Resolution No. 2016-019RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 118, A COMPANION
TRAILER BILL TO SENATE BILL 93, WHICH REQUIRES
OUTREACH TO COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION IMPACTED BY
LEAD CONTAMINATION FROM EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES
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 seventy (70) year operations of the now closed
Exide Technologies lead acid battery recycling facility have been
determined to have caused lead dust to deposit in the soil at homes in
the City and as many as 10,000 residences in Southeast Los Angeles
County as a result of air emissions from the Exide plant; and
WHEREAS, exposure to lead particles can be particularly
harmful to pregnant women, children under seven (7) years old, and
senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, on April 5, 2016, the City Council of the City of
Vernon, adopted Resolution No. 2016-15 supporting Senate Bill 93
("SB 93") for the authorization of funds to expedite contamination
cleanup efforts related to Exide technologies plant in the City of
Vernon; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 118 ("AB 118"), as a companion trailer
bill to SB 93, seeks to authorize a $176.6 million appropriation to the
state's Toxic Substances Control Account to support the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") in efforts to expedite
the cleanup of hazardous levels of lead contaminated soil at impacted
residences in the City and surrounding communities in Southeast Los
Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, AB 118 would, among other directives, require DTSC
to engage impacted communities through quarterly meetings, provide
meaningful opportunities for public participation in the cleanup plan
preparation process, and authorize DTSC to develop a Job and
Development Training Program to provide environmental, health and
safety training and skills to community members to support the job
placement of community members in soil cleanup process at lead
contaminated residences, parks and schools near the closed Exide plant;
and
WHEREAS, AB 118 is authored by Vernon's state Assembly Member
Miguel Santiago and co-authored by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon,
Assembly Members Cristina Garcia and Jimmy Gomez, Senate President Pro
Tem Kevin de Le6n and Senator Ricardo Lara; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated April 19, 2016, the City
Administrator has recommended that the City support AB 118, a companion
trailer bill to SB 93, which requires outreach to communities in the
region impacted by lead contamination from Exide Technologies.
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 City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), review, because it is a general policy and procedure
making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
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"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
states its support of Assembly Bill 118 and hereby directs the City
Clerk, or the Deputy City Clerk to send a copy of this Resolution to
Assembly Member Miguel Santiago, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon,
Assembly Members Cristina Garcia and Jimmy Gomez, Senate President Pro
Tem Kevin de Le6n and Senator Ricardo Lara.
SECTION 4: 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 19th day of April, 2016.
Name: William J. Davis
ATTEST:
Maria i. Ayala
City Clerk /
Title: Mayor /
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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Maria E . Ayala or„} City r, ors
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of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2016-19, 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, April 19, 2016, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this 2-`'4_day of y_ 2016, at Vernon, California.
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City Clerk /
TRANSMITTAL COMMUNICATION
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Kevin De Leon
District Office
1808 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 -City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Senate President Pro Tem:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 19, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Carlos Fandino
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Ricardo Lara
District Office
6550 Miles Avenue., 2°d Floor
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 -City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Senator:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 19, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
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Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Anthony Rendon
District Office
12132 South Garfield Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 -City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Mr. Rendon:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 19, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez `
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Carlos Fandino
Resolution No. 2016-19
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Miguel Santiago
District Office
320 W. 41h Street, Room 1050
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 -City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Mr. Santiago:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 21, 20M.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly, yours,
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fI?ofiorah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Carlos Fandino
Resolution No. 2016-19
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Jimmy Gomez
District Office
1910 West Sunset Blvd, Suite 810
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 - City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Mr. Gomez:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 19, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
n'36eborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Carlos Fandino
Resolution No. 2016-19
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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
April 21, 2016
Honorable Cristina Garcia
District Office
8255 Firestone Blvd., Suite 203
Downey, CA 90241
Re: Resolution No. 2016-19 -City of Vernon in support of Assembly Bill 118, a Companion
Trailer Bill to Senate Bill No. 93, which Requires Outreach to Communities in the Region
Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide Technologies
Dear Ms. Garcia:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2016-19 that was approved by City Council on
April 19, 2016.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call Carlos Fandino at (323) 583-8811
ext. 570.
Very truly yours,
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/Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
Enclosure
c: Carlos Fandino
Resolution No. 2016-19
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STAFF REPORT
RECEIVED
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
CITY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: April 19, 2016
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Ad
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FROM: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., City Administrator
Originator: Diana Figueroa, Administrative Secretary
RE: Approval of a Resolution Declaring Support for the Passage of Assembly Bill
118, a Companion Trailer Bill to Senate Bill 93, which Requires Outreach to
Communities in the Region Impacted by Lead Contamination from Exide
Technologies
Recommendations
A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a general policy and
procedure making activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA
Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution supporting the passage of Assembly Bill ("AB") 118, a
companion trailer bill to Senate Bill ("SB") 93, which would require the California
Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") to engage communities impacted by
Exide Technologies' lead contamination and provide opportunities for participation in the
cleanup plan preparation via meetings, a training program, and job placement related to
the soil cleanup process. A resolution supporting SB 93 was approved at the April 5,
2016 City Council meeting.
Background
Operations at the now -closed Exide Technologies lead acid battery recycling plant have been
deemed to have caused lead dust contamination in the City of Vernon and its surrounding
communities in Southeast Los Angeles County. As many as 10,000 homes in Southeast Los
Angeles County may be affected by lead dust contamination and other potentially harmful
chemical compounds that are believed to have been deposited on the soil at affected residences
as a result of air emissions from the Exide plant. Exposure to such contaminants may pose a
hazard for the population in these areas.
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SB 93 seeks to authorize a $176 million appropriation to the state's Toxic Substances Control
Account to support DTSC in efforts to expedite the cleanup of hazardous levels of lead dust
detected in this region. The State of California would require that all costs associated with the
state's lead dust cleanup effort be recovered from the party responsible for the lead dust
contamination.
As a companion trailer bill to SB 93, AB 118 would require DTSC to engage impacted
communities through quarterly meetings, provide meaningful opportunities for public
participation in the cleanup plan preparation process, and authorize DTSC to develop a Job and
Development Training Program to provide environmental, health and safety training and skills to
community members to support the job placement of community members in soil cleanup
process at lead contaminated residences, parks and schools near the closed Exide plant.
Assembly Bill 118 is authored by Vernon's state Assembly Member Miguel Santiago and co-
authored by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, Assembly Members Cristina Garcia and
Jimmy Gomez, Senate President Pro Tern Kevin de Leon and Senator Ricardo Lara.
It is recommended that the Vernon City Council support the passage of AB 118 by members of
the California State Assembly and California State Senate, and urge California Governor
Edmund G. Brown, Jr. to sign this important appropriation trailer bill into law.
Fiscal Impact
There is no known fiscal impact.
Attachment(s)
None.
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