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Agenda
City of Vernon
Special City Council Meeting
Thursday, July 19, 2018, 10:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Yvette Woodruff-Perez, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Luz Martinez, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & 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.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Public Utilities
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from
the Water Replenishment District of Southern California's Well Construction and
Rehabilitation Loan Program
Recommendation:
A. Find that the adoption of the attached resolution is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (actions taken to protect the
environment), 15323 (normal operations of public facilities) and 15061(b)(3), the general rule that 1
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CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from
the Water Replenishment District of Southern California's Well Construction and Rehabilitation Loan
Program.
1. Resolution Authorizing the City of Vernon to Apply for Funding from the Water Replenishment
District
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 24 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this
agenda. Dated this 18th day of July, 2018.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-211-2018
Submitted by: Fred Cardenas
Submitting Department: Public Utilities
Meeting Date: July 19, 2018
SUBJECT
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from the Water Replenishment
District of Southern California's Well Construction and Rehabilitation Loan Program
Recommendation:
A. Find that the adoption of the attached resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (actions taken to protect the environment), 15323 (normal operations of
public facilities) and 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 Approving and Authorizing the Submittal of an Application for Funding from the Water
Replenishment District of Southern California's Well Construction and Rehabilitation Loan Program.
Backgroud:
The City currently budgets approximately $1,200,000 annually for the purchase of imported water from Central Basin
Municipal Water District. The cost to purchase imported water is $1,138 per acre foot as opposed to $339 per acre
foot for groundwater. Therefore, there is great economic advantage to purchasing groundwater. The Water Division
currently operates eight (8) active wells, however, the reliability of the wells is such that imported water purchases are
necessary. Seven (7) of the active wells in operation are all over fifty years in age and the eighth well is 18 years in age.
The Water Division commissioned the design of two new wells in order to eliminate the use of imported water and to
increase the reliability of the City's water supply.
In April of 2018, staff commissioned two Preliminary Design Reports to identify the optimum hydrological location for
placement of the two new wells. Staff also commissioned design specifications for the construction of the two new wells.
The new wells have been numbered Wells 22 and 23. The two new wells are expected to produce 2,000 and 2,500
Gallons Per Minute (GPM) respectively. The highest active production well is Well 15 which produces 1,287 GPM.
The cost to drill the two wells is estimated at $3,800,000.
On June 28, 2018 the Water Replenishment District (WRD) instituted a zero interest loan program for the purpose of
funding new wells and the rehabilitation of existing wells. The WRD Well Construction and Rehabilitation Loan Program
is on a "first come, first serve" basis and, therefore, it is important that application be submitted as soon as possible. The
application process also requires that a resolution be adopted by the Council authorizing the application for funds and
that a City representative be designated as a signatory for the loan application process. The proposed resolution grants
the General Manager of Public Utilities, or his or her designee, the authority to prepare, sign and file the application with
the WRD. If the application is approved, staff will proceed all necessary requirements as set forth by the WRD,
including a Funding Agreement and will seek further approvals from the City Council as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact:3
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Authorizing the City of Vernon to Apply for Funding from the Water Replenishment District
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
ANAPPLICATIONFOR FUNDING FROM THE WATER
REPLENISHMENT DISTRICTOF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S
WELL CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
WHEREAS,the City of Vernon (the “City”),is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to modify,operate, and
maintain its water system; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to construct two new wells in order
to eliminate the use of imported water and to increase the reliability
of the City’s Water Supply; and
WHEREAS, on or about June 28, 2018 the Water Replenishment
District of Southern California (“WRD”) instituted a zero interest loan
program for the purpose of funding new wells and the rehabilitation of
existing wells; and
WHEREAS, WRDprogram application procedures require, among
other things, an applicant’s governing body to declare by resolution
certain authorizations related to the program; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated July 19, 2018, the General
Managerof Public Utilitieshas requested the authority to submit a
fundingapplication to the WRD;and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon desires to
approve and authorize the submittal of an application to the WRDfor
funding to construct the two new wells.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1:The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2:The City Council of the City of Vernon finds
that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15308 (actions taken
to protect the environment), 15323 (normal operations of public
facilities) and 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have an effect on the environment.
SECTION 3:The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
resolves that, pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions
of the Well Construction and Rehabilitation Loan Program application
be made to the Water Replenishment District of Southern California for
funding.
SECTION 4:The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
authorizes and directs the General Manager of Public Utilities, or his
or her designee, to cause the necessary data to be prepared and
application to be signed and filed with the Water Replenishment
District of Southern California.
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SECTION 5:The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and
the City Clerk, of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and
the City Clerk’s certification to be entered in the File of
Resolutions of the Council of this City.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2018.
Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Zaynah Moussa,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. _______,
was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at a specialmeeting of the City Council duly held on
Tuesday, July 19, 2018, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or
Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of July, 2018, at Vernon, California.
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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