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Resolution No. 2015-024RESOLUTION NO. 2015-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING A WORK PLAN AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 FOR THE GREEN VERNON COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF VERNON WHEREAS, by Resolution No. GVC-1, adopted March 18, 2015, the Green Vernon Commission of the City of Vernon ("GVC") approved and adopted a Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and submitted the Work Plan and Budget to the City Council of the City of Vernon pursuant to Article XIX, Section 2.149, Powers and Duties, of the Vernon City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to approve the Work Plan and Budget submitted by the GVC. 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 finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: The Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 submitted by the GVC and provided for in Resolution No. GVC-1 is hereby approved. SECTION 3: 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. ATTEST: Maria E . Ayala City C erk / Pr z ty r' * Clerk'-'— - APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brian Byun, Deputy ity Attorney Name: W. Michael McCormick Title: Mayor /, - 2 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, Maria E . Ayala City Clerk / of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2015-24, 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 7Pt day of May, 2015, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) M ria E. Ayala City Clerk / - 3 - TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION CITY CLERK'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: May 7, 2015 TO: Leonard Grossberg, Director of Health & Environmental Control/GVC Commission Director FROM: Deborah Juarez, Records Management Assistant k ' RE: Resolution No. 2015-24 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 for the Green Vernon Commission of the City of Vernon Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2015-24 referenced above, which was approved by City Council on May 5, 2015. Thank you. Attachment c: William Fox Resolution No. 2015-24 STAFF REPORT RECEWED RECEIVED APR 2.9 2015 APR 2 9 2015 4P CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY ADM I N ISTR STAFF REPORT HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL DEPARTME DATE: May 5, 2015 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Leonard Grossberg, Director of Health Department RE: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Green Vernon Commission Work Plan and Budget for FY 2015-2016 Recommendation A. Find that merely recommending a work plan and proposed budget, and a possible scope of action are not final actions subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and that even if they were, they would be exempt from CEQA under Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Adopt a resolution approving the proposed work plan and request for budget authorization of $20,000 for the Green Vernon Commission for fiscal year 2015-2016. Background On Wednesday March 18, 2015, the Green Vernon Commission approved a recommendation to adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Work Plan and Budget for FY 2015-2016 by a vote of 5-0. Ordinance 1188, section 2.149. Powers and Duties requires the Green Vernon Commission to prepare an annual Work Plan and Budget within 60 days of our first meeting. The following work plan outlines the goals, tasks and focus of the Commission for the upcoming year: Work Plan 1. Make recommendations to City Council regarding sustainability and energy efficiency standards to be considered as part of the City's review process for conditional use permits and variances. 2. Develop tools and programs to educate Vernon's residents, communities, surrounding areas and businesses on sustainability related goals and successes. 3. Explore alternative technology projects. 4. Develop programs or methods to provide environmental compliance assistance to businesses and residents that focus on the following: Page 1 of 2 a. Reduction in generation of solid waste streams. b. Reduction in use of hazardous materials. c. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint). 5. Explore funding assistance programs and partnerships for new technologies (i.e. "Sustainable Incubator to Convert Trash to Cash"). 6. Promote green business development. 7. Explore tree planting/beautification projects. 8. Explore opportunities for the beautification of residential sites. Fiscal Impact The Green Vernon Commission budget is identified as separate line -item expenditures under the Health Departments "1061" Health — Solid Waste Budget. Expenditures totaling $20,000.00 for meeting stipends, education, travel and training for the seven commissioners have been included in the proposed FY 2015-2016 budget and will require final City Council approval. Proposed Budget for the Green Vernon Commission 2015-2016 Travel $5,000 Training $5,000 Stipend $5,000 Misc. $5,000 Attachment(s) None. Page 2 of 2