Resolution No. 2017-020RESOLUTION NO. 2017-20
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 Melissa Ybarra, to serve as the City's delegate on the Board
of Directors of the California Contract Cities Association and
William J. Davis, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints William J. Davis, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Central Basin Water Association and Yvette Woodruff -Perez, as the
City's alternate; and reaffirms the Director of Public Works, or
his/her designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Melissa Ybarra, 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 William J. Davis, as the City's
alternate.
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Melissa Ybarra, 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:
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Mayor Pro-Tem
William J. Davis, Councilman
Leticia Lopez, Councilwoman
Luz Martinez, 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 Leticia Lopez, to serve as the City's delegate on the
I-710 for the EIR/EIS Project Committee and Melissa Ybarra, as
the City's alternate.
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SECTION 10: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints William J. Davis, 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 Leticia Lopez, 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 William J. Davis, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Luz Martinez, as the alternates.
SECTION 13: 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 the Eco-Rapid Transit and Luz Martinez, as the
alternate.
SECTION 14
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Leticia Lopez, to serve as the City's delegate on the Board
of Directors of the Southeast Community Development Corporation and
William J. Davis, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 15: 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 the Southeast Water Coalition and
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, 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
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which affects the City of Vernon.
SECTION 16: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints Yvette Woodruff -Perez, 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 17: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints William J. Davis, 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 § 18060
and Section 44308(a)(1) of the Public Resources Code.
SECTION 18: Such appointments shall be effective until the
death, resignation, disqualification or subsequent removal by the City
Council of such representatives.
SECTION 19: 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 20
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 16th day of May, 2017.
Name: Melissa A. Ybarra
Title: Mayor /
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of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. 2017-20, 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 16, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this �f` day of May, 2017, at Vernon, California.
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May 22, 2017
California Contract Cities
Attention: Sharon Olivito
11027 Downey Avenue
Downey, CA 90241
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
Mayor Melissa Ybarra - Delegate
Councilmember William J. Davis — Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 22, 2017
Central Basin Water Association
Attention: Secretary to the Board of Directors
725 North Azusa Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing a Delegate and Alternate Delegate and Reaffirming
a Designee to Serve as the City's Alternate on the Directorate of the Central Basin Water
Association
Dear Sir or Madam:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Delegate
• Mayor Pro -Tern Yvette Woodruff -Perez — Alternate
• Director of Public Works 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 truly yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk's Office
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 22, 2017
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 Confirming Members and Alternates on the Board
for District Nos. 1 and 2
Dear Ms. Compton:
Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon to serve on the
Board of Directors of District No. 23:
• Mayor Melissa Ybarra
• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvette Woodruff -Perez
• Councilmember William J. Davis
• Councilmember Leticia Lopez
• Councilmember Luz A. Martinez
Representatives to Serve on the Board of Directors of District No. 1:
• Mayor Melissa Ybarra — Member
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Alternate Member
Representatives to Serve on the Board of Directors of District No. 2:
• Mayor Melissa Ybarra — Member
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Alternate Member
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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,
Debora R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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City Clerk
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Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Attention: Richard Powers, Executive Director
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Representative
• Mayor 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 t y yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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Gateway Cities Council of Governments
Attention: Richard Powers, Executive Director
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember Leticia Lopez — Representative
• Mayor 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 truly yours,
/Dle"O'rah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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May 22, 2017
Independent Cities of Los Angeles County
Attention: Trish Pietrzak, Executive Director
1601 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #744
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2016-23 that was approved by City Council on
May 17, 2016, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Representative
• Mayor Pro-Tem 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,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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Debbie Smith
Executive Director
Independent Cities Finance Authority - ICFA
P.O. Box 6740
Lancaster, CA 93539-6740
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember Leticia Lopez — Representative
• Mayor Pro -Tern 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 y, yours,
Deborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 22, 2017
League of California Cities — L.A. County Division
Regional Public Affairs Manager
Attention: Jennifer Quan, Executive Director
P.O. Box 1444
Monrovia, CA 91017
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis - Delegate
• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvette Woodruff -Perez — Alternate
• Councilmember Luz Martinez - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
Very t ly yours,
De orah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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Eco-Rapid Transit
Attn: Cristian Markovich, Secretary
16401 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing a Director and Alternate Director on the Board of
Directors of the Eco-Rapid Transit
Dear Mr. Markovich:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Delegate
• Councilmember Luz Martinez — Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
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May 22, 2017
Southeast Community Development Corporation
Attn: Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, Executive Director
2965 E. Gage Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember Leticia Lopez — Delegate
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
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Southeast Water Coalition
Attn: Kevin Sales, SEWC Administrative Consultant
9020 Homby Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Policy Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition
Dear Ms. DeLong:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Delegate
• Mayor Pro -Tern 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,
eborah R. Juarez
Records Management Assistant
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
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Water Replenishment District of Southern California
Attn: Secretary to the Board of Directors
4040 Paramount Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90712
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Policy Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition *Section 15
Dear Sir or Madam:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis — Delegate
• Mayor Pro-Tem 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 t y yours,
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Records Management Assistant
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Central Basin Municipal Water District
Attn: Secretary to the Board of Directors
6252 Telegraph Road
Commerce, CA 90040-2512
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative on the
Policy Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition *Section 15
Dear Sir or Madam:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
Councilmember William J. Davis — Delegate
Mayor Pro-Tem 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,
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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
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May 22, 2017
Southern California Association of Governments
Attention: Sheila Stewart, Membership Services
818 W. Seventh Street, 12t' Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017-3435
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - 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. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as representatives for the City of Vernon:
• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvette Woodruff -Perez — Delegate
• Councilmember William J. Davis - Alternate
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
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KJ Services
Attention: Kevin Sales
9020 Homby Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing Representatives to Serve on the Hearing Panel for the
Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities
Dear Mr. Sales:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as the hearing panel for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis
• Mayor Pro-Tem Yvette Woodruff -Perez
• Councilmember Luz Martinez
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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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
May 22, 2017
Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities — Hearing Panel
Diana Cozadd
CalRecycle
Waste Permitting, Compliance & Mitigation Division, - LEA Evaluation Unit
10011 Street,
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812
Re: Resolution No. 2017-20 - Appointing Representatives to Serve on the Hearing Panel for the
Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities
Dear Ms. Cozadd:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 2017-20 that was approved by City Council on
May 16, 2017, appointing the following as the hearing panel for the City of Vernon:
• Councilmember William J. Davis
• Mayor Pro -Tern Yvette Woodruff -Perez
• Councilmember Luz Martinez
If you have any questions regarding this matter, you may contact the City Clerk's Office at (323)
583-8811 ext. 546.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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Originator: Matthew Cebal oi�s. Deputy City Clerk
RE: Approval of a Resolution for City Council Appointments/Reappointments as
Representatives to Various Agencies and/or Committees
Recommendation
Items A-D:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Resolution updating the City Council appointments does
not constitute a "project" pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental 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
B. Appoint Council Members as delegate(s) and alternate(s), as well as some key staff as
either delegate(s) and/or alternate(s) to the following boards of various agencies and/or
committees as follows:
California Contract Cities Association.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Melissa Ybarra as the
delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
2. Central Basin Water Association.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate;
and reaffirm the City of Vernon's General Manager of Public Utilities, or his/her
designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
Previous appointment, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis as the
delegate; Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate; and reaffirm the Director of
Public Works, Water and Development Services, or his/her designee, to also serve
as the City's alternate.
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3. County Sanitation District No.1.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra 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 William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis as
the presiding officer as delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
4. County Sanitation District No. 2.
Appoint Melissa Ybarra to serve as the City's delegate to the Board of Directors of
County Sanitation District No. 2; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis as
the delegate; and Leticia Lopez as the alternate.
5. County Sanitation District No. 23.
Appoint current City Council (Melissa Ybarra, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, William J.
Davis, Luz A. Martinez, and Leticia Lopez) to serve as the Board of Directors to
County Sanitation District No. 23.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23, appointed then City
Council: William J. Davis, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Luz A. Martinez, Melissa
Ybarra, and Leticia Lopez.
6. Gateway Cities Council of Governments.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis as
the delegate and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
7. I-710 EIR/EIS Project Committee.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Leticia Lopez as the
delegate; and Melissa Ybarra as the alternate.
8. Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, made pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Melissa Ybarra
as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
9. Independent Cities Finance Authority.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Leticia Lopez as the
delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the alternate.
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10. League of California Cities.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Luz
Martinez as the alternates.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Melissa Ybarra as the
delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez and Luz Martinez as the alternates.
11. Eco-Rapid Transit (formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority).
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate and Luz Martinez as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23 made to the Orangeline
Development Authority were: William J. Davis as the delegate; and Luz Martinez
as the alternate.
12. Southeast Community Development Corporation.
Appoint Leticia Lopez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Leticia Lopez as the
delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
13. Southeast Water Coalition.
Appoint William J. Davis as the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the
alternate; and, reaffirm 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.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis as
the delegate; and Yvette Woodruff -Perez 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.
14. Southern California Association of Governments.
Appoint Yvette Woodruff -Perez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the
alternate.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: Yvette Woodruff -
Perez as the delegate; and William J. Davis as the alternate.
15. Vernon Solid Waste Hearing Panel.
Appoint William J. Davis, Yvette Woodruff -Perez, and Luz Martinez to serve on
the Hearing Panel for the Local Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities.
Previous appointments, pursuant to Resolution No. 2016-23: William J. Davis,
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, 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.
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.
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Background
On April 11, 2017, a Vernon Municipal Election was held which resulted in the election of a new
member to the City Council. At the regular City Council meeting of April 18, 2017, 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.
Consistency of
Meetings:
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday, at 6 p.m. (dark months: January,
July, and September)
Meeting Location:
Varies
Stipend:
None
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.
Consistency of
Quarterly Luncheon Meetings (February, May, August, and
Meetings:
September) on 1st Thursday, at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Location:
Rio Hondo Event Center, 10627 Old River School Road Downey,
CA 90241
Stipend:
None
County Sanitation District No. 1- 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.
Consistency of
Monthly on the 2°d Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
Joint Administration Office - 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier,
CA 90601
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Stipend: 1 $125
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.
Consistency of
Monthly on the 2"d and 4`h Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
Joint Administration Office - 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier,
CA 90601
Stipend:
$125
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.
Consistency of
Monthly on the 2"d Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
Joint Administration Office - 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier,
CA 90601
Stipend:
$125
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.
Consistency of
Monthly on the ls` Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
Gateway Cities Council of Government 16401 Paramount
Boulevard, Paramount CA 90723
Stipend:
$125
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.
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Consistency of
Meetings:
Quarterly on the 5`h Thursday, at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Progress Park, 15500 Downey Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723
Stipend:
$100
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.
Consistency of
Monthly on the 2°d Thursday, at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
Metropolitan Water District, 700 N. Alameda Avenue, Los Angeles,
CA 90012
Stipend:
None
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.
Consistency of
Meetings:
As Needed (Usually from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
Meeting Location:
Varies (Vernon, South Gate, or Lynwood)
Stipend:
$150
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.
Consistency of
Meetings:
January, March, May, and December, on the l' Thursday, at 6:30
p.m.
Meeting Location:
Varies
Stipend:
None
11. Eco-Rapid Transit (formerly known as the Orange Development Authority) — Eco-Rapid
Transit, formerly known as the Orangeline Development Authority, is a joint powers
authority (JPA) created to pursue development of a transit system that moves as rapidly as
possible, uses grade separation as appropriate, and is environmentally friendly and energy
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efficient. The system is designed to enhance and increase transportation options for riders
of this region utilizing safe, advanced transit technology to expand economic growth that
maximizes ridership in Southern California.
Consistency of I Monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location: January — March: City of Glendale, Police Community Room, 131
N. Isabel Street, Glendale, CA 91206
April — December: Gateway Cities Council of Governments, 16401
Paramount. Boulevard. Paramount. CA 90723
Stipend: 1 $100
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.
Consistency of
As Needed
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
SCAG Main Office, 818 W. 7`h Street # 1200, Los Angeles, CA
90017
Stipend:
None
13. Southeast Community Development Corporation — Creation with the Cities of Bell, Bell
Gardens, Commerce, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, South Gate, and Vernon to
promote activities relating to business attraction, business retention, job training, job
creation and various social programs.
Consistency of
Bi-monthly Luncheon Meetings, on the 3`d Wednesday, from 12 p.m.
Meetings:
to 2 p.m.
Meeting Location:
Southeast Community Development Corporation, 6423 Florence
Place, Suite 103, Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Stipend:
None
14. 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.
Consistency of Monthly, on I" Thursday, at 7 p.m.
Meetings:
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Meeting Location:
Azalea Shopping Center (Azalea Room), 4827 Firestone, South
Gate, CA 90280
Stipend:
None
15. 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.
Consistency of
Monthly, on I` Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meetings:
Meeting Location:
SCAG Main Office,, 818 W. 7`h Street #1200, Los Angeles, CA
90017
Stipend:
None
16. 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)
Draft Resolution: A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Vernon Updating City
Council Members' Appointments To Various Agencies And/Or Committees.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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 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), in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment.
appoints
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the California Contract Cities Association and
as the City's alternate.
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints , to serve as the City's delegate on the
Central Basin Water Association and
, as the City's
alternate; and reaffirms the Director of Public Works, or his/her
designee, to also serve as the City's alternate.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints , 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
alternate.
appoints
, as the City's
SECTION 6: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the Board
of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 2 and
the City's alternate.
as
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:
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor
Yvette Woodruff -Perez, Mayor Pro-Tem
William J. Davis, Councilman
Melissa Ybarra, Councilwoman
Leticia Lopez, Councilwoman
SECTION 8: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints , to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of Gateway Cities Council of Governments and,
as the alternate.
SECTION 9: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints , to serve as the City's delegate on the
I-710 for the EIR/EIS Project Committee and , as
the City's alternate.
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appoints
SECTION 10: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County and
as the City's alternate.
SECTION 11
appoints
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Independent Cities Finance Authority and
as the alternate.
SECTION 12
appoints
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the League of California Cities and
appoints
and
. as the alternates.
SECTION 13: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Eco-Rapid Transit and
alternate.
SECTION 14
appoints
as the
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Southeast Community Development Corporation
and
appoints
as the City's alternate.
SECTION 15: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
, to serve as the City's delegate on the
Board of Directors of the Southeast Water Coalition and
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
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of Vernon.
SECTION 16: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints , to serve as the City's delegate to the
assembly of Southern California Association of Governments and
, as the City's alternate.
SECTION 17: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
appoints I , and
to serve on the Hearing Panel for the Local
Enforcement Agency for Solid Waste Facilities in accordance with 14
CCR § 18060 and Section 44308(a)(1) of the Public Resources Code.
SECTION 18: Such appointments shall be effective until the
death, resignation, disqualification or subsequent removal by the City
Council of such representatives.
SECTION 19: 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 20: 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 16th day of May, 2017.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City
of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being
Resolution No. , 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 16, 2017, and thereafter was duly
signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of May, 2017, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk