20100205 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010, AT 3:45 P.M.
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gonzales.
The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that there
were no changes to the agenda.
The Chief Deputy City Attorney announced that this was
time for public comments.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to address the City Council.
There was no one in the audience who wished to address
the City Council at this time.
Resolution No. 2010-21 - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Vernon Authorizing the City Administrator
to Execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement in Connection With the
Sale of 12,420 Acres of Property in Kern County, California
The City Administrator addressed the issues on the
staff report and the need to take action on this matter due to
the current financial market.
Councilman Davis asked of the location of the area of
the 12,420 acres and if there were any easement rights in .the
agreement.
The City Administrator reported that the acres of land
being proposed for sale are between other energy projects and
that the agreement includes easement rights for the city.
City Attorney Wiener advised that the sale price of no
less than $35 million, which appeared on the proposed
resolution, meant that in case the bidders submitted a proposal
for less than $35 million, the City Administrator would be
required to report to City Council with the potential proposal
for their consideration. Any offer made in the amount over $35
million, by approving the proposed resolution, the City
Administrator would be authorized to take action without further
reporting to the City Council.
The City Administrator reported that once the two
proposals come in, the selection of the best proposal will be
made.
Mayor Pro Tem McCormick asked if there would be any
adverse effect in selling the land.
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February 5, 2010
The City Administrator advised that on the contrary,
the sale of the 12,420 acres would have a favorable effect. He
further advised that this would be the first step to move
forward with the City's renewable energy project.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there were any questions.
There were no questions.
It was moved by McCormick, seconded by Davis, that
Resolution No. 2010-21 be adopted. Motion carried. 5-0
There being no further business to come before the
City Council at this time, it was moved by McCormick, seconded
by Davis, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 3:59
p.m. Motion carried. 5-0
ATTEST:
anuela Giron, ity Clerk
Hilario Gonzales, Mayor
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