City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 6, 2023
From: Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Subject
Commission and Committee Appointments
Recommendation
A. Appoint two business representatives, one employee of a Vernon business, and one Vernon resident to the Vernon Housing Commission (VHC) (terms July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027); and B. Appoint one environmental representative to the Green Vernon Commission (GVC) (partial term June 6, 2023 to June 30, 2024).
Background
The City has several Boards, Commissions and Committees, established by the Charter and Municipal Code, that advise the Council on policy matters or review specific issues and carry out assignments as requested by the City Council or prescribed by law. Pursuant to Municipal Code Title 2, the City Council appoints various members to each body. Members serve no more than two consecutive, four-year terms. Except for Council Members that serve, the members may receive $100 per meeting, up to a maximum of $200 in any calendar month, and actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.
Currently, there are vacancies on the Green Vernon Commission and the Vernon Housing Commission. These vacancies were widely advertised on the City’s website and social media outlets; published in the newspaper and distributed through the Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
The deadline to apply was initially May 12, 2023, and extended to May 23, 2023.
Housing Commission (VHC) is responsible for the City-owned dwelling units and makes recommendations to the Council regarding housing development opportunities. The Commission consists of seven members - three residents of the City; one who is a Council Member; three business representatives, representing either a person or entity owning or operating a business located in the City or a person or entity owning nonresidential property within the City; and one employee of a Vernon business. There are four vacancies as indicated below.
The following applications were received for the VHC:
Business Representative (two vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2027) • Ronit Edry (requesting reappointment)
• Jorge Nevarez, Jr. (requesting reappointment)
Employee of a Vernon Business (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2027) • Bertha Padilla
Resident (one vacancy with term ending on June 30, 2027) • Marlene Ybarra (requesting reappointment)
Green Vernon Commission (GVC) reviews the City's Sustainability Action Plan, outlining goals for sustainability infrastructure, identifying areas for the City to become more sustainable and energy efficient; and identifying types of "green" businesses the City should attract. The Commission consists of seven members - three from Vernon's business community; two labor representatives; and two engaged in the advancement of environmental and sustainability issues. There is one vacancy for an Environmental Representative for a partial term ending June 30, 2024.
The following applications were received for the GVC:
Environmental Representative (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2024) • Alfred Mejia
• John Peraza
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Notice Inviting Applications 2023
2. Flyer Extending Deadline
3. Applications
4. Current Members