#. You may address the Governing
Bodies via Zoom or submit comments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting
date and item number in the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to speak on any matter that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are
on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City Attorney
AB1234 Ethics, Ralph M. Brown Act, and California Public Records Act Training
Recommendation:
No action required. This is a presentation only.
ADJOURNMENT
On October 25, 2022, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal
requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72
hours and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council, Green Vernon Commission,
Vernon Business and Industry Commission, Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Committee, and Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Eva Muro
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Meeting Date: November 1, 2022
SUBJECT
AB1234 Ethics, Ralph M. Brown Act, and California Public Records Act Training
Recommendation:
No action required. This is a presentation only.
Background:
On October 7, 2005, the Governor signed Assembly Bill No. 1234, which requires specified
local agency officials (elected or appointed); including commissions, committees, boards, and
other local legislative bodies (as defined in California Government Code Section 53234-
53235.2), that receive compensation, salary, or stipend for their service, or are reimbursed for
their expenses to receive training in public service ethics laws and principles every two years.
Local agencies also have the option of requiring certain employees to receive this training.
The City requires its designated employees who file 700 forms to receive this training.
The City Attorney’s Office will be conducting a training that will cover the required AB 1234
training as well as practical ethics guidance, updated Brown Act procedures, and updates
from the City Clerk’s Office regarding public records and related topics.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
None.