2019-09- 03 City Council Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF VERNON HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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. Council Member Menke led the
Flag Salute
Members Present: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
Members Absent: None
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Clerk Harrington announced there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment provided.
PRESENTATION
1. Recognition of Retired Employee - Jose M. Cervantes, Warehouse Worker,
Senior
Recommendation: A. Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired
employee Jose M. Cervantes, Warehouse Worker, Senior, in recognition of his
dedicated service to the City of Vernon.
Interim City Clerk Harrington read the proclamation in recognition of retired employee Jose M.
Cervantes, Warehouse Worker, Senior, who was not in attendance.
2. A Proclamation Declaring September 21, 2019 as "Arbor Day" in the City of
Vernon
Recommendation: A. Acknowledge and announce a Proclamation declaring
Saturday, September 21, 2019 as “Arbor Day” in the City of Vernon.
Interim City Clerk Harrington read the proclamation declaring September 21, 2019 as "Arbor Day"
in the City of Vernon.
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Davis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Lopez to approve
Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 10. Motion carried, 4 - 0.
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Yes: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
3. Ratification of Warrant Registers to Record Voided Checks
4. Approval of Operating Account Warrant Register No. 29 Covering the Period of
August 13 through August 26, 2019
5. Fire Department Activity Report for the Period of August 1 through August 15,
2019
6. Approve the Purchase of Two (2) Motorola All Band Consolettes for Inter-
Agency Operability and Back-Up Capability
7. Vernon Police Department Activity Log and Statistical Summary for the period of
July 16 through July 31, 2019
8. Award of Construction Contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for Contract No. CS-
1130: Concrete Yards at Furlong Properties
9. Acceptance of work of Covello’s Pacific AirCare, Inc. regarding Contract No.
CS-1072 – City Hall Duct Cleaning
10. Public Works Department July 2019 Monthly Building Report
NEW BUSINESS
11. Letter of Opposition to SB 266 (Leyva) Requiring Cities to Pay for
Overcalculation of PERS Benefits
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the letter in opposition to Senate
Bill 266 (Leyva) 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 the letter in opposition to Senate Bill 266 (Leyva) and authorize
the Mayor to execute the letter on behalf of the City.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the Letter of Opposition to Senate Bill 266 (Leyva).
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Menke and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Lopez to: A. Find
that approval of the letter in opposition to Senate Bill 266 (Leyva) 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 the letter in opposition
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to Senate Bill 266 (Leyva) and authorize the Mayor to execute the letter on behalf of the City.
Motion carried, 4 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
12. Approval of Dispatch Services Agreement with Consolidated Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County
Recommendation: A. Find that the approval 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 Services Agreement with Consolidated Fire Protection District
of Los Angeles County (hereinafter referred to as the “Fire District”), in
substantially the same form as submitted herewith, to provide dispatch
services at a rate of $40.13 per incident in addition to start-up costs (annual
dispatch service cost estimated to be $73,438 and start-up transition costs
estimated to be $333,856); and
C. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Services Agreement with the Fire
District, to provide dispatch services to the City of Vernon with a tentative
effective date of October 21, 2019; and
D. Authorize for the termination of the current dispatch services agreement
with the City of Burbank, the City of Glendale and the City of Pasadena
(hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Verdugo Cities”) effective the day
after the dispatch service agreement with Fire District takes effect.
Fire Chief English reported on the proposed Approval of Dispatch Services Agreement with
Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County.
No public comment provided
It was moved by Council Member Menke and seconded by Council Member Davis to: A. Find
that the approval 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; B. Approve a Services Agreement with Consolidated Fire Protection
District of Los Angeles County (hereinafter referred to as the “Fire District”), in substantially the
same form as submitted herewith, to provide dispatch services at a rate of $40.13 per incident in
addition to start-up costs (annual dispatch service cost estimated to be $73,438 and start-up
transition costs estimated to be $333,856); C. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Services
Agreement with the Fire District, to provide dispatch services to the City of Vernon with a tentative
effective date of October 21, 2019; and D. Authorize for the termination of the current dispatch
services agreement with the City of Burbank, the City of Glendale and the City of Pasadena
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(hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Verdugo Cities”) effective the day after the dispatch
service agreement with Fire District takes effect. Motion carried, 4 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
13. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving the
Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW)
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 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 the attached resolution approving the 2019-2022 Memorandum of
Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW).
Director of Human Resources Earl reported on the Resolution approving the 2019-2022
Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW).
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Menke and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Lopez to: A. Find
that approval of the attached resolution 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. Adopt the attached resolution approving the
2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Vernon and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (IBEW). Motion carried, 4 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
14. A Resolution 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 attached resolution 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. Adopt the attached resolution amending and restating the Citywide Fringe
Benefits and Salary Resolution to:
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1) Amend Exhibit A - Classification and Compensation Plan
Director of Human Resources Earl reported on the Resolution Adopting an Amended and Restated
Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution in Accordance with Government Code Section
20636(b)(1).
No Public Comment provided.
It was moved by Council Member Davis and seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Lopez to: A. Find
that approval of the attached resolution 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. Adopt the attached resolution amending and
restating the Citywide Fringe Benefits and Salary Resolution to: 1) Amend Exhibit A -
Classification and Compensation Plan. Motion carried, 4 - 0.
Yes: Melissa Ybarra, Leticia Lopez, William Davis, Carol Menke
No: None
ORAL REPORTS
Police Chief Miranda reported on the following: on August 22nd, Vernon PD Officer detained a
subject and placed him on a 72- hour mental health evaluation; on August 23rd, Vernon PD
conducted a DUI check point; on August 24th, Vernon PD arrested two suspects for burglary; on
August 28th, Vernon PD assisted Huntington Park Officers to locate, detain, and arrest two
suspects for grant theft.
Fire Chief English reported on the following: on August 30th, Vernon FD responded to a reported
traffic collision; RA78 with three paramedics and a Firefighter transported a mother and infant to
County/USC Medical Center. Los Angeles County Squad 164 provided medical treatment for
patients in the second vehicle involved in the traffic collision, Vernon Fire staff implemented our
Critical Incident Stress Management Team due to the circumstances of the incident.
Interim General Manager of Public Utilities reported that on August 26th, Vernon Public Utilities
experienced a power outage due to metallic balloons.
Health and Environmental Control Department Program Administrator Petrosyan reported that on
August 22nd, Health Department and Industrial Environmental Association (IEA) hosted a
workshop which included a tour of rPlanet, Council Member Menke and Vernon Chamber of
Commerce Marissa Olguin attended the workshop tour.
Interim City Clerk Harrington reported that on September 12th, the Office of the City Clerk will
be mailing out the ballots for the October 15, 2019, Special Municipal Election.
City Administrator Fandino reported on the following: upcoming Free Tree Workshop on
September 14th and City’s first Tree Planting Arbor Day Event on September 21, 2019.
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CLOSED SESSION
City Council entered Closed Session at 9:28 a.m.
15. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations:
Teamsters Local 911,
Vernon Professional Firefighters Association, and
Vernon Fire Management Association
16. 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
City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al.
JAMS Reference No. 1220062657
At 10:31 a.m. City Council exited Closed Session. City Attorney Patel reported the cases were
discussed with City Council with no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 10:31 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