Resolution No. 2015-022RESOLUTION NO. 2015-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON UPDATING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' APPOINTMENTS
TO VARIOUS AGENCIES AND/OR COMMITTEES
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, the City is a member of various Agencies and/or
Committees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
update appointments of Council Members to various Agencies and/or
Committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION l: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the California Contract Cities Association anH
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Central Basin Water Association and William J. Davis, as the City's
alternate; and reaffirms the Director of Public Works, Water &
Development Services, or his/her designee, to also serve as the City's
alternate.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, as the presiding officer of the City of
Vernon to serve as the City's member on the Board of Directors of
County Sanitation District No. 1 and Melissa Ybarra, as the City's
alternate.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 2 and William J.
Davis, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 7: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints the following members of the City Council of the City of
Vernon to serve on the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District
No. 23:
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor
William Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Luz A. Martinez, Councilwoman
Melissa Ybarra, Councilwoman
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Councilwoman
SECTION 8: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints William J. Davis, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of Gateway Cities Council of Governments and
Melissa Ybarra, as the alternate.
SECTION 9: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints William J. Davis, to serve as the City's delegate on the
I-710 for the EIR/EIS Project Committee and W. Michael McCormick, as
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the City's alternate.
SECTION 10: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 11: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Independent Cities Finance Authority and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, as the alternate.
SECTION 12: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and
William J. Davis and Melissa Ybarra, as the alternates.
SECTION 13: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Orangeline Development Authority and
Melissa Ybarra, as the alternate.
SECTION 14: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Steering Committee for the Pacific Electric Right -of -Way (PE ROW)/West
Santa Ana Branch Corridor Alternative Analysis and reaffirms the
Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services, or his/her
designee, to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee.
SECTION 15: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Southeast Community Development Corporation
and Melissa Ybarra, as the City's alternate.
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SECTION 16: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition and William J.
Davis, as the City's alternate; and reaffirms that said appointed
Representatives shall also be the City's representatives to attend
board and committee meetings held by the Replenishment District of
Southern California, Central Basin Municipal Water District and the
Authority and any other water -related meeting which affects the City
of Vernon.
SECTION 17: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints W. Michael McCormick, to serve as the City's delegate to the
assembly of Southern California Association of Governments and
William J. Davis, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 18: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby -
appoints Melissa Ybarra, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, and Luz Martinez, to
serve on the Hearing Panel for the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid
Waste Facilities in accordance with 14 CCR S 18060 and Section
44308(a)(1) of the Public Resources Code.
SECTION 19: Such appointments shall be effective until the
death, resignation, disqualification or subsequent removal by the City
Council of such representatives.
SECTION 20: Any resolutions or parts of a resolution or
minute orders in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed as
to the portions in conflict, only.
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SECTION 21: The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the
City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of
this resolution, and the City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, of the City
of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's, or Deputy
City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions
of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2015.
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M ria E. Ayala
City Clerk /
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian Byun, Deput V
City Attorney
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Name: W. Michael McCormick
Title: Mayor
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E . Ayala , City Clerk / ^-jpaut C- `1 e erg of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2015-22, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City
Council duly held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed.this L�'day of May, 2015, at Vernon, California.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
California Contract Cities
Attention: Sharon Olivito
11027 Downey Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to Represent the
City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the California Contract Cities Association
Dear Ms. Olivito:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Delegate
Councilmember Yvette Woodruff -Perez — Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very!*yours,
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Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Central Basin Water Association
Attention: Secretary to the Board of Directors
725 North Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Directorate and Alternate Directorate and
Reaffirming a Designee to Serve as the City's Alternate on the Directorate of the Central
Basin Water Association
-Dear-Sir-or Madame
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Directorate
• Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis — Alternate Directorate
• Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services or Designee - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very t5k yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
S. Kevin Wilson
City Clerk's Office
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Kim Compton
Secretary of the County
Sanitation Districts
1955 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
Re: Appointing Members to Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the
County of Sanitation District No. 23 and Restating and Confirming Members and
Alternates on the Board for District Nos. 1 and 2
Dear Ms. Compton:
Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon to serve on the
Board of Directors of District No. 23:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick
• Mayor Pro-Tem William "Bill" Davis
• Councilmember Luz A. Martinez
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra
• Councilmember Yvette Woodruff -Perez
Representatives to Serve on the Board of Directors of District No. 1:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Member
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra — Alternate Member
Representatives to Serve on the Board of Directors of District No. 2:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Member
• Mayor Pro-Tem William "Bill' Davis — Alternate Member
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Ms. Kim Compton
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If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
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Deborah R.Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Attention: Richard Powers, Executive Director
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative to
Serve on the Board of Directors of Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Dear Mr. Powers:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis — Representative
Councilmember Melissa Ybarra — Alternate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very ours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Attention: Richard Powers, Executive Director
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Board of Directors of the I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee
Dear Mr. Powers:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor Pro-Tem William "Bill" Davis — Representative
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very t5k yours,
6orah .Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Independent Cities of Los Angeles County
Attention: Trish Pietrzak, Executive Director
1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #744
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 -Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative to
Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the Independent Cities
Association of Los Angeles County
Dear Ms. Pietrzak:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Councilmember Yvette Woodruff -Perez - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
eor R.Juarez
Records Management Assistant
c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Debbie Smith
Executive Director
Independent Cities Finance Authority - ICFA
P.O. Box 6740
Lancaster, CA 93539-6740
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Board of Directors of the Independent Cities Finance Authority
Dear Ms. Smith:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Councilmember Yvette Woodruff -Perez — Alternate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at
(323) 583-8811 ext. 546.
Very trul yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
League of California Cities — L.A. County Division
Regional Public Affairs Manager
Attention: Jennifer Quan, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1449
Monrovia, CA 91017
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representatives to
Represent the City of Vernon on the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities
Dear Ms. Quan:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McConnick — Representative
• Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis — Alternate
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very tru1 yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Orangeline Development Authority
Attn: Art Galluci, Secretary
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Director and Alternate Director on the Board of
Directors of the Orangeline Development Authority
Dear Mr. Galluci:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Director
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra — Alternate Director
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Southern California Association of Governments
Pacific Electric Right -of -Way (PE ROW)
Attention: Philip Law, Acting Manager, Transit Rail
818 W. Seventh Street, 12'h Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-3435
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative to Serve on the Steering Committee
and Representative to Serve on the Technical Advisory Committee
Dear Mr. Law:
Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Steering Committee Representative
• Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services or Designee —
Technical Advisory Committee Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very tW4 yours,
Deborah R. Juazez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
S. Kevin Wilson
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Southeast Community Development Corporation
Attn: Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, Executive Director
2965 E. Gage Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Member and Alternate Member on the Board of
Directors of the Southeast Community Development Corporation
Dear Mr. Zaldivar-Motts:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Member
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra — Alternate Member
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very t9q yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Southeast Water Coalition
Attn: Ellen DeLong, Special Project Coordinator
SEWC JPA Board of Directors
City of Lakewood
5050 Clark Avenue
Lakewood, CA 90712
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
— _ PolicXBoard of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition
Dear Ms. DeLong:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis —,Alternate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
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Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Attn: Secretary to the Board of Directors
4040 Paramount Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90712
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Policy Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition *Section 16
---..Dear Sir or -Madam:-
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Mayor Pro-Tem William "Bill" Davis —Alternate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
De orate R.Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Central Basin Municipal Water District
Attn: Secretary to the Board of Directors
6252 Telegraph Road
Commerce, CA 90040-2512
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Policy Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition *Section 16
----Dear- Sir -or .Madam.
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis — Alternate Representative
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
15'ebo R.Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
Southem California Association of Governments
Attention: Sheila Stewart, Membership Services
818 W. Seventh Street, 12`h Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-3435
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative to
Represent the City of Vernon in the General Assembly of SCAG
Dear Ms: -Stewart:
Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor W. Michael McCormick — Representative
• Mayor Pro -Tern William "Bill" Davis - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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c: Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 13, 2015
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Attention: Mark Leary, Executive Director
1001 "I" Street
P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento, CA 95812-2815
Re: Resolution No. 2015-22 - Appointing Representatives to Serve on the Hearing Panel for the
Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities
Dear Mr. Leary:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-22 that was approved by City Council on
May 5, 2015, appointing the following as the hearing panel for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember Luz Martinez
• Councilmember Melissa Ybarra
• Councilmember Yvette Woodruff -Perez
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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Lilia Hernandez
City Clerk
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CITY ADMINISTRATIONCITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT
DATE:
May 5, 2015
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk�,
RE: Approval of a Resolution for City Council Appointments/Reappointments as
Representatives to Various Agencies and/or Committees
Recommendation
A. Find that approval of the proposed Resolution updating the City Council appointments
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does not constitute a "project" pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the
California Environrnental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative
activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed resolution did constitute a project, it
would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
Appoint Council members as delegate(s) and altemate(s) to the following boards of
various agencies and/or committees as follows:
California Contract Cities Association tk
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Appoint Lam_ as the delegate; and P as the alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 9928: Michael McCormick as
the delegate; and Richard Maisano as the alternate.
2. Central Basin Water Association. 6
Appoint _r as the delegate; O as the alternate; and reaffirm the
City of Vernon's Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services, or
his/her designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; William Davis as the alternates; and reaffirms the Director of
Community Services & Water, or his designee, to serve as the City's alternate.
County Sanitation District No. 1.
Appoint Mayor McCormick as the presiding officer of the City of Vernon to serve
as the City's member on the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No.
1; and as the alternate.
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Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-49: Michael McCormick
as the presiding officer as delegate; and Michael Ybarra as the alternate.
4. County Sanitation District No. 2.
Appoint Mayor McCormick to serve as the City's dgegate to the Board of
Directors of County Sanitation District No. 2; and Md' as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 013-49: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and William Davis as the alternate.
5. County Sanitation District No. 23.
Appoint current City Council (Michael McCormick, William Davis, Luz
Martinez, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, and Melissa Ybarra) to serve as the Board of
Directors to County Sanitation District No. 23.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-49, appointed then City
Council: Michael McCormick, William Davis, Richard Maisano, Michael Ybarra,
and Luz Martinez.
6. Gateway Ci�t�i_ess, Council of Governments.
Appoint Uas the delegate; and I �btf as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: William Davis as the
delegate and Michael Ybarra as the alternate.
7. I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee. l�
Appoint W 13 as the delegate and f `" as the alternate.
Previous ppomtments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: William Davis as the
delegate; and Michael McCormick as the alternate.
8. Independent .C'ities Association of Los(n-,geeles County.
Appoint as the delegate; and -t as the alternate.
Previous appointments, made pursuant to Resolution No. 9927: Michael
McCormick as the delegate; and Richard Maisano as the alternate.
9. Independent Cities Finance Authority. p .v
Appoint � as the delegate; and P as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and Richard Maisano as the alternate.
10. League of California Cities. k
Appoint O ' - as the delegate; and �,�"; and as the alternates.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 993 Hilario Gonzales as the
delegate; and Michael McCormick and William Davis as the alternates.
11. Orangeline Development Authority. t�
Appoint _ pi , ias the delegate and as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and William Davis as the alternate.
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12. Pacific Electric Right -of -Way/ West Santa Ana Branch Q�oxx br Alternative
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Appoint V/ as the representative on the Steering/mmittee; and reaffirm
the City's appointment of the City's Director of Public Works, Water and
Development Services, or his/her designee, to serve on the Technical Advisory
Committee.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2010-59: Michael McCormick
as the representative; and Director of Community Services and Water, or his/her
designee, to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee.
13. Southeast Cities Schools Coalition.
I Appoint as the delegate; and as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and Michael Ybarra as the alternate.
14. Southeast Community Development Coy oration.
Appoint M � as the delegate; and Was the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and William Davis as the alternate.
15. Southeast Water Coalition.
Appoint t6j., as the delegate; and it as the alternate; and, reaffirm
that said appointed representatives shall f1so be the City's representatives to
attend board and committee meetings held by the Replenishment District of
Southern California, Central Basin Municipal Water District and the Authority
and any other water -related meeting which affect the City of Vernon.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and William Davis as the alternate; and, reaffirmed that said
appointed representatives shall also be the City's representatives to attend board
and committee meetings held by the Replenishment District of Southern
California, Central Basin Municipal Water District and the Authority and any
other water -related meeting which affect the City of Vernon.
16. Southern California Association of Governments.
Appoint L, as the delegate; and as the alternate.
Previous a ointments, pursuant to Reso4ii tion No. 2014-15: Michael McCormick
as the delegate; and William Davis as the alternate.
17. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel.
Appoint �1 baO , VegK , and to serve on the Hearing Panel for
the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-82: Michael Ybana,
Richard Maisano, and Luz Martinez.
C. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon designating and appointing
its representatives and alternates to the boards of various agencies and/or committees.
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D. Authorize the City Clerk to complete California Form 806, Agency Report of: Public
Official Appointments, and post in accordance with state laws and/or regulations.
Background
On February 17, 2015 and on April 14, 2015, Vernon Municipal Elections were held which
resulted in the election of two new members to the City Council. At the regular City Council
meeting of April 21, 2015, the City Council held its City Council reorganization. Having elected
the Mayor and Mayor Pro-tempore for the year, this is the appropriate point in time for the
Council to review and address annual appointments of representatives to the various regional
boards of agencies and/or committees. Appointees serve as voting members on some of these
boards and/or committees, with some (not all) of the positions entitling the appointee to
additional compensation.
Each appointment is to be considered individually, with the vote to be voted on as a whole by the
City Council. The following is an overview of each entity's function:
1. California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) - To develop and foster public and private
partnerships between member cities and the business community in order to provide
mutually beneficial resources and services that educate and inform; to create revenue
opportunities, long term relationships and a forum to better serve the goals and priorities
of the CCCA and its Associate Members.
2. Central Basin Water Association (CBWA) — Composed of water rights holders in the
West Coast Basin. CBWA membership includes municipalities and private owners. This
association provides a forum to members to discuss current water rights issues and
policies.
3. County Sanitation District No. I- Its Mission is to protect public health and the
environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste
management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water,
energy, and recycled materials. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 4730, the
presiding officer of the City is the designated member of the Board of Directors for this
District and requires the selection of an alternate.
4. County Sanitation District No. 2 - Its Mission is to protect public health and the
environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste
management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water,
energy, and recycled materials. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 4730, the
presiding officer of the City is the designated member of the Board of Directors for this
District and requires the selection of an alternate.
5. County Sanitation District No. 23 - Its Mission is to protect public health and the
environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste
management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water,
energy, and recycled materials. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 4730,
because lies wholly in the City of Vernon, the Vernon City Council is the Board of
Directors for this District.
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6. Gateway Cities Council of Governments — For the purpose of engaging in regional and
cooperative planning and coordination of government services and responsibilities to
assist its member in the conduct of their affairs for the collective benefit of cities in the
Southeast Los Angeles County area.
7. I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee— Evaluates the freeway corridor, parallel arterials and
other elements of the system's infrastructure, including good movement and an analysis
of quality of life impacts on local communities, including public health.
8. Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County (ICA) - Focuses on education,
legislative advocacy, intergovernmental relationships and other major issues that
transcend the boundaries of its member cities. ICA holds two Annual Seminars bringing
together city council members, other city officials and business partners for the purpose
of being better informed and to share relevant experiences. The Winter Seminar
addresses public safety and the Summer Seminar focuses on contemporary issues.
9. Independent Cities Finance Authority — Joint Powers Agreement with several cities for
the purpose of providing low-cost sources of financing for the acquisition, construction,
installation, and/or equipping of public capital improvements.
10. League of California Cities — The League holds an Annual Conference each year and
member cities have the opportunity to participate in the Annual Business meeting. To be
eligible to cast the City's vote, each Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegates (up to two)
must be specifically designated by the City Council.
11. Orangeline Development Authority — A Joint Powers Agency and approving the City's
participation as a voting member in the Authority. Authority was established to deploy
the Orangeline high-speed maglev system in Southern California.
12. Pacific Electric Right -of Way (PE ROW)/West Santa Ana Branch Corridor Alternatives
Analysis — Southern California Association of Governments in coordination with the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Orange County
Transportation Authority initiated a transit Alternative Analysis study to explore
opportunities for connecting Los Angeles and Orange Counties through the reuse of the
Pacific Electric Right -of -Way/ West Santa Ana Branch Corridor which will examine
potential transit service along the corridor that can provide additional travel options
between los Angeles and Orange Counties, reduce congestion on nearby streets and
freeways, and provide adjacent communities with access to the regional transit network.
13. Southeast Cities Schools Coalition — Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the Cities
of Bell, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon (collectively, the
"Southeast Cities"), creating the Southeast Local Educational Authority for the purpose
of focusing the common powers and resources of the Southeast Cities to effectuate and
improvement in the levels of education of their residents.
14. Southeast Community Development Corporation— Creation with the Cities of Bell, Bell
Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon to
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promote activities relating to business attraction, business retention, job training, job
creation and various social programs.
15. Southeast Water Coalition — Created in response to the inaction by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency to commence clean-up of the San Gabriel Basin and
the Whittier Narrows area, the outlet of the San Gabriel Basin into the Central Basin.
16. Southern California Association of Governments - Nation's largest metropolitan planning
organization, undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more
sustainable Southern California now and in the future.
17. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel — The Vernon Health and Environmental Control
Department serves as the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities in the
City of Vernon. Pursuant to Section 44308 of the Public Resources Code, the City
Council may appoint three of its members to serve as the Hearing Panel for all hearings
conducted pursuant to Chapter 4 of the Public Resources Code. The hearing panel is
available to convene and provide resolution to solid waste related issues and conflicts that
may arise from within the Local Enforcement Agency's purview.
Pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18705.5 each agency must post on its website a single Form 806
which lists all the paid appointed positions to which an official will vote to appoint themselves.
The Form 806 will be completed and posted in accordance with FPPC regulations upon City
Council action.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact for the appointment to various agencies and committees as this is an
administrative item. Associated costs may include travel and registration expenditures for
attendance to various meetings and functions, some of which may be covered by the hosting
agency or committee.
Attachment(s)
None.
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