City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: June 4, 2024
From: Deborah Harrington, Interim City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Submitted by: Yonnie Parker, Deputy City Clerk
Subject
Commission Appointments
Recommendation
A. Appoint one Business Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028);
B. Appoint one Real Estate Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028);
C. Appoint one City Council Representative to the Business and Industry Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028);
D. Appoint one Business Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term ( July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028)
E. Appoint one Environmental Representative to the Green Vernon Commission for a full term (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028 and;
F. Appoint two Labor Representatives to the Green Vernon Commission for full terms(July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028).
Background
The City has several Boards, Commissions and Committees, established by the Charter that serve to advise the City Council on policy matters or review specific issues, and carry out assignments as requested by the Council or prescribed by law. Terms for Commissioners begin July 1 and end on June 30 and appointments to fill the current upcoming vacancies will provide for continuity of staggered terms. Serving members may receive a stipend of $100 per meeting, up to a maximum of $200 in any calendar month.
Currently, there are upcoming vacancies on the Business and Industry Commission for one Business Representative, one Real Estate Representative and one City Council Representative and; on the Green Vernon Commission for one Business Representative, one Environmental Representative, and two Labor Representatives.
The Notice Inviting Applications to serve on City Commissions was widely advertised on the City’s website and social media outlets; published in the local newspaper; mailed to 1,200 business and residential utility customers; and distributed through the Vernon Chamber of Commerce. The recruitment application deadline was extended from May 9, 2024, to May 23, 2024 in order to continue to attract interested applicants for each representative category.
The Business and Industry Commission (BIC) consists of seven members – three representing owners or operators of Vernon businesses; two with knowledge of Vernon real estate; one employed by a Vernon business or member of a labor union; and one Council Member. The BIC is charged with making the City more attractive to employees, businesses, and investors, while appropriately considering the needs and concerns of the residential communities within and in close proximity to Vernon. One Business Representative, one Real Estate Representative and one City Council seat will become vacant upon terms ending June 30, 2024.
The following applications were received for the BIC vacancies. Staff has verified qualifications in the representative categories.
Business Representative (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2028) • Bailey, Brian
• Edry, Ronit
• Gavin᷉a, Frank
Real Estate Representative (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2028) • Sablock, Paul
• Solomon, Miles
The 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. One Business Representative, one Environmental Representative, and two Labor Representative seats will become vacant upon terms ending June 30, 2024.
The following applications were received for the four upcoming vacancies on the Green Vernon Commission. Staff has verified qualifications in the representative categories. An asterisk after the name indicates the applicant incumbent is eligible for another term.
Business Representative (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2028):
• Cline, Jack
Environmental Representative (one vacancy with term ending June 30, 2028) • Morfin, Hector*
• Prawira, David
Labor Representative (two vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2028) • Perez, Martin*
• Stosel, Stan*
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
1. Applications Received Chart
2. BIC Applications
3. GVC Applications
4. Local Appointments List