2015-06-16 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015, IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: McCormick, Davis, Martinez, Ybarra, and Woodruff-Perez
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor McCormick. Fire Chief Michael Wilson
led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor McCormick announced there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor McCormick announced that this was the time allotted for public comment, and inquired
whether anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council. The public will also be given
an opportunity to comment on matters on the posted agenda during Council deliberation.
No public comment provided.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Personnel Matters - Service Pin Awards.
May 2015 Anniversary
Employee Name Job Title Years
1. Jose Zermeno Street Maintenance Worker 10
2. Marisela Martinez Purchasing Assistant 15
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister reported on the item; no recognized employees
were in attendance.
2. Update of Eco Rapid Transit / West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
Director of Public Works Water and Development Services Kevin Wilson conducted the
presentation.
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Public Hearing on the adoption of the City of Vernon Fiscal Year 2015-16 State
Appropriation Limit, following Article XIIIB of the State Constitution (often
referred to as the Gann Limit).
Resolution No. 2015-35 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
adopting an Appropriation Limit for the 2015-2016 fiscal year, pursuant to
Government Code Section 7910.
Recommendation upon conclusion of the Public Hearing:
A. Find that adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Appropriation Limit 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
B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting an
Appropriation Limit for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year, Pursuant to Government Code
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Section 7910, (establishing the City’s Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year
2015-2016 in the amount of $1,032,001,666 based on the percentage growth in the
State Per Capita Personal Income and County Population).
Mayor McCormick read the title of the resolution, and opened the public hearing at approximately
9:25 a.m.
Finance Director William Fox provided an oral report on the resolution.
No public comment was provided.
Mayor McCormick closed the public hearing at approximately 9:29 a.m.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2015-35. Motion
carried, 5-0.
4. Public Hearing on the approval of a Variance Application for Alcoa Bel Air, LLC
located at 4700 Alcoa Avenue.
Resolution No. 2015-36 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving a variance to Alcoa Bel Air, LLC from Section 26.5.1-6(d) of the Vernon
City Code, for the property located at 4700 Alcoa Avenue
Recommendation upon conclusion of the Public Hearing:
A. Find that approval of the proposed variance is categorically exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Class 32,
Section 15332, “In-Fill Development Projects,” because: (i) the Project is
consistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning regulations, (ii) the proposed
development occurs within City limits on a project site of no more than five acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses, (iii) the Project site has no value, as habitat
for any endangered, rare or threatened species, (iv) approval of the Project would
not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water
quality; and (v) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services; and
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving a variance
to Alcoa Bel Air, LLC from Section 26.5.1-6(d) of the Vernon City Code, for the
property located at 4700 Alcoa Avenue.
Mayor McCormick read the title of the resolution and opened the public hearing at approximately
9:30 a.m.
Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services Kevin Wilson provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the proposed construction of the site.
Mayor Pro-Tem Davis inquired as to whether or not any response was received on this via mail or
otherwise? Mr. Wilson responded that no public input was received on this matter.
No public comment was provided.
Mayor McCormick closed the public hearing at approximately 9:38 a.m.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2015-36. Motion
carried, 5-0.
5. Public Hearing on the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Core
Investments, LLC located at 5592 Santa Fe Avenue.
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Resolution No. 2015-37 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving a conditional use permit and variance for Core Investments, LLC to
construct and operate a commercial facility located at 5592 Santa Fe Avenue
Recommendation upon conclusion of the Public Hearing:
A. Find that approval of the Conditional Use Permit and variance proposed in this staff
report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
accordance with Class 32, Section 15332, “In-Fill Development Projects,” because:
(i) the Project is consistent with the City’s General Plan and zoning regulations, (ii)
the proposed development occurs within City limits on a project site of no more
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, (iii) the Project site has no
value, as habitat for any endangered, rare or threatened species, (iv) approval of the
Project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality; and (v) the site can be adequately served by all required
utilities and public services. Therefore, the Project complies with the findings listed
above and may be considered exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act under Section 15332 of the CEQA Implementation Guidelines; and
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a
Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Core Investments, LLC to Construct and
Operate a Commercial Facility Located at 5592 Santa Fe Avenue.
Mayor McCormick read the title of the resolution and opened the public hearing at approximately
9:39 a.m. a.m.
Mr. Wilson provided a PowerPoint presentation, and answered questions from the Council
regarding: curb requirements, community response, etc.
No public comment was provided.
Mayor McCormick closed the public hearing at approximately 9:51 a.m.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2015-37. Motion
carried, 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Independent Reform Monitor John Van de Kamp inquired about Agenda Item No. 17, 2014 Traffic
Collisions Review, and how the report’s data is used. Mr. Wilson and Police Chief Calleros
responded.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve all matters listed under the
Consent Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
Claims Against the City – Received and Filed
6. None
Minutes – To be Received and Filed
7. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 19, 2015.
8. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held June 2, 2015.
Warrant Registers
9. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 708, totaling $2,823,369.58, which
covers the period of May 1 through May 31, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,027,903.11; and
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B. Checks and electronic funds transfers paid through General bank account totaling
$795,466.47.
10. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1426, totaling $739,141.26, which covers the
period of May 26 through June 8, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $388,181.10; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $131,733.89; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $219,226.27.
11. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 391, totaling $3,121,347.12, which
covers the period of May 26 through June 8, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,896,630.03; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $111,382.78; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $113,334.31.
12. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 179, totaling $554,822.82, which covers the
period of May 26 through June 8, 2015, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $518,663.15; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $24,538.68; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $11,620.99.
City Administration Department
13. Report on Docket III Grants Awarded by Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee.
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file the report as it is being provided for information purposes only
pursuant to section 2.167(e) of the Vernon Municipal Code.
Fire Department
14. Activity Report for the period of May 16 through May 31, 2015, to be received and
filed.
Health and Environmental Control Department
15. May 2015 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
Police Department
16. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of
May 16, through May 31, 2015, to be received and filed.
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
17. Receive and file the City of Vernon 2014 Traffic Collisions Review.
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Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of the 2014 Traffic Collisions Review is categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance
with Section 15306 (Class 6) which consists of basic data collection, research,
experimental management and resource evaluation activities which do not result in
a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource; and
B. Receive and file the City of Vernon 2014 Traffic Collisions Review.
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
18. Resolution No. 2015-38 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
adopting an amended and restated Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution
in accordance with Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing all
resolutions in conflict therewith.
Recommendation:
A. 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 a significant effect
on the environment; and
B. Adopt the resolution amending and restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and
Salary Resolution, effective June 28, 2015, to reflect the following provisions:
1) Amend Exhibit A, Classification and Compensation Plan, as follows:
a) In accordance with City Council adoption of the fiscal year 2015-2016
budget on June 2, 2015, revise or add the following job classifications
with the corresponding salary ranges:
Add Assistant Fire Marshall (M29 - $7,221 - $8,778 –
Management Group)
Add Industrial Development Director (E39 - $11,762 - $14,297 –
Executive Group)
Change salary grade for Utilities Customer Service Supervisor to
(M26 - $6,238 - $7,582 – Management Group)
Add Police Community Services Officer (G16 - $3,830 - $4,655 –
Teamsters Group)
Add Administrative Fire Battalion Chief salary range (FA38 -
$11,203 - $13,616 - Fire Management Group)
b) In accordance with Citywide succession planning efforts, add the
following unfunded job classifications with the corresponding salary
ranges to create future career development paths within the respective
job series:
Add Building Inspector (G25 - $5,940 - $7,221- Teamsters Group)
Add Senior Electrical Inspector (G27 - $6,550 - $7,962- Teamsters
Group)
Add Senior Plumbing and Mechanical Inspector (G27 - $6,550 -
$7,962 – Teamsters Group)
c) Add salary range C17 for the Senior Administrative Assistant
(Confidential) classification, which is the same as the salary range for
the Senior Administrative Assistant classification ($4,021 - $4,887 per
month).
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d) Correct Step 4 of Police Dispatcher Lead to $5,388 per month and add
salary range FA31 ($7,962 - $9,677) for forty (40) hour work schedule
of an Administrative Fire Captain.
e) Implement the changes set forth in the various Memoranda of
Understanding between the City of Vernon and the respective employee
organizations.
2) Amend Section 7, Sick Leave, to include part-time and temporary sick leave
accruals.
3) Amend Section 11, Automobile Allowance and Reimbursement for Expenses,
to add the Industrial Development Director and Administrative Fire Battalion
Chief to the list of classifications eligible for Automobile Allowance.
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister presented this item and addressed questions by
the Council on the Director position and what type of staff would be in the department.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by McCormick to approve Resolution No. 2015-38.
Motion carried, 5-0.
19. Resolution No. 2015-39 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving the Amendment No. 1 to 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.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Vernon Police Officers
Benefit Association 2014-2017 Memorandum Of Understanding to Add Police
Corporal Lead Premium Pay 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
B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the
Amendment No. 1 to 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 (to add Article Three, Section 13 – Police
Corporal Lead Premium Pay); and
C. Authorize the City Administrator and Director of Human Resources to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the 2014-2017 Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Vernon and employees represented by the City of Vernon Police Officers
Benefit Association.
Ms. McAllister presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve Resolution No. 2015-39.
Motion carried, 5-0.
20. Resolution No. 2015-40 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving the Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Firemen’s Association for the period of
July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Vernon Firemen’s
Association 2014-2016 Memorandum of Understanding to add Apparatus,
Equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Premium Pay is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with
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Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have an effect on the environment.; and
B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the
Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City
of Vernon and the Vernon Firemen’s Association for the period of July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2016 (to add Apparatus, Equipment and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Premium Pay); and
C. Authorize the City Administrator and Director of Human Resources to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the 2014-2016 Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Vernon and employees represented by the City of Vernon Firemen’s
Association.
Ms. McAllister presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2015-40. Motion
carried, 5-0.
21. Resolution No. 2015-41 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving the Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and
between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Fire Management Association for the
period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Vernon Fire
Management Association 2014-2016 Memorandum Of Understanding to Add
Administrative Fire Battalion Chief Premium Pay 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
B. Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the
Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City
of Vernon and the Vernon Fire Management Association for the Period of July 1,
2014 through June 30, 2016 (to add Administrative Fire Battalion Chief Premium
Pay); and
C. Authorize the City Administrator and Director of Human Resources to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the 2014-16 Memorandum of Understanding between the City
of Vernon and employees represented by the City of Vernon Fire Management
Association.
Ms. McAllister presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2015-41. Motion
carried, 5-0.
22. Authorization to Issue Additional Purchase Orders to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for
Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of additional Purchase Orders for Tyler Technologies, Inc.
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
B. Authorize the issuance of $40,000 in additional Purchase Orders to Tyler
Technologies, Inc. in fiscal year 2014-2015 for the following (the issuance of said
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Purchase Orders is exempt from competitive bidding and competitive selection
under the sole source exemption outlined in Section 2.17.12(A)(2) of the Vernon
Municipal Code):
1. Customization needed for the Tyler Cashiering Software used by the Finance
Department at a cost not to exceed $10,000; and
2. Customization of reports/forms used by Public Works and Fire Departments at
a cost not to exceed $15,000; and
3. Payment of outstanding invoices at a cost of approximately $15,000.
Deputy City Administrator Kristen Enomoto presented information on this item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to authorize the issuance of additional purchase
orders to Tyler Technologies, Inc. Motion carried, 5-0.
23. Authorization to Issue an Open Purchase Order to Insight Public Sector for Fiscal
Year 2014-2015 for the Purchase of Various IT Equipment.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of an open Purchase Order for the purchase of IT related
equipment from Insight Public Sector 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
B. Authorize the issuance of an open Purchase Order to Insight Public Sector in an
amount not to exceed $130,000 for fiscal year 2014-2015 for the purchase of
various IT related equipment.
Ms. Enomoto presented information on this item.
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to authorize the issuance of an open
purchase order to Insight Public Sector. Motion carried, 5-0.
Finance Department
24. Resolution No. 2015-42 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
adopting an Annual Statement of Investment Policy for fiscal year 2015-2016 and
delegating investment authority to the Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the investment policy for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 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 a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Adopting an
Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and Delegating
Investment Authority to the Finance Director/City Treasurer.
Finance Director William Fox presented information and explained the policy on this item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2015-42. Motion
carried, 5-0.
25. Resolution No. 2015-43 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
authorizing and approving the issuance of electric system revenue bonds; approving
the supplemental indenture of trust pursuant to which such bonds are to be issued;
approving a disclosure document, a contract of purchase, a continuing disclosure
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agreement and other documents in connection with such bonds; and authorizing
certain other matters relating thereto.
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the resolution to issue 2015 Electric System Revenue Bonds
is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance
with Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378(b)(4), and 15378(b)(5) because the activity
approved by the Resolution relating to the refinancing or funding of previously-
approved projects will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment and, therefore, is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the
CEQA Guidelines; and
B. Approval of a resolution for the issuance of 2015 Electric System Revenue Taxable
Series A Bonds in the par amount of $110.3 million to provide funds to (a) refund
a portion of the City’s outstanding 2009 Series A Electric System Revenue Bonds,
(b) finance costs of terminating two existing swap agreements by reimbursement
of certain capital improvements from the electric system previously paid from the
Light & Power Fund, (c) fund a deposit to the Debt Service Reserve Fund, and (d)
pay cost of issuance of the 2015 Series Bonds. The resolution provides for
flexibility to accommodate interest rate fluctuations that would impact market
conditions.
Mr. Fox presented information on this item.
Mr. Van de Kamp inquired about: the City’s debt service over the following years, and how the
information being presented at today’s meeting might differ to previously presented information;
concerns over the outflow of cash and its future impact on the City. Mr. Fox addressed Mr. Van
de Kamp’s questions and referred to slides that had been presented at previous meetings.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2015-43. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Fire Department
26. Resolution No. 2015-44 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving and adopting an Amended and Restated General Fee Schedule.
Recommendation:
A. 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 a significant effect
on the environment; and
B. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Adopting an Amended and Restated General Fee Schedule.
Mike Wilson, Fire Chief, presented information on this item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve Resolution No. 2015-44. Motion
carried, 5-0.
Gas and Electric Department
27. Economic Development Rate Agreement and Amendment to the Interruptible
Service Agreement by and between the City of Vernon and Matheson Tri-Gas.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the Economic Development Rate and the Amendment to the
Interruptible Service Agreements by and between the City of Vernon and
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Matheson Tri-Gas are 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 a significant effect on the
environment, because the respective agreements do not have an impact; and
B. Approve the Economic Development Rate (“EDR”) agreement with Matheson
Tri-Gas (“Matheson”) which will extend the eligibility term for the incentive
from five (5) years to ten (10) years with a combined economic development rate
discount and voltage discount of up to a total of 25%; and
C. Approve an amendment to the Interruptible Service Agreement with Matheson
Tri-Gas which states that the kW demand shall be increased, allowing Matheson
to be permitted to change the Firm Service Level, and agreeing to their receipt of
interruptible service credit in accordance with the applicable TOU-I rate schedule
in effect.
Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager Abraham Alemu presented information on
this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to approve the Economic Development Rate
Agreement and Amendment to the Interruptible Service Agreement with Matheson Tri-Gas.
Motion carried, 5-0.
Health and Environmental Control Department
28. Resolution No. 2015-45 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon
approving and authorizing the execution of an application for the 2015/2016 Used
Oil Payment Program.
Recommendation:
A. Find that granting authority to submit and administer the funding application and
related documents at issue constitute administrative activities that do not
constitute a “project” under California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
Guidelines section 15378, and even if it did constitute a “project,” the submission
and administration of this application and related documents is exempt under
CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Approve a resolution of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Application for the 2015/2016 Used Oil Payment Program.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg presented information on this
item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve Resolution No. 2015-45. Motion
carried, 5-0.
29. Approval of License and Support Agreement with Decade Software Company, LLC
for Environmental Health Software and Related Services.
Recommendation:
A. Find that merely making recommendations to the City Council or to City Staff do
not constitute actions subject to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and therefore such actions are 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
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B. Approve the License and Support Agreement with Decade Software Company,
LLC for the term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, in an amount not to
exceed $17,898.00.
Mr. Grossberg presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Davis to approve the License and Support Agreement
with Decade Software Company, LLC. Motion carried, 5-0.
Human Resources Department
30. Adoption of City of Vernon Personnel Policies and Procedures: Terms of
Employment (I-1) (revised); and Salary Plan Administration II-3 (revised).
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed personnel policy and procedures 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 a
significant effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt the attached Personnel Policy and Procedures, Terms of Employment I-1
(revised), Salary Plan Administration II-3 (revised) and incorporate it into the
Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator and the Director of Human Resources to execute
and distribute the above-referenced policy to all employees.
Ms. McAllister presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to adopt the revised City of Vernon
Personnel Policies and Procedures. Motion carried, 5-0.
Police Department
31. Approval of Law Enforcement Data Sharing Agreement with Los Angeles Police
Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance
with Section 15061(b) (3), the general rule is that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Approve the MOA with the Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”) and the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (“LASD”), and authorize the Police Chief to
execute the MOA on behalf of the City, for the purpose of sharing data with LAPD
and LASD to support cross-jurisdictional analysis of crime and criminal suspects
and/or organizations.
Daniel Calleros, Police Chief, presented information on this item.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Ybarra to approve the Law Enforcement Data Sharing
Agreement with Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
32. Acceptance of Work related to Contract No. CS-0428 – Office Reconfiguration of
City Administration, City Attorney, Information Technology and Human Resources
Department from Victor Palos Development and Construction.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the acceptance of work related to the Capital Improvement Project is
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, part (a),
because the project is merely to make interior or exterior alterations involving
partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances; and
B. Accept the work related to City Contract No. CS-0428 – Office Reconfiguration of
City Administration, City Attorney, Information Technology and Human
Resources Department from Victor Palos Development and Construction; and
C. Authorize the recording of the Notice of Completion for City Contract No. CS-
0428.
Mr. Wilson presented information on this item and addressed questions from the Council.
It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to accept the work related to Contract No. CS-
0428. Motion carried, 5-0.
33. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Santa Fe Building Maintenance
for Janitorial Services.
Recommendation:
A. Find that entering into the proposed contract for Janitorial Services is exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with (a) CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment and (b) Section 15301, because
the proposed service involves an existing project with negligible or no expansion
of use; and
B. Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Professional Services Agreement
with Santa Fe Building Maintenance for Janitorial Services for a three year period
at an amount not to exceed $303,948.00.
Mr. Wilson presented information on this item.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve the professional services
agreement with Santa Fe Building Maintenance. Motion carried, 5-0.
ORDINANCES
34. Ordinance No. 1229 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon adding
Article XVI to Chapter 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code relating to expedited
permitting procedures for small residential rooftop solar systems. (second reading)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the adoption of an ordinance related to an expedited permitting procedure
for small residential rooftop solar systems 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 a significant effect
on the environment; and
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B. Adopt Ordinance No. 1229 adding Article XVI to Chapter 24 of the Vernon
Municipal Code relating to expedited permitting procedures for small residential
rooftop solar systems.
Mayor McCormick read the title of the proposed ordinance.
Kevin Wilson provided a brief report on the Ordinance.
On a motion by Davis and second by Martinez, City Clerk Maria Ayala took a roll call vote as
follows:
Ayes: McCormick, Davis, Martinez, Ybarra, and Woodruff-Perez
Noes: None Abstentions: None Absent: None
ORAL REPORTS
35. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other brief announcements by
the City Administrator and Department Heads.
Police Chief Daniel Calleros reported on the following: June 2 strong arm robbery; June 4 in-
progress auto burglary reported; June 9 invasion of privacy report; June 12 strong arm robbery;
and a DUI checkpoint to be conducted over the 4th of July weekend.
Police Captain Michael Gillman reported on vandalism as follows: spray painted company
trailer and markers used to graffiti buildings.
Fire Chief Michael Wilson reported on the following: Cal OSHA investigation to be
conducted; Department received the sub recipient agreement for a $300,000 grant to be
presented at the next Council meeting; newly hired firefighter expected to start on July 1, with
the same recruitment list to be used for future hires in 2016; continuing with survival training
and wild land training; and one significant incident of a vehicle fire on June 5 to report.
Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services Kevin Wilson reported on the
following: in the process of replacing City Hall generator; issuing of a grading permit for 3200
Slauson; construction of 3 buildings on District at the site formerly owned by the City; and the
Planning Department continues to receive plan proposals for review. Mayor McCormick asked
for a report on current construction projects within the City to be provided for a future Council
Meeting.
Abraham Alemu, Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager, briefly reported on
the L.A. Times article, “California electric bill shock…” and Vernon’s rates being depicted as
one of the lowest.
Finance Director William Fox provided a brief update on the following: complimented the City
on the City’s Fraud Policy being regarded as one of the policy’s being considered as a sample
of best practice by other cities; and bond financing status update.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Leonard Grossberg provided a brief update on:
the procedures of reporting and cleaning a spill; illegal dumping activity in the Atlantic and
District vicinity; and announced the Green Vernon Commission will be meeting tomorrow at
3:30 p.m.
Director of Human Resources Teresa McAllister reported on the following: over 150
employees attended the Employee Appreciation BBQ; met with the Committee on developing
a new Employee Awards program; new applicant tracking system is moving forward; there are
continuing recruitments; and staff is working on planning the annual health and welfare
program fair.
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there will be a forthcoming report to Council on the
governing bodies that meet on an annual basis.
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Senior Advisor to the City Administrator Fred MacFarlane provided an update on: recent L.A.
Times visit to the Vernon Village Parking Housing Development; followed up on the recent
L.A. Times on utility rates; and that the future grant check presentations will be planned after
the Vernon Village Park grand opening.
City Deputy Administrator Kristen Enomoto provided an update on the following: staff
attending the June 4 AQMD working group meeting, with another meeting to be scheduled on
the proposed Rule 415; Mark Whitworth and Alex Kung scheduled to attend the Independent
Cities Conference next month.
Ms. Enomoto also provided the following report from the recent Vernon Housing Commission:
Six of the seven members were in attendance; relayed the Commission’s appreciation for
considering and moving forward on their recommendation to sell the Huntington Park units;
the housing lottery was conducted; development and update to tenant guidelines; giving
consideration to discontinuance of the first responder priority for leasing; and that the housing
coordinator will be resigning from this position in the near future.
36. City Council Reports – brief report on activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
Mayor McCormick thanked the Human Resources Department for the Employee Appreciation
BBQ.
Mayor Pro Tem Davis wished everybody a happy and safe 4th of July.
CLOSED SESSION
At 11:27 a.m. the City Council entered into closed session to discuss the following agendized item:
37. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
One Case: Former BKK Carson Dump
California Department of Toxic Substances Control
Docket No. I&SE-RAO 05/06-014
At 11:41 a.m. the City Council exited closed session. Bryan Byun, Deputy City Attorney, reported
out from closed session that the Vernon City Council approved the City’s action to defend against
the environmental action that is set forth in the agenda.
With no further business, at 11:42 a.m., Mayor McCormick adjourned the meeting.
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W. Michael McCormick
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk