20221221 GVC Agenda PacketRegular Green Vernon Commission Meeting December 21, 2022
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Green Vernon Commission Meeting
Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 3:30 PM
Remote Location Via Zoom
Hector Morfin, Chair
Ron Daerr, Vice Chair
Catherine Browne, Commissioner
Clara Bustamante, Commissioner
Ronit Edry, Commissioner
Martin Perez, Commissioner
Stan Stosel, Commissioner
SPECIAL REMOTE 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.
This meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar.
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-gvc or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 819-7662-7642#. You may address the Commission 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 address the Green Vernon Commission on any matter
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a
chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during Commission
deliberation on those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Health and Environmental Control Department
Presentation on the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Update Project
Recommendation:
No action is required by the Green Vernon Commission. This is a presentation only.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be
removed from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Removed items will be
considered immediately following the Consent Calendar.
2. City Clerk
Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the August 24, 2022 Special Green Vernon Commission meeting minutes.
1. 20220824 GVC Minutes (Special)
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff.
Next regular meeting: Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
On December 15, 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.
Green Vernon Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Veronica Petrosyan
Submitting Department: Health and Environmental Control Department
Meeting Date: December 21, 2022
SUBJECT
Presentation on the Environmental Sustainability Action Plan Update Project
Recommendation:
No action is required by the Green Vernon Commission. This is a presentation only.
Background:
In 2011, the City developed an Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (Plan) as a detailed,
long-range strategy to achieve sustainability in the sectors of greenhouse gas (GHS) emission,
energy, transportation, land use, solid waste, water, biological resources, air quality, public
health, and economic development. On August 24, 2022, the Green Vernon Commission
(Commission) directed staff to proceed with updating the Plan and appointed two
Commissioners to a temporary ad hoc committee to work with the staff Steering Committee to
provide support, guidance, and oversight of the Plan update project. Subsequently, the City
executed a services agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for
environmental sustainability action plan technical consulting services effective September 1,
2022. ESA is in the initial phase of its work and will deliver a presentation on the status of the
Plan update project to the Commission.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
None.
Green Vernon Commission Agenda Item Report
Submitted by: Sandra Dolson
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2022
SUBJECT
Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the August 24, 2022 Special Green Vernon Commission meeting minutes.
Background:
Staff has prepared and hereby submits the minutes for approval.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments:
1. 20220824 GVC Minutes (Special)
MINUTES
GREEN VERNON COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022
REMOTE LOCATION VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Morfin called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Chair Morfin led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Hector Morfin, Chair (via remote access)
Catherine Browne, Commissioner (via remote access)
Clara Bustamante, Commissioner (via remote Access)
Ron Daerr, Commissioner (via remote access)
Ronit Edry, Commissioner (via remote access)
Martin Perez, Commissioner (via remote access)
Stan Stosel, Commissioner (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Angela Kimmey Deputy City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director (via remote access)
Dan Wall, Public Works Director (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Commissioner Perez moved and Commissioner Stosel seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1.Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
City Clerk Pope presented the staff report.
MOTION
Chair Morfin moved and Commissioner Stosel seconded a motion to select Hector
Morfin to serve as Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023. The question was
called and the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Commissioner Daerr moved and Commissioner Browne seconded a motion to
select Ron Daerr to serve as Vice Chair for the term ending June 30, 2023. The
question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Browne moved and Commissioner Stosel seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
2.Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the April 20, 2022 Special Green Vernon Commission
meeting minutes.
NEW BUSINESS
3.Environmental Sustainability Action Plan
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin presented the staff report.
In response to Commission questions, Health and Environmental Control Director
Agyin provided an overview of the key elements of the plan and explained that the
plan would contain future plans and review what had been done. He discussed the
need to engage all stakeholders.
The Commission requested it receive the prior plan for review.
MOTION
Commissioner Perez moved and Commissioner Stosel seconded a motion to: A.
Direct staff to proceed with the process to update the City's Environmental
Sustainability Action Plan adopted in 2011; and B. Appoint Commissioner Browne
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and Vice Chair Daerr to serve on a temporary ad hoc committee to work with the
staff Steering Committee to provide support, guidance, and oversight of the Plan
update project. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin discussed the successful e-
waste event.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Morfin adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
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HECTOR MORFIN, Chair
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)