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AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014,
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(BUDGET STUDY SESSION)
7:30 A.M.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING
9:00 A.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING IS ADJOURNED
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 SPECIAL MEETING 7:30 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Special Meeting): At this time the public is encouraged
to address the City Council on any matter on the Special Meeting portion
of the Agenda (Budget Study Session), only.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION
1. Review of proposed budgets for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the
following departments:
Fire Department
Health and Environmental Control Department
Police Department
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CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING 9:00 A.M. & 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. The California Highway Patrol “10851” Grand Theft Recovery Award
presentation recognizing Officers Fernando Valenzuela, Luis Vasquez,
and Richard Villegas.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing to consider all oral and written evidence given by
Appellant and the City, including the administrative record of the
hearing, regarding the appeal of the Special Warehouse Parcel Tax
for Coastal Closeouts, Inc. DBA West Coast Rags (APN 6308-014-038).
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the appeal by Coastal Closeouts, Inc. dba West Coast
Rags of the special parcel tax with respect to parcel number
6308-014-038 is not a project subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California Code
of Regulations Section 15378(b)(4) and, furthermore, would be
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to the California
Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3) general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 5.62(c) of the City
Code regarding the tax appeal by Coastal Closeouts, Inc. dba
West Coast Rags of the special parcel tax with respect to parcel
number 6308-014-038 and deny the appeal. It is further
recommended that the City Council (a) find that the facts stated
in this staff report are correct; (b) find that all of the
factual assumptions made within the legal analysis of the City’s
Special Counsel are correct; and (c) establish that this staff
report, including the memorandum of the City’s Special Counsel,
shall serve as the findings of fact for this appeal.
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2. Public hearing to consider expenditure of COPS Program funds for
fiscal year 2014-2015.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon providing for
the appropriation of the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS)
Program funds received for fiscal year 2014-2015 for frontline
municipal police services.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed actions 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) Hold a public hearing to consider expenditure of Citizens Option
for Public Safety (“COPS”) Program funds for fiscal year 2014-
2015; and
(3) Approve the Resolution authorizing the expenditure of the funds
to pay salary costs for civilian support personnel in fiscal
year 2014-2015.
3. Public hearing to consider the rate adjustment of the Public Safety
Special Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2014-2015 pursuant to Section
5.46(d)(2) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon determining
the public safety special parcel tax for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is not a “project”
pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it relates
to a governmental funding mechanism that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project; and even if adoption of the
resolution were 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
(2) Adopt a resolution setting the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax
for fiscal year 2014-2015 at $.0303 per square foot of taxable
parcel area and submitting the public safety special parcel tax
list to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller’s Office.
4. Public hearing to consider the rate adjustment of the Warehouse
Special Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2014-2015 pursuant to Section
5.45(d)(2) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon determining
the special parcel tax levied pursuant to section 5.45 of the
municipal code for fiscal year 2014-2015.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is not a “project”
pursuant to section 15378(b)(4) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it relates
to a governmental funding mechanism that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project, and even if adoption of the
resolution were 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
(2) Adopt a resolution setting the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax rate
at $29.39 per 100 square feet of gross area of land for fiscal
year 2014-2015 and submitting the warehouse special parcel tax
list to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller’s Office.
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.
Minutes
2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held April 15, 2014, to
be received and filed.
3. Minutes of the Joint Special City Council and Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency Meeting held April 15, 2014, to be received
and filed.
4. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 6, 2014, to be
received and filed.
Warrant Registers
5. Ratification of the following warrant Registers to record the
following voided checks:
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a. City Warrant Register No. 1399 to record voided Check No. 344063
in the amount of $10.00; and
b. City Warrant Register No. 1399 to record voided Check No. 344011
in the amount of $600.00; and
c. City Warrant Register No. 1391 to record voided Check No. 342864
in the amount of $468.40.
6. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1401, totaling $782,379.50,
which covers the period of May 13, through May 26, 2014, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $372,148.31; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$284,571.82; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $125,659.37.
7. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 366, totaling
$6,003,639.97, which covers the period of May 13, through May 26,
2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $5,782,316.15; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$201,732.30; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $19,591.52.
8. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 154, totaling $65,489.50, which
covers the period of May 13, through May 26, 2014, and consists of
the following:
a. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$64,260.64; and
b. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $1,228.86.
City Administration Department
9. Councilmembers’ attendance report to the California Contract Cities
Association 55th Annual Municipal Seminar from May 15 through 18,
2014.
City Clerk Department
10. A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Vernon approving and
authorizing the execution of an agreement for billing of direct
assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller (Public Safety Special Parcel Tax).
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Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is not a “project”
under section 15378(b)(4) of the Guidelines to the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it relates to a
governmental funding mechanism that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project; and even if it were 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
(2) Approve a resolution to, among other things, authorize the City
Administrator to enter into a direct assessment billing
agreement with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, in
substantially the form submitted herewith, for the collection
and distribution of the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for
fiscal year 2014-2015. Competitive bidding or competitive
selection is not required because the services are provided by a
governmental entity, and because that entity is the sole source
of the services provided.
11. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and
authorizing the execution of an agreement for billing of direct
assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller (special parcel tax levied pursuant to
section 5.45 of the municipal code).
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is not a “project”
under section 15378(b)(4) of the Guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it relates to a
governmental funding mechanism that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project; and even if it were 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
(2) Approve the Resolution to, among other things, authorize the
City Administrator to enter into a direct assessments billing
agreement with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller, in
substantially the form submitted herewith, for the collection
and distribution of the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for fiscal
year 2014-2015. Competitive bidding or competitive selection is
not required because the services are provided by a governmental
entity, and because that entity is the sole source of the
services provided.
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Fire Department
12. Activity Report for the period of May 1, through May 15, 2014, to be
received and filed.
Police Department
13. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for
the period of May 1, through May 15, 2014, to be received and filed.
Public Works, Water and Development Services
14. Bid Award for Contract No. CS-0437: To Supply and Install
Submersible Pump Motor and Pump Unit at Production Well No. 16.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed project, to supply and install
submersible motor and pump unit at Production Well No. 16, is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, subsections
(b) and (d), because the project involves negligible or no
expansion of use beyond that existing at the lead agency’s
determination; and
(2) Accept the bid from Weber Water Resources, LLC, as the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder and enter into contract, in an
amount not to exceed $114,898.00, to supply and install the
submersible pump motor and pump unit at Production Well No. 16,
Contract No. CS-0437.
NEW BUSINESS
City Clerk Department
1. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon appointing
the City’s voting delegate and alternate for the Annual Business
Meeting (General Assembly), of the League of California Cities 2014
Annual Conference.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the Resolution 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) Appoint from the City Council one Delegate and one Alternate for
the Annual Business Meeting (“General Assembly”) of the League
of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference; and
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(3) Approve the resolution memorializing said appointments and
authorize staff to complete and submit the 2014 Annual
Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate Form to the League of
California Cities Office.
Fire Department
2. Authorization to donate Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Equipment
to the Rio Hondo Fire Academy.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed donation to the Rio Hondo
Fire Academy 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 donation of non-working/non-use Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment to the Rio Hondo Fire
Academy that will be utilized for educational and training
purposes. It is further recommended that the City Council find
that the donation serves a municipal purpose.
City Administration and Human Resources Department
3. (1) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving
amendment no. 1 to the memorandum of understanding by and between
the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Management Association as
it relates to compensable wages.
(2) A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
exhibit A of Resolution No. 2013-57 regarding the compensation,
costs and benefits of its employees (“Citywide Personnel and Salary
Resolution”) (Amendment No. 6)
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed resolutions 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 an effect on the environment;
and
(2) Adopt the resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the 2013-2014
Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon
and the Vernon Police Management Association; and
(3) Adopt the resolution amending Exhibit A – Classification and
Compensation Plan, of the Citywide Personnel and Salary
Resolution effective June 1, 2014, implementing the changes set
forth in Amendment No. 1 to the 2013-2014 Memorandum of
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Understanding between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police
Management Association, and clarifying the correct hourly rates
of certain Fire personnel.
4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the
memorandum of understanding by and between the City of Vernon and
the Vernon Police Management Association for the period of July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2016.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed resolution 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) Adopt the resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding
by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police
Management Association for the period of July 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2016.
5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon amending
exhibit A of Resolution No. 2013-57 regarding the compensation,
costs and benefits of its employees (“Citywide Personnel and Salary
Resolution”) (Amendment No. 7)
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed resolution 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) Contingent upon City Council adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014-
2015 budget, adopt the attached resolution amending Exhibit A –
Classification and Compensation Plan, of the Citywide Personnel
and Salary resolution, to be effective June 29, 2014,
implementing a new grade and step pay plan as a result of the
Citywide classification and compensation study based upon the
75th percentile of the comparable survey labor market for the
classifications designated as “Confidential and Mid-Management”.
Each employee shall be placed within his/her classification’s
new salary grade at the step that is closest to, but not lower
than his/her current base salary.
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ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance No. 1222 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Vernon amending Article XIX, Sections 2.145, 2.146, 2.147, 2.147.1,
2.148 and 2.149 of Chapter 2 of the Vernon Municipal Code relating
to the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency Commission
(second reading).
Recommendation:
(1) The City Council find the proposed ordinance is a purely
administrative function that is not a project within the meaning
of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Further,
even if it were subject to CEQA, it would be exempt pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Adopt the proposed ordinance to amend Article XIX, sections
2.145, 2.146, 2.147, 2.147.1, 2.148 and 2.149 of the Vernon
Municipal Code, to, among other things, rename the “Sustainable
Development and Energy Efficiency Commission” to the “Green
Vernon Commission” and to revise the terms of office of the
Commission members.
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.
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 Firemen's Association, and Teamsters
Local 911
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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 29th day
of May 2014.
By: ________________________________
Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk