2019-07-16 City Council Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
The Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., by Mayor Ybarra. Director of Human Resources
Earl led the Flag Salute.
Members Present: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke Members Absent: Leticia Lopez
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Harrington announced that staff would be pulling Agenda Item No. 17 from Consent Calendar to be considered at the end of New Business.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment provided
PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Utilities
Adopt the Proposed Negative Declaration for the Construction of Well No. 22 Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Adopt the proposed Negative Declaration for the construction of Well No. 22, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines § 15074; and
C. Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Determination
with the Los Angeles County Clerk, in accordance with §15075 of CEQA, finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Mayor Ybarra opened the Public Hearing at 9:02 a.m.
Interim General Manager of Public Utilities Alemu reported on the proposed Negative Declaration for the Construction of Well No. 22.
No public comment provided.
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Mayor Ybarra closed the Public Hearing at 9:05 a.m.
It was moved by Council Member Menke and seconded by Council Member Davis to: Adopt the
proposed Negative Declaration for the construction of Well No. 22, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines § 15074; and Authorize the Director of Public
Works to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk, in accordance with
§15075 of CEQA, finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Motion carried, 3 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
PRESENTATION
2. Human Resources
Recognition of Retiring Employee - Vincent A. Rodriguez, Public Works
Superintendent
Recommendation: A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring employee Vincent A. Rodriguez, Public Works Superintendent, in recognition
of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Interim City Clerk Harrington read the Proclamation.
Mayor Ybarra presented the Proclamation to retiring employee Vincent A. Rodriguez, Public
Works Superintendent. Vincent Rodriguez said a few words and thanked fellow employees for
their support and friendship.
3. Human Resources Recognition of Retiring Employee - William F. Fox, Director of Finance/City
Treasurer
Recommendation: A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retiring
employee William F. Fox, Director of Finance/City Treasurer, in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Interim City Clerk Harrington read the Proclamation.
Mayor Ybarra presented the Proclamation to retiring employee William F. Fox, Director of Finance/City Treasurer. William Fox said a few words and thanked City Council, staff, and fellow
employees for their support.
4. Human Resources Employee Service Pin Awards for June 2019 Recommendation:
No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
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Interim City Clerk Harrington announced the Service Pin Award recipients for June 2019, who
were not present. CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Davis and seconded by Council Member Menke to approve
Consent Calendar Items 5 through 16 and Items 18 through 24. Motion carried, 3 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
5. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on June 18, 2019
Recommendation: A. Receive and File
6. City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on July 2, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
7. City Clerk
City of Vernon Compliance with the California Voter Participation Rights Act, EC §14050-14057 (California State Senate Bill 415)
Recommendation:
A. Find that receiving this California Voter Participation Rights Act report
and analysis is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") review, because it is an administrative activity of government 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. Receive and file report on City’s compliance with the California Voter
Participation Rights Act, California Elections Codes §14050-14057
(California State Senate Bill 415).
8. Finance/Treasury Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
Recommendation:
A. Ratify the following warrant registers to record voided checks:
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1) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 20 to record voided Check No.
602639 in the amount of $5,360.83 issued 04/16/19 to Gautier Land
Company. 2) Operating Account Warrant Register No. 24 to record voided Check No.
603098 in the amount of $5,360.83 issued 05/30/19 to Gautier Land
Company.
9. Finance/Treasury Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No. 757 Covering the Period of
June 01 through June 30, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 757 which totals $2,965,386.47 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $2,297,256.36.
2) Checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) paid through Operating bank
account totaling $668,130.11.
10. Finance/Treasury
Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 26 Covering the Period
of June 25 through July 08, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 26 which totals
$5,439,704.38 and consists of the following:
1) Ratification of electronic payments totaling $4,907,347.46. 2) Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $532,356.92.
11. Fire Department
AT&T Inc./New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC Site Access Agreement
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval proposed in this staff report is exempt from review
under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21080.25, the statutory CEQA exemption adopted
specifically for the design, site acquisition, construction, operation, or maintenance of certain LA-RICS (defined below) facilities, including the LA-
RICS PSBN (defined below), which has been sold and transferred in whole to
AT&T Inc./New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T-NCW”). In addition,
the FirstNet NPSBN project contemplated under the proposed Site Access
Agreement with AT&T-NCW is categorically exempt under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline sections 15301, 15303, and 15304 since it would
potentially involve only minor alteration of existing facilities, mechanical or
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telecommunications equipment, and location of new small facilities as well as
minor alteration in the condition of land, none of which would have a
significant effect on the environment; and
B. Approve a Site Access Agreement with AT&T-NCW, in substantially the
same form as submitted herewith, to use portions of City real property to
construct, operate, maintain and repair a Long Term Evolution Broadband
("LTE") communication facility at two approved sites owned by the City; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Site Access Agreement
with AT&T-NCW.
12. Fire Department
Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of June 16 through June 30, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
13. Human Resources
Approval of Amended Public Works Superintendent Job Description
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the attached job description revision in this staff report 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 amended Public Works Superintendent Job Description to more
accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position
effective July 16, 2019.
14. Police Department Police Department Donation of 2011 Ford Crown Victoria to the Rio Hondo
College Police Academy
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed donation is exempt under the 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 2011 Ford Crown Victoria to be
conveyed to Rio Hondo College Police Academy; and
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C. Approve a donation and release agreement, in substantially the same form
as submitted herewith, with Rio Hondo College Police Academy to use and
retain the patrol vehicle as needed for training of Police Officer recruits; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Deed of Gift and Donation
Agreement and Release on behalf of the City of Vernon.
15. Police Department Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the
period of June 1 through June 15, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and file.
16. Public Utilities
Approval of Loan Agreement with the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) 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, and any construction that may occur by a private party relying on this approval in the future would be subject to
CEQA review at that time; and
B. Approve a Loan Agreement with the Water Replenishment District of
Southern California, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, in the amount of 1,500,000 for the construction of Well No. 22; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Loan Agreement with the
Water Replenishment District of Southern California ("WRD").
17. Public Utilities
Award of Construction Contract to Zim Industries, Inc. for the Well No. 22
Construction Project
Recommendation: Removed from Consent Calendar for discussion and action at end of New Business - A. Contingent on the adoption of the Negative Declaration, which
determination was made by City Council during today’s Public Hearing
Regarding the Proposed Construction of Well No.22, find that approval of the
contract award for the Well No. 22 Construction Project is consistent with the Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for this project pursuant to
the provisions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
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B. Accept the bid from Zim Industries, Inc., as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder and reject all other bids; and
C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Construction
Contract with Zim Industries, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached
herewith, in an amount not to exceed $2,018,796.00 for the construction of
Well No. 22; and
D. Authorize a contingency amount of $181,204.00 in the event of
unforeseen changes in the project and grant authority to the City
Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency
amount, if necessary. At approximately 9% of the total contract value, the
contingency amount requested is typical for this type and size of project.
18. Public Utilities
Award of a Services Agreement with Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC for
Construction Management Services for Construction of Municipal Water Wells
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the services agreement 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. Determine that the award of the proposed agreement is in the best interest of the City and, therefore exempt from the competitive selection process per Section 2.17.12(B)(3) of the Vernon Municipal Code; and
C. Approve a Services Agreement with Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC,
in substantially the same form as attached herewith, for an amount not to exceed $99,887.00 for the Construction Management Services for Construction of Municipal Water Wells; and
D. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement with
Richard C. Slade & Associates LLC, for 200 calendar days commencing upon issuance of a written Notice to Proceed.
19. Public Works
A Resolution Approving the Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessment with
the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to Collect and Distribute the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation:
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A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a
potentially significant impact on the environment; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution 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 a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Finance Director to
execute an Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments (Warehouse Special
Parcel Tax) with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office for the collection and distribution of the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal
Year 2019/2020; and
C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with
the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax.
20. Public Works
A Resolution Approving the Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments
with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller to Collect and Distribute the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity and government funding mechanism that does not
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a
potentially significant impact on the environment; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution 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 a significant effect on the environment;
and
B. Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the Finance Director to execute an Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments (Public Safety
Special Parcel Tax) with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for the
collection and distribution of the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal
Year 2019/2020; and
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C. Authorize the Finance Director to file the Agency Information Sheet with
the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for the Public Safety Special
Parcel Tax.
21. Public Works
A Resolution Approving the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax Rate
Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation: A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity and government funding mechanism that does not
involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution 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 a significant effect on the environment;
and
B. Adopt a resolution setting the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax rate at
$0.03391 per square foot of taxable parcel area for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 and
submitting the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax List to the Los Angeles
County Auditor Controller.
22. Public Works
A Resolution Approving the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax Rate Adjustment
for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed resolution does not constitute a
“project” pursuant to sections 15378(b)(2) and (4) of the Guidelines to the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), because it constitutes an
administrative activity and government funding mechanism that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a
potentially significant impact on the environment; and even if the adoption of
the proposed resolution 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 a significant effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a resolution setting the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax rate at
$32.886 per 100 square feet of gross area of land for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
and submitting the Warehouse Special Parcel Tax List to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller.
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23. Public Works
Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 5300 Boyle Avenue (APN 6310-008-
022)
Recommendation: A. Find that the acceptance of the Electrical Easement proposed in this staff
report is not a “project” as that term is defined under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and even if it
were a project, it would be categorically exempt in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15301 (maintenance, repair or minor alteration of an existing facility and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use)
and 15061(b)(3) (general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have a significant effect on the environment); and
B. Accept the Electrical Easement, in substantially the same form as attached to this staff report, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of
Acceptance.
24. Public Works
Amendment No. 1 to the Attorney Services Agreement (Transactional) between the City of Vernon and Rutan & Tucker, LLP for Legal Consulting
Services Regarding City-Owned Housing
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed amendment does not constitute a “project” pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California.
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA'), because such action constitutes an
administrative activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed item did
constitute a project, it would be exempt in accordance with 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. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Attorney Services Agreement
(Transactional) between the City of Vernon and Rutan & Tucker, LLP for
legal consulting services regarding City-owned housing, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to increase the not-to-exceed amount an
additional $7,000, for a total of $17,000; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 with Rutan
& Tucker, LLP.
NEW BUSINESS
25. Health and Environmental Control Department
A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Accepting the Assignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement for
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Commercial Solid Waste Collection of United Pacific Waste, Between the
City of Vernon, United Pacific Waste, and CR&R Incorporated
Recommendation: A Find that the adoption of the proposed resolution 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 Authorizing the Execution of an
Agreement Accepting the Assignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise
Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection of United Pacific Waste,
Between the City of Vernon, United Pacific Waste, and CR&R Incorporated.
Director of Health and Environmental Control Agyin reported on the proposed resolution
approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement accepting the assignment of the Non-
Exclusive Franchise Agreement for commercial solid waste collection.
No public comment
It was moved by Council Member Menke and seconded by Council Member Davis to: A Find that
the adoption of the proposed resolution 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 Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement Accepting the Assignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreement
for Commercial Solid Waste Collection of United Pacific Waste, Between the City of Vernon,
United Pacific Waste, and CR&R Incorporated. Motion carried, 3 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
26. Public Works Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project, Agreement
Change Order No. 10 (Contract No. CS-0099)
Recommendation:
A. Find that the approval of the proposed change order in this staff report is within the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this
project pursuant to the provisions under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
B. Approve Agreement Change Order No. 10, in substantially the same form as submitted herewith, for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and
Widening Project, Federal Project No. DBPL02-5139(010), Contract No. CS-
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0099, authorizing CNS Engineers, Inc., to provide additional right-of-way
acquisition support and coordination services as well as additional research
required to complete the City’s supplemental Section 106 study as described
below for the additional cost of $13,306.87, increasing the total contract cost to $1,900,475.35; and
C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Agreement Change Order No.
10.
Director of Public Works Wall reported on the proposed Bridge and Rehabilitation and Widening
Project Agreement Change Order No. 10 (Contract No. CS-0099).
No Public Comment Provided.
It was moved by Council Member Davis and seconded by Council Member Menke to: A. Find
that the approval of the proposed change order in this staff report is within the Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines; and B. Approve Agreement Change Order No. 10, in substantially the same form as
submitted herewith, for the Atlantic Boulevard Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project,
Federal Project No. DBPL02-5139(010), Contract No. CS-0099, authorizing CNS Engineers, Inc.,
to provide additional right-of-way acquisition support and coordination services as well as
additional research required to complete the City’s supplemental Section 106 study as described below for the additional cost of $13,306.87, increasing the total contract cost to $1,900,475.35;
and C. Authorize the City Administrator to execute Agreement Change Order No. 10. Motion
carried, 3 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke No: None
17. Public Utilities
Award of Construction Contract to Zim Industries, Inc. for the Well No. 22
Construction Project
Recommendation: Removed from Consent Calendar for discussion and action - A. Contingent
on the adoption of the Negative Declaration, which determination was made
by City Council during today’s Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Construction of Well No.22, find that approval of the contract award for the
Well No. 22 Construction Project is consistent with the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
B. Accept the bid from Zim Industries, Inc., as the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder and reject all other bids; and
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C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Construction
Contract with Zim Industries, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached
herewith, in an amount not to exceed $2,018,796.00 for the construction of
Well No. 22; and
D. Authorize a contingency amount of $181,204.00 in the event of
unforeseen changes in the project and grant authority to the City
Administrator to issue Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency
amount, if necessary. At approximately 9% of the total contract value, the contingency amount requested is typical for this type and size of project.
Interim General Manager of Public Utilities Alemu reported on the construction contract to Zim
Industries, Inc. for the Well No. 22 Construction Project.
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Davis and seconded by Council Member Menke to: A.
Contingent on the adoption of the Negative Declaration, which determination was made by City
Council during today’s Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Construction of Well No.22, find that approval of the contract award for the Well No. 22 Construction Project is consistent with the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and B. Accept the bid from Zim Industries,
Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reject all other bids; and C. Approve and
authorize the City Administrator to execute a Construction Contract with Zim Industries, Inc., in substantially the same form as attached herewith, in an amount not to exceed $2,018,796.00 for
the construction of Well No. 22; and D. Authorize a contingency amount of $181,204.00 in the
event of unforeseen changes in the project and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue
Change Orders for an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary. At approximately 9%
of the total contract value, the contingency amount requested is typical for this type and size of project. Motion carried, 3 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None ORAL REPORTS
Police Chief Miranda reported on the following: on July 6th, Vernon PD arrested two subjects for
attempted commercial burglary; on July 7th, Vernon PD Officers assisted the Huntington Park Police Department with traffic control; on July 8th, Vernon PD responded to a public
demonstration at Farmer John; on July 10th, Vernon PD arrested two burglary suspects who tried
to make entry into the City storage yard.
Fire Chief English reported on the following: several fire incidents throughout the City (slides displayed on TV monitors); due to the effects of two powerful earthquakes and many aftershocks, all fire units conducted a citywide “windshield survey” to assess and find any damage; the City’s
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated in the event of a large earthquake affecting
the Vernon area; Management team is ready to respond and staff the EOC for the duration of the
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event; the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) is in the approval process for federal grant
funding; the Fire Department activity report has been revised to provide some graphs to identify
Fire Department activities (slides displayed on TV monitor).
Interim General Manager of Public Utilities Alemu reported on the following: on July 3rd, a 21
minute power outage at 5699 District Avenue, 84 customers were interrupted; Jack Megorden,
Public Utilities Electrical Engineer provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Leonis
Substation #2 Transformer Bank Replacement.
Interim City Clerk Harrington reported on the following: Nomination period for the Special
Municipal Election on October 15, 2019, will close on July 24th at 5:30 p.m.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the following: on August 8th, the City will host the Back
to School Night; candidates running for City Council will have an opportunity to speak to the community; the City hosted two Town Hall meetings to discuss Los Angeles County Fire Services Bid submitted to the City; on August 6th, the following items will be presented to City Council for
consideration: Los Angeles County Fire District Services Bid proposal, reorganization of the
Public Works Department; Fire Department budget; new proposed budget will be presented to City
Council on August 20th; Vernon Chamber of Commerce Installation luncheon will be held tomorrow, City Administrator Fandino stated he would be the guest speaker addressing Vernon’s
direction as a City; and three bargaining groups are close to reaching an agreement.
CLOSED SESSION
City Council entered Closed Session at 9:51 a.m.
27. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911, IBEW Local 47,
Vernon Professional Firefighters Association,
Vernon Fire Management Association,
Vernon Police Management Association, and
Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit Association
28. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (2)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al. v. City of Vernon et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 19STCV08859 and 19STCP02411
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City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al.
JAMS Reference No. 1220062657
At 10:58 a.m. City Council exited Closed Session. City Attorney Patel reported that two cases
were discussed with City Council with no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 10:59 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting.
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Melissa Ybarra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Deborah A. Harrington
Interim City Clerk