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AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013, 9:00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Michael Ybarra, Council Member
Luz Martinez, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - At this time the public is encouraged to address the City
Council on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the City Council. The public will also be given a chance to comment on
matters which are on the posted agenda during City Council deliberation on
those specific matters.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Personnel Matters - Service Pin Awards
November 2013 Anniversary
Employee Name Job Title Years
1. Wilfredo Lopez Meter Reader 25
2. Michael Docherty Police Officer 20
3. Ana Quinones Police Officer 15
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2. Presentation by the Fire Chief on the Los Angeles County Fire and
Paramedic Feasibility Study.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public comment on the approval of the proposed Ordinance adopting
Building and Fire Codes:
Ordinance No. 1217 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Vernon amending various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and
24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along
with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference
the following codes: (1) the 2013 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part
9; (2) the 2013 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the
2013 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3 (4) the 2006 Edition
of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2013
California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2013 California
Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2013 California Existing
Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2012 International Existing
Building Code, (9) the 2013 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part
2.5; (10) the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code also
called the Calgreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11; (11) the 2013 California
Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts
of ordinances in conflict therewith and making express findings and
determinations that modifications to said codes are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions (second reading).
Recommendation:
(1) Finds that this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) as follows:
(a) The ordinance is not considered a “project” under CEQA
which is defined as a whole of an action directly
undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for
resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment. Guidelines section 15378(a);
Cal. Pub. Res. Code section 21065. Under the proposed
ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if
the ordinance were to be considered a “project” under CEQA,
which is not the case, the ordinance would be covered by
the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with
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certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the environment,
the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance
involves the adoption of state-mandated construction codes,
and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety
of buildings and will not have any effect on the
environment.
(2) Adopt ordinance amending various sections of Chapters 7 and 24
of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions
and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1)
the California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2013 California
Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the California Electrical
Code, 24 CCR Part 3 and the 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical
Code Administrative Provisions; (4) the 2013 California
Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (5) the 2013 California Plumbing
Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (6) the 2013 California Existing Building
Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (7) the 2012 International Existing
Building Code, (8) the 2013 California Residential Code, 24 CCR
Part 2.5; (9) the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code
also called the CALGreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11; and (10) the 2013
California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6.
CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be
approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar
by Council. Those items removed will be considered immediately after the
Consent Calendar.
Claims Against the City (to be received and filed)
1. None
Warrant Registers
2. Ratification of Light and Power Warrant Register No. 354 to record
voided Check No. 510409 in the amount of $117.73.
3. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 690, totaling
$2,397,728.33, which covers the period of October 20, 2013, through
November 16, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling
$1,772,158.31; and
b. Checks and electronic fund transfers totaling $625,570.02.
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4. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1391, totaling $733,842.79,
which covers the period of November 26, 2013, through December 9,
2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $471,142.78; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$53,096.02; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $209,603.99.
5. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 356, totaling
$2,956,529.03, which covers the period of November 26, 2013, through
December 9, 2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,895,632.61; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $8,059.19;
and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $52,837.23.
6. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 144, totaling $2,292,960.95,
which covers the period of November 26, 2013, through December 9,
2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,282,337.64; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $340.00;
and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $10,283.31.
Community Services and Water Department
7. Building Department Report for the month of November 2013, to be
received and filed.
Finance Department
8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and
adopting an updated Expense Reimbursement Policy for certain
expenses of City Council Members and City Employees and repealing
Resolution No. 2013-84.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution updating the
Travel and Expense Reimbursement Policy 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; and
(2) Approve the resolution which provides additional clarification
related to mileage reimbursement. The modifications recommended
are needed to clarify the appropriate calculation of
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reimbursable mileage both for mid-day driving and driving to and
from destinations other than the normal work location.
Fire Department
9. Activity Report for the period of November 16, through November 30,
2013, to be received and filed.
Health and Environmental Control Department
10. November 2013 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
11. Ratify Authorization for Extension of Contract with California
Environmental Protection Agency and Vernon City Environmental Health
CUPA Agreement No. G10-UPA113 – Amendment 2.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the forms of contract and of related
documents are 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 any effect
on the environment; and
(2) Ratify the contract extension with California Environmental
Protection Agency.
Police Department
12. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for
the period of November 16, through November 30, 2013, to be received
and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
1. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Solari
Enterprises, Inc. for Third Party Property Management Services of
All City of Vernon Owned Housing to Increase the Total Contract
Amount.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed award of a contract for third
party property management services 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; and
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(2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the June 1, 2013 Services Agreement
with Solari Enterprises, Inc. (in substantially the same form
submitted) for third party residential property management
services for all City of Vernon owned residential properties to
increase the total not to exceed amount of the Agreement to
$65,000.
Fire Department
2. Approve the Urban Area Security Initiative (“UASI”) 2012 Purchase of
Personal Protective Clothing for the Fire Department.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed purchase 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; and
(2) Authorize the Fire Department to purchase sixty-six (66) sets of
turnout gear, consisting of a turnout coat and turnout pants
from L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $137,441.37, and find
that doing so is exempt from the public bidding requirements
pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code 2.17.12(A)(5). All but
$25,999.37 of this amount would be reimbursable through federal
grant funds.
Health Department
3. Request for Authorization to Receive and Spend Grant Funding for the
Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Abatement Activities
(City/County Payment Program) FY 2013-2014.
Recommendation:
(1) It is recommended that the City Council find that approval of
the request for authority to receive and spend grant funds are
exempt from 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; and
(2) In addition, it is recommended that the City Council adopt the
request for authority to receive and spend grant funds under the
Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Abatement Activities for
FY 2013-2014.
Light and Power Department
4. Request Approval to Pursue Request for Information for Wind and
Solar Energy Project in Vernon Owned Tehachapi Fee Lands.
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Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval requested is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that actions
that have no effect on the environment are exempt from CEQA,
because the proposed Request for Information (“RFI”) is not an
approval or commitment by the City of Vernon to engage in any
project or to pursue any defined course of action; and
(2) Authorize staff to issue a Request for Information (“RFI”) to
solicit information from third parties to allow the city to
assess its options for the development of the Tehachapi site as
a wind farm or combination wind farm and solar farm (the
“Project”). The RFI may identify potential bidders and/or
developers for a possible future Request for Proposal (“RFP”).
The RFI is not a solicitation or request for proposals that will
result in a contractual relationship with the City of Vernon or
commit the City to enter into a further agreement with any
responding party.
DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
1. Discussion of Proposed Draft Ordinance to Establish the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee.
Recommendation:
(1) It is recommended that the City Council hold a discussion
regarding the proposed draft ordinance to establish the Vernon
CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee. The draft ordinance is nearly
complete and staff believes this would be an appropriate time to
receive feedback and any further directives from the City
Council, as well as any feedback from the public, prior to
finalizing and presenting the ordinance for a first reading on
January 21, 2014.
ORAL REPORTS
1. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other
brief announcements by the City Administrator and Department Heads.
2. City Council Reports – brief report on activities, announcements, or
directives to staff.
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ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the
main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 13th day of December 2013.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk