Resolution No. 91151
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RESOLUTION NO. 9115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE
SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN
OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter_ and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2006, the City Council of the City of
Vernon adopted Resolution No. 9097 supporting the City's participation
in the formation of a joint powers agency for municipal governance of
Los Angeles Unified School District schools; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6500
et seq., the City is authorized to enter into an agreement with one or
more other public agencies to jointly exercise any power common to the
contracting parties and to create an agency or entity which is separate
from the parties to administer the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park,
Maywood, South Gate and Vernon (collectively, the "Southeast Cities")
desire to become members of a Southeast Local Educational Authority, a
joint powers agency (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council does not by this resolution
relinquish any of its duly constituted powersto regulate and govern
its own territory, to require franchises from any railroad which may
cross its territory, or to regulate the streets and highways within
the City.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
IIfinds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
Iland correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and declares that the actions authorized hereby constitute a
valid exercise of the powers of the City under the laws of the State
of California and under the Charter of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
approves the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Southeast
Local Educational Authority, in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute the Amendment for, and on behalf of,
the City of Vernon and the Acting City Clerk is hereby authorized to
attest thereto.
SECTION 5: The Acting City Clerk, or his designee, is
hereby authorized and directed to take all actions and do all things
necessary or desirable hereunder with respect to the Authority,
including but not limited to, the execution and delivery of any an all
agreements, certificates, instruments and other documents which they,
or any of them, may deem necessary or desirable and not inconsistent
with the purposes of this Resolution.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes the Acting City Clerk, or his designee, to make whatever
nonsubstantive, administrative and/or text changes, upon advice of
counsel, to the documents relating to the Agreement.
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SECTION 7: In accordance with Section 2.3 of the Agreement,
the City Council of the City of Vernon hereby appoints W. Michael
McCormick as its representative on the Board of Directors of said
Authority, and appoints William Davis as the alternate member, each
with the power to vote in all actions of said board and to report to
the City Council thereon. Said appointments shall be effective until
the death, resignation, disqualification or subsequent removal by the
City Council of such representative.
SECTION 8: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
directs the Acting City Clerk, or his designee, to send a six (6)
executed Agreements to:
City of South Gate
Attn. Veronica Galvez
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
SECTION 9: The Acting City Clerk of the City of Vernon
shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2006.
ATTEST :
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR.
Acting City Clerk
LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR., Acting City Clerk of the City of
Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 9115, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held
on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon.
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, JR.
Acting City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL .AUTHORITY
k THIS AGREEMENT (the "Joint Exercise Of Powers Agreement" or "Agreement) is
dated , 2006, by and between the City :of Bell ("Bell"), the City of Cudahy
("Cudahy'), the City of Huntington Park (-Huntington Park"), the City of Maywood
("Maywood"), the City of South Gatef"Siouth Gate"), and the City of Vernon ("Vernon"), each
duly organizedand existing under the laws ofthe State of California; the cities, shall collectively
be referred to as the "Members."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Members are located within the southeast .area -of Los Angeles County
and their local schools are operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District ("IAUSU);
v1UREAS, the Members have joined forces loaddress educational OPPOrtUllities at their
local schools and set forth a common mission statement with goals and objectives. A copy of the
mission statement with those goals and objectives is set forth in Ekbi-bit - L"
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form a joint powers authority under -the Joint Exercise
of Powers Law of the State %of California (constituting -cliapter 5 of Division 7 of Title I of the
California Government Code) to advance their common missionstatcment, goals and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is to exercise the powers the Members
have in common to act, advocate, appear, -explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including legislation under the Charter Schools Law Of the State of California
.(constituting Part'26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Education Code) as -well ,as such
other act -ion deemed necessary by the Members to further the accomplishment of their mission
statement, goals and.oFjectives identified ou'Exhibit "L"
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises .and of the mutual promises
herein contained, the Members do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section L_ _L Definitions. Unless the Context Otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in this Article le I shalt for the purpose hereof, have the meanings herein specified.
-Act" means Articles 1 through 4 (commencing with section 6500) of Chapter 5,
Division 7, Title I Of the California Government Code: the Joint -Exercise of Powers Law of the
State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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„Alternate,, means the individual appointed by a Member who may act as Director
when the IDirectorappointed by the Member is unavailable.
-Authority- means the Southeast Local Educational. Authority, the authority created by
this Agreement.
,,Boar&, means the Board of Directors of the Authority referred to in Section 2.3, which
shall be the governing , body .of the Authority.
"Charter Schools Act” means.Chapters I through -6 (Commencing with section 47600) .of
Part 26.8, Division 4, -of Title 2 of the California Education Code: the Charter Schools Act of the
-State of California.
"Clerk," means the city clerk of any of the Members.
"Congress" means either or both the - House -of Representatives or the Senate of the united
States of America.
"Director" means the Member representative or Alternate appointed to. the Board
pursuant to Section 23.
"Finance Directoe"means a finance -director Of any of the Members.
"Fiscal dear" means the peri
od Flom July 1st to and including, the following June, 3 Oth.
',Go.aw' mean those goals identified on Rdfibit "I."
"Legislature- means -either or both the Assembly or the Senate of the State of California,
"Lobby" means that activity authorized under sections 5002.3 and 50024 of the California
Government Cede.
-,Mayor- means the mayor of each of the Members.
-Member" means Bell, -Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate or Vemon.
"Mission -Statement" means that mission statement -identified on Exhibit "l."
-,objectives'N mean those objectives identified on Exhibit "I
-Secret . ary- means the Secretary of the Authority. appointed Pursuant to Section 3.1.
-,_State,, Diem the State of California.
"Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Authority appointed Pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTICLE 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section.2.1, se. This Agreement is made pursuant to the Act providing for the
joint exercise of powers common to the members and for other purposes as permitted under the,
er . purpose of this Agreement is to
Art and as agreed by one or more of the parties hereto. The �
form the Authority to advance the Mission Statement Goals and Objectives in the manner the,
ha cost and expnse cid t to
Members deem necessary and appropriate and equally share the in en
suchactivitios.
.Section 22. Creation of Authority. Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a
-public entity t.o be known as the "Southeast Local EduotionalAuthority." The Authority shall
he apublic entity separate :and apart From the Members, and shall administer this Agreement.
Section 2.3. Board of Directors. The Authority shall be administered by -.a Board of
Directors consisting of Ax (6) Directors, uniess anduntil such number is changed by amendment
of this Agreement. The City Council of each Member shall have the authority to point,
P appoint,
designate, and replace their respective Director for the Authority. In -addition to selecting a
,Director, the -City Council of each Member AaR also have the authority toappoint, designate,
.and replace .their respective Alternate, who will act as an alternate representative for the
Authority in the absence of their respective Director, The Board .shall be called the ".Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." All voting power of the Authority shall
reside in the Board.
-Section 2.4. Meetings of _the Board.
(a) Regular Meetings. The Board shall meet once -a month and provide for at
least twelve regular meetings each year unless otherwise waived by of the Authority.
The date, hour and place of the holding of regular meetings shall be fixed by resolution of the
Board and a copy of such resolution shall be filed with each of the Members' Clerk-
(b) S - Mial. Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may lbo called in
accordance with the provisions of .section 54956 of the California Government Code.
(c) place of Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall be hold at such
location as set by the Board and rotated as and when the Board deems appropriate. The initial
location set by the Board is South Gate City Hall, $650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 90280.
(d) Call, Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board,
.including without limitation, regular, adjourned regular and -special meetings, :shall be called,
noticed, held .and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code).
Section 2.5. Minutes. The Secretary shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings, Of
the Board .and shall, as soon .as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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Section 2.6. Voting. , Each Member shall have one vote which shall be exercised by a
Director.
Section 2.7. Ouorum and Required Votes for Any Action. Directors holding a majority
of the -votes shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; except that less than a
quorum may adjourn from time to.. time- The affirmative votes of at least four Directors present
at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to take any action by the Board,
-Section 2.8. Bylaws. The Board may adopt, from time to time, such bylaws, ndos and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Section 3T1. Chairperson , Vice-,agiffp-mon. &cretai� and -Executive Director.. The
Directors shall appoint one of the Directors to be Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall
appoint another Director to be Vice Chairperson of the Board. The Directors -shall appoint,
according .to the rotation of its meetings, A Clerk to be Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Executive Director of the Authority. The officers
shall perform the duties normal to said offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution of the Board sliall provide otherwise, and shall
perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall sign
contracts and perform all of the Chairperson's duties in the absence of the Chairperson. The
Secretary shall :countersign all contracts signed by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless -a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwise, perform such
other duties as may be imposed by the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the Secretary of State of the State pursuant to the Act. The Executive Director, ifappointed by
the Directors, shall administer the day-to-day operations of.theAuthority.
Section 3.2. Treasurer pursuant to section 6505.6 -of the Act, a Finance Director tor is
hereby de . signated as the Treasurer of the. Authority. The Finance 'Director for South Gate is
.appointed the initial Treasurer of the Authority until the Board appoints a replacement by
resolution. The Treasurer shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all of the accounts, funds
and money of the Authority from whatever source, shall have the duties and obligations set forth
in soctions 6505 and .6505.5 of the Act and -shall assure that there shall be -strict accountability of
,all funds and reporting of all receipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided in
prov,
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer shall mako arrangements with a certified
public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts and
.records of the Authority-.
Sm-0 3.3. Officers in UJIM-P Of RPME—ds, Funds and Accounts. Pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have charge of, handle and have access to all
accounts, funds and money of the Authority and all records of the Authority relating thereto; and
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have .access to all other records of the Authority.
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Section 3.4. Legal Advisor. The Board shall have the power to appoint the legal
advisor of the Authority who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
ection 3.5
. Other EpI �Q. The Board shall have -the power by resolution to
appoint and employ such -other employees, .consultants .and independent contractors as may be
necessary for the purposes of this .Agrm- nent
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation and other benefits which apply to the
activities of officers, _agents, or employees of a public agency when performing their respective
functions shall apply to the officers, agents or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while engaged in the performanc4, of any of the functions -and other duties of such officers,.
agents orcipployces under this Agreement
None, of the officers, agents, or employees directly employed by the Board shall be.
.deemed, by reason of their employment by the 'Board to be employed by, any Member or, by
-reason of their employment by the Board, to be subject to -any of the requirements of each
Member.
Section 2.6 Assistant Officers The -Board may by resolution appoint such assistants
to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appointment of additional officers of the Authority who
=y or may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to time deem appropriate.
XkTICLE IV
POWERS
Section 4. 1. General Powers. 'The Authority shall exercise, in the manner herein,
provided
the powers which -are common to each of the, Members, or as otherwise permitted under
the Act, and, necessary to the accomplishment of the"PuIPSCS of this Agreement, subject to =the
restrictions set forth in Section 4J. As provided in the Act, the Authority shall be a public entity
separate from theMembM.
Section 4.2. SMcific Powers- The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to
d . o all acts necessary for the exercise of the :fbregoingpowers, including but not limited to, any or
all -of the following.
(a) to fin they the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives' ,
.(b) to make and enter into contracts;
(c) to Lobby and perform -all acts incident to such activity;
(d) to explore legislative action to accomplish the Goals and Objectives,
(e) to -explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter Schools Act;
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(fl to form any entity permissible within the Act to carry out the acts deemed
-necessary by the Board under the Charter Schools Act or advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to.employ.agents or employees;
(h) to acquire, construct, manage, maintain or operate any authorized public
improvement permitted under the Act, including, but not limited to section 6585(g) of the Act, as
well- as the common powers of the Members to acquire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent domain;
(i) to sue and be sued in its own name.;
(j) to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and otherwise to
incur debts, liabilities or -obligations;
(k) to apply for, accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aids from
any agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other :source;
.(1) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to section 6505,5 .of the Act
which is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, .in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to
section 53601 of the California Government Code;
{m) to .apply for letters of credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and :enter into
agreements in connection .therewith;
(n) to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(o) to make and enter into bond purchase .agreements where the Authority
would agree to purchase bonds, notes, or other .evidences of indebtedness from the .Meembers;
(p) purchase .obligations .of any local agency; and
(q) to exercise any and all .other powersas may be provided in the Act or held
by the Members.
Section 4_3. Restrictioirs on Exercise of Powers. The power$ of the Authority shall be
exercisotl 'the manner provided in -the Act, except for those powers the Members do not have in
common or those retainedby the State.
Section 4_4. Obligations of Authority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Authority shall not be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METHODS OF PROCEDURE; CREDIT TO MEMBERS
Section,L). Assumption of ReMqnsibiLties by,the _Authority. As soon as practicable
after the date of execution of this Agreement, the Directors shall hold the organizational meeting
ice
of the Board- At said meeting the Board.shall elect'4 Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, Pro vide
for its regular meetings as, . required by Section 2A and set the -rotation appointments for the
Secretary according to the locations of the regular meetings.
Section 5,2. Credit to Members. All accounts or funds ' created and established
pursuant to any instrument or agreement to. which the Authority is a party, and any interest
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earned or accrued thereon, shall inure to the benefit Of the Members in the respective proportions
for which such funds or accounts were -created.
ARTICLE.VI
CONTRIBUTION: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS
-section 6j. Conuibutions 'The Members May in the appropriate circumstance, when
required hereunder:(A) make Contributions froln their treasuries for the purposes set forth herein,
(b) ma]ke paymonts of public fonds to defray the cost of such purposes, (c) make advances of
public funds for such purposes, such advances to be repaid as Provided herein, Or (d) use its
personnel, equipment or Property in lieu of othercontributionsor advances. The provisions of
section 65-1-3 of the Act are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by referelle C'
Section 6.2. AApccogmpntjs. andR Reports. To :the extent not covered thebyduties assigned to
a trustee chosen by the Authority, the Treasurer shall establish and maintain such funds and
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accounts as may bo-required by good accounting practice or by any provision of any trust
indenture or trust agreement entered into with respect to the proceeds:of any -bonds, notes, Or
evidences of indebtedness issued by the Authority. The books and records of the Authority in
the hands of a trustee or the Treasurer -shall be Open to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of the Members. The Txeasumr, within 180 days -after the close"of each Fiscal
Year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such . Fi" Year to the
Members to the ex
tent such activities are not covered by the report of such trustee The trustee
appointed under any trust indenture or trust agreement shall establish suitable fonds, furnish
financial reports .and provide suitable accounting procedures to carry out the provisions of said
ven such duties in said trust indenture
trust indenture or trust agreement. 'Said trustee may be gi
or trust agreement as may be -desirable to. carry out this s Agreement
Sp-ctiokj Funds Subject to the applicable provisionsof any instruments or
_Which the Authority may enter into, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have
.agreement shall receive, have
custody of and disburse, Authority fiends, the Treasurer of the Authority with generally
.custody of and disburse Authority funds as nearly as possible in accordance
accepted accounting practices, . and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or
to carry out any of the -provisions or purposes Of this Agreement,
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swfion 0.4. Annual Budget and Administrative Expenses. The Board shall adopt a
budget for administralive expenses, which shall include all expenses not included in any.
financing issue of . the Authority, annually prior to July last of each year. The estimated annual
administrative expenses of the Authoritysball be allocated by .the Authority to the Members
equally.
ARTICLE V11
TERM
Section I I. Term This Agreement shall become effective, and the Authority shall
come into existence, on the date the last Member sips this Agreement_ This Agreement and the
Authority shall thereafter continue in ftffl force and effect until twmated by a majority vote of
the entire Board.
Section I& Disposition of Assets. Upon termination Of this Agreement, all property
of the, Authority, both real and personal, shall be divided among the Members -'in such manner M
shall be, agreed upon by the Members-
ARTICLEVIH
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8.1. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficient if
delivered to:
CITY OF ML
Attention: City Manager
6330 Pine Avenue
13611, California .90201
CITY OF==CUDAHY
Attention: City Manager
5220 Santa Ana Street
P.O. Box 1007
Cu(jahy, California 90201
.cr.ry OF HUNTINGTON . PARK
Attention; City Manager
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington 'Park, California 90255
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CITY OFMAYWOOD
Attention- City Manager
4319 E. Slauson Avenue
Maywood, California -90270
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Attention: City Manager
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, California 90280
CITY OF VERNON
Atten
tion: "momwrActing city Clerk
.4.305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
motion 8.2. Section. Headings. All section headings in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the
lanMe in the section referred to or to define or limit the scope of any provision of this
Agreement
Section 8_3. !Consent. Whenever in this Agreement any consent or approval is
required, the same shall not be ==011ablY withhold.
Section 8.4. Law gQyeimn inCalifornia under
I_g. This Agreement is made " the State Calif
the constitution and laws of the State, and is to be so construed.
Section. 8.5. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended atany time, or from time
i to time, by a vote of the majority
of the entireBaar(L
Enforcement Authority- The Authority is hereby authorized to take- any
Section 8.6. A'-b-y to,. injunction and specific
'T -_ , but not ' limited
-or all (ig or equitable 'actions, including,
performance, necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
-Section 8.7. _severah%lity. Should any part, term or provision of this Agreement be
decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or -in conflict with any law of the
State or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining
portions or provisions -shall not be affected thereby.
. Section 8.8. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to The
benefit of the successors . of - the Members, respectively, Neither Member may assign any right or
obligation hetelinder without the written consent of the other.
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Section 8.9. Counterparts. This Agreement may he executed in any number of
counterparts, Each of which .shall be deemed an original, .ail of which, together, shall constitute
o4e and the same inswumeat
IN WITNES
S WHEREO
F, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
and attested by their proper officers thereuntp duty authorized and their official seats to be hereto
affuced, on theday and year set opposite the name of each of the parties.
Dated: 2006 CITY OF BELL
ATMS-T:
Rebecca Valdez, city Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM.,
Edward Lee, City Attorney
Dated: -2006
ATTEST:
Larry Glavan, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David J. Ofivas, City Attorney
George Mirabal, Mayor
CITY OF CUDAHY
David M. Silva, Mayor
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Dated: 2006
ATTEST:
Rosanna Ramirez, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TOFORM:
Francisco Leal, City Attorney
Dated: -2006
ATTEST:
ErikaNav�arro, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cary Reisman, -City Attorney
Dated..' 2006
ATTEST:
Carmen Avalos, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN
-Special Counsel
June Ailil)
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Juan R_ Noguez, Mayor
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Samuel Pena, Mayor
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Maria Davila, Mayor
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ATTES- T-.
2006 CITY OF VERNON
Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, zOaWcOm* J r .
(SEAL) Acting City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric T. Fwsch, City ,A.ttolmey
Southeast Local Educational Authoeity
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Mission Statement:
The Mayors and City Council Members of the Southeast Area are not only elected
representatives, but residents of our communities with first --hand knowledge of the needs of the
students .and parents in .our local schools. We are committed to censuring the availability,
accessibility and high quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lives
economically, culturally and socially.
Goals and Objectives;
Goal #1: bake LAUSD accountable to the local communities it serves.
Objectives:
A Inform and address parents, concerns about educational opportunities and underperforming
schoola.
Improve the integration of schools into the organizations, institutions and infrastructure of
local-commpnities.
■ Coordinate with local 'law enforcement to improve student safety on school campuses and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #2: Maximize availability of funds for schools in the-Southeast.Ciiies.
Objectives:
Ensure that Southeast .city schools .receive their fair share of formula and diwetionary funds,
based on the number, concentration -and performance of students in this region.
Invest mole funding into programs that enhance acadeWic perfomance.
Increase proportion of fimdmg allocated directly to the local distract.
Goal ##3.: Participate in decisions pertaining .to local district administration and programs.
Objectives:
■ participate in selection of local district Suporintendent.
■ Empower local districtSuperintendentto select administrative personnel.
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SOUTHEAST CITIES SCHOOLS COALITION
A Joint Powers Authority of the Cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon
April 23, 2008
Dear City Clerk:
Enclosed is a signed copy of the "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" for each member city of the
Coalition along with copies of a "Notice of a Joint Powers Agreement" and "Statement of Facts Roster of
Public Agencies" filed with the Secretary of State's Office.
These copies are for your files. Should you or an agent of your city have any questions or concerns
regarding these documents please feel free to contact me at (323) 584-6245 or via email at
marisela.cervantes@mail.com.
Sincerely,
Marisela Cervantes
Executive Director
3401 E. Florence Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255, (323) 584-6245, (323) 584-6248 fax
southeastschools@gmail.com
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Secretary of State
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NOTICE OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(Government Code Section 6503.5 or 6503.7)
Instructions:
1. Complete and mail to: Secretary of State, P.O. Box 942877,
Sacramento, CA 94277-0001 (916) 653-3984
2. Include filing fee of $1.00. (Office use Only)
3. Do not include attachments, unless otherwise specified.
The name of the agency or entity created under the agreement and responsible for the administration of the agreement
is:Joint Exercise of Power Agreement Southeast Local Educational Authority
Mailing Address:_ City of South Gate 8650 California Ave South Gate CA 90280
Provide a short title of the agreement if applicable: Southeast Local Educational Authority
The public agencies party to the agreement are:
(1) City of Huntington Park (4) City of SouthCvate
(2) City of Maywood (5) City of Bell
(3) City of Vernon (6) City of Cudahy
If more space is needed, continue on a separate sheet and attach it to this form.
The effective date of the agreement is: January 30, 2007
Provide a condensed statement of the agreement's purpose or the powers to be exercised: The Mayors and Ci 1 y
Council Members of the Southeast Area are not only elected representatives, but
residents of our communities with first—hand knowledge of the needs of the students
and parents in our local schools. We are committed to insuring the availability,
accessibility and high quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens'
lives economically,culturally and socially.
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Date Sig ure
H. Francisco Leal, Legal Counsel
Typed Name and Title
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Secretary of State
C4LiFOP��P
STATEMENT OF FACTS
ROSTER OF PUBLIC AGENCIES FILING
(Government Code Section 53051)
Instructions:
1. Complete and mail to: Secretary of State,
P.O. Box 942877, Sacramento, CA 94277-0001 (916) 653-3984
2. A street address must be given as the official mailing address or as
the address of the presiding officer.
3. Complete addresses as required.
4. If you need additional space, please include information on an 8'/z X 11 page.
New Filing FZ
Legal name of Public Agency:
Nature of Update:
Update
southeast Local Education Authority
(Office Use Only)
County: Los Angeles
Official Mailing Address: City of Huntington Park Department of Parks and Recreation
3401 E. Florence Avenue, Huntington Park, California 90255
Name and Address of each member of the governing board:
Chairman.
President or other Presiding
Officer (Indicate Title): Chair (each member 1 yr))
Name:
Ofelia Hernandez
Address: 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Secretary
or Clerk (Indicate Title):
City Clerk
Name:
Rosanna Ramirez
Address: 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Members:
Name:
Marla Davila
Address: 8650 California Avenue, Southgate, California 90280
Name:
George Cole
Address: 6330 Pine Avenue Bell, California 90201
Name:
Felipe Aquirre
Address: 4319 E. Slauson Avenue, Maywood, California 90270
Name:
Frank GUrule
Address: 5220 Santa Ana street, P.O. Box 1007 Cudahy, CA 90201
Name:
Michael McCormick
Address: ,•4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Ve d California 90058
Date:
12/21 /07
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Signature
H. Francisco Leal, General Counsel
Typed Name and Title
SEC/STATE
NPISF405 (REV. 0312005)
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DEBRA Boww I SECRETARY OF STATE- I STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BUSINESS PROGRAMS I SPECIAL FMCS
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December 13th 2007
H. Francisco Leal,. Legal Counsel
% City of South Gate
Southeast Local Educational Authority
8650 California Ave.
South Gate Ca 90280
The purpose of this letter is to acknowledge the filing in this office of a Notice of a Joint
Powers Agreement for Southeast Local Educational Authority pursuant to California
Government Code Section 0503.5 or 6503.7. This was filed as of December 7th 2007
and assigned file number 2059.
In the future, if additional information concerning the Joint Powers is to be reported to
the' Secretary of State's Office, the Amendment to a Joint Powers Agreement form can
be downloaded from our website at www.ss.ca.gov
Lf_it.is_determined that this entity meets the 're uire lusion on the Statement
of Facts Roster o u lic Agencies pursuant to Government Code Section 53051,
please complete the Statement of Facts form which can be downloaded from the above
listed web address and submit it for filing.
Sincerely,
Special Filings Unit
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS A:GIt:EIJMENT
SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDU.rATIONAL AUTHORITY
THi ' AGRIFEW ENT (the "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" or "Agreetuent") is
dated " � ? _, 2006, by and between .the City -of hell ('Bell"), the City of Cudahy
("Cudahy"), the City of Huntington Park ("Huntington nark"), the City of Maywood
('Maywood' , the City of South Gate ("South rate'), and the City of'V'ornon C Vemon" ), each
duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; the cities, .shall collectively
be referred to as the "Members."
WI`1'NESSETH
WHEREAS, the Members are located within the southeast arcs of Los Angeles County
and tlicir local schools are operated by the Los Angeics Unified -School District ("LAUSD");
WHEREAS, the Members have joined forces to address educational opportunities at their
local schools and vet forth a common mission statement with goals and objectives. A copy of the
mission statement with those goals and objectiveq is set rorth in Exhibit N."
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form a joint powers authority under the Joint Exercise
of -Powers Law of .the State -of California (constituting Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title i of the
California Government Codc) to advance their common mission statement, goals and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is to exercise the powers the Members
have in common to act, advocate, appear, explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including legislation under the Charter Schools Law of the State of California
(constituting Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Education Code) as well as such
other action deemed necessary by the Members to further the accomplishment of their missian
statement, goals and obiectives identified on Exhibit "1:"
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and of the mutual promises
herein contained, the Members do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
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Section 1_1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
.donned in IhW Article I shall, for the purpose hereof, have the meanings herein specified.
"Act" utcans Articles 1 through 4 (commencing with section 6300) of Chapter 5,
Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code- the Joint Exercise of Powers Law of the
State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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"Alternate" means the individual appointed by a Member who may act as a Director
when the Director appointed by the Member is unavailable.
"Authority" Means the Southeast Loual Educational Authority, the authority created by
this Agreement.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Authority referred to in Section 2.3, which
shall be the governing body of the Authority.
"Charter Schools Act" means .Chapters 1 through 6 (commencing with section 47600) of
Part 26.,8, Division 4,.of Title 2 of the California Education Code: the Charter $chants het of the
State of California.
"Clerk" means the city clerk of any of the Members.
"Congress" means either or both the House of Representatives or the Senate of the United
States of America.
"Director" means the Member representative or Alternate appointed to the Board
pursuant to Sec;tlou 2.3.
"Finance Director" means :a finance director of any of the Members.
"Fiscal Year" means the period from July 1st to and including the ..following tone 30tX
"Croak" mean those goals identified on'Exhihit 96
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"Legislature" meads either or both the Assembly or the Senate of die State of California.
"Lobby" means •that.activity authorized under sections 50023 and 50024 of the California
Government Code.
"Mayor" means the mayor of each of the Members.
"Member" means Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South (.fate or Vernon.
"Mission Statement".means that mission statement identified on Exhibit' ."
"Objectives" mean those objectives identi .feted on Exhibit
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.1..
"State" means the State of California.
"Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTICLE 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2_l. osc. This Agreement is .made pursuant to the Act providing for the
joint exercise of powers common to the Members and fax other purposes as permitted under the
Act and as .agreed by one or more of ibe parties hereto. The purpose of this Agreement is to
form the Authority to advance. the Mission Statement, Goals and Objective& in the manner the
Members deem necessary and appropriate and equally share.. the cost and expense incident to
such activities.
Sec 'on 22 . Creation of Auth . Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a
public entity to be known as the "Southeast Local Educational Authority:' The Authority shall
be a public entity separate and apart &am the M,embeo, and shal-1 administer this Agreement.
Sration 2_3. Board aMEem. The Authority shall be administered by a Board of
Directors consisting of -six (6) Directors, tmless.and.until such number is changed by amendment
of this Agreement. The City Council of each Member shall have the authority to appoint,
designate, .and replace their respective Director for .the Autboriy. In addition to selecting a
Director, the City Council of each 'Member shall also have the authority to appoint, designate,
and replace their respective Al•tcrnate, who will act as an alternate repmsentative for the
Authority in the ahgence of their respective Director. The Board shall be called the "Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." All voting power of the Authority shall
reside in the Heard.
Section U. Meetings of the Board.
(a) Regular Meet, The Board shall meet once a month and provide for at
least twelve regular meetings each year unless otherwise waived by a resolution of the Authority.
The date, hour and place .of the bolding of xe.gular meetings shall be fixed -by resolution .ctf, the
Board and a copy of auch resolution shall be filed with each of the Members' Clark.
(b) Special Meetings; Special meotings .of the Board may be called in
accordance with the previsions of section 54956 of the California Government Code.
(e) Place of Meetings. All meetings of the.; Board shall he held at such
location as set by the Board and rotated as and when the Board deems appropriate. The initial
location set by -the Roard is South .Gate City Ilan, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 90280.
(d) Call. Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board,
including without limitation, regular, adjourned regular and special meetings, shall be called,
noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code).
.Section 2.5. Mifit.es. The Secretary shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings of
the Board and shall, as soon .as :possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to he
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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Section 2.6. Voting. Each Member shall have one vote which shall be exercised by a
Director,
Section 2.7. Quorum and Retired Votes for Any Action. Directors holding a majority
of the votes shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of buidness, except that less than a
quorum may adjourn from time to time. The aTrmative votes of at least four Directors present
at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to take arty ;fiction by the hoard.
Sixtion 2 :S; Bylaws. The Board may adopt, frtmt time to time, such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings as.are necessary for the purposes hereof.
ARTICLE M
OFFTCERS AND EMPLOYEES
Seed 3,1.. Cha' erson Vice-( Mailma-mn—Secrotaky: and Executive Director, The
Directors shall appoint one of the Directors to be Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall
appoint another Director to .be Vice Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall appoint,
according to the rotation of its meetings, a Clerk to be Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Executive Director of ,the Authority. The officers
shall perform the duties normal to said offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwise, and shall
perform, such other duties as nr y be imposed by the Board. The 'Vice-C:hairpsrson shall sign
contracts and perform all of the 'Chairperson's duties 'in the absence of the Chairperson. The
Secretary shall countersign all contracts signed by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall. provide otherwise, perform such
other duties as may be imposed by .the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the Secretary of State of the State .pursuant to the Act. The Executive Director, i f appninwd by
the Directors, shall administer the day-to-day operations of the.Authority.
Section 3.2. Trcasurer. Pursuant to section 6505.6 of the Act, a finance Director is
hereby designated as the Treasurer of the Authority. The Financo Director for South Gate is
appointed the initial Treasurer of .the Authority until the Board appoints a replacement by
resolution. The treasurer shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all of the accounts, funds
.and money of the Authority from whalbver source, shall have the duties and obligations set forth
in sections 6505 -and 6505.5 of the Act and .shall assure that there shall be strict accountability of
.all funds and reporting of all receipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided in
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer .shall make arrangements with a certified
public accountant or firm of certified public aceou+Marts for the annUl audit of accounts and
records of the Authority.
Section 3_3. Officers in charge of Records. Funds and Accounts. Pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have charge of, handle and have access to all
accounts, fiords and money of the Authority and all records of the Authority relating thereto; and
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have acm s to all other rcc±tirdtt t,f'thc Authority.
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Sctition 3.4. Lgeal Advisor. The ]Board shall have the power to appoint the legal
advisor of the Authority who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
4MOpn M, %cr Employees. The Hoard shall have the power by resolution to
appoint and employ such other employees, consultants .and independent contractors as may be
necessary for the purposes of this Agreement.
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability; workers' compcncation and other benefits which apply to the
activities of officers, agents, or employees of a public agency when performing their respective
functions shall apply to the officers, agents or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while engaged in the performance of any of the functions and other duties of such officers,
agents or employees under this Agreement.
None of the officers, agents, or .employees directly employed by the Board shall be
deemed, by reason of their employment by the Board to be employed by any Member or, by
reason of their employment by the Board, to be subject to any of the requirements of cash
Member.
Sec 'on 33G. Assistant Officers. 'The Board may by resolution .appoint such assistants
to act in the -plate of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appointment of additional officers of the Authority who
may or may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to time deem appropriate,
ARTICLE IV
POWERS
Section 4.1. General Powers. The Authority shall exercise, in the manner herein,
provided the powers which are common to each of the Members, or as otherwise permitted under
the Act, And, necessary to the accmplishment of the purpooses of this Agreement, aubjcct to the
restrictions set forth in Section 4.3. As provided in the Act, the Authority shall be a public entity
.separate from the Members,
Section 442. Specific Powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to
do all acts necessary for the exercise -or the foml,*oing powers., including but not limited to, any or
all of the fullowing:
(a) to .k1her-the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives;
(b) to make and anter into puntracts;
(c) to Lnbhy and perform all acts incident to such activity;
(d) to explore Legislative action to accomplish the Goals and Objectives;
(e) to explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter Schools Act;
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(fl . to form any entity permissible within the Act to carry out the acts deemed
nccemaq by the Board under the Charter Schools Act ur advance roc Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to employ Agents or employees;
(h) to acquire, construct, manage, maintain or operate any authorized public
improvement permitted under the Act, including, but not limited to section 6585(g) of the Act, as
well, as the common powers of the Members to acquire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent do -main;
(i) to'suc and be sued in its own -name;
6) to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and otherwise to
incur debts, liabilities or obligations,
(k) to apply for, Accept, receive and disburse grants, loans kad other aids from
any agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other source,
(1) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to section 6505.5 of the Act
which is not required for the; immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, .in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to
section 53601 of the California Government Code;
(nt) to apply for letters of credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of bonds, now-t, or other evidences of indebtedness and enter into
agreements in connection therewith;
(n) to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(o) to make and enter, into bond ptuchase agreements where the Authority
would agree to purchase bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness from the Members;
(p) purchase obligations .of any local agency; and
(q) to exercise any and all other powbrs as way bu provided -in the Actor held
by the Members.
Section 4.3. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The pow.crs of the Authority shall be
exorcised in the manner provided in the Act, except for those powers the Members do not have in
corn mon or those retained by the State.
Section 4.k. Oblig-atings of Authority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Authority shall not -be the delfts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METIIODS OF PROCEDUR)r; CREDIT TO MEMBERS
SectiOn 1-1. Muni Lion of lees nsibilitiea by the Authority. As soon as practicable
after the date of execution of .this Agreement, the Directors shall hold the organizational meeting
of the Beard. At said meeting the Aoxnl shall elect a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, provide
for its regular meetings as required by Section 2.4 and scat the rotation appointments for the
Secretary according to the locations of the regular meetings.
Section 5.2 Credit to Members. All accounts or funds created and established
pursuant to any instrument ur .agreement to which tbu Authority is a pa ty., and any interest
earned or accrued thereon, shall inure to the benefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for which such funds or accounts were created.
ARTICLE V1
CONTRIBUTION.- ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS
We ion 6_1.. Contributions. The Members may in the appropriate circumstance,' when
required hereunder: (a) make contributions from their treasuries for the purposes set forth herein,
,(b) make payments of public funds to defray the cost of such purposes, (c) make advances of
public funds for such purposes, such advances to be repaid as provided herein, or (d) use its
personnel, equipment or property in lieu of other contributions or advances. The provisions of
section 6513 of the Act are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Section 12. Accounts and Reports. To the extent not covered by the duties assigned to
a -trustee chosen by the Authnrit:y, the Treasurer shall establish and maintain ouch funds and
accounts as may be required by good accounting practice or by any' provision of any trust
indenture or trust agreement enteral into with respect to the proceeds of any bonds, notes, or
evidences of indebted -toss issued by the Authority. The books and records of the Authority in
the hands of a trustee or the Treasurer aliall be open -to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of -the Members. The Treasurer, within 180 days aflcr the close of each Mseal
Year, shall give a complete written report of all financial .activities for such Fiscal Year to the
Members to the extent such activities are not covered by the report of 'such trustee. The trustee
appointed under any trust indenture or trust agreement shalt -establish suitable fiords, furnish
financial reports and provide suitable .accounting procedures to carry out the provisions of said
trust indenture or trt>Vat agreument. Said trustee .mnay be given such duties in said trust indenture
or trust agreement as may be Aesirable to carry out this Agreement.
Section 6_3. Funds. Suhject to the applicable prnvisioris of any instruments or
agreement which the Authority may enter into, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority funds, the Treasurer of the Authority shall receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority fiords as nearly as possible in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices, and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or
to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement.
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Sr.ction ,�4 ual Pudogel and Administrative- Exmia.IL , The Board shall adopt a
budget for administrative expenses, vuhich shirll include all expenses not included in any
financing issue of the Authority, annukiily prior to July 1st of each yeas. The estimated annual
administrative expenses of the Authority shall be allocated by the Authority to the Members
equally.
ARTICLE VTT
TERM
' ction 7-1. Term. This Agreement shall become effective, and the Authority shall
come into existence, on .tile date the last Member signs this Agreement. * This Agreement and -the
Authority shall thereafter confmue.in hill force ,and effect until terminated by a majority vote of
the entire Board.
Sectinn 7;2. D14pUsition of Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement, all property
of the Authority, both real and personall, shall be divided arming the Members in such manner as
shall be agreed upon by the Membem.
A.RnCLE Vill
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8�1_ Notices. Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be strffcient if
delivered to:
CITY OF BELL
Attention: City Manager
6330 Pine.Avcnue
Bell, California 90201
CITY OF .CUDAUY
Attention: City Manager
5220 Santa Ana Street
P.O. Box ] 007
Cudahy, California 90201
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
Attention: City Manager
6550 Miles Avenuc
Huntington Park, California:90255
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CITY OF MAYWOOD
Attention: City Manager
4319 E. Slauson Avenue
Maywood,'C:alifomia •90270
Cn Y OF SOUTH GATE
Attention: City Manager
8650 California Avenue
'South Gate, California 90280
CITY OF VERNON
Attention: City Manager
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
St49n 8_2. Section Readines, All section hoadings in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the
language in the section referred to or to define or limit the scope of any provision of this
Agreement.
lion 8_3. Consent. Whenever in this Agreement .any consent or approval is
required, the same shall not be ttnreasonably withheld.
Section 8.4. Law Governing. This Agreement is made in the State of California under
the, constitution and laws of the State, and is to be so construed,
'Section.R_5. .Atnii-ndments. This Agreement may be amended at any time, or frozen time
to time, by a vote: of the majority of the entire Board.
Sec i n R.A.. Enforce ent by Authority. Ile Authority is hereby authorized to take any
or all legal or equitable actions, including, but not limited to, injunction and specific
performance, necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
Section 8_7. Severabiliv. Should any part, term or provision of this Agreement be
decided .by any court of competent ,jurisdiction to be illegal or in eonfliot MAth any 'law of the
State or otherwise be rendered uncnforeeable or ineffectual, the validity .of the remaining
portions or provisions shall not be afreca:A tbereby.
Section S.R.. SACCess%s. This Agreement shall he binding upon and shall inure to Xhe
benefit of the successors of the Members, respectively. Neither Member may assign any right or
obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other.
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Section 8.9. Counternarts. This Agreement may he executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, all of which, together, shall constitute
one and the sane instrument.
IN WITNESS WIHCREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized and their official seals to
be hereto affixed, on the day and year set opposite the na►ne of each of the parties.
Dated: 2006
ATTEST:
Rebecca Valdez, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Edward Lee, City Attorney
Dated: c�' I , 2006
AT" ENT:
'Larry Galva City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TQ FORM:
Pv4—A - 6"
David J. Oli x, City Attorney
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CITY OF HFL L
George Mirabal, Mayor
CITY OF CUDAH Y
Frank Guru[ , Mayor
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Dated: _ , 2006
ATTEST:
Rosanna R.amircz, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Franttisca Leal, City Attomey
Dated: .. -- 2006
ATTEST
Erika Navarro, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO F0104:
Cary Reisman, City Attorney
Dated. , 2006
ATTEST:
Cumen Avalos, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN
Special Counsel
June Ailin
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Juan R. Noguez, Mayor
CITY OF MAYWOOD
Samuel Pena, Mayor
.CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Maria Davila, Mayot
5oulhewt Luuul Eduu tiunul Aulhority
(Joint Exercise of Powm Ag=montj
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Dated: _ . 2006
ATTEST:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
(SEAT..)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric T. Fresch, City Attomey
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CITY OF VLNON
Lemis C. Mal W& Mayor
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Mission Statement:
The Mayors, and City Council Members of the Southeast Area are not only elected
representatives, but residents of our communities with first-hand Anowledge of the needy of the
students and parents in our local ,schools. 'We are committed to enuring the availability,
accessibility and high.quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lives
Qoonomically, .culturally and socially.
Goals and Objectives. -
Goal ##1: LVtalte LAU•SD accountable to the local communities it serves.
Objectives:
■ Inform and address parents' concerns about educational opportunities and underperforming
schools.
■ Improve the integration of schools into the organizations, institutions and infrastructurc of
local communities.
• C.00rdinatc with local law enforcement to improve student safety on school campuscs and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #2: Maximize availability of funds for schools W the Southeast cities.
Objectives:
■ Ensure that Southeast city schools receive their fair share of formula and discretionary funds,
based on the number, concentration and perfilrmance of students in this region.
■ Invest more funding into programs thit enhance academic performarm.c.
■ Increase proportion of funding allocated directly to the local district.
Goal #3: Participate in decisions pertaining to Inc -al district administration and programs.
Objectives:
■ Participate in selection of local district Superintendent.
■ Empower local district Superintendent .to select administrative personnel.
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
SO't TrwAST L. OC.AL EDUCAnoNAL.AUTuoR1Ty
THIS .AGREEMENT (the "Joint Exercise of Flowers Agreement" or "Agreeaaent') is
dated tr(006, by and behveen :the City :af Bell (`Bell"), the City of Cudahy
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dahtheiofIuntington Park ("Huntington Park"), the City of Maywood
,wood"), the City of South irate.("South Gate', and the City of Vemon ff emon"), each
duly organized arLd existinX under the .] Ws .of the State of C�lifonuia; the cities, shall collectively
be :referred :to as the "Members."
WITNESSETH
wijEu,A3, the M=bers are located within the southeast .area, -of Los Angeles .County
and their lool.schools are operated by the Los Augeies Unified School District ("LAUSV),,
WUP,BAS, the Mmbers have joined forces.to,address educational opportunities attheir
local schoo3s and set forth a common mission statement with goals and objectives. A copy of the
mission statement with those goals and objectives is set forth in Exhibit "1. "
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form a joint powers authority 'under -the Joint P-5cercise
of Powers Law of . be State .of California (constituting -G$apter 5 of Division 7 of Title i of the
California Government Code) to advance their common mission statement, goals and objectives;
and.
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is #o .exercise the poWcO the hviembers
have in common to act, advocate, appear, -explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including legislation under the Charter Schools Law of the State of California
(constituftg Part'26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Education Code) as Vell as such
other action deemed necessary by the Members to further the accomplishment of their mission
statement, goals and objectives identified on'Exlu'bit "I."
NOW, 'ITWREEORE, in consideration of -the above premises .and of the mutual promises
herein contained, the Mombers do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFTNMONS
ecOO 1_l. Definitions. Unless -the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
.defined in this Article I shall, for the purpose hereof, have -the ipeanings hereiu specified.:
"Act" means Articles 1 through 4 (commencing with section 66500) of Chapter 5,
Division 7.1 Title 1 of the California Govemment Code: the Joint 'Exerc se of Powers Law of the
State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exeroise of Powers Agreement.
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"Alterpate" means the individual appointed by a Member who may act as a Director
when the bireactor appointed by the Member is unavailable.
"Authority" means the Southeast .Local Educational. Authority, the authority created by
this Agreement.
"board" mews the Board of Direct= of the Authority referred to in Section 2.3, which
shall be the governing body .o f the Authority.
','Charter Seboofs Act" means Chapter$ 1 through 6 (commencing with section 47600) .of
Part 26.% Division-4,.of Title 2 of the :California Education Code: the Charter 5. 6bools Act of the
State of California.
"Clerk" means the city cl exk of any of the Members.
<'Congness°' M04M either or both the'$ouse of Representatives or the Senate ofihe -IjWW
'Stata;s of America.
"Director°' means -the Member representative or Alternate appointed to. the Board
pursuant to Section 2,3.
9Tm' mce Director" means a finance.director of any .of the Members.
"Fisp i Year" means the period from ruly Ist#o and including the following Jtwe 30&
"Goals" mean those goals identified onExhibit "l '
"Let istaturs" mesas either or both, the Assembly or the Senate of the State of CaWOnnia,
"Lobby" means that activity authoftd under aectipns 50o23 and 50024 of tho California
•Covem m.tat'Code•
"Mayor" means the mayor of each of the Members..
"Member" means i3ell,•Cudahy, Huntington PW14 Maywood, South Gate or Vernon.
"Mission Statement' means that anission statementiderttified on Eychr-bit "l.''
"Objectives" mean those objectives identified on Fxlribit "V'
'Sccretar3i" meatus the Secretary of the Authority.appointed pursuant to Section 3.1.
".State" mews the State of California.
"Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTICLER
GENERAL'PROVISIONS
$ectibn 2_l. .F-mmse. This Agreement is made pursuant to the Net providing for the
joint exercise of powers common to the Members and for other purposes as permitted tu}der the
Act and as :agreed by one or more of the parties hereto. Tie purpose of :this Agreement is to
form the Authority to advance the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives in the .manner :the
Members deom necessary and appropriate .and equally share the cost and expense hicident to
.such activities.
-Section 2:2. Creation of Authority. Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a
public entity to be known as the "Southeast Local Educational Authority." The Authority shall
be a.public entity separate and apart From the Members, and shall administer this Agreement.
Section 2.3. Board of Directors. The Authority shall be administered by # Board of
Directors consisting pf six (6) Dirmtors unless and until such qumber is changed .by amendment
of this Agreement The City Couucii of each 'Member shall have -the authority to appoint,
designate, and replace their respective Director -for the Authority In addition to selecting a
Director, the City -Council of each Member shall also have the authority to .appoinit, designate,
and replace their respective Alternate, who 'will act as an alternate •representative for the
Authority in the absence of their respective Dkocoor. 'rho Board .shall bo called the `Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." Ali votirig power of the Authority shall
reside in the Board.
•S ion 2.4. Meetings of tho. Board.
(a) Regular Meetins. The Board sWl west once a month and provide for at
least twelve regular raecungs each yeas• unless otherwise waived by a resolution of the Authority
The date, hour and place of the molding of regular meetings shall be fixed by resolution -of the
Board and a .copy of such resolution shall be filed with each of the Members' Clerk.
(b) Spmial. Meetings Special meetings of the Board may -be called in
accordance with the provisions ofsection 5406 of the California Gover nlaemt Code.
(c) dace ofMeetings. All meetings of the Board 'shall be held at such
location as set by the Board and rotated as and when the Board deems appropriate, The initial
location set by the Board is 'South Oate City Hajl, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 90280..
(d) Call Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board,
including •without limitation, regular, adjourned regular -and •special meetings, shall he .called,
noticed, held .and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code).
Section 2.5. 1Vlmutes._ The Secretary shall cause to be kept mutes of #be meetings of
the Board and shall, as soon .as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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5.ection 2..6. Votine. 13ach Member shall have ptie vote which shall .be .exercised by a
Director. —
Section 2_7. Ouprum and Required Votes for Any Action. Directors holding a majority
of the votes shall ,constitute a :quorum for the transaction of businesst except that less than a
.gporum may adiouxn from -time to time. The affirmative votes of at least four Directors present
at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to take any action by the'$oard,
.ection ^8. -Dylaws. The Board may adopt, lrom time to time, such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meeting$ as .are necessary for the purposes hereof
AttTICLF,M
OFFICERS AND EWLO'YEES
Ssetio�n.3TI_ Chairperson Vice -am rrsan_,_, NpqWIM,and Executive Diracior. The
Directors shad .appoint one of the I*ectors to be Chairperson of the Board. 'Mb Directors shall
appoint another Director to be Vice Chairporson of the Board. The Directors shall appoint,
according to the rotation of its meetings, .a Cle. rk to be Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Fxectrtive Director of the A.utbor~ity. no officers
shall perform the dirties normal to said offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of fine Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwissO, .annd .shall
perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall sign
cnntracts and perform all of the Chahpemon,s duties irl the absenco of the .Clidupemon. The
Secretary shall countersign all contracts signed by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution .of the Board. shall provide, otherwise, perform such
other duties as may be imposed by the Board andcause a.copy of this Agreement to be.filod With
the Secretary of State of the State pursuant to.tbe A.ct. 'T'he Executive Director, if appointed by
the Directors, shall admimster the day -today operations of the.Auhority
Section 3.2. T=easwer. pmu suant to section 6505.6 -of -the Act, a pinanee Ding;tor 'is
.hereby designated as the Trpasuror of the Authority. The Finance Director for South Cate is
appointed the initial Treasurer of the Authority until the Board appoints a replacement by
resob4vu. 'The Troasurer shall be tho depWltary, shill have CWtody of all of the accounts, -funds
and money of the Authority from whatever source, shall have the duties and obligations set forth
in sections 6505 and .6305.5 of the Act and -shall assure that there shall ba strict aocotitntability of
A fonds and reporting of 4 rooeipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided. iA
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer shall •makb arrangements with a certified
public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts and
records of the Authority.
Section 3_3. Officers in Chase of Recorrds Funds .and Accournts. Pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have charge of, bandle and have access to all
accounts, finds and money of the,A,uthority and all records of the Authority relating thereto; and
the Secretary shall have charge of bandle andhave.access to all other records of the Authbrity..
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B.ec `b 3.4. 1&gal Advisor. The Board shall have the power to appoint the, legal
advisor of the Authority who .shall perform such duties as may he prescribed by the Board.
Qftel EgipQyees. Th& Board shall have the power by resolution to
appoint and employ such -other employees, .consultants and independent contractors as may be
.necessary -for the purposes of WsAgmment
All of the privileges and inmumities: from liability, exemption fkom laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation and otherbenofits which apply tQ the
activities of officers, agents, or employees of -a public agency when perforrtting their res peMve-
fimctions shall apply to tho •officers, agents -or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while en an other duties o rs,
•
.gaged in the Per6rmarm of any of the functions d duti f such ffipe
ag
ents oremploym under this Agreement
Mono of the officers, agents, or employees directly employed 'by the. Board Aall bO
deemed, by -reason of their employment by the 'Board.to be employed hy'aby Member or, by,
Tcaso,u of thoir zraployment 'by the Board, to be subject to any of the requirements of each
Member.
SectioII L6. AssistantQfflcers. The Board may by rosoMbn appoint such assistants
to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appointment of additional officers of the Authority'Who
may or may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to time deeM. appropriate.
ARTICLE IV
POWLIP-S
Sec.6 4.1. OMM—AL Powers. 1U. Auffim* shall exercise, in the manner. herein,
provided thevowers which are common to each of the Members, or as otherwise permitted under
the, Act, and, pecessary to the =omplishmont of the -purposes of this Agreement, subject to the
restrictions set faithfaithin SoWon 4.3,. As provided in the Act;the Authority shall be a public.entity
separate from -the—Members.
Section by authorized, in its own came, to
4.2. Spggific Powers. The Authority is here
do allacts necessary for the exercise of the forego*.powers, including but not limited to, any. or
all -of the following:
(a)
to further the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives;
(b)
to make and enter into Contracts;
(c)
to Lobby and perform -all .acts incident to such activity;
(d)
to explore legislative, action to accomplish the Goals and Objectives.
(a)
to explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter Schools Act;
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(t) to forth any entity permissible within the Act to .carry out the acts .deemed
necessary by the Board under the Charter Schools Act br advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to. employ. agents or employees;
(h) to aeginre, construct, wanage, maintain or operate any authorized Public
iuoprovenment permitted under the Act, including, but hat limited to section 6585(g) of the.Act, .as
well as the common powers of the Members to acquire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent domain;
(i) to sue and be sued in it's own name;
(i) to issue bonds, notes, or odw evidences of indebtedness, and otherwise to .
incur debts, liabilities-or.obligations;
(k) to apply for, 4ceept, receive and disburse -grants, loans and other aids from.
any agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other source;
.(1) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to. section 6505,5 .of the Act
which is not requued for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, .in the seme pnanner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, purmaut to
section 5.3601 of the jCalifonaia Government Code;
(m) to apply for letters of credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repaym t of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and enter into
agreements in connection •therewith;
(n) jo carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(o). to make and enter into bond ptrrobnse ngrDemeuts where the Authority
would.agree to purchase bonds, notes, or other, evidences ofindebtedness from the Members;
(p) purchase obligationsof any local agency; and
-(q) to axercise any and ail .other powers. as may be provided in the Act or held
by theMembto.
Section 4L3. Resections on Exercise of Powers. oMe poryer$ of tho Authority shall be
exercised in the manner provided in -the Act, except for those powers the Members do -not have in
.common or those retainedby the State.
Section 4.4. Ohlnatiens of Authority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Authority shall not be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METHODS OF PROCEDURE; CREDrf TO MEMBER;;
:Sect on.5_1. Asstunution of R.esponsibiliiies by the Authority. As Soon as ptactiaable
after the date of execution of this Agreexnont, the Directors shall hold the organizational meeting
of the Board At said meeting the Board shall electa Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, pro'.n.de
for its regular meetings as .required .by Section 2.4 and set the rotation APPointments for the
-Secretary according to the locations of the regular meetings:
8ecrion 5.2. Credit to Merithers. All accounts or funds , created and established
pursuant to any instrument ;or agreement to .which the Authority .is .a party, and :any interest
earned or accrued thereon, shall inure to the benefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for-Whiirh such funds or accounts were -created.
A.,VCLB'VI
CONTRIBLMOM ACCOUNTS AND REPORT'S; FUNDS
Section 6. Conrribbutions. 'The Members may m the appropriate circtunstance, when
required hcmmtdm (a) make .contri'butioM from their treasuries for. the purposes set :forth herein,
(b) make paynvnts of public fiords to defray the cost of such purposes, (c) make advances of
public funds for such purposes, such advances to be repaid as provided herein, or (d) use its
persowet equipment for property in lieu. of other contributions or advances: The provisions of
section 6513 of the Act are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Sect' 6.2. Accounts and Reports. 'fro ,the mdent.not covered by ft duties assigned to
a trosteo chosen by the Authority, the Tmasurer shall establish and ra, AD such funds and
accounts as may be -required by good accounting practice or by any' Provision of any trust
indenture or #rust .agreenieut -entered into with respect to the proceeds :of .auy houds, pofes, or
evidences of indebtedness issued by the Authority. The books and records of the Authority in
the hands of a trustee or -the Treamer shall be open to inspection at all roasonable times by
representatives of :the Members. The Treasurer, within 180 d air the close cif each Fiscal
Year, shall give a complete Vritien report of all financial activities for such Fiscal Year to the
Members to ft extent such activities are not covered by the report of bush -trustee. The trustee
appointed finder any trust indenture or trust agreement shalll establish suitable funds, famish
financial reports .and provide suitablo accounting ptoceduces to carry out the provisions of said
trust indenture -or trust agreement Said trustee mad+ be given such duties in said trust indenture
or crust agreement as may. be. desirable to. carry out this Agreement.
Section 6.I Funds Subject to the .applicable provisions of any instruments or
agreement which the Authority may enter into, which;may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority fu ds, the Treasurer of #be Authority shall V=Ive, bhve
custody of and .disburse Authority funds as nearly as possible in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices, and shall make the disbursements squired by this Agreement .or
to carry out any of the provisions or pagx=s of this Agreement,
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Buftpg and Administrative Exvenses. The Board rthaU adopt a
budget for administrative expenses, which shall include AD axpeasibs not included in any
financing issue of the Authority, annually prior to July Ist of each year The estimated annual
administrative expensed of the Authority .shall .be allocated by .the Authority to the Members
equally
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ARTICLE VU
TERM
Sectimul. im This Agreement shall become ejrecfivq,, and the Authority shall
come -into existence, on the date the -last Member signs thisAgrermcut This Agremout and the
Authority shall thereafter continue In full force and effect until teminated by a majority vote of
the .entire Board.
Section 12. 'Distmition— of _Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement; all property
of sho Authority, both real and porsonal, shall be divided AMOng the Members' such manner as
shall be agreed upon by the Members.
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section g. jid be sufficient L No Notices her=der shall be 'A writing P shall Su w if
delivered to.
CITY OF 13PILL
Attention: City'Manam
6330 Pine Avenue
]Rei% California 90201
CM OFICUDAHY
Attention: ' City.Manager
5z20 Santa A;na Street
P.O. Box 1007
Cudahy, California 90201
-CITY OF MNTINGTON'PARK
Attention, City Manager
6550 Mies Avoulkt;
Huntington Park, California .90255
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CITY OF MAY WOOD
Atteu4on: City Manager
4319 E. Slauson Avenue
Maywood., �Wifornia 90270
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Attention. City Manager
86% California Avenue
Sou
th uth Gate, California 90280
CITY OY VERNON
Atten
tion: g"�xgWrActing City Clerk
.4305 SantaYe Menu&
VeXuon, Callfarnia -90058
Section g_2. Section Headings. An section headings in this Agreement are for
zonvmjence of wfermm only and are not to be Construed as modifying or governing the
Impu*e in the section referred to or to define or fimilth scope
of. any -provision of WS
Agrement,
-S content or approval is
40o 8 3, Consent_ Whenever in this Agreement any c
required, the same shall not be unrmozaVy withheld.
Sectionof Californiaaunder
.a.4. Law This Agreement is made in the state
the constitution and laws of the State, and is to be so c9n$trued-
-section.8.5. Amendments. Thi., Agreement may be amended at any fte, or from :time
to time, by a vote of the majority of the en&e.IJqxxL
.lion 8,6 EnfbrccMeWt.kL&U_ftE_U, The Authority is hereby authorized to bkr- any
actions including, but not limited to, in
.()r AU legal or equitable junction and specific
per. ormmce, necessary ()r permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
-Section 8.7. &verabili ly. Should any part, t= or provision of this Agreement be
.decided by any .court ,of competent juds(*;tign W be illegal or -in conflict with any law of the
State or otherwise be rendered imenforeckle, oT ineffectual, the validity of Ihe, remaining
portions or provisions shall not be affected therchy.
Section 8-8. Successors. This Agreement shall he Finding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the successors'.0. iheMembers, respectively, 'Neither Mem er.may assign any right
Or
obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other.
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Soodon $.9. Oounteraarts. This Agroptneat way bo exwoted it, aAY number Of
c9unterpatts, racb of whicbsbal) Jie deemed an ofiginal,.0 of w.hi* together, shall I mustitute
0* and the same iusWMelxL
iN w-mess'vaZ"0,F, the parties beretp have Caused this Agreement to be executed
and attested by their proper officers thcMUDW duly authorized and their of r1ciat seats to br, hereto
on,he'day Md year set opposite the name of each of the parties.
affixed, A
gated: 2006 CITY OF BELL
ATM1 T:
Rebecca Valdez, City C10*
(GEO)
APPROWID AS TO FORM;
Edward Lee, City Attorney
. I)Ated: 2006
A.TTMST:
%arry Ilavan, City Clerk
.(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David l. 61im-, City Attorney
George hflrabaL Mayor
CITY OF CUDAHY
David hi. Suva, Ivtayor
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Dated: 2006
ATTEST --
Rosanna RamirO7, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Fralacisco Ual, City. Attorney
Dated:
ATTEST:
Erika Navarro, QtY Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Cary Reisman, City Attorney
Dated; 2006
ATTEST:
Carmen Avalos, City .Clerk
(SBAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANE, BALLNER & BERKN4AN
-Special Counsel
June Ailin
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Jup R. NogwMayor
CITY OF MAYWOOD
Samuel Pena, Idayox
CITY OjFS0,UTH CTAU
Maria I)iQ,% Mayor
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�tlni5 C. Maiburg, S�yor
Bruce V. Mp'lkmhout, f3i4w Jr .
(SEAL) Acting City Clerk
,APPROWD M TO F.OW:
Eric T. Eresch: City AttOmy
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mission Statement:
the Mayors and City Council Members of the Southeag grea are not only elected
representatives, but residents of our communities withf re -hand knowledge of the needs of the
students,andparents in ourfocal schools. We are committed to ensuring the availability,
accessibility and high.qualityof educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lives
economically, culturally and socially.
Goals and ObjecOves.
Goal #1: Make iL,AUSA accpuntablo to the local ,coMinunities it serves.
Objectives,
Inform and address parents' concem about educatio:lal opportunities and undorperforming
whools,.
A Improve the integration of schools into the organi4 ions, institutions -and inflastructare of
locaicommuuities,
■ Coordinate withlocal -law emf%=ment to inprove ,sfildent safety on school campuses and in
surrounding oreas.
Goal #2: 1Vltuximizeovaila ilty of funds for schools in the-Southlrast.cides.
.objectives:
k Ensre that Southeast city $drools reeuive their fair share of formula and discretionary fiords,
based :on the number, concentration and petfoMance ddudents in this x OM -
Invest more funding into progr4xw that eAwco aeadeMic performance.
increase proportion of funding allocated. directly to the low distract.
Goul 0- Participate in decisions pertaining.to local.district adp owsir;Lfiou and programs.
:Objectives:
4 Participate in :selectit n of local district Superintendent.
a Empower local district Suporintendent to select administrattivo personnel.
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SO'UTEEA•ST LOCAL ED`UCATI.QNA'L.AUTIiQ'FJTY
'THIS .AGREEMENT ,(the _ "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" or "Agreement") -is
.dated . , 2046, by and bet -weep ,the City :of $.ell ("BW.), the City of Cudahy
(",Cudahy"), the CAA of Huntingtbn .Park (``Huntington Park"), the •City, of Maywood
.("Maywood"), :the City o South •.Gate ,C'$.outh Gate'), and the City .of 'Vernon (5`Vernon"), each
duly.orgamzed.and existing under the ••laws .of the State of California; the cities, .shall coUrotively
be xei erred to as the "Members."
W. ITNE9SET-9
WHEREAS, the Members are located within the southeast .area. -of Los Angeles .County
and their local schools are operated by the Los Angeles Unified :School District ("LAUSD");
AREAS, the Members have joined forces.to,address .educational opportunities at their
local schools and set fortha common Dussion statement w.i :goals and objectives. A copy of the
mission statement with those,goals and objectivws is set forth in Exhi'bit'T"
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form.a3:oint powers authorily'underte joint Exercise
of Powers Law -of the State .of California (constituting Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
.California Government Code) to advance their oommon mission :statement, goals .and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the propoSed;joint powers authority is to .exercise tho powers the Knl dbors
have in. common to act, .advocate, .appear, -explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including :legislation under the Cbarter Schools Law :of the State of Cali-thrtua
.(constituting Part'26.$ of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Educetioa Code) as•well,as such
other action, deemed necessary by the J =b. ers to P4itber the accomplishment of their mission
Atatetaent, goals .and objectives idemtifled on'Exhibit-'T?'
'NOW, TMRMRE, in consideration of•the above premises .and. of the mutual promises
horein contained, the Members do lib reby agree as follows:
AkTICLE I
DEFMTIQNS
e tion I.I. Definitions. 'Unless -the context otorwise regWres, the words -anti terms
.defined in this Article I shall, for the purpose hereof, have -the %eauings herein -specified,
"Act" .meads Articles i through 4 (cojnmencing with section ,6500) of Chapter 5,
Division 7., Title I of the California -Goverment Code: the Joint'Exorcise of.P.owers Law of the
.State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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"A.itemate" neaps the individual appointed �y a Member who may -act.as ,a birector
-when the biractor;appointed by the Member is unavailable,
`'Authority" .means the Sout4east ,Lbcai Educational ,Auuthority, the authority created by
`$,oard" means the Board of Directors .pf the Authority referred to ;in Section 2.3, which
.shall be the governing body.of the Authority.
"Cl}arter Sdhools Act" Jeans :Chapters 1 through .6 (commemcil < with section 476.00) of
Part 26 ,8, Division•4, ;ofTitle 2 of the California Education Code: the Charter R.cboois,A.ct of t�e
State of California.
"Clerk" means the city.derk of any of the Merahets.
"Congress" means either or'both the Ouse :of•Representatives.or the ,S-enate ofthe Uxii-W
States -of America.
"Director" means 'the Member representative or Alternate -appointed to. the .Board
pursuant to $eption 23.
' F.inance Director" means a finance.director of any,of the Members.
- "Fiscal `Rear" meaus :the .period from July Ist to and including the following rux►e 30th.
"Goals" mean those goals identified onlxhibit "I."
"Legislatgre" paeans .eitber or both the Assembly or the 'SmAe of the State .of Caiifarnia,
"Lobby" means .that.activity authofm' ed'umer sections 50023 and $0024 of the California
-Govemmeut Code.
"Mayor" means the mAyor of each of the Members..
"Member" means Bell,•Cudahy, Huntingto Y#k, Maywood, South ,G,ate or Vemon.
"Mission Statement" mean8 that • mi.ss'ion'statement•tdenti-fied on txhibit'T"
"Objectives'"mean those objectives identified on Exhibit "11"
"Saecxetary" -means the Secretary of the Authority, appointed pursuant to Section 3.1;
"State" •paeans the State -of California.
'Treasurer' means the Treasurer of the Authority gpom. ted pursuant to.Seotion.3.2.
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AWnCLE•LI
GENERALTRQVISIONS
S.ec 'on;LL —Purpose. This Agreement is made pursuant to the Act providing for the
joint exercise of powers .common to the Members and for other purposes as pemutted =der the
Act and as agreed by one or more of the parties hereto. The purpose .of this Agreement is to
form the Authority to .advance the Mission Statement, Goals and bbj ectiv .s Min the .manner :the
Members deem necessary and appropr;ate :and equally share the post and exppt o - ideht to
•suph ,activities.
:Section 2_2. .Creation of Authoritysl'.a-rsuant to the ,Apt, there is hereby created a
public entity to be Known as the "Southeast Local Bduoatiqual,Authority.' The Authority ,shall
be separate and apartfora the Wrn ers, .anal sb.ail -Aden nister this Agreement.
S.eciion 2 3 Board of Directors. The Authority shall be administered by .a Board -of
Directbrs,consisting.ofs`ix (6) Direotors,'uzAess.=d.uritU such number is changed -by armondment
of this Agreement. The City Comcil of each 'Mem er shall have -the authority tb appoint,
designate, and replace their respective Director -for the Authority. In addition .to seleptiug a
Director, the ,City •Council of each Mom,bLw •shall also have the .authority to .appoint, designate,
.and replace ;their respective Alternate, who vwill ,act as -an alternate representative for the
Authority in the absence of their• respective Directot, 'Tile Board :shall be called the `R:oard of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational, Authority." A11,voting power of the Authorrty:&hall
reside in the Board.
'S ctio 14. Meetings.of the.Board.
(a) keguiar'Meetings.. The hoard •sh671.34eet olxcb •a'month and provide for at
least twelve regular meetings earh year unless otherwise waived by a resolution of the Authority..
The date, pout :and plane .of the holding of •regular meetings :shall be fixed by resolution .of the
Board aad•a.popy of each resolution shall be Med with each of the Members" Cleric.
(b) Special. Me,etiM Special meetings of the 13oazd may Abe called in
accordance with the provisions of.secti.on 54936 of the.California Govemmeut Code,
(c) .Palace AfMeetiI ss. All meetings of the Board shall be held at such
location as set by the Board and '<otated .as and when the Board deems -appropriate, The initial
location set by the Board is 'South .Grate City °Hall, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
Califomia 90280..
(d) Call. Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board,
including -without limitation, rogular, .adjourned regular .and -speoidl meeting's, shall he .calle.CL
noticed, held .and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the E,alph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 et seq. of the California Gov:erp- ent Code).
Sectlon _5. Nil s. The Secretary shall cause to be kept •nmihutes of the .meetings of
the $oard .and shall, as soon.as ;possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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S.ection 16. , 'Voting Pack Member -44U have soxie vote which shall be Pxeroise4 by A
Director.,
Section 2.7. _Quorum -and Required Votes for &1y Action. Directors h9lding.a majority
of the -Yotoa shall .constitute aquor.um for the trans4rtion of business, ,except that less ,than a
.quorum may adjourn from -time to fimp,. The of irm4tivp votes of at least four Directors pT.qejat
at any =ofing at which a quorumls -ptesput.ohaill be required to take any action by.thp'13.ond,
-8.eggRg �.8. ' Bylaws. The Board may adopt, from time to time, suchbylaws, -rules and
rep9latim for the conduct of its meetings warp -necessary for the purposes hereof.
ARITCLE'M
OFFICERS AND ENTLOYFE-S
.sectio IL Chairperson, VicejQhg,-1rp.er.s.qn, Seg-MIX and 'Executive Director. The
Directors shall .appoint one of the Diredoys to be Chafi-person of the 13.oard, The Directors shall
appoint another Direotor to be Vice Chairperson of the Board. The Directors -shall appoint,
accordingthe rotation
to th iou of its meetings, .a Clerk to bp;8ecr-etaiy of the Board, At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint anExecutive ;director -of the Autha:dty. TbP officers
shall perform the duties normal to said Pfficaq. The Chairperson
,per on shall sign all .contracts on
behalf of the Authority,'unless a resolution Qf the Board OPPLU pxmide othemn'so, .=d.shall
,perform such -other &u.6rs As may be Imposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall.sign
-contracts and perform all of the ChAirperson'N duties 'in the -abaence of the, Chdirptuon. The
-Secretary shall countersign all contracts signed by the ChairpDrso.n. -or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless -a resolution .of ;tho Board -shall provido otherwise, perform such
other duties -as may be imposed by —the Board and cause -a copy of this Agreement to be, Mod mil&
the 'Secretary of State -of the -Rate pursuant to the Act, The gxecutive.Director, if.appointed by
the Directors, -shall administer the day-to-day operations of -the.Aulhoiity.
gection 3.2. Treasurer. Pursuant to section 6505.6 -of -the Act, a Pinance Director 'is
hereby designated as the Treasurer of the Authority. Tile ftance'Dirpctor for South Qgte is
:appointed the initial Treasurer of the Authority until the Board appoints A jelylarPraoixt �y-
resolution: The Treasurer -shall be the depositary, shalt have custody .of all of the accounts, ftmds
.and money of the Authority from -whatever source, shall have, •the duties and dbligationssat forth
in -soctiof is 6505 -ana .6505.5 of the Apt and -shall assure that there shall he.stdct nopoiIntabilityof
all funds and r.eporting of 011 ropeipts and 41 einents of the Authority. As pr
ovided in
sections 6505 and 65Q5.6 of the Acl, the Tr6asurer shall mplco ta-tangenienta with a'certified
public accountwit or firm of certified pliblir, accountants for the :annual -audit of ,accounts :and
.records of the Authority..
Spot 3.�. .Officers in Charge. of .Records, Funds and Account Pursuant to
section.6505.1 of the. Act, the Treas.urr.er and have access to .ail
shall have charge o-� handle
accounts, funds and money of the Awhority -and all records of the ,Authority relating thereto; and
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and haveacc!ass to :all other records of 14 Authbftty
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Section 3_,4, Legal Advisor. The 'Board 6a•11 have the power to appoint the legal
-advisorof the Authority who ,shallperform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
ection J Other .Employees- The Board :shall have fe power by resolntion to
appoint and ,employ mch •other •employee$, .consultants ,and'independent contractors as maybe
uecessaryfor the purposes of this,Agreennent,
All of the privileges and immunities from'liab�lity, exemption fxom laves, oxdinances .and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers" compensation and other benefits w.hich,apply tq the
activities of officers, ,agents, or employees of.apublic agency whenperfonnipg their rosp Give
fimctions:shall ,apply to the -officers, agents :or emp.layees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while engaged in the pe,eQ mapce of any of the fu�uctions.and 4th�r duties of such officer,
agents or employees under this Agreement,
Nono of tho officers, agents, or .employees. directly eiA toyed by the Board shall bo
.deemed, by reason of their •employment by the 'Board to be employed by, ;any Member or,, by
Teaso,)a of th*, ,e nploymeut'by the $card, to by ; b,Ject to .any of the requirempats of each
Member.
SeT etion 3�6. Assistant Officers. The Board may. by rosolu�tion .appOiRt such assistants
to act in tkie •placc of the Secretary .or other officers of the Authority (other than 'any Vvjwtor),
and may by resolution provide for the -appointm6nt .of additional officers of the Authority -,who
.T,CIay .or clay not he directors,. as the Board •shall. from time to time deem appropriate.
ARTICLE IV
PONZRS
Section 4_1. General powers. The .,#Wthority shall ..exercise, in the manner herein,
provided the,powers wXch,are 0oixun5n to each of the, Mpnibers, .or as otherwise perm tted;uader
the Act, and, necessary to the accomplishment ;of the -purposes of this Agreement, subject to the
restrictions set forth in •S oction 4.3J As provided in the Act, the Autl ority .shall be a public ,entity
.separate from the 7vMembers.
coon 42. Spedifie Powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to
do all,acts necessary for the exercise -of the foregoingpowers, including but not litnited to; any or
;ill -of the following:
(a) to further the. Mission Statelment, Goals and Objectives;
,(b) to make and eater into contracts;
(6) to Lobby and perfogn•all,acts incident to such activity;
(d) -to .explore legislative action;to accomplish the Goals and 'Qbjectives';
(e) to explore whether the ,Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter.Scho,ols Act;
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•(i) to form any entity permissible within the Act to carry out the acts ,deemed
,necessary :by the 18oard under the Charter Schools Act or advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to •.employ .agents .or employees;
(h) to acquire, ,construct, npagage, .maintain .or operate any autho " ed public
improvement permitted Lander the Act, including, but nit limited to section 6- 85(g) of the,Act,.a's
well- as the common powers of the Members to -acquire .any public capital improvement by the
power of eminentdoXnain;
(i) to 'sue ,bmd be sued in itt own -name.;
•(j) to issue Bonds, notes, -or ateir evidences of indebtectaess, -and otherwise to
incur .debts, liabilities •or.obligations;
(k) to apply far, ;accept, receive and disburse -grants, loans and other aid$ •from
any agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other :source;
•(i) to invest any money in the #seasu y pursuant to -.section 6505,5 of the Act
which is zot tegifired for the immediate necessities •of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, ,in the .same -manner .and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant :to
section 5.3601 of the California Government Code;
(xn) to apply for letters off' credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of bonds, gotes, or other evidences of indebtedness -and :enter into
agreements in connection .therewith;
(n) to carry out and egfor ce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(o) to make and enter into bond ptirc`4oSe agreement$ wl;lerO the Authority
would.ggree tq put -phase bonds, notes, .or other.evidenees of indebtedness from -the Members;
(p) purchase.obligatzoDs of any local agency; and
(q) to bxercase any. and -all .other powers as inay be provided $n the Act or held
by the Members.
Section AlRestrictions on-aercise of Powers. The powers o� thb Authority shall be
exercised in the manner provided iin the A,ct, except for those powers the Members do •not have an
common or -those retained by the State.
Section 4_4. Obligations of Authority. The debts, liabilities .and obligations of the
Authority shall not'be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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METHODS OF PROCEDURE; CREDIT TO WM$PRS
Seatio S.i. Assggmpfion of Responsibilities by the Authority. As -soon as practicable
zfter.the -date of exegufim .of this.Agrebmott, the Directors shall hold the .organizationalmeeting
of the 13gard. Atsaid mp.eI4n8 the Board 13h4il elect-, Chairperson and Vice-Q-haIT' Pwn,provide
for its regular meetiftgs as required .by , Section 2.4 •and sot the Totafion 'appointments' -for .Ihe
Secretary ,according to the locations of the reVflarmeetings.
Section 142., Credit to 'Members. All gLcc0=ts; or ids created and established
pursuant to any instt=ent or qrLe.embnt to which the Authority is .a party., and .any Interest
earned or accrued thereon, -shall inure to the borxefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for which such funds or accounts were -created.
ARTICLP,"VI
CONTREBTITI01IT: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS
Section 6.1.. Contributions. 'Me Mfmbers may in -the,appropiriate circumstance, when
required hexeunder:.(EO . ) make ,contributions from their treasuries for the proposes
ses .set forth herdit,
0) Wake PaYMents Of public funds to defray. the cost of -slich purposes, (c) make -adv.ances of
public funds for s-mdli purposes, such -advances to be Trepaid, as provided herein, or (d) use its
personnel, equipmeilt or property in lieu of other -contributions or Adv,=crs, The PrqVisiQAs of
section 6513 of to Act we hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reforeoce.
-9 q - Ptio 6.2. Accounts and Reports. To the e te, t. not covered by tiv.duties assigned to
X ]a
a trustee chosL-nby the Authority, the 'Treasurer .shall -establish and Xaala%mi -such funds and
accounts as may be - required by good accounting practice or by any provision of any trust
indenture or trust'agrrelxxent -entered intowith respect to the proceedsof any -bonds, notes, or
o 'donces of indebtedness issued by the Authority. The books and x0cord's of the Authority y in
the hands of a trustee or -the Treasurer shall bre open to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of the Members. The Treasurer, v itbit 180 days ;after the closb'of each Fiscal
Year, 4ig11 give a c.9tuplete witten report of all ,financial activities for such.Fisc.Ekl Year to the
Members to the oxtent sugh activities are AQt c9wredby •the -report of 'sugh trustbe. The trustee
appoinW under any trust indenture or -trust agreement .shall -establish suitable funds, fumi5h
finatkdiAl TOPQrts -and -provide suitable acppuriting ptocedimps to -carry out the provisions of -gaid
trust indenture or trust .agreemetit. Said trustee may be given =4duties in said trust indenture
of tiust agreement as may be .desirable to. carry out this Agrbefnent,
-Sbctib CL Funds, $ubj -Oct to the .applicable provisions of any instruments or
.a�=rrlentvhich the Authority map :enter into., which may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse, Authority funds, thp Treasurer of 63�e Authority shall OD.Ce-iVe, bAV.,e
custody of and disburse Authority ,funds as flearly as possible -in accox-4aiiop with generally
,aoQepted accminting practices, .and shall make the disbursements tequirea by this Ageement or
to cam out any of the provisions orphposes of this Agree=-.nt,
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Se• ctlon6._4. Annnal 13u et and Adlnitietrative Lxpenses. Th $oard sha11 adopt a
budget for administrative expenses, which shall iuplude ,all expenses not included in ,any
financing isslte .of the.AuttlSprity, an. nUally, prko�r, to July lst bf •eacb year. The estimated annual
.administrative expenses of the Authority ,shall be allocated by .the Authority to the Members
equally..-
ARTICLE VII
TERM
Section 7.1. Term. This Agreement -shall become effective, and the Authority shall
.come into existenge, Qn the plate the. last Member signs this Agreement. This Agreeixwmt apd the
Authority shall thereafter eontinue in ,full force ,and .effect until terminated fiy a maj orit3► vote of
the .entire B.oard,
Section 7_2. Dispositionn of.Assets. Upon termination of this .Agreement, all property
of the Authority, both real amd personal, •shall be divided among the Members in suc'h, manner as
:shall be agreed upon by the Members.
ARTICLF •NUI
MI 8 C ELLANROUS PROV[SIONS
Aection $_l. Notices. Notices izerem.der shall be in writing and shall •be sufficiexlt if
delivered to:
CITY OF BELT,
Attention: Oty'Manager
6330 Pine Avenue
Bell, CaMornia90201
CITY OF''—UDAHY.
Attention: City Uat4get
.5220 Santa Anna Street
P.O.. Box 1007
Cudahy, California 90201
-CITY ,OF HUNTINGT.O,N'PARK
Attention: City.Manager
6-550 Miles Avenue
HuntingtgnPark, Califor is 90255
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CITY OP MAYWOOD
__-Attention, City Manager
4319 R Slauson Avenue
Mapwood,'(DaliforwA,90270
CLT)t OF RO;[1TH •CrATE
Attention: ,City Manager
86,50California Avenue
'South Gate, California 90280
CITY Cj� VERNON
Attention: City ,Manager
•4.305 S.anta;Fe Avenue
Vernon •Califorpia 90058
Section 8.2.. Section Headings. All section headings in this Agreement are for
.cenveuience of zeferemce only and are no;t to be construed .as modifying or governing -the
language .in the-see#ion referred to or to define or -limit -the :tcop'e of any provision of this
Agreenmeut.
'S.ec ion 8_,3. Consent eAever in this Agreement Any -eonsent or approval is
required, the same'shail not be u=easonaVly withheld.
Section 8.4, Law. :Governing. This Agreement is -made in the State .of C.aiiforriia under
#lie constitution arld aws of the State, .and is to be, so construed.
'Section .8_5. Amendments. Tliis Agreement may be amended at uy tune, olr frbrR time
to time, by a vote of the majority of the entire3�oard.
:Se. ctior� 8 b Enforcement by.Authon'ty. The Authority is hereby authorized to take any
.or all legal or equitable ;aetion5, including; but not •iimited to,. injunction .and specifie
performance, necessary pr pemitted.by law to enforce this Agreement.
Section 8.7. Seyerability Should any pant, term or provisign of this Agreementbe
.decided by any court.of competent jurisdictipn to be illegal or zn conflkct with any law of the
State br otherwise be rendered unenfbrceable or Ineffectual., the validity' .of the remaining
•portions or provisions shall not be .affected thereby.
Section 8_S.. Successors. This Agreement shall -be U'inding upon and shallinure to the
benefit of the successors-4the IVTembers, respectively, Neither Mem�ber.may assign any riglrt.or
obligation hereunder without the written conoent of •the other.
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The Mayers and :City Council ,Members of the &WhOast Area are not only elected
represeniatives. but res;dents of our Gomm. unities with fi. rst-hand knowledge of the needs of the
students,an• dparents in.our.local schools•. Ve.ar.B committed to ensuring the availability,.
accersibiliiy �rnd ltig�r,quality of,educational opportunities that enrich our.citizens" lives
economically, .cultutally, andsocially,
Goals and Objectives.;
:Goal 1: make LAi7SD .accountable to the local eoWmunities it serves.
Objectives.
'Itform and address parents' conce ns .abort educational opportunities •and underperforming
schools,.
A Irnproye the integration of schools into the orgala%zations, instit-.utions -and infrastructure of
I•ocal;cbmmwAities,
IS .Coordinate with local law erl`orcemeat to improve -student safety on -school campuses and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #2: XMLxiuOxe ava1lab 1ity,of funds for .schools in the Southeast tides.
•O•b etives:
k 'Ensure that Southeast city schools receive their fair share of formula .and discretionary f mds,
based :on the numbet, .concentration •=d gerfowance of -students in this xeg on..
r Invest more f mdiug intd prbgramSthat enhance acadeoxc performance.
Increase propoion of funding allocated directly to tho local district.
Goal # ]Participate indecisions p.eirtaining to local •district administra4ou •cud pro:gr
:Objectives; '
1 participate in:sel-ection of local distart,Supointendent.
Empower'loeal district Superintenden# •to select administrative personnel.
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JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" or "Agreement") is
dated , 2006, by and between the City of Bell ("Bell' ); the City of Cudahy
("Cudahy"), the City of Huntington Park ("Huntington 'Park"), the City of Maywood
("Maywood"), :the City of South Gate .("S:outh Gate' ), and .the City of Vernon ("Vernon"), each
duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; the cities, shall collectively
be referred to as the "Members."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Members are located within the southeast area of Los Angeles County
and their local schools are operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD");
WHEREAS, the Members have joined forces to address educational opportunities at their
local schools and set forth a .common mission statement with goals and objectives. A copy of the
mission statement with those goals and objectives is set forth in Exhibit "l."
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form a joint powers authority under the Joint Exercise
of Powers Law of the State of California (constituting Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title :1 of the
California Government Code) to advance their common mission: statement, goals and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is to exercise the powers the Members
have in common to act, advocate, appear, explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including legislation under the Charter Schools Law of the State of California
(constituting Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Education Code) as well as such
other action deemed necessary by the Members to further the accomplishment of their mission
statement, goals and objectives identified on Exhibit "1."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and of the mutual promises
herein contained, the Members do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in this Article I shall, for the purpose hereof, have the meanings herein specified.
"Act" means Articles 1 through 4 (commencing with section 6500) of Chapter 5,
Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code: the Joint Exercise of Powers Law of the
State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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"Alternate" means the individual appointed by a Member who may act as a Director
when the Director appointed by the Member is unavailable.
"Authority" means the Southeast Local Educational Authority, the authority created by
this Agreement.
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Authority referred to in Section 2.3, which
shall be the governing body of the Authority.
"Charter Schools Act' means Chapters 1 through 6 (commencing with section 47600).o.f
Part 26.8, Division 4, -of Title 2 of the California Education Code: the Charter Schools Act of the
State of California.
"Clerk" means the city clerk of any of the Members.
"Congress" means either or both the House of Representatives or the :Senate of the United
States of America.
"Director" means the Member representative or Alternate appointed to. the Board
pursuant to'Section 2.3.
"Finance Director" means a finance director of any:of the Members.
"Fiscal Year" means .the period from July 1 st to and including the following June 30th.
"Goals" mean those goals identified on Exhibit "l ."
"Legislature" means either or both the Assembly or the Senate of the State of California.
"Lobby" means that activity authorized under sections 50023 and 50024 of the California
Government Code.
"Mayor" means the mayor of each of the Members..
"Member" means Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate or Vernon.
"Mission Statement" means that mission statement identified on Exhibit "l."
"Objectives" mean those objectives identified on Exhibit "1."
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.1.
"State" means the State of California.
"Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTICLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2_l, P. ose. This Agreement is -made pursuant to the Act providing for the
joint exercise of powers common to the Members and for other purposes as permitted under the
Act and as agreed by one or more of the parties hereto. The purpose of this Agreement is to
form the Authority to advance the Mission Statement, .Goals and Objectives in the manner the
Members deem necessary and appropriate and equally share the cost and expense incident to
such activities.
Section 2.2. Creation of Authority. Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created s
public entity to be known as the "Southeast Local Educational Authority." The Authority shall
be a public entity separate and apart -.from the Members, and shall administer this Agreement.
Section 2_3. Board of Directors. The Authority shall be administered by a Board of
Directors consisting of six (6) Directors, unless and until such number is changed by amendment
of this Agreement. The City Council of each Member shall have the authority to appoint;
designate, and replace their respective Director for the Authority. In addition to selecting a
Director, the City Council of each Member shall also have the authority to appoint, designate,
and replace their respective Alternate, who will act as an alternate representative for The
Authority in the absence of their respective Director, The Board shall be called the "Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." All voting power of .the Authority shall
reside in the Board.
Section 2.4. Meetings .of the Board.
(a) Regular Meetings., The Board shall meet once a month and provide for at
least twelve regular meetings each year unless otherwise waived by a. resolution of the Authority.
The date, hour and place of the holding of regular meetings shall be fixed :by resolution of the
Board and a copy of such resolution shall be filed with each of the Members' Clerk.
(b) Special. Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may <be called in
accordance with the provisions of section 549$6 of the California Government Code.
(c) Place of Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall be held at such
location as set by the Board and rotated as andwhen the Board deems appropriate. The initial
location set by the Board is South Gate City Hall, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 90280.
(d) Call, Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board;
including without limitation, regular, adjourned regular and special meetings, shall :be called,
noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 at seq. of the California Government Code).
Section 2_5. Minutes. The Secretary shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings of
the Board and shall, as soon as :possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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Section 2_6. Votintr. Each Member shall have one vote which shall be exercised by a
Director.
Section 2.7. Quorum and Required Votes for Any Action. Directors holding a majority
of the votes shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except that less than a
quorum may adjourn from time to time. The affirmative votes of at least, four Directors present
at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to take any action by the Board.
Section 2_8. Bylaws. The Board may adopt, from time to time, such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Section 3_1. Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson, Secretary and Executive Director.. The
Directors shall appoint one of the Directors to be Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall
appoint another Director to be Vice Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall appoint,
according to the rotation of its meetings, a Clerk to be :Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Executive Director of the Authority. The officers
shall ;perform the duties normal to said offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwise, .and shall
perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall sign
contracts and perform all of the Chairperson's duties in the absence of the Chairperson. The
Secretary shall countersign all contracts signed by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwise, perform such
other duties as may be imposed by the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the Secretary of State of the State pursuant to the Act. The Executive Director, if appointed by
the Directors, shall administer the day-to-day operations of the Authority.
Section 3_2. Treasurer. Pursuant to section 6505.6 of the Act, a Finance Director is
hereby designated as the Treasurer of the Authority. The Finance Director for South Gate is
appointed the .initial Treasurer of the Authority until the Board appoints a replacement by
resolution. The Treasurer shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all of the accounts, funds
and money of the Authority from whatever source, shall have the duties and obligations 'set forth
in sections 6505 and 6505.5 of the Act and shall assure that there shall be strict accountability of
all funds .and reporting of all receipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided in
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer shall make arrangements with a certified
public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts and
records of the Authority.
Section 3_3. Officers in Charge. of .Records, Funds .and Accounts. pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have charge of, handle and have access to all
accounts, funds and money of the Authority and all records of the Authority relating thereto; and
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the Authority.
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Section 3_4. Legal Advisor. The Board shall have the power to appoint the legal
advisor of the Authority who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
Section 3�5. Other Employees. The Board shall have the power by resolution to
appoint and employ such other employees, consultants and independent contractors as may be
necessary for the purposes of this Agreement,
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation and other benefits which apply to the
activities of officers, agents, or employees of a public, agency when performing their respective
functions shall apply to the officers, agents or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent While engaged in the performance of any of the functions and other duties of such officers,
agents or employees under this Agreement.
None of the officers, agents, or employees directly employed by the Board shall be
deemed, by reason of their employment by the Board to be employed by any Member or, by
reason of their employment by the Board, to be subject to any of the requirements of each
Member.
Section 3T6. Assistant Officers. The Board may by resolution appoint such assistants
to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appointment of additional officers of the Authority who
may or may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to time deem appropriate.
ARTICLE IV
POWERS
Section 4_1. General Powers. The Authority shall exercise, in the manner herein,
provided the powers which are common to each of the Members, or as otherwise permitted: under
the Act, and, necessary to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement, subject to :the
restrictions set forth in Section 4.3. As provided in the Act, the Authority shall be a public entity
separate from the Members.
Section 4T2. Specific Powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to
do all acts necessary for the exercise of the foregoing powers, including but not limited to, any or
all of the following:
(a) to further the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives;
(b) to make and enter into contracts;
(c) to Lobby and perform all acts incident to such activity;
(d) to explore legislative action to accomplish the Goals and Objectives;
(e) to explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter Schools Act;
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(f) to form any entity permissible within the Act to carry out the acts deemed
necessary by the Board under the Charter Schools Act or advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to employ agents or employees;
(h) to acquire, construct, manage, .maintain or operate any authorized public
improvement permitted under the Act, including, but not limited to section 6585(g) of the Act, as
well- as the common powers of the Members to acquire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent domain;
(i) to sue and be sued in its own name;
0) to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and otherwise to
incur debts, liabilities or obligations;
(k) to apply for, accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aids from
any agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other source;
(1) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to section 6505,5 of the Act
which is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to
section 53601 of the California Government Code;
(m) to apply for letters of credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and :enter into
agreements in connection therewith-,
(n) to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(o) to make and enter into bond purchase agreements where the Authority
would agree to purchase bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness from the Members;
(p) purchase obligations of any local agency; and
(q) to exercise any and all other powers as may be provided in the Act or held
by the Members.
Section 4_3. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be
exercised in the manner provided in the Act, except for those powers the Members do not have in
common or those retained by the State.
Section 4_4, Obligations of Authority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Authority shall not be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METHODS OF PROCEDURE; CREDITTO MEMBERS
Section 5_1. Assumption of Responsibilities by the Authority. As soon as practicable
after the date of execution of this Agreement, the Directors shall hold the organizational meeting
of the Board. At said meeting the Board shall elect a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, provide
for its regular meetings as required by Section 2:4 and set the rotation appointments for the
Secretary according to the locations of the regular meetings.
Section 5.2. Credit .to Members. All accounts or funds created and established
pursuant to any instrument or agreement to which the Authority is a party, and any interest
earned or accrued thereon, shall inure to the benefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for which such funds or accounts were created.
ARTICLE VI
CONTRIBUTION: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS.; FUNDS
Section 6_L Contributions. The Members may in the appropriate circumstance, when
required hereunder: (a) make contributions from their treasuries for the purposes .set forth herein,
(b) make payments of public funds to defray the cost of such purposes, (c) make advances of
public funds for such purposes, such advances to be repaid as provided herein, or (d) use its
personnel, equipment or property in lieu of other contributions or advances, The provisions of
section 6513 of the Act are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Section 6.2. Accounts and Reports. To :the extent not covered by the duties assigned to
a trustee chosen by the Authority, the Treasurer shall establish and maintain such funds and
accounts as may be required by good accounting practice or by any provision of any trust
indenture or trust agreement entered into with respect to the proceeds :of any bonds, notes, or
evidences of indebtedness issued by the Authority. The books and records of the Authority in
the hands of a trustee or the Treasurer shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of the Members. The Treasurer, within 180 days after the .close of each Fiscal
Year, shall give .a complete written report of all financial activities for such Fiscal Year to the
Members to the extent such activities are not covered :by the report of such trustee. The trustee
appointed under any trust indenture or trust agreement shall establish suitable funds, furnish
financial reports and provide suitable accounting procedures to -carry out the provisions of said
trust indenture or trust agreement. Said trustee may be given such duties in said trust indenture .
or trust agreement as may be desirable to carry out this Agreement
Section 6_3. Funds. Subject to the applicable provisions of any instruments or
agreement which the Authority may enter into, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority funds, the Treasurer of the Authority shall receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority funds as nearly as possible in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices, and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or
to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement.
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Section .6_4. Annual Budget and Administrative Ex ems. "The Board shall adopt a
budget for administrative expenses; which shall include all expenses not included in any
financing issue of the Authority, annually prior to July last of each year... The estimated annual
administrative expenses of the Authority shall be allocated by the Authority to the Members
equally.
ARTICLE VII
TERM
Section 7.1. Term. This Agreement shall become effective, and the Authority shall
come into existence, on the date the last Member signs this Agreement.' This Agreement and the
Authority shall thereafter continue in full force and effect until terminated by a majority vote of
the entire Board.
Section 7.2. Disposition of.Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement, all property
of the Authority, both real and personal, shall be divided among the Members in such manner as
shall be agreed upon by the Members.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8_1. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficient if
delivered to:
CITY OF BELL
Attention: City Manager
6330 Pine Avenue
Bell., California 90201
CITY OF CUDAHY
Attention: City Manager
5220 Santa Ana Street
P.O. Box 1007
Cudahy, California 90201
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK
Attention: City Manager
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington Park, California 90255
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CITY OF MAYWOOD
Attention: City Manager
4319 E. Slauson Avenue
Maywood, 'California 90210
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Attention: City Manager
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, California 90280
CITY OF VERNON
Attention: City Manager
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Section 8.2. Section Headings. All section headings in this Agreement are for
convenience of reference only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the
language in the section referred to or to define or limit the :scope of any provision of this
Agreement.
Section 8_3.. Consent. Whenever in this Agreement any consent or approval is
required, the same shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 8.4. Law.Governing. This Agreement is made in the State of California under
the constitution and laws of the State, and is to be so construed.
Section 8_5. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended at any time, or from time
to time, by a vote of the majority of the entire Board.
Section 8.6. Enforcement by Authority. The Authority is hereby authorized to take any
or all legal or equitable actions, including, but not limited to, injunction and specific
performance, necessary or permitted by :law to enforce this Agreement.
Section 8.7. Severability. Should any part, term or provision of this Agreement be
decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any 'law of the
State or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining
portions or provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Section 8_$. Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the successors of the Members, respectively. Neither Member may assign any right or
obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other.
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Section 8_9. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, all of which, together, shall constitute
one and the same instrument,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed
and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized and their official seals to be hereto
affixed, on the day and year set opposite the name of each of the parties.
Dated: , 2006 CITY OF BELL
ATTEST:
Rebecca Valdez, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM.:
Edward Lee, City Attorney
Dated: , 2006
ATTEST:
Larry Crlavan, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David J. Olivas, City Attorney
George Mirabal, Mayor
CITY OF CUDAHY
David M. Silva, Mayor
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Dated: September 5,. , 2006
ATTEST:
Ros a R.irez, City Cie
rk
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(SEAL
APPR,PVED AS TO FORM:
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Fraribisco Leal, City Attorne
Dated: Sept. 5, , 2006
ATTEST:
Erika Navarro, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cary Reisman, City Attorney
Dated: .2006
ATTEST:
Carmen Avalos, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN
Special Counsel
June Ailin
CITY OF H NTINGTON PARK
um R. Nog ez, Mayor
CITY OF MAYWOOD
Samuel Pena, Mayor
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Maria Davila, Mayor
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Dated: , 2006
ATTEST:
Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric T. Fresch, City Attorney
CITY OF VERNON
Leonis C. Malburg, Mayor
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EXH1lSIT C4V
Mission Statement:
The Mayors and .City Council Members of the Southeast Area are not only elected
representatives, but residents of our communities with first-hand knowledge of the needs of the
students and parents in our local schools. We are committed to ensuring the availability,
accessibility and high quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lives
economically, culturally and socially.
Goals and Objectives;
Goal:#1: Make LAUSD accountable to the local communities it serves.
Objectives:
• Inform and address parents' concerns about educational opportunities and underperforming
schools.
■ Improve the integration of schools into the organizations, institutions and infrastructure of
local communities.
■ Coordinate with local law enforcement to improve student safety on school campuses and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #2: Maximize availability of funds for schools in the :Southeast cities.
Objectives:
• Ensure that Southeast city schools receive their fair share of formula and discretionary funds,
based on the number, concentration and performance of students in this region.
■ Invest more funding into programs that enhance academic performance.
• Increase proportion of funding allocated directly to the local district.
Goal #3: Participate in decisions pertaining to local district administration and programs.
Objectives:
• participate in selection of local district Superintendent.
Empower local district Superintendent to select administrative personnel.
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270-9 [8/2/2006] [Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement]
Contract No. 2310
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT
;SOLMiEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTH011117 Y
THIS .AGREENW-NT .(the "Joint Exercise of P►�wcrs Agreement" or "Agreement") iS
dated , 2006, by and between -the City of Bell (":13e11'�, the City of Cudahy
("Cudahy"), the City of 'Huntington Park ('Huntington Park!% the City of Maywood
("Maywood %:the City of South Gate ("South Gate"), and the City of Vernon ("Vernon"), each
duly or8anizcd and exibling under the laws of the S•tatc of C-Aifornia; the citios,.shall co11wtiycly
be referred to as the "Members."
WITNESSE*TH
WHEREAS, the Members are loeatcd within the southeast area of Los Angeles County
and their local schools are operated by the has Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD");
WHEREAS, the Meinliers have joined forces to.address educational opportunities at their
local schools and set forth a common mission statement with goals and objeetiveg. A copy of iilc
mission statement with those goals and objectives is set forth iu Exhibit "1,"
WHEREAS., the MGmbors wish to forth a joint powers authority under the Joint Exercise
of Powers Law of the State of California (twnstitutinb Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
California Government Code) to advance their commnn mission statement., goals and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is to .exercise Ike pow.en the Members
have in common to act, advocate, appCir., cxplorc, and lobby for •tire appropriate legislative
action, including :legislation under the Charter Schoola Law of the ,-sstate of California
(constituting Part 26.8 of Division 4 of 11ilc 2 of the C.AMipia Education Code) as well as such
other action deemed necessary by the Members -to further the accomplishment of their mission
statement, goals and objectives identified on Exhibit "1."
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and .of the mutual promises
herein contained, the Members do her0y agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DLFTIMTIONS
Scs,tipn 1_.1,. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms
defined in this Article I shall, for the purpose hereof, have the meanings herein specified.
"Act" ,meaas Articles 1 through a (commencing with section 6500) of Chapter 5.
Division 7, Ti.tic 1 of the California Government Code: the Joint Exercise of Powers Law of the
State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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"Alternate" menus the individual appointed by a Member who may act as .a Director
when the Director:appainted by the Member is unavailable.
"Authority" -means the Southeast Local Educational Authority, ,the authority created by
this Agreement.
"Board" weans the Board of Directors of the Authority referred to in: Section 2.3, which
shall be the govcntingbudy of theAuthority.
"Chtuter Schools Act" means C�apters 1 through 6 (comineneuig with section 47600) .of
Part 26.9, Division 4, of Title 2 of the California Education Code: the Charte,-r Schools Act of the
Suatc of California.
"Clerk" means the city cleric of, any of the Memberu.
"Congress" means either or both the House of Representatives or the .Senate of the United
Stlitbs of Atiierica.
"Director" means the Member representative or Alternate -appointed to the Board
pursuant to Section 2.3.
"Finance Director" means a fmanceAlrector of any -of the Members.
"Fiscal Year" means the period from xuly rat to and jncluding the following June 30th.
"Croak" mean those goals identified on Exhibit "I."
"Legislature" means either or both the Assembly or the Senate of the State of Califarnia.
"Lobby" means that activity authorized tinder sections 50023 and 50024 of thu California
Qovcrt =nt Code.
"Mayor" means the mayor of each of the Members,
" tylcmher" means Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Pat.k, Maywood, South Gate or Vernon.
"Mission Statc,munt" =m Amy that missiva stawrnent identified on Exhibit "LA
"Objectives" mean those objectives identified on Fxliibit "1,"
"Sc Tulary" means 010 SecrtOry oC the Authority appointed pursuant. to Section 3.1.
"State" means the• State of California.
"Treasures, meads the Treasurer of the Authority appointed pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTIC1,13.11
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section IL aimose, This Agreement is made purma-1 to lhc: Act providing for the
joint exercise of powers. common to the Members and for other purposes .as permitted twder the
Act And as agreed by one or more of the parties hereto. The purpoac of this Agreement is to
form the Authority to advance the Mission Statemeat, Goals and Objectives in the manner the
Members deem necessary and appyopriate and equally share the cost and expense incident to
such activities.
Roction 2.2. Caeation of Authority. Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a
public entity to be kmown as the "Southeast focal Edudationul,Authurity." The Authority shall
be a public entity separate and apart from the Members, and shall ac4niaister this Agroement.
S.et+lion z_3. Board of i ectorm. The: Atithority shall be administered by a Board of
Directors consisting of six (6) Directors, unless .and until such number is changed by amendment
of this Agreement. The City Coupcii of oach Member shall have the -authority to appoint,
designate, axid replace' their respective Director for the Authority.. In addition to selecting a
Director, the City Council of each Member shall also have .the authority to appoint, designate,
and replace their respective AlWartate, who will act as an alternate representative for the
Authority in the absence of their respective Director. 'The Board shall be called tho "Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." All voting power of the Apthority shall
reside in the Board.
Section 2.4. Meetings of the Board.
(a) Regular Meetings. The Board -shall meet once a monda and provide for at
least twelve regular meetings each year unlogs otherwise waived by a resolution of the Authority.
The dale, hourand place of the holdin,,g of roplar meetings shall be fixed by resolution of the
Board and a copy of such resolution shall be filed with each of the Members' Clerk.
(b) Social Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may -he called in
accordance with the provisions of section 54956 of the California Gaverx,nxeot COdU,
(c) Place .of Meetings. All meetings of the Board shall bo held at such
localit)n as set by the Board and rotated as and -when the Board deems appropriate. The initial
location act by the Board is South Gate City Hall, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 90280.
(d) Call. Notice and_ _Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the B.oard,
including without limitation, regular, adjourned regular .and spc;cial meetings, shall he .called,
noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 el Keq. cif the California Government Code),
Section 21 Minutes, The Secretary shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings of
the Board and shall, as soon .as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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Section 24. V tine. Raab Mcmber shall have, oue vote which shall be exercised by a
Director.
cti n 2_7. Ouorum and Required Votes for Any Action. Directom holding a majority
of the voles shall constitute a quort nn for the transaction of business, except that less than a
quorum may adjourn frorn time to time. The affirmative votes of at least four birectors present
at any meeting at which a quonim is present shall be required to take any action by the Board.
Section 2_8. 13 laws. The Board way adopt, from time to time, such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof.
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS AND EMPLOY M S
eeti n,3. I, Chairperson, Vice -Chairperson. Secreetxry and Executive Director. The
'Directors shall appoint ono of tho laircotors to be Chairperson of the Board. The Directors shall
appoint another Director to be Vice Chairperson .of the Board. The Directors shall appoint,
according .to the rotation of its meetings, a Clerk to he :Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Executive :Director of the Authority. The officers
shall perform the duties normal to said .offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of the Authority, uolcss a resolution of the Hoard sbaM provide otherwise, .and shall
perform suclt other duties -as rrtay bo irrtposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall sign
contracts and perform all of the Chairperson's duties in the ahsmec or the .Chairperson. The
Secretary shall countersign all contract, sign d by the: Chairperson'' or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority, unless •a resolution of the Board -shall provide otlirrwvise, perfona such
other duties as may be imposed by the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the Secretary of State of the State pursuant to the Act. The Executive I?irector, if appointed by
the Directors, shall administer the day-to-day operations of the Authority.
Section 3.2. Trcaraurl'T. Pursuant to section 6505.6 of the Act, a Fivanec Director is
hereby desibmatcd as the'lramurpr of the Authnrity. The Finance Director for South Gate is
appointed the initial Treasurer of the Authority until the hoard appoints a replacement by
resolution. The Treasurer shall be the depositary, shall have custody of allof the accounts, fiends
.and money of the Authority from whatever source, shall have the dirties and obligations set forth
in sections 6505 and 6505.5 of the Act and shall assure that there shall be strict acmintability of
all funds and roporting of all receipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided in
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer .shall make arrangements with a ccrtified
puhlic accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts -and
records of the Authority.
Section 3.3, Officers in Charge. of Recoxds. Funds .and Accounts. Pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have obarge of, handle and have access to all
accounts, funds and money of. tb(; A4 diority and all records of the Authority Relating therctn; amid
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the A.uthurity.
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Section 24. Legal Advisor. The Board shall have the power to appoint the legal
advisor of the Autlilority Who shah perform such duties as may be prescribed -by the Board.
Section 3_5. Other Pin*xees. The Board shall have time power by resolution to
appoint and employ such other employees, consultants .amd independent contractors as ,nay bC
necessary for the purposes of this Agreement.
All of the privileges and Imiu nitics from -liability, exemption from laws, ordinances and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, wotkere compunsation and other benefits which apply to the
activities of officers, agents, or employees of a public agency when performing their respective
functions shall apply to the officers, agents or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while engaged in the performance of any of the functions and other duties of such officers,
agents or omployccs under this Agreement.
None of the officers, agents, or otapluyees directly employed by the Board .shall be
deemed, by reason of thew employment by the Boai:d to be cinploycd by any Member or, by
reason of their .employment by the .Board, to be subject to any of the regtiir=.ccnts of each
Membez,
Section ;l_ti. Assistant Officers. The Board may by resolution appoint such assistants
to act in the -place of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appiaintment of additional officers of the Authority who
may or may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to time ;deem appropriate.
ARTICLE IV
POWERS
Section •4.1. C'reneral Powers. Thu Authority shall exercise, in the manner herein,
provided the powers which arc cututnteru to Cach of the Members, or as othcrwisu perxuhtcd .under
the Act, and, pecessary to the accomplislimcnt (rf the pi rpc ses nf this Agi-temenL, subject U) tllc
restrictions set forth in Section 4.3- As provided in the Act, the Authority shall be a public entity
separate from the Members.
ecti nAl.. Specific Powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to
do all acts necessary for the exercise of the foregoing powers, including but not limited to, any or
all of the following:
(a) to further the Mission Stawnicut, (ir.►als and Objectives;
(h) to make and enter into cnntractt;;
(c) to Lobby and perform all acts incident to such activity;
(d) to explore les%slative action to accomplish the Cioals and Objectives;
(e) to explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions desenbed under the Charter Schools Act;
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(f) to form any entity permissible within the Act to carry out the acts decutt d
necessary by the Board unilur the Charter Schools Act or advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectivos;
(g) to employ agents or employees;
(h) to acquire, cousttvct, manage, maintain or operate any authorized public
improvement permitted widor the Act, including, but not limited to section 085(g) of the Act, as
well- as the common powers of the Members -to acquire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent domain;
(i) to sue and be sited in its own name;
0) to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, and otherwise to
incur debts, liabilities or obligations;
(lc) to apply fur, iaceLpt, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aids from
any agency of the 1) nited :States (if America or of the State or from any other source;
(1) to invest any money in the treasury punsumt to section 6505.5 .uf -•the Act
wh'idh is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is udvisuble, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to
section 53601 of the California Government Code;
(tr) to apply for letters of credit or other form of financial guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of :bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and euter .into
agreements in connection therewith,
(n) -to carry out and etti'Ctrce all the provisions of this Agreement;
(n) to make and enter into bond purchase Agreements where the Authority
would agree to purchase bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness from the Members;
(p) purchase obligations of any local agency; and
(q) to -exercise any and all .other powers as may lac provided in the Act or hold
by the Members.
Section 4_3. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be
exercised in the manner provided in the Act, except for those powers the Members de not have in
common or those retained by the State.
Section 444. Qbai ions of Auiliority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of the
Authority shall not be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METHODS OF PROCEDURE CREDr r O MBMDERS
Section S.1. Assumption of Rgypgnsibilities by the A.uthorily. As soon as practicable
after :the datg of execution or this Agreement, the Directors shall hold the organizational inecting
of the Board. At said meeting the Board shall elect u Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, provide
for its regular meetings as required by Section 2A and set the rotation appointments for the
Swretary according to the locations of the regular weetinba.
Section 5.2. Credit_ to h4ember:s. All accounts or funds created and established
pursuant to any instrument or ugmerrieut to which the Authority is a party, and any interest
carved or accrued thereon, shall inure to the benefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for -which such funds or �accaunts were created.
ARTICLE VI
CONTRIBUTION: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS
Section 661.. Contnbutions. The Members may in the appropriate circumstance, when
required hereunder: (ri) rnako contributions from their treasuries for the purposes set forth herein,
(b) triake pnyumuts of public: funds to defray the cost of such purposes, (o) make adw,znces of
public funds for such purposes, such advaancos to be repaid as provided hcrcin, or (d) usi: its
personnel, equipment or property in lieu of other contribulaons ur.w.lvarlces. The provisions of
section 6513 of -the Act are hereby incorporawd. into this Agreement by reference.
Serti22 6.2. Accounts and Reportg. To the extemt.not covered by -the duties assigned to
a 4rustae ivhosen by the Authority, the Treasurer shall establish and maintain such fiutds and
accounts as may be - required by good accounting pr u;tice or by any provision of any trust
indenture or trust agreement entered into with respect to the proceeds of any bonds', notes, or
evidences of indebtedness issued by tho Authority. The bonk4 and records of the Authority in
the huu&. of r trustee or the Treasurer shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by
represc ntatives of the Mennbcrs. The Treasurer, within 180 days after the close of each Fiscal
Year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such Fiscal Your to the
Members to the extent such activities are not covered by -the report of such ttustee. The trustee
appointed under any trust indenture or trust agreement shall establish suitable funds, furnish
financial reports and prcwide suitable ,aepounting prneedures to carry out the provisions of said
trust indenture -or trust agrcemc4l_ Said trusatet maybe given .such duties in said trust indenture
or trust agreement as may he desirable to carry out this. Agreement.
Section •6.3. Funs Subject to the applicable provisions of any instruments or
agreement, which the Authority -may :enter into, which .may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse Authority fiends, the Treasurer of the Authority shall re.cvivc, have:
custody of and .disburse Authority ftunds as nearly as possible iu. aceordanet. with g4ncr-ally
aceepted acconunting prxcliues,zeud shall makc the disbursements required by this Agreement or
to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreeement.
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Section 6_4. Annual Bridget and Administrative Lxpenges, The Board shall adopt a
budget for adrrtiTdsL ativc expenses; which shall include all expenses not included in ,any
financing issue of. the ,Authority, annually prior to July lat of each year. The estimated annual
administrative .expenses of the Authority shall be alkwatud by the Authority to the Wmbers
equally.
ARTICLE VTT
TERM
Section IL J=. This Agreement -shall beemne effective, and the Authority shall
come into existence, on the date the last Member signs this Agrcemc nC "Phis Agreement and the
Authority shall thereafter Continue in full force and effect until terminated by a -majority vote of
the enifi a Board.
Secuan 7.2. Disposition of Assets. Upon termination of this Agreement; all property
of the Authority, both real and personal, shall be divided alix►ng the Members :ip Such maoner as
shall be agreed upon by the Members.
ARTICT.KV111
MTSCM.L.ANEOUS PROVISIONS
S.ectir,n S. No ' es. Notices hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sufficient if
delivered to;
(: TY OF $$LL
Attention: City Manager
6330 Pine; Avtmue
Bell, California 90201
CITY OF CUDAHY
Attention: City Manager
5220 Santa Ana Street
P.O. Box .1007
Cudahy, California 90201
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Attention: City Manager
6550 Miles Avenue
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CITY OF MAYWOOD
Attention: City Manager
4319 E. Slauson Avenue
Maywood,'California 90270
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Attention: City Manager
86,,50 Califurl►ia Avcntac
South Gate, California 90280
CITY OF VERNON
Attention: City Manager
4.305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Suction 8.2. .Sectia►3 Headinea. Al] 'section headings in this; Agreement are for
u(mvtmicnue of rurerence only and "are not to be construed .as modifying or •governing the
language in the section referr•.ed to or to define or •laniit tbo scope of any provision of this
Agreement.
'Section 8_3. Consent Whenever in thin Abri=Tn►snt any wrisent or approval is
required, the same shall not be unremsunrih'ly withheld.
Section $.4. Law Governing. This Agreement is made in the State of California under
the constitution and laws of the ;hate, and is to be so construed.
Section 8.5: Amendments. This Age erncnt rosy be arr�unded at stay time, or from time
to tune, by a vote of the majority of the entire Board.
Sat:tiva 8.6. r:n forceinent by Ati6mty.. 'T?�c A•uthority is hereby authorized to take any
or all legal of equitah•Ic -actions, inehi no, but not .limited to, iz►jwwtion and bpwilic
performance, necessary or pemitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
ti n t�7. Severability. Should airy part, term or provision of this Agreement be
decided by any count of cornputunt jurisdiction to be illugid or iu cuunict with auy law of the
State or atherwise he rendered unonforceahle or i-neffcetual, the validity of .the rcrnaining
pottions or provi•nionv vhall nut he affected thereby.
ecri 'Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the successors of. the Members, respectively. Neither Member may assign any right or
obligation lietrunder without the written consent of the other.
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Section 8.9. CounteMarts. This Al eement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of wbieb shall be deemed an original, all of which, together, shall constitute
one and the same instrument,
IN WUNESIS WHEKEOF, tltc parties belt o have citu5cd this Agreement to be executed
and attested by their proper officers therEiulto duly authorized and their official seals to be hereto
affixed, on th.t;.day 410 year set apposite the. name of each of the parties.
Dated: _, 2006 CITY OF HbLL
ATTEST.
Rebecca Valdez, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Edward Lee, City Attorney
Dated:. _ , 2006
AYI'PST:
Larry Glavan, City'6e k
(SEAT.)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David I Olives, City Attorney
Gcorgc Mirabal, Mayor
CITY OF CUDAHY
David M. Silva, Mayor
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Dated: , 2006
ATTEST:
Rosanna Ramirez, City Clerk
(SF. M )
Al'1'KOV1 U AS TO FORM:
CITY OF IIUN'T(NUMN PARK
Juan R. Nogue'z, Mayor
Francisco Leal, City Attorney
Dated: : 2006 Crry OF MAYWOOD
ATTEST:
Erika Navarro, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
Cary Reisman, City Attorney
Dated: , 2006
Samuel Pena, Mayor.
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�' ,Mayor
Carmen v , cr
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANI;, DALLMRR & BERKMAN
Special Cowisel
June Ailin
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ATTEST:
Brut:.t; V. Malkonhorst, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Tiric'r. Fresdi, City Attorftey
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Mimion Statement:
The Mayors and City Council Members of die Southeast Argo are not only relerled
representatives, but rwfdents of our corn►nunidiets w.ilh firmt-hand knowledge u f the needs of the
students.and parants in our local schools.. We are cnmmitted lei onsuring Me availability;
accessibility and hil;h quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lilies
economically, culturally and socially.
Goals and Objectives:
(coal #1: Make LAUSD acenuntahle to the loccal communities itserves.
Objectives:
■ Inform and address parents' concerns about educational opportunities and underperforming
schools.
■ Improve the integration of Schools into the organizations, institutions and infrastructure of
lac:al communities,
■ Coort inale witJi local licw enforcement to improve student safety on school campuses and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #2: Dvl'aximizc availability of funds For .mhoola in the Soutlll east.cities.
Objectives:
■ Jnstu-e that Southeast city schools receive their fair share of formula and discretionary funds,
based on the number,.concentration-and pertonnance of students in this region.
■ Invest more funding into programs that enhance academic performance.
■ Increase proportion of fiinding alloc:atod directly to the local district.
Goal 0.: Participate in decisions pertaining to local district administration and programs.
Objectives:
■ Participate in selection of local idii;Wct Superintcndent.
■ Empower local district Superintendent to select adrninistrative personnel.
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JOINT EXERCI-St OF POWERS AGREEMENT
SOUT14BAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT (the "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" or "Agreement") is
dated A u a u s t 2 2 , 2006, by .and .between :the City of Bell ("Bell"), the City of Cudahy
("Cudahy"), the City of Huntington Park ("Huntington Parle), the City of Maywood
("Maywood"), .the City of South Gate ("South Gate"), and .the City of Vernon ("Vernon ), each
duly organized and existing under the laws .of the State of California; the cities, .shall collectively
be referred to as the "Members."
WITNESS. TH
WHEREAS, the Members are located within the .southeast ,area, of Loa Angeles .Courlly
and their local schools are operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District ("LAUSD");
WHEREAS, the Members have joined forces .to,address educational opportunities at their
local schools and set forth a common mission statement with -goals and objectives. A copy of -the
mission statement with those goals and objectives is set forth in Exhibit "I ."
WHEREAS, the Members wish to form a joint powers authoritty'under. the Joint Exercise
of Powers Law of the State .of California (constituting Chapter 5of Division 7 of Title l of the
California Government Code) to advance their common missiom:statement, goals .and objectives;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed joint powers authority is to exercise the powers the Members
have in common to act, advocate, appear, -explore, and lobby for the appropriate legislative
action, including :legislation under the Charter Schools Law :of the State of California
(constituting Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Education Code) as well as such
other action deemed necessary by the Members to further .the accomplishment of their mission
statement, goals and, objectives identified on'Exhibit
NOW, THEREF'ORB, in consideration of the above premises and of the mutual prot-nises
herein contained, the Members do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
Section 1TI.. Definitions. Unless -the context otherwise requires, the words -and terns
defined in this Artiele I shall, for the purpose hereof, have the meanings herein specified.
"Act!' means Articles 1 through 4 (commencing with section 6500) of Chapter 5,
Division 7, Title 1 of -the California Government Code: the Joint Exercise of Powers Law of the
.State of California.
"Agreement" means this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement,
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"Alt=. ate" means the individual appointed by. a Member who may -act as a Director
when the Director appointed by the Member is unavai ile.
`1Authority' -means the Southeast.Local
this Agreement.
"Board" means the Board of Directors .of the
.shall be the governing body of the Authority.
"Charter Schools Act" means ,Chapters d thrc
Part 26.8, Division 4, of Title,2 -of the :Califomia Edu
State of California.
"Clerk" means the city clerk of any of the Met
°Congress" Means either or'both the Housc of
States of ,America,
"Director" means the Member
pursuant to Section 2.3.
"Finance Director" means a fmance.director of
' Fiscal Year" means the period froze July 1 st :to
Authority, the authority created by
referred to in Section 2.3, whieh
6 (eommenping with section 47600) of
n Code: the Charter Schools Act of the
or the Senate of the .Ugited
or Altemaw appointed to. the Board
;of the Members.
including the following June 30th.
"Goals" mean those goals ikatifled on:l xhibit 141."
"Legislature" means either or both the Assembl or the Senate of the State of California.
"Lobby" means that activity authorized'under sictions 50023 and 50024 of the California
Government Code.
"Mayor" means the mayor of each of the
"Member" means 13e11,•Cudaby, Han,tin,gtonP
"Mission Statement" means that mission -state!
"Objectives" mesh those objectives identified
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the Author
"State" means the State -of California.
"Treasurers" means the Treasurer of the Audtc
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appointed pursuant to Section 3.:1.
appointed pursuant to Section 3.2.
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ARTICLE 11
.GENERALTROVISTONS
S.ectiOA 2�1� P-1nose. This Agreement is made pursuant to the Act piroviftg for -the
joint exerciise of powers common to the Members and for other purposes as permitted under the
Act and as agreed by one or more Of the parties hereto. The purpose .of this Agreement is to
form the Authority to advance the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives in the .manner the
Members deem necessary and appropriate and equally share the cost and expense inc'ident -to
such activities.
Section 2.2. Creation of Authority. pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a
-public entity to be -known as the "Southeast Local Educational. Authority.', The Authority.shall
'be a public entityseparate anal apart from the Members, and shall administer this Agreement.
3.ectipn 2_3. Apard o , i rectors. The Authority .shall be administered by a Board of
Directors consisting of.six (6) Directors,'unless and until s&ucb number is ,changed.by amendment
of this Agreement, The City Council of each Member shall have -the -authority to appoint,
designate, and replace their respective Director -for ;the Authority. Itt addition .to selecting a
.Director, the City Council of each Member shall .also have the authority to .appoint, designate,
.and replace their respective Alteimate, who will .act as -an alternate representative for .the
Authority in the absence of their respective Director. 'The Board shall be .called the "Board of
Directors of the Southeast Local Educational Authority." All voting power of the Authority.9hall
reside in the Board.
Section 2.4. Meetim s of a Board.
(8) Regular Meetings. The Board shall meet once a 1trloAth and provide for at
•Least twelve regular meetings each year unless otherwise waived by a resolution of the Authority.
The date, hour and place of the holding of regular meetings .shall be fixed .by resolution of the
Board and a copy of such resolution shall be filed with each of the Members` Cleric
(b) Special_ Meetiltm. Special meetings of tIhe Board may -be called in
accordance with the provisions of section $4956 of the California Government Code.
(c) Place of Kqetin . All meetings of the Board shall be held at such
location as set by the Board and rotated as and when the Board deems -appropriate. The initial
location set by the Board is South. ,Gate City Hall, 8650 California Avenue, South Gate,
California 9028Q.
(d) Call. Notice and Conduct of Meeting. All meetings of the Board,
including -without 1-im. itation, regular, .adjourned regular and special meetings, -shall .be .called,
noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act
(section 54950 et seq. of the California Government Gode).
!9QW0A 2_5. Uftutes. The Secretarj shall cause to be Inept minutes of the meetings of
the Board and shall, as soon .as passible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be
forwarded to each Director with copies to the Clerk of each Member.
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ection 2-6. •Voting. Each Member shall have one vote which shall be exercised by a
Director.
Section 2.7. Quorum and Required Votes for Any Action,. Directors holding a majority
of the -votes shall constitute a .quorum for the transaction of business, except that less than a
quorum may adjourn from -time to time.. The affirmAtive votes of at least four Directors present
at amy meeting at which a quorum is present shall be required to take any action by the •Board,
Section 2_8. Bylaws. The Btt�rd may adopt, irom time to time, such bylaws, rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings as are necessary for the purposes hereof.
ARTICLE :.M
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
.S.e- ction,3L Chairoerson. Vice -Chairperson Secretary and Executive Director. TYte
Dim. ctors shall appoint one of the Directors .to be Chairperson of the hoard. The Directors shall
appoint another Director to be Vice Chairperson of the Board. The Directors Shall appoint,
according to the rotation of its meetings, a Clerk to be Secretary of the Board. At the discretion
of the Board, the Directors may appoint an Executive ':Director -of the Authority. The officers
shall ;perform the duties !normal to said offices. The Chairperson shall sign all contracts on
behalf of the .Authority, unless a resolution of the Board shall provide otherwise, and shall
perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board. The Vice -Chairperson shall sign
-contracts and perform all of the Chairperson's duties in tho absence of the .Chairperson. The
Secretary shall countersign aE contracts signed by the Chairperson -or Vice Chairperson on
behalf of the Authority,, unless a resolution .of the Board shall provide otherwise, perfbim such
other duties as may be imposed by the Board and cause a copy of this Agreement to be filed with
the 'Secretary of State of the State pursuant to the Act. The Executive.Director, if appointed by
the Directors, shall administer the day-to-day operations of -the Awhority,
Section 3.2. Treaa . Purssuant to section 6505.6 of -the Act, a Finance Director is
-hereby designated as the Treasurer of the Authority. The Finance Director for South Gate is
appointed the initial Treasurer of the Authority until the Board appoints a ,replacement by
resolution. The Treasurer •shall be the depositary, .shall have custody of all of the accounts, AM&
and money of the Authority from whatever source, shalt have .the duties and obligations 'set forth
in sectionis 6505 and 6505.5 of the Act and -shall assure that there shall he strict accountability of
all funds and reporting of all .receipts and disbursements of the Authority. As provided in
sections 6505 and 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer shall make arrangements with a certified
Public accountant or firm of certified public accountants for the annual audit of accounts anal
records of the Authority.,
Section 331 Officers in Charge, of Records Funds and Accounts. Pursuant to
section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer shall have •charge o& handle and have access to all
Accounts, funds and money of the.A,uthority and all records of the Authority relating theme o, and
the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the Authority,
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Sectiola 3_4. Ley -al Advisor. 'The 'Board shaU have the power to appoint the legal
advisor of the Authority who shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the Board.
Section 5 Other E1oa oyees. Tb> Board -shall have the power by resolution to
appoint and employ such -other employees, consultants and 'independent contractors .as may be
necessary for the purposes of this.A,greement.
All of the .ptivlleges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws, ordinances ;and
rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation and other benefits which .apply :to the
activities of officers, agents, or employees of.a:publ c agency when performing their respective
functions shall. apply to .the -officers, agents or employees of the Authority to the same degree and
extent while elagaged in the performance of any of the -fulactions.and other duties of such officers,
agents or employees under this .A.greemelnt.
None of the officers, agents, or employees directly employed by the Board sha11 be
deemed, by reason of their Employment by the Board to be employed by' any Member or, by
reason of their employment by the hoard, to be subject to =y of the requirements of Each
Me>7ober.
Section lk Assistant Officers. The Board may by resolution appoint such assistants
to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers of the Authority (other than any Director),
and may by resolution provide for the appointment of additional officers of the Authority :who
mayor may not be directors, as the Board shall from time to tithe deem appropriate.
ARTICLE IV
POWMS
Section 4_1. General Powers. 'The Authority shall exercise, in the manner herein,
provided the powers which are eommou to each of the Members, .or as otherwise permitted.uoder
the Act, and, necessary to the accomplishment of thb purposes of this Agreement, subject to the
restrictions set forth in Section 41. As provided in the Act, the Authorityshall bee -a public entity
separate from the Members.
Seetio>a 4_2. Spedfiic powers. The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own naruc, to
do all.acts necessary for the exercise -of the:foregoing powers, including but not limited to, any or
all -of the following:
(a) to further the Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives;
(h) to make and enter into contracta;
(c) to Lobby and perform -all acts incident to such activity;
(d) to explore lEg;slative action to accomplish the Goals and Objectives;
(e) to explore whether the Authority may form a non-profit entity and pursue
the actions described under the Charter Schools Act;
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(fl to form any entity petmissible within the Act to carry out the acts deemed
-necessary by the Board under the Charter ,Schools Act or advance the Mission, Goals or
Objectives;
(g) to employ agents or employees;
(h) to acquire, construct, manage, ,maintain or operate any authorized public
improvement permitted under the Act, including, but not limited to section 6585(g) of the Act, .as
well•.as the common powers of the Members to acgaire any public capital improvement by the
power of eminent.dom in;
(i) to sue ,and be sued in its own. name;
03 to issue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, -and otherwise to
incur debts, liabilities or -obligations;
(k) to apply for, :accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aids -from
My agency of the United States of America or of the State or from any other -source;
0) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to section 6505.5 Of .tbe Act
which is not required for the immediate necessities of the Authority, as the Authority determines
is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to
section 5.3601 of the California .Government Code;
(m) to apply for letters of credit or other form of frnancia:l guarantees in order
to secure the repayment of :bonds, -notes, or other evidences of indebtedness and enter into
agreements in connection .therewith;
0) -to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement,
(0) to make and enter into bond purchase .agreements where the Authority
would agree to purchase bonds, notes, or otherevidences of indebtedness from the Mem. hers;
(p) .purchase .obligations of any local agency; and
(q) to exercise airy and all -other powers as Stray be provided in the Act or held
by the Members.
Section 4�3. Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the Authority shall be
exercised in the mat mer provided in -the Act, except for those -powers the Members do -not have ;in
common Or those retained by the State.
ecfi 444. Obbgations_of Authority. The debts, liabilities and obligations of tht
Authority shall not be the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Members.
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ARTICLE V
METHODS OF PROCEDURE; CREDIT To MEMBERS
Section 5�, Assulmption of li~esnonsibU ies by the Authority. As soon as practicable
after the date of execution of this Agmxment, the Directors ball hold the .organizational meeting
of the Board. At said meeting the Board shall elect -a Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, provide
for .its regular meetings as required by Section 2.4 .and set the rotation 'appointments for .the
,Secretary according to the :locations of the regular meetings.
Section 5_2. Credit to Members. All accounts or fimds created and established
pursuant to any instrument or agreement to which the .Authorrity ;iis a party., and .any 'interest'
earned or accrued ther>rom, shall 'inure to the benefit of the Members in the respective proportions
for which such funds or accounts were -created.
ARTICLEVI
CONTRIBUTION: ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FcWDS
Section L I. Qmtributioas. The Members may in the appropriate circumstanec, when
required hereunder:.(a) make contribution's from their treasuries for the purposes set fotth .ktercin,
(b) make payments of public funds to defray the cost of such purposes, (c)make -advauces of
public finds for .such -purposes, such 'advances to be --repaid as provided herein, or (d) use :its
personnel, equipment or property in lieu of other -con-t ributions or advances, The provisions of
section 6513 of the Act are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Sectio..n 6.2. ,Accouults and Regorts. To :the extent not covered by the .duties assigned to
a trustee chosen by the .Authority, the Treasurer shall establish and maintain such funds au
accounts as may. be • required :by good accounting practice or by any provision of any trust
indenture or trust -agreement .entered ,into with respect to the -Proceeds :of ,any bonds, notes, .or
evidences of indebtedness issued by the Authority. The books and records of the Authority in
the hands of a trustee or -the Treasurer shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by
representatives of the Members. The Treasurer, within l SO days ;airier the close of each Fiscal
Year, shall give .a complete written report of all financial activities .for such :Fiscal Year to the
Members to the extent such activities are not covered by -the report of 'such trustee The trustee
appointed under arty trust indenture or trust agreement .shall establish ;suitable fiords, furnish
financial reports and provide suitable accounting procedures to carry out the provisions of -said
tryst indenture or trust agreement. Said trustee may :be given such duties in said trust indenture
Or trust agreement as may be desirable to. carry out this Agreement.
Section�3. Funds.. Subject to the applicable provisions of, any instruments or
agreement which the Authority may :enter into, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have
custody of and disburse ,Authority finds., the Treasurer of the Authority shall :receive, have
custody of and .disburse Authority.funds as nearly as possible in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices, and shall make the disbursements tequired by this Agreement .or
to carry out any of the: provisions or.purposes of this Agreement.
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Section 6,4. Annual Budget and Adm=strative Ex� ses 'The 13oard shall, adopt a
budget for administrative expenses, which shall include all w eases not included in any
financing issue of the Authority, annually prior to July 1st of •each year... The estimated annual
administrative expenses of the Authority shall be allocated by the Authority to the Members
equally.
A ncLE vri
TERM
Section 7.1 • T_er� This Agreement shall become effectaive, and the Authority shall
come into existence, on the date the last Member signs this RA,greement. ' This Agreement and .the
Authority shall thereafter caiutinue in full force and effect until terminated by a majority vote of
the .entire Board.
S_ action 7.2. Dispositi-OR of Assets. Upon termination of thisAgreement all property
of the Authority, both real and personal, -shall be divided among the Members in such manner as
shall be agreed upon by the Members.
ARII-CLE 'VM
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8.1. Notices. Noeices hereunder shall be in writiaoi
delivered to: g and shall be sufficient if
CITY OF BELL
Attention: City'Manager
6330 Pine Avenue
Bell, California:9020I
C= OF CUDAHY
Attention: City Manager
5220 Santa Ana Street
P.O. Box 1007
Cudahy, California 90201
CITY OF HUNTINGTQNPARK
Attention: City.Manager
6550 Miles Avenue
Huntington .Park, California .90255
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CITY OF. MAYVVOOD
Attention: City Manager
4319 B. Slauson Avenue
Maywood, -California 90270
CITY OF SOUTH GATE
Attention: City Manager
8650 California Avenue
'South Gate, California 90280
CM- OF VERNON
Attention: City Manager
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
Section 12. Section Headings. All section ;headings in this Agreement are for
convenience .of reference only and are not to be construed as modifying. or govem.ing the
language in the -section referred to or to dertne or -limit the scope of any provision of .this
Agreement
&ALo 8.�3. o>awnt. Whenever in this Agreement sny �conseut or approval is
required, the sarne shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Section 8.4. Law C.overninn, This Agreement is made in the State of California under
the constitution and laws of the State, .and is to be so construed.
Section 8.,.. 5. Amendments. This Agrftimcn't may be amended at any time, or from time
:to time, by a vote of -the majority of the entire Board.
Section $.6. Enforcement by_Authorftv, The Authority is hereby authorized to take any
or all legal or equitable actions, including, but not limited to,. injunction and specific
performance, necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.
-Section 8,7. Se 2MILty. Should any part, term or provision of this Agreement be
.decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of .the
State or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, -tbe validity .of -the remaining
Portions or provisions shall Aot.be affected thereby.
Section 8.8. Successors. This Agnee3anent shall be bindi�ug upon, and shall inure to the
benefit of the successors of the.Members, respectively. Neither Member may assign any right or
obligation hereunder without the written consent of.the other.
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Section 89. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall .be deemed an original, all of which, together, shall constitute
one and the same instrument.
IN WM4ESS-WHEREOF, the -parties Hereto have caused this Agreement to be =cuted
and attested by th* propel officers thwounto duty authorized and their official seals to be hereto
afted, on the day and year set apposite the name of ,each of the parties.
Dated; 2006 CITY OYBELL
.ATTEST:
George Mirabal, Mayor
-�
Rebecca Valdez, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVE- D AS TO FORM:
Edward Lee, City Attorney
'Dated: _ - , 2006
ATTEST:
Larry Glavan, City Clerk
(SEAT.)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
David J. Olivas, City Attorney
CITY OF CUDAHY.
David M. Silva, Mayor
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Dated: , .2006
ATTEST,
Rosanna Ramirez, City Clerk
(.SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM;
Francisco Leal, City Attorney
Dated: , 2006 CITY OF MAYWOOID
MENNOWMayor
S.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARR.
Juan. R. Nogue2, Mayor
(SEAL)
rXI
Cary RexgnW'.Uity Attorney
Dated:kxS - '1 Z .2006
ATTEST:
Carmen Avalos, City Cleric
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KANE, BALLMER & BERKMAN
Special Counsel
June Ailin
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Dated: , 2006
.ATTEST.
Bruce V. Malkenhorsi, City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brio T. F'resch, City Attomey
CITY OF VERNON
Lebnis C.'Malburg, Mayor
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E�IiI�T "1"
Mission Statement!
The Ugyors and .City Council Members of the Southeast Area are not only elected
representatives, but residents of our communities with first-hand kno►vledge of the needs of the
students un. d parents in our local schools. Re.are committed to .ens .wring the availability,
accessibility and high quality of educational opportunities that enrich our citizens' lives
economically, culturally and socially
Goals and Objectives:
Goal #1: Make LAUSD accountable to the local communities 'it serves,
Objectives:
• 'Inforrn and ,address parents' concet;ns about educational opportunities and -underperforming
schools..
Improve the integration of schools into the orgagizatiMs, institutions and infrastructure of
local comnxumities.
■ Coordinate with local law enforcement to improve -student safety on -school caitpuses and in
surrounding areas.
Goal #Z: Maximize availability of funds for.schools in the:Southeast cities.
Objectives:
■ 'Ensure that Southeast .city schools receive their fair share of formula and diecretionary fi mds,
.based -on -the number., concentration -and performance of students in this region.
■ Invest more funding into programs that enhance academic performance.
■ - Increase proportion of funding allocated directly to the logwl district.
Goal #3.: Par.Cicipate in decisions pertaining to local district administration .and programs.
Objectives.
■ Participate in:selection of local district Superintendent.
Empower local district Superintendent to select administrative personnel.
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CITY COUNCIL ~-
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. "BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL McCORMICK
Councilman
September 26, 2006
Ar " e .
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
telephone (323) 583-8811
City of South Gate
Attn: Veronica Galvez
8650 California Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
SOL BENUDIZ
Police Chief
MARK C. WHITWORTH
Acting Fire Chief
LEWIS J. POZZEBON
Director of Environmental Health
S. KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services
SHARON L. DUCKWORTH
Acting City Treasurer
Re: Southeast Local Educational Authority Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
Dear Ms. Galvez:
Transmitted herewith are six executed copies of the above -referenced
agreement, approved by City Council on September 5, 2006, through
Resolution No. 9115.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Mr. Bruce
Malkenhorst, Jr., at (323) 583-8811 ext. 225.
Very truly yours,
4y o `
Deputy City Clerk
NG:dr
C: Resolution No. 9115
Agreement No. 06-098
TXCIUAW19 withAtrial
Giron, Nell I y (e
From: Lehr, Judy k' J
Sent. Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:21 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: RE: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
Resolution 9115 adopted on 9/5/06 approved the JPA in concept. Laserfiche doesn't have
the signed one.
----Original Message-----
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:03 AM
To: Lehr, Judy
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
Southeast cities
Judy,
did the city approve the following? Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Francisco Leal [mailto:hfl@leal-law.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:51 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
Southeast cities
Ms. Giron, this is a copy of an e mail from your counterpart in South Gate that includes a
copy of the JPA agreement that may have been approved by your Council sometime in August -
November 2006. If you can locate it, please provide me with a copy, and a verification
that it is a copy of an original, so that I may file it with the Secy of State. Thx.
-----Original Message -----
From: Esmeralda Carrillo
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:10 PM
To: Francisco Leal
Subject: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:06 PM
To: Esmeralda Carrillo
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Romero, Debbie
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:27 PM
To: Romero, Debbie
Subject: RE: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
thanks
-----Original Message -----
From: Romero, Debbie
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:27 PM
To: Giron, Nelly
Cc: Lehr, Judy
Subject: RE: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
The only things that we have on file are the memos transmitting 9287 on 4/30/07, and FI-286 06/27/07, to Sharon.
Sharon would have to check her payment records.
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:23 PM
To: Romero, Debbie
Cc: Lehr, Judy
Subject: FW: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Debbie,
if anything was paid, we should have the memo requesting the payment in the file. Monday is fine. Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Lehr, Judy
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 5:19 PM
To: Giron, Nelly
Cc: Romero, Debbie
Subject: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Nelly, can you tell me if anything has been paid to the Coalition?
Resolution 9287 authorized payment of $26,125, subject to JPA being signed. Resolution FI-286 authorized payment
of an additional $40,000, subject to JPA being signed.
Judy Lehr
Legal Dept., City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Work: (323) 583-8811 x 368
Fax: (323) 826-1438
Giron, Nelly
From: Romero, Debbie
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:33 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: RE: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
No. just the transmittal letter transmitting six executed copies to Veronica Galvez at
the City of South Gate on September 26, 2006.
-----Original Message -----
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:32 AM
To: Romero, Debbie
Subject: RE: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming,the Southeast cities
are there any notes in the resolution folder?
---Original Message -----
From: Romero, Debbie
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:29 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: RE: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
Southeast cities
no
-----Original Message -----
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:25 AM
To: Romero, Debbie
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
Debbie, did we ever get the JPA? Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Lehr, Judy
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:21 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: RE: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
Southeast cities
Resolution 9115 adopted on 9/5/06 approved the JPA in concept. Laserfiche doesn't have
the signed one.
-----Original Message -----
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Tuesday, November 20,
To: Lehr, Judy
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX)
Southeast cities
Judy,
2007 '11:03 AM
Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
did the city approve the following? Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Francisco Leal [mailto:hfl@leal-law.com)
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 9:51 AM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the
Southeast cities
To: Fsmej-�&lda Carrillo
Subjects Fax server THEJUDGE received a new fax from unknown sender.
Sender: unknown sender
Caller ID:
Recipient name: Leal & Trejo LLP
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Romero, Debbie
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:44 PM
To: Romero, Debbie
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
Attachments: FAX.TI F
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FAX.TIF (325 KB)
Debbie,
check in our file to see if we have a copy signed by the city and/or any other info. we
may have in the folder i.e., transmittal letters.
Also, get the date the agreement was approved and the resolution approving it - I don't
know yet how we are going to handle this one yet. Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Francisco Leal [mailto:hfl@leal-law.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 14 2008 4:41 PM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: FW: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
Nellie, attached is a copy of an executed Joint Powers Agreement for the Southeast Local
Educational Authority also known as the Southeast Cities Schools Coalition. I am
attempting to compile a complete file containing copies of all six executed agreements.
Sometime last year, the City of Vernon approved joining this Coalition and the attached
Agreement was executed by your Mayor. Unfortunately, we cannot locate the Agreement, and
the prior law firm handling the Coalition's legal affairs does not have a copy. My
understanding is that you also do not have a copy or the original.
That being the case, please print the attached PDF file and have the Mayor sign the
Agreement. Review your records for the appropriate date when the Council voted to join the
Coalition and place that date on the Agreement. Then, mail, fax or pdf the executed
agreement to me. Fax is 213.628.0818
Thank you for your assistance, and if you have any questions, please contact me at
213.910.0552.
-----Original Message -----
From: Esmeralda Carrillo
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:10 PM
To: Francisco Leal
Subject: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
-----Original Message -----
From: Esmeralda Carrillo
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:10 PM
To: Francisco Leal
Subject: Francisco (FAX) Carmen Avalos, re: JPA forming the Southeast cities
-----Original Message-----
From: SBSFaxService@LEAL-LAW.COM [mailto:SBSFaxService@ZEAL-LAW.COM]
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Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:06 PM
To: Esmeralda Carrillo
Subject: Fax server THEJUDGE received a new fax from unknown sender.
Sender: unknown sender
Caller ID:
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Romero, Debbie
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 4:33 PM
To: 'tsullivan @ leal-law.com'
Cc: Romero, Debbie
Subject: FW: Emailing: SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY JPA APPROVED BY
RES. NO. 9115
Attachments: SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY JPA APPROVED BY RES. NO.
9115.PDF
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SOUTHEAST LOCAL
EDUCATIONAL AU...
i Tina,
here is the requested dated and signed copy of the agreement. It is my understanding that
the City of Vernon will be get an original agreement or at least a set of the original
signatures for our file. Please advise. Thanks. Nelly
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COPY
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Jeff A. Harrison, City Attorney
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1438
May 21, 2008
Jimmy L. Gutierrez, Esq.
Gutierrez & Vera, LLP
12616 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Re: Southeast Cities School Coalition
Dear Jimmy:
I am in receipt of the letter dated May 9, 2008, to Eric Fresch,
the City Administrator of the City of Vernon. Mr. Fresch has
requested that I advise you that I will be your primary contact at
the City, and the following is the contact information:
Jeff A. Harrison, City Attorney
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
Fax (323) 826-1438
jharrison@ci.vernon.ca.us
Manuela (Nelly) Giron,
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811
Fax (323) 826-1438
ngiron@ci.vernon.ca.us
City Clerk
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 9115 which
approved the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement of the Southeast
Local Educational Authority and appointed W. Michael McCormick
and William Davis as its representatives on the Board.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Very t ly yours,
f
If A. Harrison A torney
JH:jl
Enclosure
cc: Manuela Giron, City Clerk (w/o Encl.) - Resolution No. 9115
ExcCusivefy Industriaf
Giron, Nelly
From: Marisela Cervantes [marisela.cervantes@mail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:36 PM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: RE: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
I was very concerned about this too, when I discovered it. We have new legal counsel,
Gutierrez & Vera LLP, who are working with us to resolve this matter along with several
necessary modifications to our original agreement.
We just presented those recommendations to the Coalition Board of Directors at last
Thursday's meeting. Mr. McCormick suggested he would bring those back to the City for
consideration, so I'll follow his lead on that. I am hopeful the Coalition will adopt the
changes in the next month or so.
Expect more regular correspondence from us as we go through these changes and introduce
some ordinances to help us deal with organizational matters. Originally, the Coalition
was operating under "bylaws" that treated the Coalition as a non-profit, and not the
government entity that it is.
Moving forward, I hope to improve our communication on these important formation matters,
not just with Vernon, but with all of our City Members.
If there are any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. You
and several other city staff, through your questions, have helped me understand JPA's and
work more effectively with legal counsel to address holes in the original formation
documents.
Marisela Cervantes
Executive Director
SOUTHEAST CITIES SCHOOLS COALITON
A Joint Powers Authority of the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South
Gate, and Vernon
(323) 584-6245
marisela.cervantes@mail.com
--Original Message -----
From: Giron, Nelly [mailto:NGiron@ci.vernon.ca.us] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:00 PM
To: marisela.cervantes@mail.com
Subject: RE: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Don't worry.
Okay, here is the question, actually posed by our legal section. The Southeast Cities
Schools started as a "Coalition" then later came the Joint Powers Agreement with an
"Authority"
Our legal dept. is asking if there are any documents referring to the change from
Coalition to Authority. Or if no documents are available, your clarification on this
matter will suffice.
Thank you Marisela.
Nelly
-----Original Message -----
From: Marisela Cervantes [mailto:marisela.cervantes@mail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 4:22 PM
To: Giron, Nelly
Subject: Re: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Hi Nelly. I'm so sorry for misspelling your name. I sent the message from my Blackberry,
Marisela
Sent via B1ackBerry by AT&T
-----Original Message -----
From: "Giron, Nelly" <NGiron@ci.vernon.ca.us>
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 13:15:15
To:<marisela.cervantes@mail.com>
Subject: FW: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Hi Marisela,
to whom should I direct my questions regarding the Joint Power Authority Agreement? One
more thing, my extension is 266 not 262 as stated on the previous email. All the other
information is correct.
Nelly Giron
-----Original Message -----
From: Enomoto, Kristen
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:11 AM
To: 'marisela.cervantes@mail.com'
Cc: Giron, Nelly
Subject: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
No problem, Marisela. Our City Clerk is Nelly Giron. Her number is 323-583-8811 x262 and
her email is ngiron@ci.vernon.ca.us <mailto:ngiron@ci.vernon.ca.us> .
Kristen
----------------
From: Marisela Cervantes (mailto:marisela.cervantes@mail.com)
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:05 AM
To: Enomoto, Kristen
Subject: RE: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Kristen, can you forward me the name and contact information of your City Clerk. Thank
you.
Marisela Cervantes
Executive Director
Southeast Cities Schools Coaliton
A Joint Powers Authority of the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South
Gate, and Vernon
(323) 584-6245
marisela.cervantes@mail.com
From: Enomoto, Kristen [mailto:Kenomoto@ci.vernon.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 8:31 AM
To: marisela.cervantes@mail.com
Cc: Councilman McCormick
Subject: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Good Morning Marisela,
I have received your email and memo and will pass both along to the City Administrator and
City Attorney today. Both will be tied up in meetings all day today, but I will let them
know that you are looking to hear back from one of them as soon as possible.
Kristin, please confirm receipt. Thank you.
Marisela Cervantes
Executive Director
Southeast Cities Schools Coaliton
A Joint Powers Authority of the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South
Gate, and Vernon
(323) 584-6245
marisela.cervantes@mail.com<mailto:marisela.cervantes@mail.com>
From: Marisela Cervantes[mailto:marise_la.cervantes@mail.com)
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 4:25 PM
To: Kristin Enomoto (kenomoto@ci.vernon.ca.gov)
Cc: William "Mike" McCormick (wmmt419@gmail.com)
Subject: Southeast Cities Schools Coalition
Greetings! Per some discussions with Mr. McCormick, I writing to request a meeting with
your City Administrator or appropriate designee to discuss the possibility of the City of
Vernon hosting the Coalition. The Memo attached highlights some of the needs of the
Coalition from a host city. I think it would be most beneficial however, to sit down and
discuss them.
I may be reached via email or cell (213) 445-1152 to schedule this meeting.
Regards,
Marisela Cervantes, MPA
Executive Director
Southeast Cities Schools Coaliton
A Joint Powers Authority of the cities of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South
Gate, and Vernon
3401 E. Florence Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 584-6245, (323) 584-6248 fax
marisela.cervantes@mail.com
Romero, Debbie
From: Giron, Nelly
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 4:33 PM
To: 'tsullivan @ leal-law.com'
Cc: Romero, Debbie
Subject: FW: Emailing: SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY JPA APPROVED BY
RES. NO. 9115
Attachments: SOUTHEAST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AUTHORITY JPA APPROVED BY RES. NO.
9115.PDF
if
SOUTHEAST LOCAL
EDUCATIONAL AU...
i Tina,
here is the requested dated and signed copy of the agreement. It is my understanding that
the City of Vernon will be get an original agreement or at least a set of the original
signatures for our file. Please advise. Thanks. Nelly
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