2016-12- 15 City Council MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2016, IN
COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA
FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, Woodruff-Perez, Martinez, Ybarra, and Lopez
MEMBERS ABSENT:
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Davis. Police Chief Daniel Calleros led the
flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Davis 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. PRESENTATION
1. Assembly Bill 1794 Impact on Central Basin Municipal Water District Governance
Presented by: Kevin Hunt, General Manager of the Central Basin Municipal Water District
Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services Derek Wieske provided a brief
overview of the item.
Kevin Hunt, General Manager of the Central Basin Municipal Water District, provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment
Sandra Rivera Orozco, Southeast Political Activist, spoke about the positive changes that the Central Basin Municipal Water District has made.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Ybarra to approve all matters listed under the Consent
Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0.
Davis: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Martinez: Yes
Ybarra: Yes
Lopez: Yes
Claims Against the City – Received and Filed 2. None
Warrant Registers
3. Ratification of the following City Warrant Register to record the following voided checks:
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A. City Warrant Register No. 1448 to record voided Check No. 351017 in the amount of $130.00; and
B. City Warrant Register No. 1453 to record voided Check No. 351837 in the amount
of $85.00. 4. Ratification of the following Light & Power Warrant Registers to record the following voided checks:
A. Light & Power Warrant Register No. 423 to record voided Check No. 512322 in the amount of $30.87.
5. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 726, totaling $3,175,598.49 , which
covers the period of November 1 through November 30, 2016 and consists of the
following: A. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,177,743.43; and
B. Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) totaling $997,855.06.
6. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1462, totaling $771,632.70, which covers the period of November 29 through December 8, 2016, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $296,540.27; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $335,774.35; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $139,318.08.
7. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 427, totaling $2,44,772.16, which covers the period of November 29 through December 8, 2016, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,364,841.67; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $78,739.50; and
C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $1,190.99.
8. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 215, totaling $29,978.85, which covers the period of November 29 through December 8, 2016, and consists of the following:
A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $29,790.00; and
B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $188.85. City Administration Department
9. Report on FY 2016/2017 Docket II Grants Awarded by Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Committee Recommendation:
A. Receive and file this report as it is being provided for informational purposes only pursuant to Section 2.167(e) of the Vernon Municipal Code. Fire Department
10. Activity Report for the period of November 1 through November 15, 2016
Health and Environmental Control Department
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11. November 2016 Monthly Report
Police Department
12. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of November 16, through November 30, 2016, to be received and filed
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
13. Building Department Report for the Month of November 2016 NEW BUSINESS
Fire Department 14. Approval of Contracts with Motorola Solutions, Inc. and Commline, Inc. for the Procurement of an Interoperable Communications System
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines §
15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a
significant effect on the environment, because the proposed installation of the new radio system will not result in any significant physical changes; and
B. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions,
Inc., in the amount of $599,399.00 for the installation of digital repeater array
behind Vernon Fire Station No. 3; and
C. Find that awarding the contract is exempt from Competitive Bidding as established
in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Article IV of Chapter 2 of
the Vernon Municipal Code (§ 2.17.12 (A)(2)), based upon a determination that the
commodity and service has no competitive product; and
D. Approve the proposal from Commline, Inc. in the amount of $400,000.00, and
authorize the Purchasing Department to issue a purchase contract for the digital
microwave connectivity installation of the repeater.
Interim Fire Chief Andrew Guth reported on the proposed.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Lopez to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a
contract with Motorola Solutions, find that awarding the contract is exempt from Competitive
Bidding, and approve the proposal from Commline, Inc. Motion carried, 5-0.
Davis: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes Ybarra: Yes Lopez: Yes
Health and Environmental Control
15. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon supporting the annexation of the City Of Vernon into the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15319, Annexations of Existing Facilities and
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Lots for Exempt Projects, and Section 15320, Changes in Organization of Local Agencies; and
B. Adopt the attached resolution supporting the City’s annexation into the Greater Los
Angeles County Vector Control District; and C. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to be submitted as an official
request for the City of Vernon’s annexation to the Greater Los Angeles County
Vector Control District Board of Trustees for their consideration.
Health and Environmental Control Director Keith Allen provided a PowerPoint presentation.
It was moved by Woodruff-Perez and seconded by Martinez to adopt Resolution No. 2016-68; and
to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to be submitted as an official request for the
City of Vernon’s annexation. Motion carried, 5-0. Davis: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Ybarra: Yes Lopez: Yes
Public Works, Water and Development Services Department
16. Resolution No. 2016-69 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon authorizing the City Of Vernon’s Participation in the process of appointment of Directors to the Central Basin Municipal Water Districts Board of Directors
Recommendation:
A. Find that a Resolution recommending participation in voting for the Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative activity that will not
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does
not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and B. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City of Vernon’s participation in voting for
CBMWD’s Board of Directors.
Director Wieske reported on the proposed. He corrected Resolution Section 4 language, to add the word ‘vote’ regarding the capacity of the designee.
It was moved by Ybarra and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2016-69 with
modified language detailed by Director Wieske. Motion carried, 5-0.
Davis: Yes
Woodruff-Perez: Yes
Martinez: Yes
Ybarra: Yes Lopez: Yes
ORAL REPORTS
17. 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: A Dec. 10th death investigation near the
3200 block of Fruitland Avenue; a Dec. 11th robbery on the 2100 block Anderson Street; a Dec.
9th and 12th animal rights activist demonstration at Farmer John; and a Dec. 16th sobriety checkpoint.
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Public Works, Water and Development Services Director Derek Wieske reported on the recent
Eco Rapid Transit Meeting and a summary of the recent Vernon Housing Commission Meeting.
Electric Resources Panning and Development Manager Abraham Alemu reported on a Dec. 14th power outage at 4633 Downey Road.
Finance Director William Fox reported on the near completion of the citywide audits.
Human Resources Director Michael Earl announced the upcoming Holiday Celebration & Employee Recognition Party.
City Clerk Maria Ayala noted that the next regular meeting of January 3rd was being cancelled and
rescheduled to January 10th and briefly reported on the nomination period beginning Dec. 19th
through Jan. 17th. City Administrator Carlos Fandino reminded City Council about the City’s Holiday Celebration
& Employee Recognition Party.
18. City Council Reports – brief AB1234 reports, or report on: activities, announcements, or directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
At 9:44 a.m., the City Council entered into closed session to discuss the following agendized items: 19. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Fire Chief At 9:48 a.m. the City Council exited closed session.
Deputy City Attorney Bryan Byun announced that one item was discussed and there was no
reportable action. With no further business, at 9:49 a.m., Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting.
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William J. Davis
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk