2014-09-16 City Council Minutes (Regular and Special et al)MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL
JOINT MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, VERNON HOUSING AUTHORITY,
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND VERNON
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF THE CITY OF
VERNON HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Martinez and Ybarra
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The above listed meetings were called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Deputy City Clerk Ana Barcia;
Barcia announced the adjournment of the following meetings due to lack of quorum, which were
also noticed on the same agenda:
- Vernon Housing Commission
- Green Vernon Commission
- Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
- Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor/Chairperson McCormick announced that there are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor/ Chairperson McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment,
and inquired whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council and or
Agencies. The public will also be given an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted
agenda during deliberation.
Mary Alice Sedillo, Campaign Manager for Alex Reynoso, candidate for the 2015 Huntington
Park City Council, made an announcement regarding multiple upcoming campaign events.
Sandra Orozco, southeast area activist, invited all to various City of Maywood events, and
reported on various events in Maywood.
TRAINING
1. AB1234 Ethics, Ralph M. Brown Act, and California Public Records Act Training
Presented by Reed & Davidson, LLP.
Dana Reed and Jerry Simmons of Reed & Davidson, LLP conducted the training.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Maisano to approve all matters listed under the Consent
Calendar under one motion. Motion carried, 5-0.
Claims Against the City – Received and Filed
2. None.
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Minutes – To be Received and Filed
3. Minutes of the Special Joint City Council and Successor Agency Meeting held
September 2, 2014.
4. Approval of Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for Electric Rates Minutes.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval of the proposed minutes does not constitute a “project”
pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even
if the approval of the proposed minutes did constitute 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, and receive and file the Minutes of the Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for
Electric Rates for the following dates:
a. Minutes of the Special Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Electric Rates
Meeting held April 2, 2014.
b. Minutes of the Special Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Electric Rates
Meeting held May 7, 2014.
Warrant Registers
5. Ratification of the following City Warrant Registers to record the following voided
checks:
a. City Warrant Register No. 1407 to record voided Check No. 345097 in the
amount of $12,408.36; and
b. City Warrant Register No. 1406 to record voided Check No. 344930 in the
amount of $120.00; and
c. City Warrant Register No. 1407 to record voided Check No. 345064 in the
amount of $277.44.
6. Ratification of Light and Power Warrant Register No. 342 to record voided Check
No. 509940 in the amount of $14,674.67.
7. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 699, totaling $2,785,130.52, which
covers the period of August 1, through August 31, 2014, and consists of the
following:
a. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,028,187.13; and
b. Checks and electronic fund transfers totaling $756,943.39.
8. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1408, totaling $1,281,532.27, which covers
the period of August 26, through September 8, 2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $926,972.05; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $253,113.24; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $101,446.98; and
d. Voided Check No. 345133 in the amount of $40.00.
9. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 373, totaling $5,174,835.37,
which covers the period of August 26, through September 8, 2014, and consists of
the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $5,095,944.30; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $49,983.51; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $28,907.56.
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10. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 161, totaling $2,631,903.39, which covers
the period of August 26, through September 8, 2014, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,611,982.50; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $55.56; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $19,865.33.
11. Approval of Federal Funds for Street Improvements Warrant Register No. 19,
totaling $632.92, which covers the period of August 26, through September 8, 2014,
and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $632.92
City Administration Department
12. 1) Resolution No. 2014-57 - 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 Officers’ Benefit Association for the period of July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2017.
2) Resolution No. 2014-58 - 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. 13)
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 attached resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding by
and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit
Association (“VPOBA”) for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017;
and
(3) Adopt the attached resolution amending Exhibit A of the Citywide Personnel and
Salary Resolution effective July 1, 2014, implementing the changes set forth in
the 2014-2017 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Vernon and
VPOBA.
City Clerk Department
13. Approve Revisions to the Agencies’ Conflict of Interest Codes, and authorize the
incorporation of said recommended Codes into a Master City of Vernon Conflict
of Interest Code.
It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency,
Vernon Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, and Vernon
Historical Preservation Society:
(1) Find that the proposed actions do not constitute a “project” pursuant to section
15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”), because they constitute administrative activities; and even if the
proposed did constitute 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) Review their respective existing Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”), and approve
the proposed revisions to the City Council by directing its Chairperson to
document said decision by filing the “2014 Local Agency Biennial Notice” with
the Office of the City Clerk; and
(3) Recommend that the City Council incorporate the recommended revisions, into
one city-wide Master Conflict of Interest Code.
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Health and Environmental Control Department
14. August 2014 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
Police Department
15. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for the period of
August 16, through August 31, 2014, to be received and filed.
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
16. Building Department Report for the month of August 2014, to be received and
filed.
17. Authorize the execution of the Easement for Public Road for 5000 Pacific
Boulevard.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the attached Easement for Public Road 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 Easement for Public Road and authorize the Mayor and Deputy City
Clerk to execute said document.
With no further business, at 10:54 a.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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W. Michael McCormick
Mayor/ Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Ana Barcia
Deputy City Clerk