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AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014, 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
February 2014 Anniversary
Employee Name Job Title Years
1. Richard Maisano Councilmember 5
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2. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Declaring the Week of March 30 – April 5, 2014, as Safety
Seat Checkup Week.
3. Transfer of Jurisdiction Presentation – Substation Name Change to
McCormick.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the item 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) Acknowledge the Transfer of Jurisdiction and the
Substation/Circuit name change from Malkenhorst to McCormick as
presented by the Light and Power Department.
4. Presentation by Capital Accounting Partners, LLC on the City-Wide
cost allocation plan and user fee study.
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. Claim for Damages received on March 4, 2014 from Jason Prieto in an
amount of approximately $300.
Minutes
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held February 18, 2014,
to be received and filed.
3. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held March 4, 2014, to
be received and filed.
4. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held March 4, 2014, to
be received and filed.
5. Minutes of the Joint Special City Council and Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held March 4, 2014, to be received
and filed.
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Warrant Registers
6. Ratification of Light and Power Warrant Register No. 354 to record
voided Check No. 510408 in the amount of $32.77.
7. Ratification of Gas Warrant Register No. 147 to record voided Check
No. 1113 in the amount of $80,773.46.
8. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 693, totaling
$2,941,912.04, which covers the period of January 12, through
February 8, 2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling
$2,271,077.71; and
b. Checks and electronic fund transfers totaling $670,834.33.
9. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1396, totaling $1,057,064.44,
which covers the period of February 25, through March 10, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $694,828.90; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$145,452.98; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $216,782.56.
10. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 361, totaling
$4,104,302.42, which covers the period of February 25, through March
10, 2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $3,946,438.67; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$102,760.51; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $55,103.24.
11. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 149, totaling $2,537,348.85,
which covers the period of February 25, through March 10, 2014, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,506,002.65; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$15,766.62; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $15,579.58.
Community Services and Water Department
12. Building Department Report for the month of February 2014, to be
received and filed.
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Fire Department
13. Activity Report for the period of February 16, through February 28,
2014, to be received and filed.
Police Department
14. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for
the period of February 16, through February 28, 2014, to be received
and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
1. Request to Begin Recruitment Process to Fill City Attorney Position.
Recommendation:
(1) Authorize the Director of Human Resources to conduct the
recruitment process to fill the City Attorney position; and
(2) Establish the monthly salary range for the recruitment as
$16,881 to $21,000. The low end of the range was derived using
the average of the market study results, which is consistent
with HR Policy II-3, Salary Plan Administration, and the high
end reflects the current published salary rate for the position.
2. Citywide Personnel Classification and Salary amendments:
(A) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
Amending Schedule No. II through Schedule No. XVIII of
Resolution No. 2013-57 regarding the Compensation, Costs and
Benefits of its Employees (“Citywide Personnel and Salary
Resolution”) (Amendment No. 3).
(B) Ordinance No. 1219 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon, California, amending Section 2.69-1 of Chapter 2
of the Vernon Municipal Code, and repealing all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. (first reading)
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the
Citywide Personnel and Salary Resolution No. 2013-57, and the
Ordinance to amend the City Municipal Code reflecting such
revisions are exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general
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rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and
(2) Approve and adopt the attached resolution amending Schedule No.
II through Schedule No. XVIII of the Citywide Personnel and
Salary Resolution to revise the citywide personnel
classifications pursuant to the recommendations of the Citywide
classification study conducted by Public Sector Personnel
Consultants; and
(3) Approve the immediate reclassification of eighteen (18)
incumbents into the City’s current associated salary ranges for
the respective classifications, effective pay period beginning
April 20, 2014. The proposed resolution shall not affect or
alter the existing compensation of any employee not specifically
set forth herein; and
(4) Approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1219 amending Section
2.69-1 of Chapter 2 of the Vernon Municipal Code reflecting the
revisions to the City of Vernon classification plan and current
City organizational structure.
Community Services and Water Department
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving a
Lot Line Adjustment for the properties located at 3305 Bandini
Boulevard and 3480 26th Street in the City of Vernon.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed Lot Line Adjustment is categorically
exempt based on a Class 5 Categorical Exemption under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with
Section 15305 which consists of minor alterations in land use
limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%,
which do not result in any changes in land use or density
including minor lot line adjustments, side yard, and set back
variances not resulting in the creation of any new parcels; and
(2) Approve the Lot Line Adjustment at 3305 Bandini Boulevard and
3480 26th Street.
4. Authorization to issue Notice Inviting Bids for contract for
Contract CS-0438 for the Elevated Tank Standpipe Repair.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the Notice Inviting Bids, per Contract CS-
0438 for the Elevated Tank Standpipe Repair is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with
CEQA Guidelines 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 the Notice Inviting Bids, per Contract CS-0438 for the
Elevated Tank Standpipe Repair.
5. Acceptance of a Fire Lane Easement at 3270 Washington Boulevard by
Soco West Inc.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that accepting the Fire Lane Easement is categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule the CEQA only applies to projects that may have an
effect on the environment; and
(2) Accept the Fire Lane Easement and authorize the Mayor and Deputy
City Clerk to execute said document.
Light and Power Department
6. Approving the Issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids for the Procurement
and Installation of New Remote Intelligent Gateway (RIG) System.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed issuance of a Notice Inviting
Bid is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have an effect on the environment, because the Remote
Intelligent Gateway (“RIG”) system merely replaces the existing
system and improves efficiency and reliability of energy
produced in Vernon; and
(2) Approve the issuance of a Notice Inviting Bids entitled “Furnish
Design, Equipment, Fabrication, Testing, and Commissioning of
CAISO-Accredited Remote Intelligent Gateway (“RIG”) to Replace
Existing RIG” in essentially the form of bid documents attached
to the Staff Report. Staff estimates that the total purchase
price will be between $50,000 and $80,000, but the exact price
will, of course, depend on the bids actually received.
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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CLOSED SESSION
1. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mark Whitworth, Teresa McAllister
and Paul Coble
Employee Organizations: Vernon Police Management Association,
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association, Vernon Firemen's
Association, Vernon Fire Management Association, Teamsters Local
911, International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 47, and
employees designated as Management, Confidential and Executive.
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 March 2014.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk