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2017-10-24 City Council Minutes(Adjourned)MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA MEMBERS PRESENT: Ybarra, Woodruff-Perez, Davis, Martinez, and Lopez MEMBERS ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Mayor Ybarra; Mayor Ybarra also led the flag salute. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA City Clerk Maria Ayala announced there were no changes to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Ybarra 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 was provided. PUBLIC HEARING Public Utilities Department 1. Resolution No. 2017-51 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for 2018 in accordance with Vernon’s Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for tariff sheet changes to implement the adjustment Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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. Conduct a Public Hearing; and Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 2 of 17 C. Adopt a resolution establishing a Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment for 2018 in accordance with Vernon’s Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for Tariff Sheet changes to implement the adjustment. General Manager Kelly Nguyen reported on the proposed. Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing at 9:04 a.m. No public comment was provided. Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing at 9:04 a.m. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2017-51. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes 2. Resolution No 2017-52 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon adopting a New Transmission Revenue Requirement for 2018 in accordance with Vernon’s Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for tariff sheet changes to implement the adjustment Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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. Conduct a Public Hearing; and C. Adopt a resolution adopting a new transmission revenue requirement for 2018 in accordance with Vernon’s Transmission Owner Tariff and providing for tariff sheet changes to implement the adjustment. General Manager Nguyen reported on the proposed. Councilmember Davis inquired about the total megawatts load compared to last year, Staff responded with technical details. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 3 of 17 Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing at 9:07 a.m. No public comment was provided. Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing at 9:08 a.m. It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve Resolution No. 2017-52. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes PRESENTATIONS 3. Service Pin Awards for September 2017 Presented by: Michael Earl, Director of Human Resources NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE YEARS Andrew G. Thompson Public Works Senior Street Maintenance Worker 30 Christian N. Moscoso Police Police Officer 30 Christina Rivera Public Utilities Utilities Customer Service Representative 10 Daniel Lopez Public Utilities Gas System Specialist 10 Juan F. Lozano Public Utilities Gas System Specialist 10 Human Resources Director presented the service pins to Juan Lozano, Daniel Lopez, and Andrew Thompson who were all in attendance. 4. A Proclamation for Ryerson Holding Corporation in Recognition of their 175th Anniversary City Clerk Maria Ayala read the proclamation. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 4 of 17 Ryerson CEO, Steve Bosway, was in attendance and acknowledged the City’s recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR No public comment was provided. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Lopez to approve all matters listed under the Consent Calendar under one motion as presented. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes Claims Against the City – Received and Filed 5. None Warrant Registers 6. Ratification of the following City Warrant Register to record the following voided checks: A. City Warrant Register No. 1480 to record voided Check No. 355747 in the amount of $317.98. 7. Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 736, totaling $2,921,748.04, which covers the period of September 1 through September 30, 2017 and consists of the following: A. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,316,851.58; and B. Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) totaling $604,890.46. 8. Approval of City Warrant Register No. 1481, totaling $1,488,299.17, which covers the period of September 26 through October 9, 2017, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $1,168,370.90; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $269,014.57; and C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $50,913.70. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 5 of 17 9. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 446, totaling $2,605,344.02, which covers the period of September 26 through October 9, 2017, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,508,079.22; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $96,185.40; and C. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $1,079.40. 10. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 234, totaling $368,061.98, which covers the period of September 26 through October 9, 2017, and consists of the following: A. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $319,569.87; and B. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $48,492.11. City Administration Department 11. Approval of Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grant Form Agreement Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (“VCF”) Capital Grant Form Agreement is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative action 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 of the attached VCF Capital Grant Form Agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for administration of VCF Capital Grants; and C. Authorize the City Administrator, or his/her designee, to complete, execute, and/or modify the form agreement consistent with the direction of the VCF Grant Committee. Finance Department 12. Authorization to Enter into a Services Agreement with BLX Group LLC (BLX) for Financial Advisory Services for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2019 Recommendation: A. Find that entering into a services agreement with BLX Group LLC (BLX), a registered advisor to provide financial advisory services is exempt under the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 6 of 17 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The scope of the work to be performed is a continuing 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. In addition, even if was determined to be a project, it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule is that CEQA only applies to activities that may have a significant effect on the environment; and B. Approve a services agreement with BLX, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to perform financial advisory services through fiscal year 2019 for a total amount not to exceed $600,000; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a two year and eight month services agreement with BLX with an effective date of October 17, 2017. Health and Environmental Control 13. September 2017 Monthly Report 14. Approval of the Agreement Accepting the Assignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection from Recology Los Angeles to Araco Enterprises LLC. Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed assignment agreement is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because such approval is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and is therefore not a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and B. Approve the agreement accepting the reassignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection held by Recology Los Angeles, and assigning the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection to Araco Enterprises LLC. Police Department 15. Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrests and Activities for the period of September 16, through September 30, 2017 to be received and filed 16. Donation of 2005 Chevy Tahoe to the City of San Fernando Police Department Reserve Officer Program Recommendation: Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 7 of 17 A. Find that approval of the proposed donation is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is a government fiscal 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. Authorize the donation of a surplus 2005 Chevy Tahoe Patrol Vehicle, to be conveyed to the City of San Fernando Police Department Reserve Officer Program; and C. Enter into a donation and release agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, with the City of San Fernando Police Department, to use and retain as needed by the Reserve Police Officer Program; and D. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Deed of Gift and Donation Agreement and Release on behalf of the City of Vernon. ORDINANCE Public Works Department 17. ORDINANCE NO. 1247 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending Chapters 24, Building and Construction, and 26, Zoning, of the Vernon Municipal Code, modifying the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code and Permitting By Right Incidental Uses and modifying the Parking and Loading Requirements For Such Uses In The Industrial “I” Zone; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith (second reading and adoption) Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is not considered a “project” under CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be considered a “project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the adoption of amendments to revise state- mandated construction codes merely to improve the safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment; and Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 8 of 17 B. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1247, amending Chapter 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code regarding the 2016 Green Building Standards Code and Chapter 26 regarding Incidental Uses. Public Works Director Daniel Wall reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Davis to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1247. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes NEW BUSINESS City Clerk Department 18. Resolution No. 2017-53 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and adopting a Records Retention Schedule, authorizing destruction of certain City records, and repealing all resolutions in conflict therewith Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed records retention amendment 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. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting a Records Retention Schedule and authorizing destruction of certain City Records. City Clerk Ayala reported on the proposed. Councilmember Davis inquired about how far back records would be destroyed, City Clerk Ayala explained the criteria for destruction. Mayor Ybarra inquired about digitization of paper documents and records purging, City Clerk Ayala responded with the technical details of the records retention program. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 9 of 17 No public comment was provided. It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Woodruff-Perez to approve Resolution No. 2017-53. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes Human Resources Department 19. Resolution No. 2017-54 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving the Amendment No. 3 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, 2016 through June 30, 2019 Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association (VPOBA) 2016-2019 Memorandum of Understanding is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative action 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. Adopt the attached resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association 2016-2019 Memorandum of Understanding to amend/add the following provisions: a. Article Seven, Section 16, City Vehicle b. Article Eight, Section 4, Sergeants Human Resources Director Michael Earl reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2017-54. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 10 of 17 Lopez: Yes 20. Resolution No. 2017-55 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the Vernon Fire Management Association for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019 Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the amended and restated Vernon Fire Management Association (VFMA) 2016-2019 Memorandum of Understanding is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative action 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. Adopt the attached resolution amending and restating the Vernon Fire Management Association 2016-2019 Memorandum of Understanding to revise the following provisions: 1. Article Three, Section 1, Salaries 2. Article Three, Section 5, Education Incentive Pay 3. Article Three, Section 8, Hazardous Materials Specialist Pay 4. Article Three, Section 9, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Pay 5. Article Four, Section 1, Employees Hired On or Before June 30, 1994 6. Article Seven, Section 5, Dental 7. Article Seven, Section 6, Vision 8. Article Nine, Sections 1 and 2, Holiday Time (Deleted entirely and all subsequent Articles renumbered) 9. Article Nine, Section 1, Sick Leave 10. Article Twelve, Grievance Procedure 11. Article Thirteen, Discipline Procedure Director Earl reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Martinez and seconded by Lopez to approve Resolution No. 2017-55. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 11 of 17 Public Works Department 21. Request for Approval for Change Order No. 1, City Contract No. CS-0821: City Hall Roof Repairs Recommendation: A. Find that the approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (i.e., maintenance, repair or minor alteration of an existing structure, involving negligible or no expansion of existing use) and 15302 (i.e., replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced); and B. Authorize the City Administrator to issue Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,002.06 for the unexpected changed condition in the City Hall Roof Repair project (CS-0821). Public Works Director Wall reported on the proposed. Mayor Ybarra inquired about the components of the materials and process for the roof repair, Director Wall responded with the technical details of the repair. Councilmember Davis inquired about the warranty, Director Wall acknowledged that there will be an appropriate warranty in place. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Lopez to authorize the City Administrator to issue Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $14,002.06 for the unexpected changed condition in the City Hall Roof Repair project (CS-0821). Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes 22. Contract Award for City Contract No. CS-0894: Refuse Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services Recommendation: Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 12 of 17 A. Find that awarding the contract to Haul-Away Rubbish Service Company, Inc. 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 is not a “project’ as defined by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378; and B. Accept the bid from Haul-Away Rubbish Service Company, Inc. as the preferred bidder and reject all other bids; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the City’s Refuse Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services. Director Wall reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Woodruff-Perez and seconded by Lopez to accept the bid from Haul-Away Rubbish Service Company, Inc. as the preferred bidder and reject all other bids and authorize the City Administrator to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the City’s Refuse Collection, Recycling and Disposal Services. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes 23. Resolution No. 2017-56 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and authorizing the submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Vernon is eligible Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the attached resolution in this staff report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is a general policy and procedure making 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. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Administrator, Director of Finance, Director of Health and Environmental Control, Director of Public Works, the Chief of Police, the Fire Chief, and the General Manager of Public Utilities, or their respective designee, as stated in a separate Letter of Designation, to execute in the name of the City of Vernon all CalRecycle grant documents, including but Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 13 of 17 not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments and requests for payment, necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant project. Director Wall reported on the proposed. Councilmember Davis and Councilmember Lopez inquired about the noise of the rubberized asphalt and its longevity, Director Wall responded with the technical details of rubberized asphalt. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Lopez and seconded by Davis to approve Resolution No. 2017-56. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes Public Utilities Department 24. Approval of Water Rights License and Agreement for Golden State Water Company Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), 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 Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to lease 2,000 acre feet from the City of Vernon’s Allocated Pumping Rights in the Central Basin for a lease unit price per acre foot of $162.00 for a revenue total of $324,000 to be placed into the Public Utilities Water Fund Revenue Account; and C. Authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute the Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company. General Manager Kelly Nguyen reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 14 of 17 It was moved by Woodruff-Perez and seconded by Martinez to approve a Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company, to lease 2,000 acre feet from the City of Vernon’s Allocated Pumping Rights in the Central Basin for a lease unit price per acre foot of $162.00 for a revenue total of $324,000 to be placed into the Public Utilities Water Fund Revenue Account and authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute the Water Rights License and Agreement with Golden State Water Company. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes 25. Resolution No. 2017-57 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon approving and adopting the Vernon Public Utilities Department Resource Adequacy Plan for 2018, which includes the Peak Demand Forecast, the Planning Reserve Margin, the Qualifying Capacity Criteria and the Qualifying Capacity from such resources, City’s Resource Adequacy and Supply Data and approves the resources used to satisfy the California Independent System Operator’s Tariff Requirements Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is a fiscal and 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. Adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Public Utilities Department Resource Adequacy Plan for 2018, which includes the peak Demand Forecast, the Planning Reserve Margin, the Qualifying Capacity Criteria and the Qualifying Capacity from such resources, City’s Resource Adequacy and Supply Data and approving the resources used to satisfy the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) tariff requirements; and C. Authorize staff to submit the Resource Adequacy Plan for 2018 and the Monthly Resource Adequacy and Supply data to the CAISO. General Manager Kelly Nguyen reported on the proposed. No public comment was provided. It was moved by Woodruff-Perez and seconded by Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2017-57. Motion carried, 5-0. Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 15 of 17 Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes 26. Award of a Management Consulting Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for Asset Acquisition Advisory & Support Services Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action 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 Management Consulting Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for services regarding Asset Acquisition Advisory & Support Services, for a fixed amount not-to-exceed $105,000 over the one-year term of the agreement and an additional $10,000 for estimated travel expenses, which are reimbursable at cost; and C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Management Consulting Services Agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, with Black & Veatch; and D. Authorize the City Administrator to issue change orders, if necessary, that may increase compensation for Black & Veatch in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000 over the one-year term of the agreement. General Manager Kelly Nguyen reported on the proposed. It was moved by Davis and seconded by Martinez to approve a Management Consulting Services Agreement with Black & Veatch for services regarding Asset Acquisition Advisory & Support Services, for a fixed amount not-to-exceed $105,000 over the one-year term of the agreement and an additional $10,000 for estimated travel expenses, which are reimbursable at cost, and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Management Consulting Services Agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, with Black & Veatch, and authorize the City Administrator to issue change orders, if necessary, that may increase compensation for Black & Veatch in an amount not-to-exceed $15,000 over the one-year term of the agreement. Motion carried, 5-0. Ybarra: Yes Woodruff-Perez: Yes Davis: Yes Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 16 of 17 Martinez: Yes Lopez: Yes ORAL REPORTS 27. City Administrator Reports – brief reports on activities and other brief announcements. City Administrator Carlos Fandino reported on the following: Vernon Utilities CUEA Mutual Assistance Member was called on to assist PG&E in Northern California due to the wildfires; Power outages throughout the City; Vernon Fire Department retirees breakfast on October 13th; Vernon Fire Department deployment to the wildfires near Napa; Fire Department Pinktober shirts for fundraising; October 14th Vernon Fire Department assist to Los Angeles Fire Department; Blood drive for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles is scheduled for November 8th; October 30th Spook-tacular event; October 30th and 31st Halloween festivities; October 12th Moody’s conference call; and reported back to Council with information about Rose Parade participation. 28. City Council Reports – brief AB1234 reports, or report on: activities, announcements, or directives to staff. No reports were provided. At 9:51 a.m., the City Council entered into closed session to discuss the following agendized items: CLOSED SESSION 29. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2800-2900 E. 50th Street, Vernon, California Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator Negotiating parties: Crown Poly and/or Assignee Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 30. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2915 E. 60th Place #S, Huntington Park, CA 90255 Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator Negotiating parties: Eulises Perez Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 31. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2017 Page 17 of 17 Property: 6010 Oak Street, #B, Huntington Park, CA 90255 Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator Negotiating parties: Cesar A. Garcia Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment At 10:01 a.m. the City Council exited closed session. Senior Deputy City Attorney Brian Byun reported that three items were discussed and that no reportable action was taken. With no further business, at 10:02 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting. ________________________ Melissa Ybarra Mayor ATTEST: _________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk