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20210202 City Council Agenda Packet Agenda City of Vernon Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 02, 2021, 09:00 AM City Hall, Council Chamber 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California Leticia Lopez, Mayor Melissa Ybarra, Mayor Pro Tem William Davis, Council Member Carol Menke, Council Member Diana Gonzales, Council Member SPECIAL REMOTE PROTOCOLS In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar. The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc or by calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 989-5137-5814#. You may submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line “February 2, 2021 City Council Meeting Public Comment Item #__.” Comments received prior to 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, will be read into the record. CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF 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. Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 02, 2021 Page 2 of 6 PRESENTATIONS 1. Health and Environmental Control Department Plan to Establish a COVID-19 Testing Site in the City of Vernon Recommendation: No action is required by City Council. This is a presentation only. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Calendar by any member of the Council. Those items removed will be considered immediately after the Consent Calendar. 2. City Clerk Waive Further Reading Recommendation: After the City Clerk has read the title, waive full reading of ordinances considered on this agenda for introduction on first reading and/or second reading and adoption. 3. Finance/Treasury Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60, for the period of January 3 through January 16, 2021, which totals $6,599,441.83 and consists of ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,504,719.99 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $94,721.84. 1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60 4. Public Works Public Works Department Monthly Report Recommendation: Receive and file the December 2020 Building Report. 1. Public Works Department December 2020 Building Report Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 02, 2021 Page 3 of 6 5. Public Works Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 5100 Boyle Avenue (APN 6303-028-014) 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 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. 1. Electrical Easement - 5100 Boyle Ave. 2. Certificate of Acceptance - EE 5100 Boyle Ave. 6. City Administration AT&T Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum with AT&T, in substantially the same forma as submitted, extending the term of the agreement for an additional two years through February 2023, and authorizing an additional amount of $30,225 to be expended on such services. 1. AT&T Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum 7. City Administration Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA (a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles) for Community Based Wellness Programming for the City of Vernon Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with the YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles/Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA (YMCA), in substantially the same form as submitted, to extend the term for one additional year, revising the expiration date from February 3, 2021 to February 3, 2022, with all other terms remaining the same. 1. Amendment No. 1 to YMCA Services Agreement 8. City Clerk City Housing Quarterly Report Update Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2021 City Housing Quarterly Report Update. 1. City Housing Quarterly Report Update Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 02, 2021 Page 4 of 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9. City Clerk Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1273 - Los Angeles County Fire Code Title 32 Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1273 repealing and replacing Chapter 7, Article II, Fire Code, adopting the 2019 edition of the California Fire Code, 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and the 2020 edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code - Title 32 (Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire Code), ratifying the more restrictive building standards contained in that code. 1. Ordinance No. 1273 2. Notice of Public Hearing NEW BUSINESS 10. City Clerk Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1271 - Municipal Code Clean Up Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1271 amending various sections of the Municipal Code in Chapters 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 16. 1. Ordinance No. 1271 2. Ordinance No. 1271 - Redlined Changes 11. City Clerk Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1272 - Motion Pictures, Television, Commercial Digital Media and Still Photography Productions Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1272 amending Vernon Municipal Code Section 5.65 - Motion Picture Production to be Motion Pictures, Television, Commercial Digital Media and Still Photography Productions. 1. Ordinance No. 1272 12. Finance/Treasury Office Lease Agreement with the Vernon Chamber of Commerce (Continued from January 19, 2021) Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an Office Lease Agreement with the Vernon Chamber of Commerce for a portion of the City-owned property located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, CA for a one-year term beginning February 1, 2021. 1. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease 2. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease - Redlined Changes Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 02, 2021 Page 5 of 6 13. City Attorney Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Businesses: State Law Authority, Local Regulation, and Policy Considerations (Continued from January 19, 2021) Recommendation: Hold a discussion and provide further direction to the City Attorney's Office and staff regarding regulation of commercial cannabis businesses, including providing directives or guidance in preparing a draft ordinance to include any provision, terms and standards discussed. 14. Public Utilities Labor and Materials Contract with McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Labor and Materials Contract with McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co., in substantially the same form as submitted, for the purchase of electric meters for an amount not to exceed $298,498 over a three-year term, with an effective date of February 4, 2021. 1. Labor and Materials Contract 15. City Administration Emergency Order Mandating Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic Recommendation: Introduce and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1274 adding Chapter 13, Article VII mandating wearing masks and imposing fines for violations of public health orders related to COVID-19. 1. Ordinance No. 1274 2. Resolution No. 2020-06 Ratifying Emergency Proclamation ORAL REPORTS City Administrator Reports on Activities and Other Announcements. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234), Announcements, or Directives to Staff. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 28th day of January, 2021. By: ___________/s/_____________________ Sandra Dolson, Administrative Secretary Regular City Council Meeting Agenda February 02, 2021 Page 6 of 6 Guide to City Council Proceedings Meetings of the City Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. and are conducted in accordance with Rosenberg's Rules of Order (Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.1-1). Copies of all agenda items and back-up materials are available for review in the City Clerk Department, Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and are available for public inspection during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda reports may be reviewed on the City's website at www.cityofvernon.org or copies may be purchased for $0.10 per page. Disability-related services are available to enable persons with a disability to participate in this meeting, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance, please contact the City Clerk department at CityClerk@ci.vernon.ca.us or (323) 583-8811 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to assure arrangements can be made. The Public Comment portion of the agenda is for members of the public to present items, which are not listed on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. The City Council cannot take action on any item that is not on the agenda but matters raised under Public Comment may be referred to staff or scheduled on a future agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. Speaker slips are available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Public Hearings are legally noticed hearings. For hearings involving zoning matters, the applicant and appellant will be given 15 minutes to present their position to the City Council. Time may be set aside for rebuttal. All other testimony shall follow the rules as set for under Public Comment. If you challenge any City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing. Consent Calendar items may be approved by a single motion. If a Council Member or the public wishes to discuss an item, it may be removed from the calendar for individual consideration. Council Members may indicate a negative or abstaining vote on any individual item by so declaring prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the Consent Calendar. Items excluded from the Consent Calendar will be taken up following action on the Consent Calendar. Public speakers shall follow the guidelines as set forth under Public Comment. New Business items are matters appearing before the Council for the first time for formal action. Those wishing to address the Council on New Business items shall follow the guidelines for Public Comment. Closed Session allows the Council to discuss specific matters pursuant to the Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956.9. Based on the advice of the City Attorney, discussion of these matters in open session would prejudice the position of the City. Following Closed Session, the City Attorney will provide an oral report on any reportable matters discussed and actions taken. At the conclusion of Closed Session, the Council may continue any item listed on the Closed Session agenda to the Open Session agenda for discussion or to take formal action as it deems appropriate. City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-495-2021 Submitted by: Veronica Petrosyan Submitting Department: Health and Environmental Control Department Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Plan to Establish a COVID-19 Testing Site in the City of Vernon Recommendation: No action is required by City Council. This is a presentation only. Background: At the direction of the City Administrator, the Department of Health and Environmental Control conducted a feasibility study to evaluate the establishment of a COVID-19 testing site in the City of Vernon. This presentation will provide information on the outcomes of the study, and will include recommendations from the Department. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-485-2021 Submitted by: John Lau Submitting Department: Finance/Treasury Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Operating Account Warrant Register Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60, for the period of January 3 through January 16, 2021, which totals $6,599,441.83 and consists of ratification of electronic payments totaling $6,504,719.99 and ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $94,721.84. Background: Section 2.13 of the Vernon Municipal Code indicates the City Treasurer, or an authorized designee, shall prepare warrants covering claims or demands against the City which are to be presented to City Council for its audit and approval. Pursuant to the aforementioned code section, the City Treasurer has prepared Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60 covering claims and demands presented during the period of January 3 through January 16, 2021, drawn, or to be drawn, from East West Bank for City Council approval. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of approving Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60, totals $6,599,441.83. The Finance Department has determined that sufficient funds to pay such claims/demands, are available in the respective accounts referenced on Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60. Attachments: 1. Operating Account Warrant Register No. 60 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021I hereby cerƟfy that claims and/or demands included in above listed warrantregister have been audited for accuracy and availability of funds for payments andthat said claims and/or demands are accurate and that the funds are available forpayments thereof.____________________________________________________________ScoƩ WilliamsDirector of Finance / City TreasurerDate: _______________________________________________________This is to cerƟfy that the claims or demands covered by the above listed warrantshave been audited by the City Council of the City of Vernon and that all of saidwarrants are approved for payments except Warrant Numbers:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PM1/25/2021 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1024.510000 $ 52.97 Period: 11/20 717361254FEDEX000249 ‐ 055.8100.520000 $ 81.89 Period: 11/20 719638381055.9000.520000 $ 72.51 Period: 12/20 722626637$ 207.3701/15/2021 10699011.1043.560000 $ 83.34 Period: 10/15/20 ‐ 11/16/20 111720SO CAL EDISON000059 ‐ 011.1043.560000 $ 78.70 Period: 11/16/20 ‐ 12/16/20 121720$ 162.0401/15/2021 10700Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 1 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.9200.500150 $ 49,036.37 RecalculaƟon Charges 12/20 202012293247857274CALIFORNIA ISO002412 ‐ 055.9200.500190 $ 1,646.05 RecalculaƟon Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500210 $ 516.25 RecalculaƟon Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500170 $ ‐203.09 RecalculaƟon Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500150 $ 309,452.56 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500190 $ 8,108.09 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500210 $ 12,194.15 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500170 $ ‐32,851.81 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202012293247857274055.9200.500150 $ 156.03 RecalculaƟon Charges 03/18 202012293247857274055.9200.500190 $ ‐3,955.82 RecalculaƟon Charges 03/18 202012293247857274$ 344,098.7801/04/2021 10701011.9019.520010 $ 12,624.80 MicrosoŌ Surface Laptop 3~ 4775073 011.0014656CDW GOVERNMENT, INC000447 ‐ 011.9019.520010 $ 40.00 RECYCLING FEE~ 4775073 011.0014656011.9019.520010 $ 1,294.04 Sales Tax 10.25 4775073$ 13,958.8401/05/2021 10702Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 2 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE020.1084.500130 $ 59,179.65 Potable & Recycled Water VERNOV20CENTRAL BASIN MWD001401 ‐ $ 59,179.6501/05/2021 10703011.1003.596300 $ 90.00 PublicaƟon Services B3421500DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION000947 ‐ $ 90.0001/05/2021 10704011.1001.502030 $ 1,500.00 HSA Employer ContribuƟon~ 122120WILLIAM DAVIS001906 ‐ $ 1,500.0001/05/2021 10705055.9200.500160 $ 256,918.25 Natural Gas 11/20 1154499EDF TRADING NORTH AMERICA, LLC004116 ‐ $ 256,918.2501/05/2021 10706020.1084.900000 $ 241.23 Hardware Supplies~ 46941087 011.0014443MCMASTER‐CARR SUPPLY COMPANY001150 ‐ 020.1084.590000 $ 366.75 Hardware Supplies~ 47775855 011.0014443020.1084.900000 $ 339.13 Hardware Supplies~ 47846275 011.0014443020.1084.590000 $ 241.89 Hardware Supplies~ 47931249 011.0014443020.1084.900000 $ 39.13 Hardware Supplies~ 48309721 011.0014443$ 1,228.1301/05/2021 10707Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 3 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.120030 $ 9,460.51 Unleaded Fuel 2205395 011.0014661MERRIMAC ENERGY GROUP000209 ‐ 011.120030 $ 19.28 Ca Enviro / Federal Oil Spill Tax 2205395 011.0014661011.120030 $ 8.22 Ca. Childhood Lead Fee 2205395 011.0014661011.120030 $ 38.18 AB32 Fee 2205395 011.0014661011.120030 $ 2,766.39 State Gasoline Tax 2205395 011.0014661011.120030 $ 5.48 Lust Fee 2205395 011.0014661011.120030 $ 553.41 Fuel Sales Tax 4.50% 2205395011.120030 $ 5,431.11 Diesel Fuel 2205396 011.0014661011.120030 $ 19.23 AB32 Fee 2205396 011.0014661011.120030 $ 1,035.65 State Diesel Tax 2205396 011.0014661011.120030 $ 2.69 Lust Fee 2205396 011.0014661011.120030 $ 831.59 Clear Diesel Sales Tax 2205396$ 20,171.7401/05/2021 10708011.1024.593200 $ 247.50 Re: General 885464RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP005433 ‐ $ 247.5001/05/2021 10709011.9019.520010 $ 686.15 HAVIS DOCKING STATION K16151460103 011.0014594ZONES, INC005784 ‐ 011.9019.520010 $ 70.33 Sales Tax 10.25 K16151460103011.9019.520010 $ 209.86 LIND PA1580‐1642 ‐ power adapter ‐ car K16151460104 011.0014594011.9019.520010 $ 21.51 Sales Tax 10.25 K16151460104$ 987.8501/05/2021 10710Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 4 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1024.593200 $ 17,500.00 Monthly Retainer 01/21 010521ALVAREZ‐GLASMAN & COLVIN006865 ‐ $ 17,500.0001/07/2021 10711020.1084.900000 $ 73,393.49 Well No. 17 RehabilitaƟon Project~ 121720BEST DRILLING AND PUMP, INC006249 ‐ $ 73,393.4901/07/2021 10712011.1048.590000 $ 1,731.68 Repaint & Install Baseboards 260ELEMENT PAINTING & DECOR006857 ‐ $ 1,731.6801/15/2021 10713055.8100.596200 $ 71,572.00 Security Services~ 4360JRM006198 ‐ 055.9000.596200 $ 12,168.00 Security Services~ 4361$ 83,740.0001/07/2021 10714020.1084.500110 $ 169,161.06 Groundwater ProducƟon & Assessment 122120WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT001658 ‐ $ 169,161.0601/07/2021 10715011.9019.590110 $ 4,090.00 SoŌware License Renewal~ 3543 011.0014673WEBIPLEX, INC004917 ‐ $ 4,090.0001/07/2021 10716Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 5 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.9200.500150 $ 346.69 RecalculaƟon Charges 03/20 202101053147885187CALIFORNIA ISO002412 ‐ 055.9200.500170 $ 1,085.26 RecalculaƟon Charges 03/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500190 $ ‐871.82 RecalculaƟon Charges 03/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500150 $ ‐1,217.03 RecalculaƟon Charges 06/19 202101053147885187055.9200.500170 $ ‐24,200.98 RecalculaƟon Charges 06/19 202101053147885187055.9200.500190 $ ‐3,047.05 RecalculaƟon Charges 06/19 202101053147885187055.9200.500150 $ 62,388.87 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500170 $ 1,109,751.14 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500210 $ 8,747.60 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500240 $ 7,338.53 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500180 $ ‐1,995.97 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187055.9200.500190 $ ‐779.64 IniƟal Charges 12/20 202101053147885187$ 1,157,545.6001/11/2021 10717Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 6 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1026.594200 $ 6,105.33 TPA Fees 01/21 IVC23596ATHENS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC004303 ‐ $ 6,105.3301/12/2021 10718011.1004.596200 $ 415.79 Sales Tax Audit Services~ INV06010524AVENU MUNISERVICES, LLC006722 ‐ 011.1004.595200 $ 3,750.00 UUT Fixed Fee~ INV06010584$ 4,165.7901/12/2021 10719057.1057.500173 $ 4,139.00 Internet Access Services BBUS00031745BROADBAND, LLC000267 ‐ $ 4,139.0001/12/2021 10720055.9000.595200 $ 12,000.00 AnalyƟcal Services~ 11397408STANDARD & POOR'S FINANCIAL SE000574 ‐ $ 12,000.0001/12/2021 10721011.1060.595200 $ 3,600.00 Health Officer Services V013LAURENE MASCOLA006869 ‐ $ 3,600.0001/12/2021 10722055.9200.596200 $ 360.00 Brokerage Fees 8833245783122000TULLETT PREBON AMERICAS CORP006721 ‐ $ 360.0001/12/2021 10723055.9000.900000 $ 1,180.00 Iridium 60885WIRELESS INNOVATION LIMITED004442 ‐ $ 1,180.0001/12/2021 10724011.1033.596200 $ 487.20 Billing Services 11/20 2011069WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC004527 ‐ $ 487.2001/12/2021 10725Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 7 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.9019.520010 $ 8.00 CA ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING FEE 4~ K16151460105 011.0014594ZONES, INC005784 ‐ 011.9019.520010 $ 6,101.36 CF‐33 WIN10 PRO I5‐7300U 2.60GHZ 12.0QHDK16151460105 011.0014594011.9019.520010 $ 625.39 Sales Tax 10.25 K16151460105011.9019.520010 $ 104.93 LIND PA1580‐1642 ‐ power adapter ‐ car K16208260101 011.0014601011.9019.520010 $ 686.15 HAVIS DOCKING STATION K16208260101 011.0014601011.9019.520010 $ 81.09 Sales Tax 10.25 K16208260101011.9019.520010 $ 507.55 PREMIUM KEYBOARD FOR CF‐33 K16208260102 011.0014601011.9019.520010 $ 52.02 Sales Tax 10.25 K16208260102011.9019.520010 $ 4.00 CA ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING FEE 4 TO K16208260103 011.0014601011.9019.520010 $ 3,050.68 CF‐33 WIN10 PRO I5‐7300U 2.60GHZ 12.0QHDK16208260103 011.0014601011.9019.520010 $ 312.69 Sales Tax 10.25 K16208260103011.9019.520010 $ 1,962.04 8PT CONS IP KVM SWCH 1 URM W/ 19IN LCD K16288720104 011.0014646011.9019.520010 $ 201.11 Sales Tax 10.25 K16288720104$ 13,697.0101/12/2021 10726011.1043.590000 $ 13,872.00 Catch Basin Cleaning 31RONS MAINTENANCE, INC005044 ‐ $ 13,872.0001/12/2021 10727055.9100.900000 $ 237,986.70 Electric Service Maintenance 12/20 200370PETRELLI ELECTRIC, INC003049 ‐ 055.8300.590000 $ 1,129,761.35 Electric Service Maintenance 12/20 200370055.9100.900000 $ 430,439.57 Bond Projects 200370$ 1,798,187.6201/14/2021 10729Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 8 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.9100.900000 $ 3,770.55 Equipment~ INV000547620 055.0002814SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORAT002476 ‐ $ 3,770.5501/14/2021 10730055.9200.500154 $ 260,302.40 Astoria 2 Solar Project ATSP0121SO CAL PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY002517 ‐ $ 260,302.4001/14/2021 10731011.1003.596200 $ 375.00 Storage Services 534008WILLIAMS DATA MANAGEMENT003584 ‐ 011.1003.596200 $ 1,358.30 Storage Services 534514$ 1,733.3001/14/2021 10732011.1026.502031 $ 15,179.19 Medical ReƟrees~ 176362351ANTHEM BLUE CROSS005182 ‐ $ 15,179.1901/14/2021 10733Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 9 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE056.5600.520000 $ 306.00 Building Supplies ~ 102120_MULTIPLE 056.0000617HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES001552 ‐ 055.8100.520000 $ 135.63 Small Tools, Plumbing, & Hardware 110220_MULTIPLE 055.0002809055.8400.590000 $ 801.02 Small Tools, Plumbing, & Hardware 110220_MULTIPLE 055.0002809055.8400.590000 $ 208.10 Small Tools, Plumbing, & Hardware 110220_MULTIPLE 055.0002809020.1084.500140 $ 494.99 Building Materials & Hardware~ 111620_MULTIPLE 011.0014441020.1084.520000 $ 312.73 Building Materials & Hardware~ 111620_MULTIPLE 011.0014441020.1084.900000 $ 144.53 Building Materials & Hardware~ 111620_MULTIPLE 011.0014441011.1043.520000 $ 2,058.27 Small Tools & Plumbing Hardware~ 112320_MULTIPLE 011.0014456011.1048.520000 $ 374.34 Small Tools & Plumbing Hardware~ 112320_MULTIPLE 011.0014456011.1049.520000 $ 762.20 Small Tools & Plumbing Hardware~ 112320_MULTIPLE 011.0014456$ 5,597.8101/08/2021 10736011.1026.502096 $ 1,931,700.00 Prefund OPEB 011121CALPERS000714 ‐ $ 1,931,700.0001/11/2021 10737Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 10 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1024.502020 $ 43,089.36 RBF: D. Brearley 100000016278710CALPERS000714 ‐ 011.1031.502020 $ 7,778.28 RBF: D. Calleros 100000016278710020.1084.502020 $ 3,520.08 RBF: M. De Frank 100000016278710011.1033.502020 $ 309.36 RBF: M. Hansen 100000016278710011.1026.502020 $ 451.20 RBF: D. Keen 100000016278710055.9000.502020 $ 31,319.28 RBF: J. Somoano 100000016278710011.1026.502020 $ 15,402.36 RBF: M. Valenzuela 100000016278710011.1002.502020 $ 3,546.27 RBF: M. Whitworth 100000016278710011.1033.502020 $ 20,095.53 RBF: M. Whitworth 100000016278710020.1084.502020 $ 18,621.65 RBF: S. Wilson 100000016278710011.1040.502020 $ 74,486.59 RBF: S. Wilson 100000016278710$ 218,619.9601/12/2021 10738011.1048.560000 $ 45.95 Period: 11/06/20 ‐ 12/09/20 121120THE GAS COMPANY001581 ‐ 011.1049.560000 $ 704.21 Period: 11/09/20 ‐ 12/10/20 121420(2)011.1043.560000 $ 352.10 Period: 11/09/20 ‐ 12/10/20 121420(2)020.1084.560000 $ 352.10 Period: 11/09/20 ‐ 12/10/20 121420(2)011.1049.560000 $ 1,423.03 Period: 11/09/20 ‐ 12/10/20 121420(3)056.5600.560000 $ 52.34 Period: 11/09/20 ‐ 12/10/20 121420(4)$ 2,929.7301/13/2021 10739011.210210 $ 7.62 Medicare Tax: 3rd Party Sick Pay 121020THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY004075 ‐ $7.6201/14/2021 10740Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 11 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021ELECTRONICVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTPAYMENTNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.9200.560010 $ 652.66 Period: 11/01/20 ‐ 12/01/20 120220SO CAL EDISON000059 ‐ 055.8100.560010 $ 26.12 Period: 10/29/20 ‐ 12/01/20 120220(2)011.1043.560000 $ 57.29 Period: 10/29/20 ‐ 12/01/20 120220(3)011.1043.560000 $ 315.89 Period: 11/01/20 ‐ 12/01/20 120220(4)$ 1,051.9601/14/2021 10741011.1033.560000 $ 28.96 Period: 10/07/20 ‐ 11/06/20 111020(2)THE GAS COMPANY001581 ‐ 011.1033.560000 $ 14.30 Period: 10/07/20 ‐ 11/06/20 111020(3)011.1033.560000 $ 18.55 Period: 11/06/20 ‐ 12/09/20 121120(2)011.1033.560000 $ 19.14 Period: 11/06/20 ‐ 12/09/20 121120(3)011.1033.560000 $ 40.59 Period: 10/07/20 ‐ 10/21/20~ 122320$ 121.5401/14/2021 10742TOTAL ELECTRONIC$ 6,504,719.99Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 12 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1046.520000 $ 98.00 Seal Kit 43891 011.0014622AFC HYDRAULIC SEALS & REPAIR001723 ‐ 011.1046.590000 $ 300.00 Labor to reseal steering ram. 43891 011.0014622011.1046.590000 $ 400.00 Labor to remove and install unit. 43891 011.0014622011.1046.520000 $ 10.04 Sales Tax 10.25 43891$ 808.0401/05/2021 606736011.1043.560000 $ 44.84 Period: 10/22/20 ‐ 11/19/20 112020CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO000778 ‐ $ 44.8401/05/2021 606737020.1084.596700 $ 60.00 Reimb. D2 DistribuƟon Cert. Renewal 110520RAFAEL CASTELLANOS003763 ‐ $ 60.0001/05/2021 606738011.1026.596200 $ 52.00 Reimb. Live Scan 122920JORGE CRUZ006971 ‐ $ 52.0001/05/2021 606739Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 13 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE020.1084.900000 $ 69.59 FISH TAPE 31‐056 265378 055.0002853CURRENT WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUP001336 ‐ 020.1084.900000 $ 9.60 11Q‐TITE NM FLEX 12 NM FLEX 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 7.78 NGL L/TITE FLEX NLT50 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 8.70 FSE PVC BOX 5133364 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 7.98 DPLX RECPT COVER 5133352 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 660.00 WELDING CABLE 4/0 4/0 WLD 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 102.06 TERMINAL CL4038 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 9.00 SA 250V FUSE 314 005 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 25.60 KILLARK CONDULET CVR OL‐30 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 23.60 NEOPRENE GASKET GN100 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 4.48 1 ‐ 1/2" R353 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 13.80 1/2" SEAL TITE FLEX CONN STR50 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 124.20 MULTI TAP CONN 4PUH 1PLD‐250‐4 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 159.60 SEAL TITE FLEX 2 ST FLEX 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 136.00 LIQUID TITE CONNECTOR STR 200 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 39.00 2" MYERS ST6 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 9.49 3/4 MYERS ST2 265378 055.0002853020.1084.900000 $ 144.57 Sales Tax 10.25 265378020.1084.900000 $ 41.40 3 PIECE COUPLING ER 100 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 3.70 GALV NIPPLE 1 X 2" 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 4.96 GALV NIPPLE 1 X 4 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 29.16 GALV NIPPLE 1 X 6" 265381 055.0002852Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 14 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE020.1084.900000 $ 79.68 LIQUID TIGHT CONNECTOR~ 265381 055.0002852CURRENT WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUP001336 ‐ 020.1084.900000 $ 42.90 SEAL TIGHT FLEX 1ST FLEX 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 23.96 CONDULET BODY LL LL 37 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 55.23 CONDULET COVER 370 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 32.83 CONDULET GASKET GASK 573 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 59.80 CHANNEL 1‐5/8 DEEP PS200HGAL~ 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 86.28 CONDULET BODY TEE T37 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 86.28 CONDULET BODY TB TB37 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 127.40 4 HOLE TEE PLATE PS 714 EG 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 22.40 REDU BUSHING R353 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 105.14 ENCLOSURE EJ1086 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 3.98 GALV COUPLING UNION~ 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 3.10 RED SHIELD R355 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 15.89 ZINC‐IT SPRAY 18412 265381 055.0002852020.1084.900000 $ 84.47 Sales Tax 10.25 265381055.8000.590000 $ 28.60 BUS DROP CABLE 073041277 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 105.14 WALLMOUNT ENCLOSURE EJ 1086 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 3.98 GALV COUPLING 114 GAL COUP 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 10.64 TOPAZ BLANK COVER 1314 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 3.10 RED BUSHING R355 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 36.00 20a 480V 3PH PLUG 2431 265382 055.0002854055.8000.590000 $ 39.42 20a 480V 3PH CONNECTOR 2433 265382 055.0002854Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 15 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.8000.590000 $ 1.28 ADAPTER 10/4 PVC FA 265382 055.0002854CURRENT WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUP001336 ‐ 055.8000.590000 $ 23.39 Sales Tax 10.25 265382$ 2,715.1601/05/2021 606740011.1049.590000 $ 60.00 Pest Control Services 13926142DEWEY PEST CONTROL002566 ‐ 011.1048.590000 $ 100.00 Pest Control Services 13926147011.1049.590000 $ 95.00 Pest Control Services 13926148011.1048.590000 $ 135.00 Pest Control Services 13926149011.1048.590000 $ 75.00 Pest Control Services 13926150011.1049.590000 $ 62.00 Pest Control Services 13926151011.1048.590000 $ 67.00 Pest Control Services 13926152011.1049.590000 $ 42.00 Pest Control Services 13926153011.1048.590000 $ 33.33 Pest Control Services 13926154$ 669.3301/05/2021 606741011.9019.502030 $ 1,500.00 Employer ContribuƟon 01/01/21~ 122820HSA BANK004239 ‐ $ 1,500.0001/05/2021 606743011.9019.590110 $ 64.00 SBF Abstract 21ASRE094LA COUNTY ASSESSOR OFFICE001792 ‐ 011.9019.590110 $ 64.00 SBF Abstract 21ASRE118$ 128.0001/05/2021 606744Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 16 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1026.502031 $ 300.00 RX Reimbursements 121020BRUCE V MALKENHORST, SR000813 ‐ 011.1026.502031 $ 21.83 RX Reimbursements 121020(2)$ 321.8301/05/2021 606745011.9019.590110 $ 1,767.58 Managed Print Services IN1723915MRC SMART TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS006203 ‐ $ 1,767.5801/05/2021 606746020.1084.900000 $ 8,877.35 Hydrogeological Services 5875RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES003149 ‐ $ 8,877.3501/05/2021 606747055.9100.520000 $ 79.00 Business Cards (VPU) ‐ Charles Palencia 27198 055.0002858SILVA'S PRINTING NETWORK003775 ‐ 055.9100.520000 $ 8.10 Sales Tax 10.25 27198055.9100.520000 $ 79.00 Business Cards ‐ Michelle Sapak~ 27209 055.0002859055.9100.520000 $ 8.10 Sales Tax 10.25 27209$ 174.2001/05/2021 606748011.1023.550000 $ 15,000.00 43rd Annual Golf Tournament~ 7291926VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE000545 ‐ $ 15,000.0001/05/2021 606749011.9019.590110 $ 3,886.00 PUMA Management ApplicaƟon SoŌware 12012011302110 011.0014674VERSATILE INFORMATION PRODUCTS000788 ‐ $ 3,886.0001/05/2021 606750Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 17 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE055.8400.590000 $ 222.00 3 Pails Dodge Kool 1‐B~ 364948 055.0002864W.S. DODGE OIL COMPANY, INC006960 ‐ 055.8400.590000 $ 22.76 Sales Tax 10.25 364948$ 244.7601/05/2021 606751020.1084.500140 $ 180.00 Water Quality TesƟng & ReporƟng W0K1454COVERNONWECK LABORATORIES, INC001628 ‐ $ 180.0001/05/2021 606752011.1004.595200 $ 25,800.00 AudiƟng Services 209482WHITE NELSON DIEHL EVANS, LLP006872 ‐ $ 25,800.0001/05/2021 606753011.1026.596200 $ 52.00 Reimb. Live Scan 010721SHANT BICAKCI006974 ‐ $ 52.0001/12/2021 606754011.1043.560000 $ 44.84 Period: 11/20/20 ‐ 12/21/20 122220CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE CO000778 ‐ $ 44.8401/12/2021 606755011.1003.596700 $ 30.00 RegistraƟon / L. Pope 9033CITY CLERKS ASSOC OF CAL001264 ‐ 011.1003.596700 $ 30.00 RegistraƟon / S. Dolson 9034011.1003.596700 $ 30.00 RegistraƟon / D. Juarez 9037$ 90.0001/12/2021 606756020.1084.593200 $ 42.66 ProporƟonal Amount~ 5207CITY OF LAKEWOOD003511 ‐ $ 42.6601/12/2021 606757Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 18 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1004.595200 $ 3,500.00 AudiƟng Services 2688626CLIFTONLARSONALLEN, LLP006972 ‐ $ 3,500.0001/12/2021 606758055.8400.590000 $ 101.53 Refill Cylinders~ 638601 055.0002807CRAIG WELDING SUPPLY, CO000310 ‐ $ 101.5301/12/2021 606759055.8400.590000 $ 122.00 Pest Control Services 13805068DEWEY PEST CONTROL002566 ‐ 056.5600.590000 $ 65.00 Pest Control Services 13816586055.8400.590000 $ 122.00 Pest Control Services 13874642056.5600.590000 $ 65.00 Pest Control Services 13886493055.8400.590000 $ 122.00 Pest Control Services 13942561056.5600.590000 $ 65.00 Pest Control Services 13954491$ 561.0001/12/2021 606760055.8000.590000 $ 1,600.00 CalibraƟon Services PSEI11065954DOBLE ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC002701 ‐ $ 1,600.0001/12/2021 606761020.1084.596700 $ 130.00 Reimb. D2 DistribuƟon Cert. Renewal 010621TODD DUSENBERRY002922 ‐ $ 130.0001/12/2021 606762055.8400.590000 $ 1,525.10 Emergency Power Generator PreventaƟve S85310DUTHIE POWER SERVICES006714 ‐ 055.8400.590000 $ 1,246.20 Emergency Power Generator PreventaƟve S85313$ 2,771.3001/12/2021 606763Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 19 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1031.596200 $ 1,060.00 SART Exam 122220FORENSIC NURSE RESPONSE TEAM004851 ‐ $ 1,060.0001/12/2021 606764020.1084.500140 $ 1,410.26 Sodium Hypochlorite 142834FULLER ENGINEERING, INC006622 ‐ 020.1084.500140 $ 1,250.36 Sodium Hypochlorite 142930$ 2,660.6201/12/2021 606765011.1004.596200 $ 16,000.00 Direct Assessment Services~ SIN005195HDL COREN & CONE003065 ‐ $ 16,000.0001/12/2021 606766011.1026.594200 $ 75.00 ParƟcipaƟon Fee 227298IGOE & COMPANY, INC000686 ‐ $ 75.0001/12/2021 606767011.1041.595200 $ 505.52 Building & Safety Plan Review~ 65299INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, IN004143 ‐ $ 505.5201/12/2021 606768055.8000.520000 $ 179.08 Small Tools, Plumbing & Building 111792 055.0002803LB JOHNSON HARDWARE CO #1000804 ‐ 055.8000.520000 $ 61.30 Small Tools, Plumbing & Building 111892 055.0002803$ 240.3801/12/2021 606769011.1031.590000 $ 392.60 Range Maintenance 273LIBERTY MANUFACTURING, INC003342 ‐ $ 392.6001/12/2021 606770Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 20 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATE011.1048.590000 $ 495.00 Repaired & Refinished Bathtub 104813PORCELAIN & FIBERGLASS MAINTEN006439 ‐ $ 495.0001/12/2021 606771011.1031.520000 $ 9.00 Laundry Services~ 11967 011.0014447STATE STREET LAUNDRY000191 ‐ 011.1031.520000 $ 9.00 Laundry Services~ 11968 011.0014447011.1031.520000 $ 7.20 Laundry Services~ 11971 011.0014447011.1031.520000 $ 7.20 Laundry Services~ 11972 011.0014447$ 32.4001/12/2021 606772011.1024.596600 $ 235.00 West InformaƟon Charges 843598485THOMSON REUTERS ‐ WEST000141 ‐ 011.4031.596200 $ 1,610.22 West InformaƟon Charges 843621833$ 1,845.2201/12/2021 606773055.8300.596200 $ 117.25 New Ticket Charges 1220200785UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT000449 ‐ 055.8300.596200 $ 65.43 CA State Fee for Regulatory Costs DSB20197559$ 182.6801/12/2021 606774020.1084.500140 $ 15.00 Water Quality TesƟng & ReporƟng W0L1319COVERNONWECK LABORATORIES, INC001628 ‐ 020.1084.500140 $ 15.00 Water Quality TesƟng & ReporƟng W0L1320COVERNON$ 30.0001/12/2021 606775020.1084.596700 $ 80.00 Reimb. D2 DistribuƟon Cert. Renewal 110520ROBERTO ZEPEDA005146 ‐ $ 80.0001/12/2021 606776Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 21 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021EARLY CHECKSVENDOR NAME AND NUMBERACCOUNTNUMBERINVOICEAMOUNTDESCRIPTIONINVOICEP.O.#PAYMENTAMOUNTCHECKNUMBERPAYMENTDATETOTAL EARLY CHECKS$ 94,721.84Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 22 of 23 CITY OF VERNONOPERATING ACCOUNTWARRANT REGISTER NO. 60FEBRUARY 2, 2021RECAP BY FUNDFUNDELECTRONIC TOTALEARLY CHECK TOTALWARRANT TOTALGRAND TOTALS$ 2,222,413.83$ 2,296,484.03$0.00$ 74,070.20011 ‐ GENERAL326,408.41340,932.650.0014,524.24020 ‐ WATER3,951,400.413,957,332.810.005,932.40055 ‐ LIGHT & POWER358.34553.340.00195.00056 ‐ NATURAL GAS4,139.004,139.000.000.00057 ‐ FIBER OPTICGRAND TOTAL$6,599,441.83$0.00$94,721.84$6,504,719.99TOTAL CHECKS TO BE PRINTED 0Printed: 1/25/2021 1:49:08PMPage 23 of 23 City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-468-2021 Submitted by: Cynthia Cano Submitting Department: Public Works Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Public Works Department Monthly Report Recommendation: Receive and file the December 2020 Building Report. Background: The attached building report consists of total issued permits, major projects, demolition permits, new building permits and certificate of occupancy status reports for the month of December 2020. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. Public Works Department December 2020 Building Report Construction Value Number of Permits Year to Date Value Year to Date Permits Construction Value Number of Permits Year to Date Value Year to Date Permits Permit Difference Valuation Difference January 6,968,160$ 49 6,968,160$ 49 8,046,145$ 43 8,046,145$ 43 -12%15% February 4,923,135$ 63 11,891,295$ 112 2,979,923$ 48 11,026,068$ 91 -19%-7% March 10,949,664$ 47 22,840,960$ 159 2,808,127$ 16 13,834,195$ 107 -33%-39% April 13,285,075$ 56 36,126,035$ 215 1,100,252$ 10 14,934,447$ 117 -46%-59% May 21,264,283$ 43 57,390,317$ 258 1,134,292$ 14 16,068,739$ 121 -53%-72% June 12,186,470$ 67 69,576,787$ 325 3,485,709$ 55 19,554,448$ 186 -43%-72% July 3,301,660$ 53 72,878,447$ 378 3,305,183$ 29 22,859,631$ 215 -43%-69% August 3,283,700$ 41 76,162,147$ 419 3,059,660$ 48 25,919,291$ 263 -37%-66% September 1,400,426$ 29 77,562,573$ 448 2,591,286$ 34 28,510,577$ 297 -34%-63% October 5,478,852$ 43 83,041,425$ 491 2,967,007$ 39 31,477,584$ 336 -32%-62% November 3,590,522$ 45 86,631,947$ 536 6,421,504$ 43 37,899,088$ 379 -29%-56% December 2,052,385$ 45 88,684,332$ 581 4,221,282$ 39 42,120,370$ 418 -28%-53% 2019 2020 Year to Date Monthly Report Summary City of Vernon Building Division 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 $- $5,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $20,000,000 $25,000,000 Monthly 2019 Construction Value 2020 Construction Value 2019 Number of Permits 2020 Number of Permits 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 $- $20,000,000 $40,000,000 $60,000,000 $80,000,000 $100,000,000 Year to Date 2019 Year to Date Value 2020 Year to Date Value 2019 Year to Date Permits 2020 Year to Date Permits City of Vernon Building Department Annual Report from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Type # of Permits Value 4 $539,900.00 Demolition 122 $5,317,282.00 Electrical 2 $1,725,000.00 Grading 3 $648,914.00 Industrial - Addition 3 $5,207,247.00 Industrial - New 40 $4,731,978.00 Industrial - Remodel 52 $8,756,108.00 Mechanical 123 $11,452,395.00 Miscellaneous 51 $797,518.00 Plumbing 18 $2,944,028.00 Roof 418 $42,120,370.00 Total Valuation $643,766.63 Total Fees Collected Certificate of Occupancy – New Buildings 7 Certificate of Occupancy – Existing Buildings 57 Value 8 4 6 14 6 1 39 418 45 City of Vernon Building Department Monthly Report from 12/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Type # of Permits Electrical $314,590.00 Industrial - Remodel $952,518.00 Mechanical $704,860.00 Miscellaneous $1,994,314.00 Plumbing $155,000.00 Roof $100,000.00 December 2020 TOTALS PERMITS:$4,221,282.00 PREVIOUS MONTHS TOTAL $37,899,088.00 379 YEAR TO DATE TOTAL $42,120,370.00 December 2019 TOTALS PERMITS: PREVIOUS MONTHS TOTAL PRIOR YEAR TO DATE TOTAL $2,052,384.96 $86,631,947.20 536 $88,684,332.16 581 City of Vernon Building Department New Buildings Report - December 2020 None None City of Vernon Building Department Demolition Report - December 2020 Tenant Description Job Value City of Vernon Building Department Major Projects from 12/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Valuations > 20,000 Permit No.Project Address Electrical B-2020-4391 2717 INDIANA ST New service for temp tower 27500 APN 5243022009 B-2020-4401 5601 BICKETT ST 4000 AMP electric service, 4,000 AMP distributions, 400 AMP sub Feed and (2) 1200 AMP feeders and switchboards 200000 APN 6310015036 B-2020-4343 2050 48TH ST Replacement (1) 1000 amp Main Service and (1) 1200 amp Main Service 35000 APN 6308015035 B-2020-4347 2215 27TH ST cell site - install new diesel generator on a new concrete pad, etc. 25990 APN 6302008025 4 Record(s)$288,490.00 Industrial - Remodel B-2020-4250 4519 EVERETT AVE HPA Inc.Remodel existing interior office and warehouse area. 615018 APN 6304022037 B-2020-4373 2727 VERNON AVE Over Hill Farms TI Improvement/new process pizza 250000 APN 6302020041 B-2020-4311 1961 VERNON AVE New cooler 3767 sq. ft. New freezer 915 sq. ft. 85000 APN 6302017043 3 Record(s)$950,018.00 Mechanical B-2020-4258 3375 SLAUSON AVE Mechanical - new office TI on the first and second floor. HVAC systems and associated ducting. 572760 APN 6310004015 B-2020-4266 6074 MALBURG WAY Installation of 50 HP steam boiler and ancillary equipment 39600 APN 6310027050 B-2020-4326 2730 37TH ST Install (1) new rooftop 100% makeup air unit 38000 APN 6302020057 B-2019-3509 2825 54TH ST Installation of 15 new MAU, 11 new exhaust fans, new ceiling diffusers. 50000 APN 6310009010 4 Record(s)$700,360.00 Miscellaneous B-2019-3688 2825 54TH ST Equipment support. (Ref: Mechanical B-2019-3509) 61500 APN 6310009010 B-2020-4429 2717 INDIANA ST ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN BUILDINGS ON WEST YARD, SOUTH YARD AND NORTH YARD OF PROPERTY. Asbestos survey filled with previously issued asbestos abatement permit B-2020- 2654. 25000 APN 5243022009 B-2020-4048 4328 ALCOA AVE Sushi Nozawa New photo voltaic solar system to be installed on the roof of an industrial building 200000 APN 6303010038 B-2020-4293 4519 EVERETT AVE Voluntary seismic retrofit of an existing concrete tilt up building for out of plaine wall anchorage continuous cross ties and pilaster anchorage. Addition of roof skylights 238814 APN 6304022037 B-2020-4299 3301 LEONIS BLVD Voluntary seismic upgrading of reinforced masonry building 60000 APN 6303019012 B-2020-4091 4423 DISTRICT BLVD 10 ft wrought iron fence and gate, new trash enclosure, fill in truck door and windows, roof hatch and vents 34000 APN 6304022042 B-2020-4367 4920 BOYLE AVE Installing a new dust collection system 675000 APN B-2020-4363 6180 ALCOA AVE Install of storage racks 250000 APN 6310027036 B-2020-4295 6250 BOYLE AVE installation of new 8' high cmu block wall and stuctural footings. 1590 linear feet total 400000 APN 6310027022 9 Record(s)$1,944,314.00 Plumbing B-2020-4263 3375 SLAUSON AVE Plumbing - TI on first and second floor New restrooms, fixtures, mop sinks 68000 APN 6310004015 B-2020-4165 6074 MALBURG WAY Existing restroom renovation, new water lines and gas lines to processing equipment, and new underground waste line and trench drains. Air lines and steam lines. 25000 APN 6310027050 B-2020-4339 4401 DOWNEY RD UG floor drains & sinks 50000 APN 6303017022 3 Record(s)$143,000.00 Roof B-2020-4420 4519 EVERETT AVE install new sika sarnafil cool roof over existing B.U.R Roof. Sika Sranafill - ICC #ESR 1157 - CCRC #0647-003 Install New Skylight and Smoke Hatches 100000 APN 6304022037 1 Record(s)$100,000.00 24 Permit(s)Total $4,126,182.00 15 2 403 13 City of Vernon Building Department Status of Certificates of Occupancy Requests Month of December 2020 Request for Inspection Approved Pending Temporary Occupancies City of Vernon Certificate of Occupancy Applications Date From 12/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Permit No. Project Address Description Tenant Square Feet Fees Paid Issued C-2020-1575 4740 26TH ST Oceanitan LLC 20853 Warehousing organic baby foods 885.00 6332001004 APN C-2020-1576 2910 SANTA FE AVE Charlotte Avery Inc. 13500 Garment Manufacturer 885.00 6302005008 APN C-2020-1578 4330 DISTRICT BLVD Tashdjian Trading dba Novatex International 15000 Textile converting services Perforating, cutting and fusing of textiles 885.00 6304023002 APN C-2020-1577 3300 BANDINI BLVD Hermozo Textile, LLC 26000 Import/Export of textiles 885.00 6303007044 APN C-2020-1579 4988 CORONA AVE CMS Produce Inc. 600 Produce Wholesaler 385.00 6304016015 APN C-2020-1580 3119 BANDINI BLVD Direct Source Distributors 5000 Warehouse of general merchandise 385.00 6303002013 APN C-2020-1581 5525 SOTO ST Conquernation, Inc. 60000 Manufacturing - Production of Gowns 1,046.00 6309026019 APN C-2020-1582 2424 28TH ST ATV, Inc. 33360 Warehousing - dead storage 885.00 6302005007 APN C-2020-1583 3737 SOTO ST NZMK Inc. Dba Mc Donald’s 4587 Restaurant - fast food 385.00 6302020044 APN C-2020-1584 2425 38TH ST First Hydro Inc. 30000 Warehouse 885.00 6302019022 APN C-2020-1585 2045 45TH ST Shalom B LLC Asher Fabric Concepts 15250 Warehouse of fabric 885.00 6308013036 APN C-2020-1586 2645 S SANTA FE AVE H & A Creative Works, LLC 4500 Warehouse and finishing apparel 385.00 APN C-2020-1587 5119 DISTRICT BLVD Prime Now LLC 121098 Warehouse packages 385.00 6314003900 APN C-2020-1588 2345 52ND ST DonMich Corp. 50232 Warehousing/Distrib ution of apparel 1,046.00 6308016036 APN C-2020-1589 5000 DISTRICT BLVD Coterie Closet, Inc. 200 Office use 385.00 6304011005 APN 400,180.00 Total for Certificate of Occupancy: 10,597.00 Total Fees Paid 10,597.00 Permits(s) 15 1 City of Vernon Certificate of Occupancy Issued Date From 12/1/2020 to 12/31/2020 Permit No. Project Address Description Tenant Square Feet Fees Paid Issued C-2020-1502 4587 48TH ST LUXISOCOOL 15720 Warehousing and distribution of women's clothing 885.00 12/9/2020 6304019019 APN C-2020-1463 2929 54TH ST XPO Last Mile, Inc. 113952 Warehousing and distribution of household appliances/electronics 1,207.00 12/9/2020 6310009021 APN 129,672.00 Total for Certificate of Occupancy: 2,092.00 Total Fees Paid 2,092.00 Permits(s) 2 1 City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-461-2021 Submitted by: Lissette Melendez Submitting Department: Public Works Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 5100 Boyle Avenue (APN 6303-028-014) 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 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance. Background: The property located at 5100 Boyle Avenue is being developed and an easement is needed for the installation and maintenance of City owned electrical conduit and equipment serving the property. The Public Works Department has received a fully executed Electrical Easement by Euclid Steel Fabrication Co Inc. for the property at the above-mentioned location, Assessor’s Parcel No. 6303-028-014. The easement has been reviewed and approved by the Vernon Public Utilities Department and has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. Electrical Easement - 5100 Boyle Ave. 2. Certificate of Acceptance - EE 5100 Boyle Ave. RECORDING REQUESTED BY and WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attn: City Clerk MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO: Exempt SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE RESERVED FOR RECORDER'S USE EASEMENT (ELECTRICAL) APN: 6303-028-014 DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX IS NONE —NOT REQUIRED SEC. 11922 REVENUE TAXATION CODE. FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, RECEIPT OF WHICH IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, Euclid Steel Fabricating Co Inc., a corporation (the "Grantor") HEREBY GRANTS) TO: City of Vernon, a municipal corporation (the "Grantee") An easement for every purpose beneficial to the Vernon Public Utilities Department, including, but not limited to, the right to construct, lay, install, use, maintain, alter, add to, repair, replace, inspect and remove underground and overhead electric and other public utilities, consisting of pole, guys and anchors, crossarms, wires, cables, conduits, manholes, vaults, pull boxes, markers and other fixtures and appliances with the right of ingress and egress in, on, over, under, across and through that certain real property in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and as more particularly shown on the map attached hereto as E~iibit "B" and incorporated herein by this reference. This easement is on a portion of the property owned by the Grantor. The Grantee, and its employees shall have free access to said facilities and every part thereof, at all times, for the purpose of exercising the rights herein granted. Date: ~ Z~ 1 ~ , 2020 "Grantor" Euclid Steel Fabricating Co Inc., a corporation James Ness P en ~ ~^ ~ - ~r-- Name, T e N me, ignature re A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of ~1 ~ ~ ~' $ / ~ ~ ~,` ._-, On ~, L~ ~~Q~ before me, ~1~ /< <~ ,r!' (Insert Name of Notary Public and Titl personally appeared ~~ /')Z(~S /~/~ who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s~ whose name(s~ is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/sl~+~,'' executed the same in his/l~r~' it authorized capacity(, and that by his/l~~e~~~- signature( on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf on which the person() acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the forgoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. ~~m ~ ~ ~~. >~ a~ , DEBORAH T. G~G~~ON ` ~~~~~F tJota Public -California Signature (Seal) Q x ~`;~:~ ry Z z ~ ~ Riverside Count Z ~~~'~lr~~`~` Commission;; 2274191 l a~ ~~ My Comm. Expires Jan 30, 2023 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION ELECTRICAL UTILITY EASEMENT THAT PORTION OF LOT 33 OF THE 500 ACRE TRACT OF THE LOS ANGELES FRUIT LAND ASSOCIATION, IN THE CITY OF VERNON, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGES 156 AND 157 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, AS GRANTED TO EUCLID STEEL FABRICATING CO. INC. BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 3, 1973 IN BOOK D5970, PAGE 323 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT GRANTED TO ALLIED VENEER &LUMBER COMPANY FOR RAILROAD SPUR TRACK PURPOSES, RECORDED FEBRUARY 8, 1947 IN BOOK 24246, PAGE 403 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF BOYLE AVENUE, 80 FEET WIDE; THENCE SOUTH O1 °34' 10" EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE, 10.53 FEET TO TIC TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH O 1 °34' 10" EAST ALONG SAID EASTERLY L1NE, 18.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88°25'50" EAST, 1635 FEET TO A POINT ON A LINE THAT IS PARALLEL WITH AND 16.35 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID EASTERLY LINE; THENCE NORTH 01 °34' 10" WEST ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE, 18.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88°25'50" WEST, 16.35 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 294 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO AND BY THIS REFERENCE MADE A PART HEREOF. Prepared under my supervision. ~~,pND O L.S. 778 Arm~tfdo D. DuPont,`~`S. 7786 `~ SHEET 1 OF 1 cy e 0' 5' 10' SCALE: 1'=10' j W EXHIBIT "B" PLAT TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION O.R. 4752-265 ~ o NW COR. ~° O.R. 05970-323 Q m z ~ P.O.B. 4, — — w o :~ EASEMENT FOR RAILROAD SPUR TRACK PURPOSES REC. 2/8/1947 IN BOOK 24246, PAGE 403, O.R. FRUITLAND AVENUE BASIS OF BEARINGS THE CENTERLINE OF BOYLE AVENUE BEING N01'34'10"W PER P.M.B. 118/35. SHEET 1 OF 1 iJ Jf'. l J r ~ :~ A.P.N. 6303— 028— 07 4 5100 S. BOYLE A VE. =ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT 1294 SQUARE FEET C~` Vni ~~ Job No. 20650 Los Angeles SUAVEYINC3, INC. 411 JENKS CIRCLE, SUITE 205, CORONA, CA. 92880 PHONE: 951-280-9960 FAX: 951-280-9746 www.calvada.com CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE (California Government Code Section 27281) This is to certify that interests in real property conveyed to or created in favor of the City of Vernon by that certain Electrical Easement dated December 16, 2020, executed by Euclid Steel Fabricating Co Inc., is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer on behalf of the City pursuant to the authority conferred by Minute Order by the City Council of the City on February 2, 2021 and the grantee consents to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer. Dated: _______________, 2021 CITY OF VERNON ________________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: LISA POPE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-470-2021 Submitted by: Alexis Hwang Submitting Department: City Administration Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT AT&T Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum with AT&T, in substantially the same forma as submitted, extending the term of the agreement for an additional two years through February 2023, and authorizing an additional amount of $30,225 to be expended on such services. Background: Due to a high demand for faster internet speeds by City Departments to conduct City business, the Information Technology Division (IT) established a Multi-Service Agreement with AT&T to provide internet service for the City at a speed of 1000 Mbps per second (IT-0105) which was approved by City Council on December 18, 2018 for a two-year term. The new service has proven to be a vast improvement over the previous service and provides enough internet speed to meet the current and future needs of the City. The 1000 Mbps AT&T internet service costs $1,980 per month, which equates to a total of $47,520 over a two-year term. Staff is requesting approval of a Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum to extend the term of the existing agreement for an additional two years which will allow the City to retain its current pricing. The original agreement has not yet expired, however, staff is recommending the approval of the AT&T Addendum to leverage this competitive pricing which may not be available at the time of the contract expiration. IT will use its unused AT&T Multi-Service Agreement account balance to cover a portion of the costs for the extended term authorized by the Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum. After subtracting the amount that is available in the current contract, the additional fiscal impact to the City is $30,225. This cost will cover the City's internet service through February of 2023. Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.17.12(A)(2), the proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding and competitive selection as it is only available from one vendor. Currently, the City is located in the AT&T service area, and as such, can only obtain internet service from AT&T. The proposed Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum with AT&T has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's Office.. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact for the Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum is $30,225 over a two-year term. Funds are available in the IT FY 2020-21 budget under the Repair and Maintenance account - 011.9019.590110, and will be budgeted in subsequent years. Attachments: 1. AT&T Dedicated Internet Pricing Addendum eSign F a x C o v e r S h e e t To: AT&T Automated Fax Handling Service From: Fax: Total Pages: (Excluding Fax Cover Sheet) Or with Copiers / Scanners w/ email, Send To: To sign via fax: 1. Sign, Title and Date the document where applicable, 2. Fax back documents in the following order: I. eSign Fax Cover Sheet for II. All Pages stamped with 3. If there are additional documents, use the corresponding eSign Fax Cover Sheet(s) as separator(s) and Fax back as in 2.I and 2.II. (see Picture below) Sales Contact Information MARIN; NOELLE 562-547-8236 nm679n@att.com Contract Id: 7829842 877-374-4632 or 877-eSignFax esign@att.com 1 Contract Id: 7829842 Contract Id: 7829842 Request Id: 2279803 Contract Id: 7829842 AT&T MA Reference No. eMSA UA III AT&T PS Contract ID MIS10003334 AT&T Contract ID MIS14207481 AT&T DEDICATED INTERNET PRICING ADDENDUM FOR TERM EXTENSION AT&T and Customer Confidential Information Page 1 of 1 ASAP! ROME ID 1-DZP1ECC ADI Term Ext PA v040418 AT&T Solution No. FMO602290332866 Customer AT&T City of Vernon Street Address: 4305 S SANTA FE AVE City: VERNON State/Province: CA Zip Code: 900581714 Country: United States AT&T Corp. Customer Contact (for Notices)AT&T Contact (for Notices) Name: ERNESTO SMITH Title: Street Address: 4305 S SANTA FE AVE City: VERNON State/Province: CA Zip Code: 90058 Country: United States Telephone: 3235838811 Email: esmith@ci.vernon.ca.us Name: ELAINE WILSON Street Address: 1150 S OLIVE ST 1820 City: LOS ANGELES State/Province: CA Zip Code: 90015 Country: United States Telephone: 2134228138 Email: ew2585@exo.att.com Sales/Branch Manager: HOLLY TRIPP SCVP Name: MARK GROSS Sales Strata: BCS GEM Sales Region: West With a copy (for Notices) to: AT&T Corp. One AT&T Way Bedminster, NJ 07921-0752 ATTN: Master Agreement Support Team Email: mast@att.com AT&T Solution Provider or Representative Information (if applicable) Name: Company Name: Agent Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Country: Telephone: Fax: Email: Agent Code: This is a term extension addendum (“Addendum”) to the AT&T ADI Attachment/Pricing Schedule (“Pricing Schedule”) with the contract reference MIS10003334. AT&T and Customer hereby agree to extend the Pricing Schedule Term for an additional 24 months. This Addendum shall become effective when signed by both parties (“Effective Date”). This Addendum is a part of the Master Agreement between AT&T and Customer referenced above. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Customer (by its authorized representative) AT&T (by its authorized representative) By:By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: Contract Id: 7760219Contract Id: 7829842 20210120-3408 EMSA UA III PS638G eSigned - Kaitlyn Guffey Contract Specialist CGI 20 Jan 2021 City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-488-2021 Submitted by: Diana Figueroa Submitting Department: City Administration Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA (a branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles) for Community Based Wellness Programming for the City of Vernon Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with the YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles/Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA (YMCA), in substantially the same form as submitted, to extend the term for one additional year, revising the expiration date from February 3, 2021 to February 3, 2022, with all other terms remaining the same. Background: In an effort to make available, to its residential and daytime business population, social and recreational enrichment programs that are generally offered in traditional-type cities, Vernon City Council approved an agreement that establishes a partnership with YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles/Southeast-Rio Vista Family YMCA (YMCA) on February 4, 2020. It was anticipated that benefits would be yielded through the selection of YMCA as a strategic partner due to the following: The proximity of their Maywood facility (Rio Vista) – just 3.7 miles from City Hall – which is well within reach of Vernon, their existing partnership and proven reputation with the City as a Vernon CommUNITY Fund grantee, and their ability to offer programming that is suitable for all ages. Since approval of the YMCA Services Agreement occurred in early February of 2020, the prospect of implementing YMCA programming and services in the Vernon community was stunted almost immediately. On March 14, 2020, the City of Vernon declared a local emergency due to the emergence of a threat to the health and safety of the community at-large. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of City Hall, impacted the public's ability to interact in a safe manner, and hindered the ability of the YMCA to provide the types of offerings that are traditionally favored among community members. Because circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic altered the course of the partnership between the City and YMCA during the entire term of the Services Agreement, staff is recommending that City Council approve Amendment No. 1 which would extend the term of the Services Agreement by one year, modifying the expiration date from February 3, 2021 to February 3, 2022. All other terms and conditions would remain unchanged, including the contract value. The amount originally approved in February of 2020 was to cover (through a reimbursement based payment structure) family memberships for the YMCA, Vernon-based programming led by YMCA staff, and specialized sports/recreation programs for Vernon youth. To date, the amount expended by the City equates to $7,194, and a balance of $146,325 remains of the original not-to-exceed amount of $153,519 approved by City Council. It is important to note that the YMCA COVID-19 centric services provided to Vernon residents (meal/grocery delivery programs, WiFi facility access, etc.) are not associated to this Services Agreement, but rather these services are part of a larger-scale operation at YMCA that is focused upon tending to the needs of the southeast community during the pandemic. With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout currently underway, a higher level of safety and security may be possible in 2021. In anticipation of a more stable environment coupled with creative and innovative class offerings (like virtual STEM and Robotics classes, and creative use of outdoor space), City staff is optimistic that Amendment No. 1 will allow the partnership with the YMCA to develop, leveraging the expertise and experience of a well established non-profit organization to effectuate well-rounded, thoughtful, customized wellness programs for Vernon. The proposed Amendment No. 1 with YMCA has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Fiscal Impact: The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Services Agreement with YMCA will extend the term for one additional year to February 3, 2022, with no increase to the original agreement amount. If Amendment No. 1 is approved, costs associated with the YMCA wellness programming for Vernon will be included in the Community Development Fund budget for fiscal year 2021/2022. Attachments: 1. Amendment No. 1 to YMCA Services Agreement - 1 - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES FOR COMMUNITY- BASED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITY OF VERNON This Amendment (“Amendment No. 1”) to that certain Services Agreement for community-based wellness programming for the City of Vernon dated February 4, 2020, (the “Agreement”), is made as of , 2021, by and between the City of Vernon (“City”), and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (“YMCA”). WHEREAS, the City and YMCA are parties to the Agreement, dated February 4, 2020, under which YMCA was awarded a services agreement by the City for community-based wellness programming; and WHEREAS, the City and YMCA desire to amend the Agreement to extend the expiration date of the term. NOW, THEREFORE, the parties to this Amendment No. 1 agree as follows: 1. The termination date shall be extended by one year, with the date amended from February 3, 2021 to February 3, 2022. 2. Except as expressly modified by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 4. The provisions of this Amendment No. 1 shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter included in this Amendment No. 1 and shall supersede any other agreement, understanding, or arrangement, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Amendment No. 1. 5. The person or persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of each of the parties warrants and represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of that party and has the authority to bind that party to the performance of its obligations hereunder. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Amendment No. 1 as of the date stated in the introductory clause. [SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE] - 2 - CITY OF VERNON a California charter city and municipal corporation By: _______________________________ Carlos Fandino, City Administrator YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, a non-profit organization By: Name: Title: ATTEST: __________________________________ Lisa Pope, City Clerk By: Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________________ Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-497-2021 Submitted by: Lisa Pope Submitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT City Housing Quarterly Report Update Recommendation: Receive and file the January 2021 City Housing Quarterly Report Update. Background: The attached update was provided to the Housing Commission at its Special Meeting on January 27, 2021, and is presented to the Council for its information. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. City Housing Quarterly Report Update Vernon Housing Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-481-2021 Submitted by: Daniel Wall Submitting Department: Public Works Meeting Date: January 27, 2021 SUBJECT City Housing Quarterly Report Update Recommendation: Receive and file an update to the December 2020 City Housing Quarterly Report. Background: This is an update to the quarterly report that was presented at the December 9, 2020 Vernon Housing Commission meeting. Vacancies A housing lottery of 33 potential tenants was conducted at the December 9, 2020 Housing Commission Meeting. On Monday, December 14, 2020, Public Works started showing the two available houses (3361 Fruitland and 3550 Vernon) to the number one and number two potential tenants from the lottery. Each of the two potential tenants have submitted applications, and have gone through criminal background and credit checks. It is anticipated that the potential tenants will take occupancy of the houses on February 1, 2021, pending further verification and review of information provided. Delinquent Tenant On December 8, 2020, a package of legally required notices was delivered to the delinquent tenant. The tenant has responded, and expressed an interest in negotiating a repayment plan. Please note that the recent Los Angeles County continuation of the eviction moratorium extends the eviction related deadlines temporarily, until February 28, 2021. The State also has a pending bill, Assembly Bill (AS) 15 which proposes extending the following deadlines: *COVID Declarations by Tenant due by December 31, 2021 *Unlawful Detainer actions prohibited until January 1, 2022 *Actions for recovery of COVID rental debt prohibited until January 1, 2022 Vacancy on Furlong Due to the uncertainty in the action to be taken by the Housing Commission regarding appliances, remodeling has not been started. Upon adoption of an appliance policy, Public Works will have a better understanding of its remodel project timeline. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-478-2021 Submitted by: Sandra Dolson Submitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1273 - Los Angeles County Fire Code Title 32 Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1273 repealing and replacing Chapter 7, Article II, Fire Code, adopting the 2019 edition of the California Fire Code, 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and the 2020 edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code - Title 32 (Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire Code), ratifying the more restrictive building standards contained in that code. Background: At its January 19, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, the Vernon City Council introduced and conducted first reading for Ordinance No. 1273. Ordinance No. 1273 repeals and replaces Chapter 7, Article II, Fire Code, adopting the 2019 edition of the California Fire Code, 2018 edition of the International Fire Code and the 2020 edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code – Title 32 (Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County Fire Code), ratifying the more restrictive building standards contained in that code. Government Code Section 50022.3 requires the Council to schedule a public hearing on ordinances adopting codes by reference. The public hearing was announced upon first reading and notice published in the Daily Journal (Los Angeles Wave) on January 21 and 28, 2021. Additionally, the ordinance summary was posted on the City's website on January 19, 2020 and will be published pursuant to legal requirements. After conducting the public hearing, staff recommends the Council conduct second reading and adopt the ordinance. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 1273 2. Notice of Public Hearing ORDINANCE NO. 1273 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II, FIRE CODE, ADOPTING THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2018 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE 2020 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE –TITLE 32 (CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE), RATIFYING THE MORE RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THAT CODE SECTION 1. Recitals. A.The City Council of the City of Vernon (City) adopted Resolution No. 2020-12 on May 19, 2020, approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement (Agreement) with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (District). B.Effective as of October 21, 2020 (Commencement Date of Services), the City lies within the jurisdictional boundaries of the District. C.Pursuant to Los Angeles County Fire Code - Title 32, Sections 10000.1 and 10000.2, and California Health and Safety Code Section 13869, as may be subsequently amended, upon annexation of the City to the District, the County of Los Angeles Fire Code - Title 32, including any subsequent amendments to such code, shall be enforced in the City by the District. D.Section X of the Agreement states that the City shall adopt by ordinance the County of Los Angeles Fire Code – Title 32 as of the Commencement Date of Services. E.The District has responsibility for fire protection within said jurisdictional boundaries. F.The County Board of Supervisors, acting as the Governing Body of the District did on March 10, 2020, adopt amendments to the District Fire Code by adopting by reference, with certain changes and amendments, the 2019 edition of the California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 edition of the International Fire Code. G.As allowed by state law, the District Fire Code contains local amendments that constitute more restrictive building standards relating to fire and panic safety than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code. Ordinance No. 1273 Page 2 of 3 _______________________ H.Pursuant to Section 13869.7(c) of the California Health and Safety Code, local amendments containing such more restrictive building standards are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City until ratified by the City of Vernon. I.It is the intention of the City to ratify all of these more restrictive building standards and to have those standards be enforced in the City. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct and are a substantial part of this ordinance. SECTION 3. Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7, Article II, Fire Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows: “Sec.10. Fire Code Adopted by Reference The City of Vernon hereby adopts the Los Angeles County Fire Code (Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code), 2020 edition, including chapters and appendices as designated by Los Angeles County Fire Code Sections 100 and 101.2.1, and incorporating by reference therein the California Fire Code, 2019 Edition, in its entirety, as amended, and certain portions of the International Fire Code, 2018 edition, not otherwise adopted, as amended, shall be and is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon, in the State of California, regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance. Except as otherwise provide herein, or as later amended, said Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and are hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon. A copy of the Fire Code shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the code is in force.” SECTION 4. Any provision of the Vernon Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1273 Page 3 of 3 _______________________ SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2021. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard), to: Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7 - Fire Regulations and Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code – Title 32 by Reference. In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar. The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc. You may submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line “February 2, 2021 City Council Meeting Public Comment Item #__.” Comments received prior to 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, will be read into the record Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance was conducted by the City Council on January 19, 2021. The proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City’s website or from the City Clerk at CityClerk@ci.vernon.ca.us or 323-583-8811, ext. 546. Please send your comments or questions to: Diana Figueroa, Administrative Analyst City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811 Ext. 570 Email: DFigueroa@ci.vernon.ca.us If you challenge the adoption of the proposed ordinance to amend Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7 - Fire Regulations and Adopt the Los Angeles County Fire Code – Title 32 by Reference and repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith or any provision thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811 ext. 546. The hearing may be continued, adjourned, or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and place without further notice of a public hearing. Dated: January 19, 2021 _______________ Lisa Pope, City Clerk Publish: January 21 and 28, 2021 City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583 - 8811 CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER SERVICE BUREAU PRE# D A I L Y J O U R N A L C O R P O R A T I O N To the right is a copy of the notice you sent to us for publication in the HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN. Please read this notice carefully and call us with any corrections. The Proof of Publication will be filed with the County Clerk, if required, and mailed to you after the last date below. Publication date(s) for this notice is (are): Mailing Address : 915 E FIRST ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Telephone (800) 788-7840 / Fax (800) 464-2839 Visit us @ www.LegalAdstore.com LISA POPE CITY OF VERNON CITY CLERK 4305 SANTA FE AVE VERNON, CA 90058 GPN GOVT PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing - Adoption of Ordinance Amending Vernon Municipal code Chapter 7 01/21/2021 , 01/28/2021 Notice Type: Ad Description COPY OF NOTICE 3433929 !A000005623745! An invoice will be sent after the last date of publication. If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Vernon will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday,February 2, 2021,at 9:00 a.m.(or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard),to: Consider adoption of an ordinance amending Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7 -Fire Regulations and Adopting the Los Angeles County Fire Code –Title 32 by Reference. In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20,this will be a teleconference meeting without a physical location to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This meeting will be conducted entirely by remote participation via Zoom Webinar.The public is encouraged to view the meeting at http://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-cc. You may submit comments to PublicComment@ci.vernon.ca.us with the subject line “February 2,2021 City Council Meeting Public Comment Item #__.”Comments received prior to 8 a.m.,Tuesday,February 2,2021,will be read into the record Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, first reading and introduction of the proposed ordinance was conducted by the City Council on January 19,2021. The proposed ordinance is available for public review on the City's website or from the City Clerk at CityClerk@ci.vernon.ca.us or 323-583-8811, ext.546. Please send your comments or questions to: Diana Figueroa,Administrative Analyst City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,Vernon,CA 90058 (323)583-8811 Ext.570 Email: DFigueroa@ci.vernon.ca.us If you challenge the adoption of the proposed ordinance to amend Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 7 -Fire Regulations and Adopt the Los Angeles County Fire Code –Title 32 by Reference and repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith or any provision thereof in court,you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at,or prior to,the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting,please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323)583-8811 ext. 546. The hearing may be continued,adjourned,or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and place without further notice of a public hearing. Dated:January 19,2021 _______________ Lisa Pope,City Clerk 1/21,1/28/21 PRE-3433929# HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-477-2021 Submitted by: Sandra Dolson Submitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1271 - Municipal Code Clean Up Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1271 amending various sections of the Municipal Code in Chapters 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 16. Background: At its January 19, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting, the Vernon City Council introduced and conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 1271 which amends and modifies the following Codes: Chapter 1. General Provisions to increase fines for building and safety code violations and align legal publishing requirements with State law. Chapter 2. Administration to increase bond requirements; remove of defunct committees; updates to comply with current laws and practices; repeal election contests, campaign contribution limits and recalls to reflect State law; modify commission/committee sections for consistency; and increase wages reflected in the living wage provisions. Chapter 11. Food Protection Program including correcting reference to the California Retail Food Code rather than the California Uniform Food Facilities Law; amending hot and cold temperature requirements pursuant to the California Retail Food Code; and modifying lettering size requirements. Chapter 12. Waste Management and Recycling to modify lettering size requirements. Chapter 13. Health and Sanitation to streamline the permitting process; clarify the penalty schedule; and correct reference to the California Code of Regulations. Chapter 16. Law Enforcement to reflect the appropriate City owned parking areas and facilities due to the recent transition to Los Angeles County Fire. The City Council directed inclusion of the amount of bonds at $100,000 in Municipal Code Section 2.2. Ordinance Section 3 was amended as follows: “Section 2.2 Bonds required for designated officials. (a)The city administrator, city clerk, director of finance and city treasurer are each required to execute an official bond in the amount of $100,000 such amount as may be reasonably required by city council resolution in order to ensure the faithful performance of the duties of each position." Additionally, the Council directed the retention of the City Council Department in Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2.69-1. Ordinance Section 9 has been amended to reinsert the City Council Department as subsection (c) and re-letter the subsequent sections appropriately. The ordinance summary was posted on the City's website on January 19, 2021 and will be published pursuant to legal requirements. Staff requests Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1272. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 1271 2. Ordinance No. 1271 - Redlined Changes ORDINANCE NO. 1271 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN CHAPTERS 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 16 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 1.8(e) is hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a violation of local building and safety codes determined to be an infraction is punishable by (1) a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation.” SECTION 2. Sections 1.9, 1.9-1, 1.9-2, 1.9-3 and 1.10 are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Section 2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 2.2 Bonds required for designated officials. (a)The city administrator, city clerk, director of finance and city treasurer are each required to execute an official bond in the amount of $100,000 in order to ensure the faithful performance of the duties of each position. (b)Each bond, renewal, or substitute must be maintained and kept in force during the entire time that each such official occupies the respective office. (c)The premiums for such bonds will be paid by the city, and the term of such bonds may not exceed one year.” SECTION 4. Section 2.5-5 - Time and place of committee and commission meetings is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Section 2.5-6 - Designation of members serving on the finance committee is hereby repealed. SECTION 6. Section 2.5-7 - Designation of members serving on the personnel committee is hereby repealed. SECTION 7. Section 2.6-4 Bond is hereby repealed. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 2 of 15 _______________________ SECTION 8. Section 2.61 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.61. Successor Agency Fund. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby ratifies the establishment and creation of a new fund entitled “Successor Agency.” SECTION 9. Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2.69-1. Departments. is hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.69-1. Departments. The City shall have the following departments and the City Council of the City of Vernon shall appoint the department head by resolution, after receiving the recommendation of the City Administrator: (a) City Administration. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Administration Department. The City Administrator shall administer the City Administration Department and shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper and efficient management of all the affairs of the City, acting as the agent of the City Council in the discharge of his/her administrative duties, subject to the provisions of the City Charter and Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon and report directly to the City Council. As fully set forth in Section 2.6-6(c) of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, the City Administrator shall administer and implement the personnel merit system and hiring system. Except as otherwise provided, the City Administrator shall perform such other duties as set forth in the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code or as prescribed by the City Council. (b) City Clerk Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Clerk Department. The City Clerk shall administer the City Clerk Department of the City, subject to provisions set forth in the Code of the City of Vernon and report to the City Administrator. Except as otherwise provided, the City Clerk shall perform such other duties as set forth in Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code, or as prescribed by the City Council. (c) City Council Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Council Department. (d) Finance Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Finance Department. The Finance Director/City Treasurer shall administer the Finance Department and, as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (e) Fire Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Fire Department. The Fire Chief shall administer the Fire Department and as to issues concerning the department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the services agreement with the Consolidated Fire District of Los Angeles County, provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon, of the Code of the City of Vernon, or as prescribed by the City Council. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 3 of 15 _______________________ (f) Health and Environmental Control Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Health and Environmental Control Department, which may also be cited as the Health Department or the Environmental Health Department. The Director of Health and Environmental Control, which may also be cited as the Director of Environmental Health, shall administer the Health and Environmental Control Department and as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (g) Human Resources Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Human Resources Department, which may also be cited as the Department of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources, which may also be cited as the Human Resources Director, shall administer the Human Resources Department and, as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (h) Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor, which may also be cited as the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney shall administer the Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor and, as to issues concerning the department, he/she shall report directly to the City Council, subject to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (i) Police Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Police Department. The Chief of Police, which may also be cited as the Police Chief, shall administer the Police Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (j) Public Utilities Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Public Utilities Department. The General Manager of Public Utilities shall administer the Public Utilities Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (k) Public Works Department.There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Public Works Department. The Director of Public Works shall administer the Public Works Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council.” SECTION 10.Chapter 2, Article XII. City Council Election Contests is hereby repealed. SECTION 11.Section 2.92 is hereby amended to read as follows: “2.92 Definitions. The terms and provisions of this article shall have the meanings and shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable definitions and provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) and the regulations of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, as amended.” Ordinance No. 1271 Page 4 of 15 _______________________ SECTION 12.Section 2.93 is hereby amended to read as follows: “2.93. Contribution Limitations (a) No person other than the candidate shall make to any candidate for office or to the controlled committee of such a candidate or to any committee which supports or opposes such candidate, a contribution or contributions totaling more than one hundred dollars for each election in which the candidate was on, is on, or is likely to be on the ballot or in which the candidate sought or seeks write-in votes. (b) No candidate for office or the controlled committee of such a candidate or any committee which supports or opposes such candidate shall accept from any person other than the candidate a contribution or contributions totaling more than one hundred dollars for each election. (c) This section shall not be interpreted or applied to violate the right of association or the right to express views through expenditures. Rather, it is intended to be and shall be applied solely as a limit on campaign contributions to individuals and committees.” SECTION 13.Chapter 2, Article XIV. Procedures for Recalls is hereby repealed. SECTION 14.Sections 2.121, 2.122, 2.123, 2.124, 2.128, 2.129 and 2.130 of Article XVII. Vernon Housing Commission, are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.121. Commission established. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby establishes the Vernon Housing Commission. For the purposes of this chapter the Vernon Housing Commission shall be referred to as the Commission. Sec. 2.122. Appointment of Members. (a)The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission shall include: (1) Three (3) residents of the City, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the City Council. To be eligible for appointment, each resident shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City, except for the member of the City Council; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (2) Three (3) persons, each of whom represents either a person or entity owning or operating a business located in the City or a person or entity owning non-residential property within the City. To be eligible for appointment, each representative shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract to which the City is a Ordinance No. 1271 Page 5 of 15 _______________________ party or represented any business or property owner with a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (3) One (1) person who is an employee of a business located in the City. To be eligible for appointment, the person shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract to which the City is a party or been an employee of a business that has a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (4) Only one (1) of the seven (7) members of the Commission may at any time be a member of the City Council. No more than three (3) members of the Commission may at any time be tenants in City-owned housing. Sec. 2.123. Terms. (a) Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason, the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.124. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Officers. (a) The Commission shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.122. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees and the presiding chairs of those subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson. (c) The Officers of the Commission shall be the Secretary, Treasurer, Commission Counsel and Commission Director. (1) The Secretary shall keep and maintain the records of the Commission and the minutes of the Commission meetings and also shall perform all other duties incident to the office of Secretary of the Commission. The City Clerk shall hold the position of Secretary of the Commission. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 6 of 15 _______________________ (2) The Treasurer shall supervise the fiscal affairs of the Commission, shall supervise the care and custody of all rent and other monies collected by the Commission and shall make such payments as authorized by the Commission. The Treasurer shall cause adequate, correct and regular accounts of the properties, monies and transactions managed by the Commission to be kept and maintained. The Treasurer shall render to the Commission, whenever requested, a Treasurer's report of the Commission's transactions and the financial condition of the City's investment in the City-owned dwelling units. The City Treasurer shall hold the position of the Treasurer of the Commission. (3) The Commission Director is charged with the administration, management and general supervision of the business and affairs of the Commission.The City Administrator shall hold the position of the Commission Director. (4) The Commission Counsel shall be in charge of the legal affairs of the Commission and shall advise the Commission on matters within its jurisdiction, as well as with respect to compliance with the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.) and California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. The City Attorney shall hold the position of Commission Counsel. (5) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.128. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall meet at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. The Commission may schedule additional meetings as necessary or appropriate. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.129. Compensation. The member of the Commission who also serves on the City Council shall not receive compensation for their attendance at Commission meetings. All other Commission members shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per meeting, up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200) in any calendar month, as well as their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. Travel expenses of Commission members for travel outside the County of Los Angeles shall not be reimbursed without prior approval of the City Council. The Secretary, Treasurer, Commission Counsel and Commission Director shall receive no compensation as Commission officers, other than compensation received from their primary employment with the City. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 7 of 15 _______________________ Sec. 2.130. Good Governance Principles. As a commission of a public entity, the Commission shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” SECTION 15.Section 2.132 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Employers shall pay employees a wage of no less than the hourly minimum wage and provide the minimum required leave pursuant to state law.” SECTION 16.Sections 2.133 – Health Benefits and 2.134 – Notifying employees of their potential rights to the federal earned income credit are hereby repealed. SECTION 17.Sections 2.145, 2.146, 2.147, 2.148(b), 2.148(c)(4) and 2.150 of Article XIX. Green Vernon Commission are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.145. Commission established. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby establishes the Green Vernon Commission. For the purposes of this article, the Green Vernon Commission shall be referred to as the Commission. Sec. 2.146. Appointment of Members. (a) The Commission shall be comprised seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission members shall include: (1) Three (3) representatives from Vernon's business community; (2) Two (2) labor representatives; and (3) Two (2) representatives engaged in the advancement of environmental/sustainability issues. (b) No member of the Commission shall have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (c) No member of the Commission may at any time be a member of the City Council. Sec. 2.147. Terms. (a) Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the Ordinance No. 1271 Page 8 of 15 _______________________ unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.148. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Officers. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees and the presiding chairs of those subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson. 2.148(c)(4) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.150. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. The Commission may schedule additional meetings as necessary or appropriate. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting.” SECTION 18.Section 2.153 of Article XIX is hereby amended to read as follows: “As a committee of a public entity, the Grant Committee shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” SECTION 19.Section 2.154 of Article XIX is hereby repealed. SECTION 20.Sections 2.158, 2.159, 2.162, 2.163(c)(i), 2.167, 2.168(c) and 2.169 of Article XX. Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.158. Appointment of Members. (a)The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Committee members shall include: Ordinance No. 1271 Page 9 of 15 _______________________ (1) One (1) person representing Members of the California Legislature with a district that includes at least a portion of the Vernon Area; (2)Four (4) persons that reside or work in the Vernon Area; (3) One (1) person who represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; and (4)One (1) current member of the Vernon City Council. (b)No member of the Committee shall have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. Sec. 2.159. Terms. (a) Committee members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Committee member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.162 Meetings. (a)Regular Meetings. The Grant Committee shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Committee. (b)Committee meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.163.(c) Ensure that only applicants that are eligible (see criteria below) are considered by the Grant Committee as possible grant recipients.The Executive Director shall endeavor to make an initial determination of the applicant’s eligibility and notify the applicant of that determination. Sec. 2.167. Process for Awarding Grants. (a) At each meeting of the Grant Committee, the Committee shall review grant proposals, consider the recommendations of the Executive Director, and determine whether to award grants based upon the requirements of Section 2.166. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 10 of 15 _______________________ (b) Prior to each regularly scheduled meeting, the Executive Director shall make available to the Grant Committee and to the public all proposals from eligible grant applicants that are to be considered at the meeting, along with comments on the City’s website. For special meetings, this information shall be provided to the Grant Committee and the public at the time that the meeting is called. (c) The Grant Committee shall award grants only upon a minimum of four votes in favor of a grant proposal. (d) Within 30 days of any regular meeting at which grants are awarded and within 15 days of any special meeting at which grants are awarded, the Executive Director shall make all reasonable efforts to provide to the City Council a report of the grants awarded by the Grant Committee. (e) All grant recipients shall agree in writing, as a condition for receiving a grant, that the grant recipient will comply with all applicable rules and laws associated with the receipt and use of grant funds. Additionally, any grant recipient who fails to comply fully with all applicable rules and laws shall be subject to the forfeiture of any grant funds not already distributed to the grantee, and may be subject to returning to the VCF any funds the City determines were misused. Sec. 2.168(c) If the City Administrator determines that he or she lacks proof that the grant fund recipient currently meets the requirements of section 2.165, the City shall not disburse any funds to that grant fund recipient and immediately notify the grant fund recipient of the City Administrator’s determination. The grant fund recipient may appeal the City Administrator’s determination by providing the City Administrator written notification of the appeal within 30 days of the determination. The appealing party may provide facts and arguments in writing to the City Administrator to state why the City Administrator’s determination should be overturned.” SECTION 21.Sections 2.174, 2.175, 2.178, 2.180, and 2.183 of Article XXI. Vernon Business and Industry Commission are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.174. Appointment of Members. (a) The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission members shall include: (1) Three (3) individuals, each of whom represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; (2) Two (2) individuals, each of whom has knowledge of the Vernon real estate market; (3) One (1) individual who is employed by a business located in Vernon or who is a member of a labor union that represents workers at a business located in Vernon; and (4) One (1) current member of the Vernon City Council. Sec. 2.175. Terms. (a)Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and on Ordinance No. 1271 Page 11 of 15 _______________________ June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.178. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Officers. (a)The Commission shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.174. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. (c) The officers of the Commission shall be the Secretary, Counsel and Executive Director. (1) The Secretary shall keep and maintain the records of the Commission and the minutes of the Commission meetings and also shall perform all other duties incident to the position of Secretary of the Commission. The City Clerk, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of Secretary of the Commission. (2) The Commission Executive Director is charged with the administration, management and general supervision of the business and affairs of the Commission. The City Administrator, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of the Commission Executive Director. (3) The Commission Counsel shall be in charge of the legal affairs of the Commission and shall advise the Commission on matters within its jurisdiction, and regarding compliance with the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.), the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), and California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. The City Attorney, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of Commission Counsel. (4) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.180. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a Ordinance No. 1271 Page 12 of 15 _______________________ quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.183. Good Governance Principles. As a commission of a public entity, the Commission shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” SECTION 22.References to “California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law” throughout Chapter 11. Food Protection Program, specifically Sections 11.2.3, 11.10.1, 11.10.4, and 11.13.3 are hereby modified to read “California Retail Food Code.” SECTION 23.References to “140 degrees Fahrenheit” in Sections 11.6.3, 11.6.5, 11.6.7, 11.9.1-2(c), 11.9.2-1, and 11.13.7 are hereby modified to read “135 degrees Fahrenheit.” SECTION 24.Section 11.9.1-4 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Name, address, and telephone number on the exterior of the vehicle. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” SECTION 25.Section 12.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 12.3. Offal vehicles. Offal vehicles, truck beds, tanks, barrels, and other containers used for transporting offal and other renderings intended for a rendering plant shall be (1) made of durable materials, (2) water-tight, (3) constructed so that the rendering materials transported cannot fall, drip, seep, drain, or splash from the conveyance during transportation, (4) covered during transport or storage of rendering materials, (5) constructed in such a manner as to permit thorough cleaning, and (6) thoroughly cleaned each time following delivery a load of rendering materials to a rendering plant. Any metal joints and seams shall be welded. Offal vehicles shall be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” Ordinance No. 1271 Page 13 of 15 _______________________ SECTION 26.Section 12.12(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 12.12. Vehicle construction and maintenance. (c) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” SECTION 27.Section 13.14 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 13.14. Term; renewal; when annual fee delinquent. A health permit issued pursuant to this article shall expire on the 30th day of June of the year for which it is issued, and each such permit shall be renewed annually. Application for the renewal shall be made to the health officer. At the time application is made, there shall be paid to the city clerk the annual fee established by the city council. Annual health permit fees are due and payable June 30th of each year. Penalty shall be imposed in the manner prescribed in section 13.15 for delinquent fees.” SECTION 28.Section 13.15 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 13.15. Penalty for delinquent payment of fees. After receiving written notice from the health officer, any person who fails for a period of thirty days to file an application and obtain a health permit required by this article there shall be added to and collected with the permit or other fees, a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the permit fee that is delinquent for thirty (30) calendar days. For each additional month or fraction thereof in which a delinquency continues, an additional ten percent (10%) penalty shall be collected. In no event shall the total penalty exceed sixty percent (60%) of the permit fee. The imposition or payment of the penalty imposed by this section shall not prevent the imposition of any other penalty prescribed by any local ordinance or a criminal prosecution for violation of this article.” SECTION 29.Section 13.46 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 13.46. State law adopted by reference. The city council of the City of Vernon hereby adopted by reference the requirements of (a) the Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Law, Chapter 6.7 of the Division 20 (commencing with section 25280) of the California Health and Safety Code, and (b) Chapter 16 of Division 3, Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining thereto.” Ordinance No. 1271 Page 14 of 15 _______________________ SECTION 30.Sections 16.23(e) and (f) are hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) The city owned parking at 2800 South Soto Street (Los Angeles County Fire Administrative Offices). (f) The city owned parking at 4530 Bandini Boulevard.” SECTION 31.Section 16.23(g) is hereby added to read as follows: “(g) The city owned parking at 3375 Fruitland Avenue (Los Angeles County Fire Station No. 13).” SECTION 32.In accordance with Chapter 4.3 of the Charter of the City of Vernon, Sections 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Ordinance are hereby introduced and adopted and shall take effect immediately. All other provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. SECTION 33.Any provision of the Vernon Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 34.If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 15 of 15 _______________________ SECTION 35.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____, 2021. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 1271 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE IN CHAPTERS 1, 2, 11, 12, 13 and 16 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 1.8(e) is hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a violation of local building and safety codes determined to be an infraction is punishable by (1) a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first violation; (2) a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000) for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year; (3) a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year of the first violation.” SECTION 2. Sections 1.9, 1.9-1, 1.9-2, 1.9-3 and 1.10 are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Section 2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 2.2 Bonds required for designated officials. (a) The city administrator, city clerk, director of finance and city treasurer are each required to execute an official bond in the amount of $100,000 such amount as may be reasonably required by city council resolution in order to ensure the faithful performance of the duties of each position. (b) Each bond, renewal, or substitute must be maintained and kept in force during the entire time that each such official occupies the respective office. (c) The premiums for such bonds will be paid by the city, and the term of such bonds may not exceed one year.” SECTION 4. Section 2.5-5 - Time and place of committee and commission meetings is hereby repealed. SECTION 5. Section 2.5-6 - Designation of members serving on the finance committee is hereby repealed. SECTION 6. Section 2.5-7 - Designation of members serving on the personnel committee is hereby repealed. SECTION 7. Section 2.6-4 Bond is hereby repealed. SECTION 8. Section 2.61 is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 1271 Page 2 of 14 _______________________ “Sec. 2.61. Successor Agency Fund. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby ratifies the establishment and creation of a new fund entitled “Successor Agency.” SECTION 9. Chapter 2, Article X, Section 2.69-1. Departments. is hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.69-1. Departments. The City shall have the following departments and the City Council of the City of Vernon shall appoint the department head by resolution, after receiving the recommendation of the City Administrator: (a) City Administration. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Administration Department. The City Administrator shall administer the City Administration Department and shall be responsible to the City Council for the proper and efficient management of all the affairs of the City, acting as the agent of the City Council in the discharge of his/her administrative duties, subject to the provisions of the City Charter and Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon and report directly to the City Council. As fully set forth in Section 2.6-6(c) of Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Vernon, the City Administrator shall administer and implement the personnel merit system and hiring system. Except as otherwise provided, the City Administrator shall perform such other duties as set forth in the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code or as prescribed by the City Council. (b) City Clerk Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Clerk Department. The City Clerk shall administer the City Clerk Department of the City, subject to provisions set forth in the Code of the City of Vernon and report to the City Administrator. Except as otherwise provided, the City Clerk shall perform such other duties as set forth in Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code, or as prescribed by the City Council. (c) City Council Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the City Council Department. (dc) Finance Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Finance Department. The Finance Director/City Treasurer shall administer the Finance Department and, as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (ed) Fire Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Fire Department. The Fire Chief shall administer the Fire Department and as to issues concerning the department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the services agreement with the Consolidated Fire District of Los Angeles County, provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon, of the Code of the City of Vernon, or as prescribed by the City Council. (fe) Health and Environmental Control Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Health and Environmental Control Department, which may also be cited as the Health Department or the Environmental Health Department. The Ordinance No. 1271 Page 3 of 14 _______________________ Director of Health and Environmental Control, which may also be cited as the Director of Environmental Health, shall administer the Health and Environmental Control Department and as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (gf) Human Resources Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Human Resources Department, which may also be cited as the Department of Human Resources. The Director of Human Resources, which may also be cited as the Human Resources Director, shall administer the Human Resources Department and, as to issues concerning the Department, he/she shall report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (hg) Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor, which may also be cited as the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney shall administer the Office of the City Attorney/Public Prosecutor and, as to issues concerning the department, he/she shall report directly to the City Council, subject to the provisions of the Charter of the City of Vernon or the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (ih) Police Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Police Department. The Chief of Police, which may also be cited as the Police Chief, shall administer the Police Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (ji) Public Utilities Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City, the Public Utilities Department. The General Manager of Public Utilities shall administer the Public Utilities Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council. (kj) Public Works Department. There is hereby created and ratified in the service of the City the Public Works Department. The Director of Public Works shall administer the Public Works Department and report to the City Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon or as prescribed by the City Council.” SECTION 10. Chapter 2, Article XII. City Council Election Contests is hereby repealed. SECTION 11. Section 2.92 is hereby amended to read as follows: “2.92 Definitions. The terms and provisions of this article shall have the meanings and shall be interpreted in accordance with the applicable definitions and provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.) and the regulations of the California Fair Political Practices Commission, as amended.” SECTION 12. Section 2.93 is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 1271 Page 4 of 14 _______________________ “2.93. Contribution Limitations (a) No person other than the candidate shall make to any candidate for office or to the controlled committee of such a candidate or to any committee which supports or opposes such candidate, a contribution or contributions totaling more than one hundred dollars for each election in which the candidate was on, is on, or is likely to be on the ballot or in which the candidate sought or seeks write-in votes. (b) No candidate for office or the controlled committee of such a candidate or any committee which supports or opposes such candidate shall accept from any person other than the candidate a contribution or contributions totaling more than one hundred dollars for each election. (c) This section shall not be interpreted or applied to violate the right of association or the right to express views through expenditures. Rather, it is intended to be and shall be applied solely as a limit on campaign contributions to individuals and committees.” SECTION 13. Chapter 2, Article XIV. Procedures for Recalls is hereby repealed. SECTION 14. Sections 2.121, 2.122, 2.123, 2.124, 2.128, 2.129 and 2.130 of Article XVII. Vernon Housing Commission, are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.121. Commission established. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby establishes the Vernon Housing Commission. For the purposes of this chapter the Vernon Housing Commission shall be referred to as the Commission. Sec. 2.122. Appointment of Members. (a) The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission shall include: (1) Three (3) residents of the City, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the City Council. To be eligible for appointment, each resident shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City, except for the member of the City Council; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (2) Three (3) persons, each of whom represents either a person or entity owning or operating a business located in the City or a person or entity owning non-residential property within the City. To be eligible for appointment, each representative shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract to which the City is a party or represented any business or property owner with a financial interest in any Ordinance No. 1271 Page 5 of 14 _______________________ contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (3) One (1) person who is an employee of a business located in the City. To be eligible for appointment, the person shall not have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract to which the City is a party or been an employee of a business that has a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (4) Only one (1) of the seven (7) members of the Commission may at any time be a member of the City Council. No more than three (3) members of the Commission may at any time be tenants in City-owned housing. Sec. 2.123. Terms. (a) Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason, the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.124. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Officers. (a) The Commission shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.122. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees and the presiding chairs of those subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson. (c) The Officers of the Commission shall be the Secretary, Treasurer, Commission Counsel and Commission Director. (1) The Secretary shall keep and maintain the records of the Commission and the minutes of the Commission meetings and also shall perform all other duties incident to the office of Secretary of the Commission. The City Clerk shall hold the position of Secretary of the Commission. (2) The Treasurer shall supervise the fiscal affairs of the Commission, shall supervise the care and custody of all rent and other monies collected by the Commission and shall Ordinance No. 1271 Page 6 of 14 _______________________ make such payments as authorized by the Commission. The Treasurer shall cause adequate, correct and regular accounts of the properties, monies and transactions managed by the Commission to be kept and maintained. The Treasurer shall render to the Commission, whenever requested, a Treasurer's report of the Commission's transactions and the financial condition of the City's investment in the City-owned dwelling units. The City Treasurer shall hold the position of the Treasurer of the Commission. (3) The Commission Director is charged with the administration, management and general supervision of the business and affairs of the Commission. The City Administrator shall hold the position of the Commission Director. (4) The Commission Counsel shall be in charge of the legal affairs of the Commission and shall advise the Commission on matters within its jurisdiction, as well as with respect to compliance with the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.) and California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. The City Attorney shall hold the position of Commission Counsel. (5) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.128. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall meet at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. The Commission may schedule additional meetings as necessary or appropriate. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.129. Compensation. The member of the Commission who also serves on the City Council shall not receive compensation for their attendance at Commission meetings. All other Commission members shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per meeting, up to a maximum of two hundred dollars ($200) in any calendar month, as well as their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. Travel expenses of Commission members for travel outside the County of Los Angeles shall not be reimbursed without prior approval of the City Council. The Secretary, Treasurer, Commission Counsel and Commission Director shall receive no compensation as Commission officers, other than compensation received from their primary employment with the City. Sec. 2.130. Good Governance Principles. As a commission of a public entity, the Commission shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” Ordinance No. 1271 Page 7 of 14 _______________________ SECTION 15. Section 2.132 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Employers shall pay employees a wage of no less than the hourly minimum wage and provide the minimum required leave pursuant to state law.” SECTION 16. Sections 2.133 – Health Benefits and 2.134 – Notifying employees of their potential rights to the federal earned income credit are hereby repealed. SECTION 17. Sections 2.145, 2.146, 2.147, 2.148(b), 2.148(c)(4) and 2.150 of Article XIX. Green Vernon Commission are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.145. Commission established. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby establishes the Green Vernon Commission. For the purposes of this article, the Green Vernon Commission shall be referred to as the Commission. Sec. 2.146. Appointment of Members. (a) The Commission shall be comprised seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission members shall include: (1) Three (3) representatives from Vernon's business community; (2) Two (2) labor representatives; and (3) Two (2) representatives engaged in the advancement of environmental/sustainability issues. (b) No member of the Commission shall have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. (c) No member of the Commission may at any time be a member of the City Council. Sec. 2.147. Terms. (a) Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 8 of 14 _______________________ Sec. 2.148. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Officers. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. The Chairperson shall preside over all Commission meetings and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees and the presiding chairs of those subcommittees. The Vice Chairperson shall, in the absence of the Chairperson, perform the duties of the Chairperson. 2.148(c)(4) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.150. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. The Commission may schedule additional meetings as necessary or appropriate. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting.” SECTION 18. Section 2.153 of Article XIX is hereby amended to read as follows: “As a committee of a public entity, the Grant Committee shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” SECTION 19. Section 2.154 of Article XIX is hereby repealed. SECTION 20. Sections 2.158, 2.159, 2.162, 2.163(c)(i), 2.167, 2.168(c) and 2.169 of Article XX. Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.158. Appointment of Members. (a) The Committee shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Committee members shall include: (1) One (1) person representing Members of the California Legislature with a district that includes at least a portion of the Vernon Area; (2) Four (4) persons that reside or work in the Vernon Area; (3) One (1) person who represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; and (4) One (1) current member of the Vernon City Council. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 9 of 14 _______________________ (b) No member of the Committee shall have, at any time within the five (5) years preceding appointment: (i) been an employee or a consultant of the City; or (ii) a financial interest in any contract, other than the lease of his or her residence or the provision of municipal services available to the public generally, to which the City is a party. Sec. 2.159. Terms. (a) Committee members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and end on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. (c) A Committee member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.162 Meetings. (a) Regular Meetings. The Grant Committee shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Committee. (b) Committee meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.163.(c) Ensure that only applicants that are eligible (see criteria below) are considered by the Grant Committee as possible grant recipients. The Executive Director shall endeavor to make an initial determination of the applicant’s eligibility and notify the applicant of that determination. Sec. 2.167. Process for Awarding Grants. (a) At each meeting of the Grant Committee, the Committee shall review grant proposals, consider the recommendations of the Executive Director, and determine whether to award grants based upon the requirements of Section 2.166. (b) Prior to each regularly scheduled meeting, the Executive Director shall make available to the Grant Committee and to the public all proposals from eligible grant applicants that are to be considered at the meeting, along with comments on the City’s website. For special meetings, this information shall be provided to the Grant Committee and the public at the time that the meeting is called. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 10 of 14 _______________________ (c) The Grant Committee shall award grants only upon a minimum of four votes in favor of a grant proposal. (d) Within 30 days of any regular meeting at which grants are awarded and within 15 days of any special meeting at which grants are awarded, the Executive Director shall make all reasonable efforts to provide to the City Council a report of the grants awarded by the Grant Committee. (e) All grant recipients shall agree in writing, as a condition for receiving a grant, that the grant recipient will comply with all applicable rules and laws associated with the receipt and use of grant funds. Additionally, any grant recipient who fails to comply fully with all applicable rules and laws shall be subject to the forfeiture of any grant funds not already distributed to the grantee, and may be subject to returning to the VCF any funds the City determines were misused. Sec. 2.168(c) If the City Administrator determines that he or she lacks proof that the grant fund recipient currently meets the requirements of section 2.165, the City shall not disburse any funds to that grant fund recipient and immediately notify the grant fund recipient of the City Administrator’s determination. The grant fund recipient may appeal the City Administrator’s determination by providing the City Administrator written notification of the appeal within 30 days of the determination. The appealing party may provide facts and arguments in writing to the City Administrator to state why the City Administrator’s determination should be overturned.” SECTION 21. Sections 2.174, 2.175, 2.178, 2.180, and 2.183 of Article XXI. Vernon Business and Industry Commission are hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2.174. Appointment of Members. (a) The Commission shall be comprised of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The Commission members shall include: (1) Three (3) individuals, each of whom represents the owner or operator of a business located in Vernon; (2) Two (2) individuals, each of whom has knowledge of the Vernon real estate market; (3) One (1) individual who is employed by a business located in Vernon or who is a member of a labor union that represents workers at a business located in Vernon; and (4) One (1) current member of the Vernon City Council. Sec. 2.175. Terms. (a) Commission members shall serve for a term of four (4) years and may be reappointed. Terms of office for each seat shall begin on July 1 at 12:00 a.m. and on June 30 at 11:59 p.m. four (4) years thereafter. No person shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full four (4) year terms. (b) Unscheduled vacancies due to resignation, no longer meeting criteria, removal or inability to serve for any reason the position shall be considered vacant and the unscheduled vacancy shall be posted and filled pursuant to Government Code Section 54974. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 11 of 14 _______________________ (c) A Commission member shall be considered to have vacated his or her position on the Commission if he or she misses four (4) or more consecutive meetings without a valid excuse as determined by the commission. Sec. 2.178. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Officers. (a) The Commission shall have a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, who shall be from different appointing categories pursuant to section 2.174. (b) The Commission members shall elect the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson annually. No Commission member may serve as Chairperson for more than two (2) consecutive terms. (c) The officers of the Commission shall be the Secretary, Counsel and Executive Director. (1) The Secretary shall keep and maintain the records of the Commission and the minutes of the Commission meetings and also shall perform all other duties incident to the position of Secretary of the Commission. The City Clerk, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of Secretary of the Commission. (2) The Commission Executive Director is charged with the administration, management and general supervision of the business and affairs of the Commission. The City Administrator, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of the Commission Executive Director. (3) The Commission Counsel shall be in charge of the legal affairs of the Commission and shall advise the Commission on matters within its jurisdiction, and regarding compliance with the California Political Reform Act (Government Code Sections 81000, et seq.), the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.), and California Government Code Section 1090 et seq. The City Attorney, or his or her designee, shall hold the position of Commission Counsel. (4) Any officer may designate someone other than himself or herself to act on his or her behalf. Sec. 2.180. Meetings. (a) The Commission shall have regular meetings at least twice per year, on dates and at times established by a resolution of the Commission. (b) Commission meetings shall be noticed and conducted in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code section 54950 et seq.). All meetings shall be open to the public and regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Secretary to the Commission. A majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum. Once a quorum is established, action may be taken by the Commission only upon a favorable vote of a majority of the Commission members present and voting. Sec. 2.183. Good Governance Principles. Ordinance No. 1271 Page 12 of 14 _______________________ As a commission of a public entity, the Commission shall comply with all applicable open meeting and ethics laws, including but not limited to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, the Public Records Act, and Government Code section 1090.” SECTION 22. References to “California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law” throughout Chapter 11. Food Protection Program, specifically Sections 11.2.3, 11.10.1, 11.10.4, and 11.13.3 are hereby modified to read “California Retail Food Code.” SECTION 23. References to “140 degrees Fahrenheit” in Sections 11.6.3, 11.6.5, 11.6.7, 11.9.1-2(c), 11.9.2-1, and 11.13.7 are hereby modified to read “135 degrees Fahrenheit.” SECTION 24. Section 11.9.1-4 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Name, address, and telephone number on the exterior of the vehicle. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” SECTION 25. Section 12.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Sec. 12.3. Offal vehicles. Offal vehicles, truck beds, tanks, barrels, and other containers used for transporting offal and other renderings intended for a rendering plant shall be (1) made of durable materials, (2) water-tight, (3) constructed so that the rendering materials transported cannot fall, drip, seep, drain, or splash from the conveyance during transportation, (4) covered during transport or storage of rendering materials, (5) constructed in such a manner as to permit thorough cleaning, and (6) thoroughly cleaned each time following delivery a load of rendering materials to a rendering plant. Any metal joints and seams shall be welded. Offal vehicles shall be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition. The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” SECTION 26. Section 12.12(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 12.12. Vehicle construction and maintenance. (c) The name, address, and telephone number of the owner operator, permittee, or business name shall be legible, clearly visible, and permanently indicated on at least two sides of the exterior of the vehicle.” SECTION 27. Section 13.14 is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 1271 Page 13 of 14 _______________________ “Section 13.14. Term; renewal; when annual fee delinquent. A health permit issued pursuant to this article shall expire on the 30th day of June of the year for which it is issued, and each such permit shall be renewed annually. Application for the renewal shall be made to the health officer. At the time application is made, there shall be paid to the city clerk the annual fee established by the city council. Annual health permit fees are due and payable June 30th of each year. Penalty shall be imposed in the manner prescribed in section 13.15 for delinquent fees.” SECTION 28. Section 13.15 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 13.15. Penalty for delinquent payment of fees. After receiving written notice from the health officer, any person who fails for a period of thirty days to file an application and obtain a health permit required by this article there shall be added to and collected with the permit or other fees, a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the permit fee that is delinquent for thirty (30) calendar days. For each additional month or fraction thereof in which a delinquency continues, an additional ten percent (10%) penalty shall be collected. In no event shall the total penalty exceed sixty percent (60%) of the permit fee. The imposition or payment of the penalty imposed by this section shall not prevent the imposition of any other penalty prescribed by any local ordinance or a criminal prosecution for violation of this article.” SECTION 29. Section 13.46 is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 13.46. State law adopted by reference. The city council of the City of Vernon hereby adopted by reference the requirements of (a) the Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Law, Chapter 6.7 of the Division 20 (commencing with section 25280) of the California Health and Safety Code, and (b) Chapter 16 of Division 3, Title 23 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining thereto.” SECTION 30. Sections 16.23(e) and (f) are hereby amended to read as follows: “(e) The city owned parking at 2800 South Soto Street (Los Angeles County Fire Administrative Offices). (f) The city owned parking at 4530 Bandini Boulevard.” SECTION 31. Section 16.23(g) is hereby added to read as follows: “(g) The city owned parking at 3375 Fruitland Avenue (Los Angeles County Fire Station No. 13).” Ordinance No. 1271 Page 14 of 14 _______________________ SECTION 32. In accordance with Chapter 4.3 of the Charter of the City of Vernon, Sections 10, 11, 12 and 13 of this Ordinance are hereby introduced and adopted and shall take effect immediately. All other provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. SECTION 33. Any provision of the Vernon Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 34. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 35. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of _____, 2021. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-476-2021 Submitted by: Sandra Dolson Submitting Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1272 - Motion Pictures, Television, Commercial Digital Media and Still Photography Productions Recommendation: Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1272 amending Vernon Municipal Code Section 5.65 - Motion Picture Production to be Motion Pictures, Television, Commercial Digital Media and Still Photography Productions. Background: At its January 19, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting, the Vernon City Council introduced and conducted first reading of Ordinance No. 1272 amending the current code related to filming. Ordinance No. 1272 (Attachment 1) replaces Municipal Code Section 5.65 pursuant to the model film ordinance provided by the California Film Commission. Once the ordinance is effective, staff will bring back guidelines and fees for Council's consideration. The ordinance summary was posted on the City's website on January 19, 2021 and will be published pursuant to legal requirements. Staff requests Council conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1272. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 1272 ORDINANCE NO. 1272 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.65 – MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION TO BE MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, COMMERCIAL DIGITAL MEDIA AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 5.65, of Article V of Chapter 5 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby replaced in its entirety to read as follows: “5.65 – Title. This Section shall be known as the Motion Picture, Television, Commercial, Digital Media, and Still Photography Production Ordinance or the “Filming Ordinance.” 5.65.1 – Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: a.“City-produced projects” means a motion picture, television, commercial, digital media or still photography production produced by or in association with the city. b.“Charitable films” means commercials, motion pictures, television, videotapes, digital recording or still photography produced by a nonprofit organization, which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable organization. No person, directly or indirectly, shall receive a profit from the marketing and production of the film or from showing the films, tapes or photos. c.“Filming permit” means a permit issued by the City Administrator or designee pursuant to this chapter that authorizes motion picture, television, commercial digital media, or still photography production or film production within the city in accordance with the terms of the permit and this chapter. d.“Motion picture, television, commercial, digital media or still photography production or film production” means all activity attendant to staging, making, filming, or videotaping commercial motion pictures, television shows, commercials, digital media and/or still photography. e.“News media filming” means photographing, filming or videotaping of current breaking news, which includes reporters, photographers or cameramen in the employment of a newspaper, news service, broadcasting station or similar entity engaged in the broadcasting of news events. f.“Private filming” means photographing, filming or videotaping solely for non- commercial use. g.“Student filming” means photographing, filming or videotaping produced to satisfy a course or curriculum requirement at an educational institution. In order to qualify Ordinance No. 1272 Page 2 of 4 _______________________ as student filming, the student filmmaker must supply evidence he or she is currently enrolled in an educational institution upon request by a city employee or official. h.“Studio” means a fixed place of business certified as such by local fire authority having jurisdiction where filming activities (motion or still photography) are regularly conducted upon the premises. 5.65.2 - Rules and regulations. The City Administrator or designee is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations governing the form, time and location of any film production within the city, to be approved by the City Council. The City Administrator shall also set forth the procedures for the issuance of film permits. The rules and regulations shall be incorporated into the city's filming permit requirements. 5.65.3 - Permit required. No person shall use any public right-of-way, or public or private property, building, facility or residence for motion picture, television, commercial, digital media or still photography production without a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. 5.65.4 - Permit exemptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: a.News media filming; b.City-produced projects, provided that any person working in conjunction with the city on a city-produced project must obtain a letter identifying that it is a city- produced project; c.Private filming; and d.Studio filming. 5.65.4 – Application. Any person desiring a permit under the provisions of this chapter must complete and submit a filming permit application to the City Administrator or designee. The application shall include the following information: 1. Specific location including address and place; 2. Inclusive hours and dates of activity; 3. General statement of nature of filming activity; 4. Name, address, email address and telephone number of the person or persons in charge of activity; 5. Exact number of personnel involved; 6. Activity which may cause public alarm such as the use of any animals, gunfire or pyrotechnics and helicopter activity; and 7. Exact amount/type of vehicles/equipment and parking/traffic plan. Ordinance No. 1272 Page 3 of 4 _______________________ 5.65.5 – Issuance. The City Administrator or designee shall issue a filming permit when, after considering the application and such other information as may be otherwise obtained, the City Administrator finds that: a.The conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with traffic or pedestrian movement or endanger public safety. b.The conduct of such activity will not unduly interfere with normal governmental or city operations, threaten to result in damage or detriment to private or public property, or result in the city incurring costs or expenditures in either money or personnel not reimbursed in advance by the applicant. c.The conduct of such activity will not constitute a fire hazard or any other type of hazard and all proper safety precautions will be taken. 5.65.6 - Permit fees. The City of Vernon may adopt a resolution establishing fees for filming activities. 5.65.8 – Liability Provisions. Prior to issuance of a permit, the following insurance requirements must be provided: a. General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate naming the city as a coinsured for protection against claims of third persons for personal injuries, wrongful deaths, and property damage. The city directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insured. The certificate shall not be subject to cancellation or modification until after thirty days written notice to the city/county. A copy of the certificate shall remain on file. b. Worker’s Compensation Insurance: An applicant shall conform to all applicable Federal and State requirements for Worker’s Compensation Insurance for all persons operating under a permit. Secure and maintain in force a policy with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against city directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insured. c. Automobile Liability Insurance: A certificate of insurance will be required with minimum limit of $1,000,000 combined single limit, including owned, hired, and non-owned liability coverage. The policy shall name the city as a coinsured for protection against claims of third persons for personnel injuries wrongful deaths, and property damage. The city directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insured. Ordinance No. 1272 Page 4 of 4 _______________________ SECTION 2. Any provision of the Vernon Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2021. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-494-2021 Submitted by: Angela Melgar Submitting Department: Finance/Treasury Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Office Lease Agreement with the Vernon Chamber of Commerce (Continued from January 19, 2021) Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an Office Lease Agreement with the Vernon Chamber of Commerce for a portion of the City-owned property located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, CA for a one-year term beginning February 1, 2021. Background: The Council considered the lease at its January 19, 2021 meeting and directed staff to reexamine the 2018 Asbestos/Lead Survey and review the indemnity terms on the Office Lease Agreement. The City Attorney's Office has revised the Condition of Premises, Lead-Based Paint, Indemnity, and EPA Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form sections of the original Office Lease Agreement. The Tenant has reviewed a copy of the Asbestos/Lead Survey dated July 2018 and accepts the premises in an "AS IS" condition. The 2018 Asbestos/Lead Survey has also been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office and there were no concerns or recommendations. The Vernon Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) currently leases a portion of City-owned property located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard in Vernon. Its operation has been headquartered at this location for nearly three years. This facility provides the Chamber with convenient access to its membership and offers a competitive rental rate for its offices. Given Vernon's goal to remain a “business friendly” city and to honor its commitment to promote economic growth and stability, staff recommends that the City support the Chamber in its efforts to facilitate the success of local businesses by way of renting a functional space for this important work. The Chamber's previous Office Lease Agreement established a monthly lease amount of $718.75 for a term of one year, expired on April 30, 2019, and was then extended on a month-to-month basis (pursuant to Section 2B of the lease agreement). The Chamber has expressed interest in renewing its lease for one additional year under the same terms and conditions. The leased space consists of two offices, a restroom, and a storage room. The Chamber is also allowed access to an adjoining common area room for shared use with the Vernon Public Utilities field work force. This common area room doubles as a lunch room and consists of a conference area table and chairs and contains kitchen appliances. The proposed Office Lease Agreement with an effective date of February 1, 2021 offers a rental rate of $718.75 for a one year term, reserving the City's right to an annual adjustment on the anniversary date not to exceed 3% per year. Fiscal Impact: Leasing the office space will generate approximately $8,625 of revenue per year for the City. Attachments: 1. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease 2. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease - Redlined Changes Adopted 1/25/12 Page 1 of 15 OFFICE LEASE THIS OFFICE LEASE (the “Lease”) is dated as of February , 2021, and is entered into between the CITY OF VERNON, a California charter City and California municipal corporation (“Landlord”), and the VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California non- profit organization (“Tenant”). Landlord and Tenant together shall be referred to in this Lease as the “Parties.” 1. PROPERTY: A. Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant and Tenant agrees to rent from Landlord the available office area at the OE Clark building consisting of two offices, a restroom, and a storage room located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, California (the “Premises”). In addition to the Premises, and as an accommodation, Tenant may, upon reasonable advance request to Landlord, access the adjoining conference room, which doubles as a lunchroom and consists of a conference area table and chairs and contains kitchen appliances, for Tenant’s business purposes. Landlord has assigned front entrance as a common area between the City of Vernon and Chamber of Commerce for occasional, shared or individual use. B. The Premises shall be used solely by Tenant for conducting Tenant’s business, and not for any other purpose, including but not limited to, residential purposes. 2. TERM; RENEWAL: The term of this Lease shall be for one (1) year, beginning on February 1, 2021 (“Commencement Date”) and concluding on January 31, 2022 (“Expiration Date,” and the time from the Commencement Date to the Expiration Date, the “Term.”). A. At the end of the Term, at Tenant’s option, so long as Tenant is not in breach of any material obligation under this Lease, Tenant may renew the Lease for a period not to exceed one (1) year (each, a “Renewed Term”). If Tenant wishes to renew the Lease for a Renewed Term, Tenant shall give Landlord written notice of (i) Tenant’s intent to renew the Lease at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current term, and (ii) the intended length of the Renewed Term. B. If Tenant remains in occupancy after the Expiration Date, or beyond the last day of any successive Renewed Term without complying with subsection A above, and Landlord accepts the monthly rent (other than past due rent), then the Lease shall continue as a month-to-month tenancy on the terms of this Lease terminable by either party upon at least 60 days’ prior written notice. Upon providing or receiving such notice, Tenant shall vacate the Premises upon expiration of this Lease, pursuant and subject to all terms of this Lease, including but not limited to sections 4(C) and 27 below. 3. RENT; RENT ADJUSTMENT: The capitalized term “Rent” shall mean all monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under this Lease, except the security deposit. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 2 of 15 A. Tenant agrees to pay Rent in the amount of $718.75 per month subject to adjustment as described in Section 3B below, in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month, by personal or business check, money order, or cashier’s check to City of Vernon at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (or at any other location subsequently specified by Landlord in writing to Tenant). If any payment is returned for non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) or because Tenant stops payment, then Landlord may, by written notice to Tenant, require Tenant to pay all future Rent by cashier’s check. B. It is Landlord’s policy to charge Tenant “market” rent. As such, Landlord reserves the right to adjust the Rent on the annual anniversary date of the original lease and or at the start of a month to month tenancy and if so, then the rent shall increase on the one year anniversary of the start of said month to month lease. Any increase shall not exceed 3% of the previous Rental Amount. Landlord may not adjust the Rent more than once in any 12-month period. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A. Concurrently with Tenant’s execution of this Lease, Tenant shall pay one month’s rent to Landlord as a security deposit (the “Security Deposit”). B. All or any portion of the Security Deposit may be used, as reasonably necessary, to: (i) cure Tenant’s default in payment of Rent (which includes late charges, NSF fees or other sums due); (ii) repair damage, excluding ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant or by a guest or licensee of Tenant; and (iii) clean the Premises, if necessary, upon expiration or earlier termination of the tenancy. SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT BE USED BY TENANT IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF LAST MONTH’S RENT. If all or any portion of the Security Deposit is used during the tenancy, Tenant agrees to reinstate the Security Deposit in full within five (5) days written request to Tenant. Within 21 days after Tenant vacates the Premises, Landlord shall: (1) furnish Tenant an itemized statement indicating the amount of any Security Deposit received and used and the basis for its disposition and supporting documentation as required by California Civil Code Section 1950.5(g); and (2) return any remaining portion of the Security Deposit, if any, to Tenant. C. After giving or receiving notice of termination of a tenancy, or before the expiration of this Lease, Tenant has the right to request that an inspection of the Premises take place prior to termination of the Lease. If Tenant requests such an inspection, Tenant shall be given an opportunity to remedy identified deficiencies prior to termination, consistent with the terms of this Lease. Any repairs or alterations made to the Premises as a result of this inspection (collectively, “Repairs”) shall be made at Tenant’s expense. Repairs may be performed by Tenant or through others, who have adequate insurance and licenses and are approved by Landlord. The work shall comply with applicable law, including governmental permit, inspection and approval requirements. Repairs shall be performed in a good, skillful manner with materials of quality and appearance comparable to existing materials. It is understood that exact Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 3 of 15 restoration of appearance or cosmetic items following all Repairs may not be possible. (iii) Tenant shall: (a) obtain receipts for Repairs performed by others; (b) prepare a written statement indicating the Repairs performed by Tenant and the date of such Repairs; and (c) provide copies of receipts and statements to Landlord prior to termination. This Section does not apply, however, when the tenancy is terminated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161 (2), (3) or (4). D. The Security Deposit will not be returned until all Tenants and occupants have vacated the Premises and all keys have been returned. Any Security Deposit, or portion thereof, returned by check shall be made jointly to all Tenants named in this Lease. E. No interest will be paid on the Security Deposit. 5. INITIAL PAYMENTS; FIRST AND LAST MONTH’S RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT: Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant shall pay the first partial month’s Rent (if applicable), first full month’s Rent, last month’s Rent (equal to one full month of Rent) and the Security Deposit to Landlord by personal or business check, cashier’s check, or money order. 6. LATE CHARGE; RETURNED CHECKS: A. Tenant acknowledges that either late payment of Rent or issuance of a returned check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amounts of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine. These costs may include, but are not limited to, processing, enforcement and accounting expenses. If any installment of Rent due from Tenant is not received by Landlord within five (5) calendar days after the date due, or if a check is returned, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, respectively, an additional sum of five percent (5%) of the Rent due as a late charge and $25.00 as a NSF fee for the first returned check and $35.00 as a NSF fee for each additional returned check, all of which shall be deemed additional Rent. B. Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant’s late or NSF payment. Any late charge or NSF fee due shall be paid with the current installment of Rent. Landlord’s acceptance of any late charge or NSF fee shall not constitute a waiver as to any default of Tenant. Landlord’s right to collect a late charge or NSF fee shall not be deemed an extension of the date monthly Rent is due under Section 3A above or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this Lease and as provided by law. 7. PARKING: Tenant shall be entitled to two assigned parking spaces, specifically the two spaces labeled with the corresponding address of the Premises, and Tenant shall park only in such assigned spaces. Parking areas are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, but not for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks (other than pick-up trucks). Parking areas used by Tenant are to be kept clean, and vehicles leaking oil, gas or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be permitted. Mechanical work or Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 4 of 15 storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted. Should Tenant require more parking spaces, on either a temporary or permanent basis, Tenant shall request such spaces in writing, and Landlord will use its best efforts to accommodate Tenant’s request. 8. STORAGE: The Premises includes one adjoining storage room to the offices. Tenant shall store only property that is related to Tenant’s business and that Tenant (or its employees) owns or is renting. Tenant shall not store property owned or claimed by another as a favor or accommodation and which is unrelated to Tenant’s business or is not intended to be used by Tenant. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, or any flammable materials, explosives, hazardous materials or wastes or other inherently dangerous material, or any illegal substances. 9. UTILITIES: Landlord is responsible for water, gas and electric utilities since they are not separately metered. Tenant is responsible for telephone and internet costs. Tenant shall place utilities in Tenant’s name as of the Commencement Date. Tenant shall pay any cost for conversion from existing telephone and internet service providers. 10. CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises and, all fixtures, including smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detectors, and Tenant acknowledges these items are in good and operable condition. In addition, Tenant acknowledges the Tenant has reviewed a copy of a confidential report date July 2018 entitled, “Asbestos/Lead Survey” for the Premises. Based upon all examination of the Premises and review of the Survey mentioned herein, Tenant accepts the Premises in an “AS IS” condition. 11. MAINTENANCE: A. Tenant shall properly use, operate and safeguard the Premises, including maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures, and keep them and the Premises clean, sanitary and well ventilated. Tenant shall be responsible for checking and maintaining all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors within the Premises and any additional phone lines beyond the one line and jack that Landlord shall provide and maintain. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord’s Building Maintenance Department of any problem, malfunction or damage to or on the Premises. Tenant shall be charged for all repairs or replacements caused by Tenant, guests or licensees of Tenant, excluding ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall be charged for all damage to Premises resulting from failure to report a problem in a timely manner. Tenant shall be charged for repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines. B. Tenant’s failure to maintain any item for which Tenant is responsible shall give Landlord the right to hire someone to perform such maintenance, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for Landlord’s actual cost thereof, as additional Rent, within ten (10) days after written demand. 12. NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS: Tenant is advised to satisfy itself as to neighborhood or area conditions, including schools, proximity and adequacy of law enforcement, crime statistics, proximity of registered felons or offenders, fire protection, other governmental services, availability, adequacy and cost of any wired, wireless Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 5 of 15 internet connections or other telecommunications or other technology services and installations, proximity to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities, existing and proposed transportation, construction and development that may affect noise, view, or traffic, airport noise, noise or odor from any source, wild and domestic animals, other nuisances, hazards, or circumstances, cemeteries, facilities and condition of common areas, conditions and influences of significance to certain cultures and/or religions, and personal needs, requirements and preferences of Tenant. 13. PETS: No personal pets are allowed on the Premises; provided, however, that certified service animals are allowed for the purpose of aiding persons with disabilities that enter the Premises. 14. SMOKING: Smoking and vaping on the Premises is strictly prohibited. Violation of this section by Tenant, its employees, guests, licensees, or contractors that results in damage to the Premises, including, but not limited to, stains, burns, odors and removal of debris, shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant. Tenant acknowledges that in order to remove odor caused by smoking, Landlord may need to take certain actions such as replacing carpet and window coverings and painting the entire Premises regardless of when these items were last cleaned or replaced. Such actions and other necessary steps will impact the return of any Security Deposit. 15. RULES/REGULATIONS: A. Tenant shall comply with the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit “A” B. Tenant agrees to comply with all other Landlord rules and regulations that are delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that guests and licensees of Tenant do not, disturb, annoy, endanger or interfere with other tenants (if any) or Landlord, or use the Premises for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing or transporting illicit drugs or other contraband, or violate any law or ordinance, or commit a waste or nuisance on or about the Premises. 16. Without Landlord’s prior written consent: (i) Tenant shall not make any repairs, alterations or improvements in or about the Premises including: painting, wallpapering, adding or changing locks, installing antenna or satellite dish(es), placing signs, displays or exhibits, or using screws, fastening devices, large nails or adhesive materials; (ii) Landlord shall not be responsible for the costs of alterations or repairs made by Tenant; (iii) Tenant shall not deduct from Rent the costs of any repairs, alterations or improvements; and (iv) any deduction made by Tenant shall be considered unpaid Rent. Any equipment, fixtures, or improvements (including, without limitation, water treatment and water filtration equipment) installed by the Landlord (whether purchased by the Landlord or the Tenant) shall remain the property of the Landlord and shall remain on the Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease. Any equipment, fixtures, or improvements (including, without limitation, fencing) shall only be installed by the Tenant after written approval by the Landlord and shall become the property of the Landlord at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease. The Landlord may require the Tenant to remove any such equipment, fixtures, or improvements (whether installed Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 6 of 15 by the Landlord or the Tenant) and restore the Premises to their original condition at the Tenant’s expense. Any appliances installed or placed in the Premises by the Landlord shall remain the property of the Landlord and shall not be removed by the Tenant. 17. KEYS; LOCKS: A. Tenant acknowledges receipt of (or Tenant will receive prior to the Commencement Date): key(s) to the Premises Remote control device(s) for garage door/gate opener(s) for apartments and condominiums, key(s) to mailbox for office space, key(s) to storage room B. If Tenant re-keys existing locks or opening devices (with or without Landlord’s consent), Tenant shall immediately deliver copies of all keys to Landlord. Tenant shall pay all costs and charges related to loss of any keys or opening devices. Tenant may not remove locks, even if installed by Tenant. 18. ENTRY: A. Tenant shall make Premises available to Landlord or Landlord’s representative for the purpose of entering to make necessary repairs, or improvements, or to supply necessary or agreed services, or to show Premises to prospective or actual purchasers, tenants, mortgagees, lenders, appraisers, or contractors. B. Landlord and Tenant agree that 24-hour written notice shall be reasonable and sufficient notice, except that 48-hour written notice is required to conduct an inspection of the Premises prior to the Tenant moving out, unless the Tenant waives the right to such notice. Notice may be given orally to show the Premises to actual or prospective purchasers provided Tenant has been notified in writing within 120 days preceding the oral notice that the Premises are for sale and that oral notice may be given to show the Premises. No notice is required: (i) to enter in case of an emergency; (ii) if the Tenant is present and consents at the time of entry or (iii) if the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Premises. No written notice is required if Landlord and Tenant orally agree to an entry for agreed services or repairs. 19. SIGNS: Tenant authorizes Landlord to place FOR SALE/LEASE signs on the Premises. 20. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant shall not sublet all or any part of Premises, or assign or transfer this Lease or any interest in it. Any assignment, transfer or subletting of Premises or this Agreement or tenancy, by voluntary act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, shall terminate this Lease. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 7 of 15 21. JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS: lf there is more than one Tenant; each one shall be completely responsible for the performance of all obligations of Tenant under this Lease, jointly and severally with every other Tenant, whether or not in possession. 22. X LEAD-BASED PAINT (If checked): The Premises were constructed prior to 1978. In accordance with federal law, Landlord gives and Tenant acknowledges receipt of the disclosures on the attached Ex hibit “B” and a federally approved lead pamphlet. 23. PERIODIC PEST CONTROL (If checked): Landlord has entered into a contract for periodic pest control treatment of the Premises and shall give Tenant a copy of the notice originally given to Landlord by the pest control company. 24. MEGAN’S LAW DATABASE DISCLOSURE: Notice: Pursuant to Section 290.46 of the Penal Code, information about specified registered sex offenders is made available to the public via an Internet Web site maintained by the Department of Justice at www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Depending on an offender’s criminal history, this information will include either the address at which the offender resides or the community of residence and ZIP Code in which he or she resides. (Landlord is not required to check this website. If Tenant wants further information, Tenant should obtain information directly from this website.) 25. MOLD AND MILDEW WARNING NOTICE: Mold and mildew may be injurious to one’s health; therefore, Tenant acknowledges that: (a) Tenant has inspected the Premises, and every part thereof, at the outset of the tenancy; (b) Tenant has found no signs of moisture, mold or mildew therein; (c) Tenant shall: (i) keep the Premises well-ventilated, clean and dry any signs of mold or mildew from all surfaces, (ii) promptly notify Landlord of any dampness (from leaks, overflows, water intrusion, etc.); and (iii) promptly notify Landlord of any mold, as well as any malfunction of ventilation, air conditioning or heating systems. Tenant shall be liable for any costs, expenses, injuries, damages and claims that may result from any failure to perform the foregoing duties. 26. TOXIC SUBSTANCE WARNING: Landlord is required to give you notice that areas on this property contain or may contain one or more of some 700 + toxic substances and chemicals substances, such as swimming pool disinfectant, cleaning substances, automobile exhaust fumes, barbeque or second-hand cigarette smoke, laundry room fluids or emissions, lead paint, asbestos, etc., known to the State of California to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, birth defects and reproductive harm. 27. TENANT’S OBLIGATIONS UPON VACATING PREMISES: A. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall: (i) give Landlord all copies of all keys or opening devices to Premises, including any mailboxes, pools, gates, common areas and all garage door openers; (ii) vacate and surrender Premises to Landlord, empty of all personal property and persons; (iii) vacate any/all parking and/or storage space; (iv) clean and deliver Premises to Landlord in good and broom-clean condition; (v) remove all debris; and (vi) give written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s forwarding address. B. All alterations/improvements made by or caused to be made by Tenant, with or without Landlord’s consent, shall become the property of Landlord upon the Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 8 of 15 expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, as additional Rent, within ten (10) days after written demand for costs of restoration of the Premises to the condition they were in prior to any alterations/improvements that were not approved in writing by Landlord. 28. TEMPORARY RELOCATION: Subject to local law, Tenant agrees, upon demand of Landlord, to temporarily vacate Premises for a reasonable period, to allow for fumigation (or other methods) to control wood destroying pests or organisms, or other repairs to Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with all instructions and requirements necessary to prepare Premises to accommodate pest control, fumigation or other work, including bagging or storage of food and medicine, and removal of perishables and valuables. Tenant shall only be entitled to a credit of Rent equal to the per diem Rent for the period of time Tenant is required to vacate Premises. Unless Landlord expressly agrees in writing to pay relocation benefits, Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it may have to relocation benefits under California law. 29. DAMAGE: If, by no fault of Tenant, Premises are totally or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake, accident or other casualty that render Premises totally or partially uninhabitable, either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this Agreement by giving the other written notice and Rent shall be abated as of the date Premises become totally or partially uninhabitable. If the Premises is an apartment unit or condominium, then Landlord may terminate this Lease upon written notice to Tenant if damage to the apartment or condominium complex occurs which will cost in excess of 20% of the replacement cost of the complex to repair. If this Lease is not terminated, Landlord shall promptly repair the damage, and Rent shall be reduced based on the extent to which the damage interferes with Tenant’s reasonable use of Premises. If damage occurs as a result of an act of Tenant or Tenant’s guests, only Landlord shall have the right of termination, and no reduction in Rent shall be made. 30. INSURANCE: Tenant’s or guest’s personal property and vehicles are not insured by Landlord, manager or, if applicable, HOA, against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Tenant is advised to carry Tenant’s own insurance to protect Tenant from any such loss or damage. Tenant shall comply with any requirement imposed on Tenant by Landlord’s insurer to avoid: (i) an increase in Landlord’s insurance premium (or Tenant shall pay for the increase in premium); or (ii) loss of insurance. 31. WAIVER: The waiver of any breach shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of the same or any subsequent breach. 32. NOTICES: Notices may be served at the following address, or at any other location subsequently designated: Landlord: City of Vernon 4305 South Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attn: City Administration Tenant: To the Premises Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 9 of 15 33. TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE: Tenant shall execute and return, from time to time, a tenant estoppel certificate delivered to Tenant by Landlord, containing such information regarding this Lease and the Premises as Landlord may request, within five (5) business days. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be deemed Tenant’s acknowledgment that the tenant estoppel certificate is true and correct, and may be relied upon by Landlord and a lender or purchaser. 34. TENANT REPRESENTATIONS; CREDIT REPORTS: Tenant warrants that all statements in Tenant’s rental application are accurate, and Tenant hereby authorizes Landlord to obtain Tenant’s credit report periodically during the tenancy in connection with the modification or enforcement of this Lease. Landlord may cancel this Lease: (i) before occupancy begins, upon disapproval of the credit report(s); or (iii) at any time, upon discovering that material information in Tenant’s application is false. A negative credit report reflecting on Tenant’s record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if Tenant fails to fulfill the terms of payment and other obligations under this Agreement. 35. MEDIATION: A. Subject to Section 35B below, Landlord and Tenant agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them out of this Agreement, or any resulting transaction, before resorting to court action. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant. If, for any dispute or claim to which this Section applies, any party commences an action without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, or refuses to mediate after a request has been made, then that party shall not be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action. B. The following matters are excluded from mediation: (i) an unlawful detainer action; (ii) any matter within the jurisdiction of a probate, small claims or bankruptcy court; (iii) an action for injunctive relief; (iv) an action for attachment. 36. ATTORNEYS’ FEES: In any action or proceeding arising out of this Lease, the prevailing party between Landlord and Tenant shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, except as provided in Section 35A above. 37. ENTIRE CONTRACT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENTS: All understandings between the parties are incorporated in this Lease. The terms are intended by the parties as a final, complete and exclusive expression of their agreement with respect to its subject matter, and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. If any provision of this Lease is held to be ineffective or invalid, the remaining provisions will nevertheless be given full force and effect. Neither this Agreement nor any provision in it may be extended, amended, modified, altered or changed except in writing, signed by both Parties. 38. X TERMINATION OF EXISTING LEASE (If checked): Upon the Commencement Date, the existing Lease between Landlord and Tenant dated April 26, 2018, shall terminate. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 10 of 15 39. LANDLORD IS ACTING IN ITS PROPRIETARY CAPACITY (NOT GOVERNMENTAL CAPACITY): In entering into this Lease, Landlord is acting in its proprietary capacity as a party to a contract, and not in its governmental capacity; consequently, nothing in this Lease shall be construed to modify or waive Landlord’s rights in its governmental capacity, all of which are hereby reserved. 40. INDEMNITY: Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, Leases, damages, costs and expenses arising from, or relating to, any act or omission by Landlord, Tenant or any Authorized Occupant, or guest, licensee, contractor, sub-lessee or assignee of Tenant, in, on or about the Premises. 41. TIME OF ESSENCE: Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Lease in which time is a factor. 42. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS: Counterpart originals of this Lease may be executed, each of which, and all of which together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. 43. POSSESSORY INTEREST TAX: Landlord hereby informs Tenant that a form of property tax called a “possessory interest tax” does not apply to Tenant’s interest under this Lease. 44. WAIVER OF RELIEF FROM FORFEITURE: To the extent not prohibited by law, Tenant hereby waives and agrees not to assert any rights or benefits under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179 permitting a court to relieve a tenant from forfeiture of a Lease and restore him to or her to tenancy in the case of “hardship”. 45. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Neither Tenant, nor Tenant’s guests or invitees, shall violate any law or commit or permit any waste, damage to, or nuisance in or about, the Premises, or in any way annoy any other tenant, or use Premises for personal occupancy. The Tenant shall not keep anything in or about the Premises that will obstruct the common areas or usage thereof, or increase Landlord’s insurance premiums. 46. Non-Curable Breach of Agreement: The following, by way of illustration and not limitation, shall constitute a non-curable breach of this Agreement: (a) Police raid upon the Premises resulting in the arrest and conviction of Tenant for possession/sale/storage of any illegal narcotic/controlled substance/chemical or herbal contraband, in or about the Premises, or for aiding and abetting any family member, occupant, guest or visitor in any such activity; (b) Misrepresentation or material omission in any written document submitted by Tenant upon which Landlord reasonably relied to enter into the Lease. (Continued on Next Page) Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 11 of 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed and delivered this Lease as of the date first written above. LANDLORD: CITY OF VERNON, a California charter City and California municipal corporation By: Carlos Fandino, Jr. City Administrator ATTEST: Lisa Pope, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney TENANT: VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California non-profit organization By: Name: Title: Title: Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 12 of 15 EXHIBIT “A” RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Landlord is not responsible for providing any security, and shall not be responsible for fire, theft of personal property, including jewelry, money, apparel or other items in the Premises, storage area, parking spaces, common area or mailbox. 2. No unnecessary noise is allowed at any time. All television sets, radios, stereos, etc. are to be played only at a volume that does not disturb other building occupants. 3. Appliances, if any, are to be operated only in accordance with factory recommendations, instructions delivered to you or posted instructions. 4. No alterations may be done without prior written consent from Landlord. Any window coverings and carpets must be given good care and kept free of spots, burns and other damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Tenant paints a room, upon move-out, the Tenant must re-paint the unit in its original color, or will be held financially liable for the cost of re-painting the Premises. 5. Cost of repairs to or stoppage of, waste pipes or drains, water pipes, plumbing fixtures or overflow therefrom caused by negligent or improper usage, or the introduction of foreign articles or materials into the system, will be the responsibility of and must be paid for by the Tenant. 6. The storage of gasoline or other combustibles is prohibited. 7. Tenant is responsible for the conduct of their licensees, guests and contractors and the adherence to these rules at all times. Intoxication, disorderly conduct, objectionable language or other disturbance by residents or visitors are not permitted. 8. No trash or other material may be accumulated that will create a hazard or be in violation of any health, fire or safety ordinance or regulation. Premises must be kept clean and sanitary and free from objectionable odors. 9. Vehicles parked in violation of the Lease may be towed away at the Tenant’s expense. 10. No personal belongings, including bicycles, equipment or other items may be placed in halls, stairways or any common areas except in areas where expressly allowed by posted signage. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 13 of 15 EXHIBIT “ B” EPA LEAD BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE FORM Attached to be completed by Landlord, and executed and dated by Tenant. (Continued on Next Page) Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 14 of 15 Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead Warning Statement Buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting a pre-1978 building, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Lessor’s Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below): (i) X Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain). See Asbestos/Lead Survey dated July 2018 (ii) Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below): (i) X Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below). See Asbestos/Lead Survey dated July 2018 (ii) Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Lessee’s Acknowledgment (initial) (c) Lessee has received copies of all information listed above. (d) Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. Agent’s Acknowledgment (initial) (e) Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42. U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, for the office space at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, CA 90058 Lessor: City of Vernon By: Date: Lessee Lessee Date Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 15 of 15 ADDENDUM TO OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT CITY OF VERNON, A CLAIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (“LANDLORD”) AND VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (“TENANT”) AT 2724 LEONIS BOULEVARD, VERNON, CA 90058 47. COMMON AREA: Tenant shall be allowed to connect a freestanding refrigerator, and small kitchen appliances for occasionally shared or individual meeting use. Connected appliances are the property of the Tenant and will be maintained for shared use and removed by Tenant upon termination of lease. Tenant shall maintain common area Premises and restore to its original condition at Tenant’s expense. 48. SECURITY: Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall install its own security system, subject to City of Vernon ordinances and Lessor’s prior approval. Upon vacating the property, the Tenant is responsible for the removal and the cost of the removal of its security system. Adopted 1/25/12 Page 1 of 15 OFFICE LEASE THIS OFFICE LEASE (the “Lease”) is dated as of February , 2021, and is entered into between the CITY OF VERNON, a California charter City and California municipal corporation (“Landlord”), and the VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California non- profit organization (“Tenant”). Landlord and Tenant together shall be referred to in this Lease as the “Parties.” 1. PROPERTY: A. Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant and Tenant agrees to rent from Landlord the available office area at the OE Clark building consisting of two offices, a restroom, and a storage room located at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, California (the “Premises”). In addition to the Premises, and as an accommodation, Tenant may, upon reasonable advance request to Landlord, access the adjoining conference room, which doubles as a lunchroom and consists of a conference area table and chairs and contains kitchen appliances, for Tenant’s business purposes. Landlord has assigned front entrance as a common area between the City of Vernon and Chamber of Commerce for occasional, shared or individual use. B. The Premises shall be used solely by Tenant for conducting Tenant’s business, and not for any other purpose, including but not limited to, residential purposes. 2. TERM; RENEWAL: The term of this Lease shall be for one (1) year, beginning on February 1, 2021 (“Commencement Date”) and concluding on January 31, 2022 (“Expiration Date,” and the time from the Commencement Date to the Expiration Date, the “Term.”). A. At the end of the Term, at Tenant’s option, so long as Tenant is not in breach of any material obligation under this Lease, Tenant may renew the Lease for a period not to exceed one (1) year (each, a “Renewed Term”). If Tenant wishes to renew the Lease for a Renewed Term, Tenant shall give Landlord written notice of (i) Tenant’s intent to renew the Lease at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current term, and (ii) the intended length of the Renewed Term. B. If Tenant remains in occupancy after the Expiration Date, or beyond the last day of any successive Renewed Term without complying with subsection A above, and Landlord accepts the monthly rent (other than past due rent), then the Lease shall continue as a month-to-month tenancy on the terms of this Lease terminable by either party upon at least 60 days’ prior written notice. Upon providing or receiving such notice, Tenant shall vacate the Premises upon expiration of this Lease, pursuant and subject to all terms of this Lease, including but not limited to sections 4(C) and 27 below. 3. RENT; RENT ADJUSTMENT: The capitalized term “Rent” shall mean all monetary obligations of Tenant to Landlord under this Lease, except the security deposit. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 2 of 15 A. Tenant agrees to pay Rent in the amount of $718.75 per month subject to adjustment as described in Section 3B below, in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month, by personal or business check, money order, or cashier’s check to City of Vernon at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058 (or at any other location subsequently specified by Landlord in writing to Tenant). If any payment is returned for non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) or because Tenant stops payment, then Landlord may, by written notice to Tenant, require Tenant to pay all future Rent by cashier’s check. B. It is Landlord’s policy to charge Tenant “market” rent. As such, Landlord reserves the right to adjust the Rent on the annual anniversary date of the original lease and or at the start of a month to month tenancy and if so, then the rent shall increase on the one year anniversary of the start of said month to month lease. Any increase shall not exceed 3% of the previous Rental Amount. Landlord may not adjust the Rent more than once in any 12-month period. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: A. Concurrently with Tenant’s execution of this Lease, Tenant shall pay one month’s rent to Landlord as a security deposit (the “Security Deposit”). B. All or any portion of the Security Deposit may be used, as reasonably necessary, to: (i) cure Tenant’s default in payment of Rent (which includes late charges, NSF fees or other sums due); (ii) repair damage, excluding ordinary wear and tear, caused by Tenant or by a guest or licensee of Tenant; and (iii) clean the Premises, if necessary, upon expiration or earlier termination of the tenancy. SECURITY DEPOSIT SHALL NOT BE USED BY TENANT IN LIEU OF PAYMENT OF LAST MONTH’S RENT. If all or any portion of the Security Deposit is used during the tenancy, Tenant agrees to reinstate the Security Deposit in full within five (5) days written request to Tenant. Within 21 days after Tenant vacates the Premises, Landlord shall: (1) furnish Tenant an itemized statement indicating the amount of any Security Deposit received and used and the basis for its disposition and supporting documentation as required by California Civil Code Section 1950.5(g); and (2) return any remaining portion of the Security Deposit, if any, to Tenant. C. After giving or receiving notice of termination of a tenancy, or before the expiration of this Lease, Tenant has the right to request that an inspection of the Premises take place prior to termination of the Lease. If Tenant requests such an inspection, Tenant shall be given an opportunity to remedy identified deficiencies prior to termination, consistent with the terms of this Lease. Any repairs or alterations made to the Premises as a result of this inspection (collectively, “Repairs”) shall be made at Tenant’s expense. Repairs may be performed by Tenant or through others, who have adequate insurance and licenses and are approved by Landlord. The work shall comply with applicable law, including governmental permit, inspection and approval requirements. Repairs shall be performed in a good, skillful manner with materials of quality and appearance comparable to existing materials. It is understood that exact Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 3 of 15 restoration of appearance or cosmetic items following all Repairs may not be possible. (iii) Tenant shall: (a) obtain receipts for Repairs performed by others; (b) prepare a written statement indicating the Repairs performed by Tenant and the date of such Repairs; and (c) provide copies of receipts and statements to Landlord prior to termination. This Section does not apply, however, when the tenancy is terminated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1161 (2), (3) or (4). D. The Security Deposit will not be returned until all Tenants and occupants have vacated the Premises and all keys have been returned. Any Security Deposit, or portion thereof, returned by check shall be made jointly to all Tenants named in this Lease. E. No interest will be paid on the Security Deposit. 5. INITIAL PAYMENTS; FIRST AND LAST MONTH’S RENT AND SECURITY DEPOSIT: Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant shall pay the first partial month’s Rent (if applicable), first full month’s Rent, last month’s Rent (equal to one full month of Rent) and the Security Deposit to Landlord by personal or business check, cashier’s check, or money order. 6. LATE CHARGE; RETURNED CHECKS: A. Tenant acknowledges that either late payment of Rent or issuance of a returned check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amounts of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine. These costs may include, but are not limited to, processing, enforcement and accounting expenses. If any installment of Rent due from Tenant is not received by Landlord within five (5) calendar days after the date due, or if a check is returned, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, respectively, an additional sum of five percent (5%) of the Rent due as a late charge and $25.00 as a NSF fee for the first returned check and $35.00 as a NSF fee for each additional returned check, all of which shall be deemed additional Rent. B. Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by reason of Tenant’s late or NSF payment. Any late charge or NSF fee due shall be paid with the current installment of Rent. Landlord’s acceptance of any late charge or NSF fee shall not constitute a waiver as to any default of Tenant. Landlord’s right to collect a late charge or NSF fee shall not be deemed an extension of the date monthly Rent is due under Section 3A above or prevent Landlord from exercising any other rights and remedies under this Lease and as provided by law. 7. PARKING: Tenant shall be entitled to two assigned parking spaces, specifically the two spaces labeled with the corresponding address of the Premises, and Tenant shall park only in such assigned spaces. Parking areas are to be used for parking properly licensed and operable motor vehicles, but not for trailers, boats, campers, buses or trucks (other than pick-up trucks). Parking areas used by Tenant are to be kept clean, and vehicles leaking oil, gas or other motor vehicle fluids shall not be permitted. Mechanical work or Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 4 of 15 storage of inoperable vehicles is not permitted. Should Tenant require more parking spaces, on either a temporary or permanent basis, Tenant shall request such spaces in writing, and Landlord will use its best efforts to accommodate Tenant’s request. 8. STORAGE: The Premises includes one adjoining storage room to the offices. Tenant shall store only property that is related to Tenant’s business and that Tenant (or its employees) owns or is renting. Tenant shall not store property owned or claimed by another as a favor or accommodation and which is unrelated to Tenant’s business or is not intended to be used by Tenant. Tenant shall not store any improperly packaged food or perishable goods, or any flammable materials, explosives, hazardous materials or wastes or other inherently dangerous material, or any illegal substances. 9. UTILITIES: Landlord is responsible for water, gas and electric utilities since they are not separately metered. Tenant is responsible for telephone and internet costs. Tenant shall place utilities in Tenant’s name as of the Commencement Date. Tenant shall pay any cost for conversion from existing telephone and internet service providers. 10. CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises and, all fixtures, including smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detectors, and Tenant acknowledges these items are in good and operable condition. In addition, Tenant acknowledges the Tenant has reviewed a copy of a confidential report date July 2018 entitled, “Asbestos/Lead Survey” for the Premises. Based upon all examination of the Premises and review of the Survey mentioned herein, Tenant accepts the Premises in an “AS IS” condition. 11. MAINTENANCE: A. Tenant shall properly use, operate and safeguard the Premises, including maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures, and keep them and the Premises clean, sanitary and well ventilated. Tenant shall be responsible for checking and maintaining all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors within the Premises and any additional phone lines beyond the one line and jack that Landlord shall provide and maintain. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord’s Building Maintenance Department of any problem, malfunction or damage to or on the Premises. Tenant shall be charged for all repairs or replacements caused by Tenant, guests or licensees of Tenant, excluding ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall be charged for all damage to Premises resulting from failure to report a problem in a timely manner. Tenant shall be charged for repair of drain blockages or stoppages, unless caused by defective plumbing parts or tree roots invading sewer lines. B. Tenant’s failure to maintain any item for which Tenant is responsible shall give Landlord the right to hire someone to perform such maintenance, and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for Landlord’s actual cost thereof, as additional Rent, within ten (10) days after written demand. 12. NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS: Tenant is advised to satisfy itself as to neighborhood or area conditions, including schools, proximity and adequacy of law enforcement, crime statistics, proximity of registered felons or offenders, fire protection, other governmental services, availability, adequacy and cost of any wired, wireless Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 5 of 15 internet connections or other telecommunications or other technology services and installations, proximity to commercial, industrial or agricultural activities, existing and proposed transportation, construction and development that may affect noise, view, or traffic, airport noise, noise or odor from any source, wild and domestic animals, other nuisances, hazards, or circumstances, cemeteries, facilities and condition of common areas, conditions and influences of significance to certain cultures and/or religions, and personal needs, requirements and preferences of Tenant. 13. PETS: No personal pets are allowed on the Premises; provided, however, that certified service animals are allowed for the purpose of aiding persons with disabilities that enter the Premises. 14. SMOKING: Smoking and vaping on the Premises is strictly prohibited. Violation of this section by Tenant, its employees, guests, licensees, or contractors that results in damage to the Premises, including, but not limited to, stains, burns, odors and removal of debris, shall be the sole responsibility of Tenant. Tenant acknowledges that in order to remove odor caused by smoking, Landlord may need to take certain actions such as replacing carpet and window coverings and painting the entire Premises regardless of when these items were last cleaned or replaced. Such actions and other necessary steps will impact the return of any Security Deposit. 15. RULES/REGULATIONS: A. Tenant shall comply with the Rules and Regulations attached hereto as Exhibit “A” B. Tenant agrees to comply with all other Landlord rules and regulations that are delivered to Tenant. Tenant shall not, and shall ensure that guests and licensees of Tenant do not, disturb, annoy, endanger or interfere with other tenants (if any) or Landlord, or use the Premises for any unlawful purposes, including, but not limited to, using, manufacturing, selling, storing or transporting illicit drugs or other contraband, or violate any law or ordinance, or commit a waste or nuisance on or about the Premises. 16. Without Landlord’s prior written consent: (i) Tenant shall not make any repairs, alterations or improvements in or about the Premises including: painting, wallpapering, adding or changing locks, installing antenna or satellite dish(es), placing signs, displays or exhibits, or using screws, fastening devices, large nails or adhesive materials; (ii) Landlord shall not be responsible for the costs of alterations or repairs made by Tenant; (iii) Tenant shall not deduct from Rent the costs of any repairs, alterations or improvements; and (iv) any deduction made by Tenant shall be considered unpaid Rent. Any equipment, fixtures, or improvements (including, without limitation, water treatment and water filtration equipment) installed by the Landlord (whether purchased by the Landlord or the Tenant) shall remain the property of the Landlord and shall remain on the Premises after the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease. Any equipment, fixtures, or improvements (including, without limitation, fencing) shall only be installed by the Tenant after written approval by the Landlord and shall become the property of the Landlord at the expiration or earlier termination of the Lease. The Landlord may require the Tenant to remove any such equipment, fixtures, or improvements (whether installed Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 6 of 15 by the Landlord or the Tenant) and restore the Premises to their original condition at the Tenant’s expense. Any appliances installed or placed in the Premises by the Landlord shall remain the property of the Landlord and shall not be removed by the Tenant. 17. KEYS; LOCKS: A. Tenant acknowledges receipt of (or Tenant will receive prior to the Commencement Date): key(s) to the Premises Remote control device(s) for garage door/gate opener(s) for apartments and condominiums, key(s) to mailbox for office space, key(s) to storage room B. If Tenant re-keys existing locks or opening devices (with or without Landlord’s consent), Tenant shall immediately deliver copies of all keys to Landlord. Tenant shall pay all costs and charges related to loss of any keys or opening devices. Tenant may not remove locks, even if installed by Tenant. 18. ENTRY: A. Tenant shall make Premises available to Landlord or Landlord’s representative for the purpose of entering to make necessary repairs, or improvements, or to supply necessary or agreed services, or to show Premises to prospective or actual purchasers, tenants, mortgagees, lenders, appraisers, or contractors. B. Landlord and Tenant agree that 24-hour written notice shall be reasonable and sufficient notice, except that 48-hour written notice is required to conduct an inspection of the Premises prior to the Tenant moving out, unless the Tenant waives the right to such notice. Notice may be given orally to show the Premises to actual or prospective purchasers provided Tenant has been notified in writing within 120 days preceding the oral notice that the Premises are for sale and that oral notice may be given to show the Premises. No notice is required: (i) to enter in case of an emergency; (ii) if the Tenant is present and consents at the time of entry or (iii) if the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Premises. No written notice is required if Landlord and Tenant orally agree to an entry for agreed services or repairs. 19. SIGNS: Tenant authorizes Landlord to place FOR SALE/LEASE signs on the Premises. 20. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Tenant shall not sublet all or any part of Premises, or assign or transfer this Lease or any interest in it. Any assignment, transfer or subletting of Premises or this Agreement or tenancy, by voluntary act of Tenant, operation of law or otherwise, shall terminate this Lease. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 7 of 15 21. JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS: lf there is more than one Tenant; each one shall be completely responsible for the performance of all obligations of Tenant under this Lease, jointly and severally with every other Tenant, whether or not in possession. 22. X LEAD-BASED PAINT (If checked): The Premises were constructed prior to 1978. In accordance with federal law, Landlord gives and Tenant acknowledges receipt of the disclosures on the attached Ex hibit “B” and a federally approved lead pamphlet. 23. PERIODIC PEST CONTROL (If checked): Landlord has entered into a contract for periodic pest control treatment of the Premises and shall give Tenant a copy of the notice originally given to Landlord by the pest control company. 24. MEGAN’S LAW DATABASE DISCLOSURE: Notice: Pursuant to Section 290.46 of the Penal Code, information about specified registered sex offenders is made available to the public via an Internet Web site maintained by the Department of Justice at www.meganslaw.ca.gov. Depending on an offender’s criminal history, this information will include either the address at which the offender resides or the community of residence and ZIP Code in which he or she resides. (Landlord is not required to check this website. If Tenant wants further information, Tenant should obtain information directly from this website.) 25. MOLD AND MILDEW WARNING NOTICE: Mold and mildew may be injurious to one’s health; therefore, Tenant acknowledges that: (a) Tenant has inspected the Premises, and every part thereof, at the outset of the tenancy; (b) Tenant has found no signs of moisture, mold or mildew therein; (c) Tenant shall: (i) keep the Premises well-ventilated, clean and dry any signs of mold or mildew from all surfaces, (ii) promptly notify Landlord of any dampness (from leaks, overflows, water intrusion, etc.); and (iii) promptly notify Landlord of any mold, as well as any malfunction of ventilation, air conditioning or heating systems. Tenant shall be liable for any costs, expenses, injuries, damages and claims that may result from any failure to perform the foregoing duties. 26. TOXIC SUBSTANCE WARNING: Landlord is required to give you notice that areas on this property contain or may contain one or more of some 700 + toxic substances and chemicals substances, such as swimming pool disinfectant, cleaning substances, automobile exhaust fumes, barbeque or second-hand cigarette smoke, laundry room fluids or emissions, lead paint, asbestos, etc., known to the State of California to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, birth defects and reproductive harm. 27. TENANT’S OBLIGATIONS UPON VACATING PREMISES: A. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, Tenant shall: (i) give Landlord all copies of all keys or opening devices to Premises, including any mailboxes, pools, gates, common areas and all garage door openers; (ii) vacate and surrender Premises to Landlord, empty of all personal property and persons; (iii) vacate any/all parking and/or storage space; (iv) clean and deliver Premises to Landlord in good and broom-clean condition; (v) remove all debris; and (vi) give written notice to Landlord of Tenant’s forwarding address. B. All alterations/improvements made by or caused to be made by Tenant, with or without Landlord’s consent, shall become the property of Landlord upon the Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 8 of 15 expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. Tenant shall reimburse Landlord, as additional Rent, within ten (10) days after written demand for costs of restoration of the Premises to the condition they were in prior to any alterations/improvements that were not approved in writing by Landlord. 28. TEMPORARY RELOCATION: Subject to local law, Tenant agrees, upon demand of Landlord, to temporarily vacate Premises for a reasonable period, to allow for fumigation (or other methods) to control wood destroying pests or organisms, or other repairs to Premises. Tenant agrees to comply with all instructions and requirements necessary to prepare Premises to accommodate pest control, fumigation or other work, including bagging or storage of food and medicine, and removal of perishables and valuables. Tenant shall only be entitled to a credit of Rent equal to the per diem Rent for the period of time Tenant is required to vacate Premises. Unless Landlord expressly agrees in writing to pay relocation benefits, Tenant hereby waives any and all rights it may have to relocation benefits under California law. 29. DAMAGE: If, by no fault of Tenant, Premises are totally or partially damaged or destroyed by fire, earthquake, accident or other casualty that render Premises totally or partially uninhabitable, either Landlord or Tenant may terminate this Agreement by giving the other written notice and Rent shall be abated as of the date Premises become totally or partially uninhabitable. If the Premises is an apartment unit or condominium, then Landlord may terminate this Lease upon written notice to Tenant if damage to the apartment or condominium complex occurs which will cost in excess of 20% of the replacement cost of the complex to repair. If this Lease is not terminated, Landlord shall promptly repair the damage, and Rent shall be reduced based on the extent to which the damage interferes with Tenant’s reasonable use of Premises. If damage occurs as a result of an act of Tenant or Tenant’s guests, only Landlord shall have the right of termination, and no reduction in Rent shall be made. 30. INSURANCE: Tenant’s or guest’s personal property and vehicles are not insured by Landlord, manager or, if applicable, HOA, against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause. Tenant is advised to carry Tenant’s own insurance to protect Tenant from any such loss or damage. Tenant shall comply with any requirement imposed on Tenant by Landlord’s insurer to avoid: (i) an increase in Landlord’s insurance premium (or Tenant shall pay for the increase in premium); or (ii) loss of insurance. 31. WAIVER: The waiver of any breach shall not be construed as a continuing waiver of the same or any subsequent breach. 32. NOTICES: Notices may be served at the following address, or at any other location subsequently designated: Landlord: City of Vernon 4305 South Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attn: City Administration Tenant: To the Premises Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 9 of 15 33. TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE: Tenant shall execute and return, from time to time, a tenant estoppel certificate delivered to Tenant by Landlord, containing such information regarding this Lease and the Premises as Landlord may request, within five (5) business days. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be deemed Tenant’s acknowledgment that the tenant estoppel certificate is true and correct, and may be relied upon by Landlord and a lender or purchaser. 34. TENANT REPRESENTATIONS; CREDIT REPORTS: Tenant warrants that all statements in Tenant’s rental application are accurate, and Tenant hereby authorizes Landlord to obtain Tenant’s credit report periodically during the tenancy in connection with the modification or enforcement of this Lease. Landlord may cancel this Lease: (i) before occupancy begins, upon disapproval of the credit report(s); or (iii) at any time, upon discovering that material information in Tenant’s application is false. A negative credit report reflecting on Tenant’s record may be submitted to a credit reporting agency if Tenant fails to fulfill the terms of payment and other obligations under this Agreement. 35. MEDIATION: A. Subject to Section 35B below, Landlord and Tenant agree to mediate any dispute or claim arising between them out of this Agreement, or any resulting transaction, before resorting to court action. Mediation fees, if any, shall be divided equally between Landlord and Tenant. If, for any dispute or claim to which this Section applies, any party commences an action without first attempting to resolve the matter through mediation, or refuses to mediate after a request has been made, then that party shall not be entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees, even if they would otherwise be available to that party in any such action. B. The following matters are excluded from mediation: (i) an unlawful detainer action; (ii) any matter within the jurisdiction of a probate, small claims or bankruptcy court; (iii) an action for injunctive relief; (iv) an action for attachment. 36. ATTORNEYS’ FEES: In any action or proceeding arising out of this Lease, the prevailing party between Landlord and Tenant shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, except as provided in Section 35A above. 37. ENTIRE CONTRACT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENTS: All understandings between the parties are incorporated in this Lease. The terms are intended by the parties as a final, complete and exclusive expression of their agreement with respect to its subject matter, and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior agreement or contemporaneous oral agreement. If any provision of this Lease is held to be ineffective or invalid, the remaining provisions will nevertheless be given full force and effect. Neither this Agreement nor any provision in it may be extended, amended, modified, altered or changed except in writing, signed by both Parties. 38. X TERMINATION OF EXISTING LEASE (If checked): Upon the Commencement Date, the existing Lease between Landlord and Tenant dated April 26, 2018, shall terminate. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 10 of 15 39. LANDLORD IS ACTING IN ITS PROPRIETARY CAPACITY (NOT GOVERNMENTAL CAPACITY): In entering into this Lease, Landlord is acting in its proprietary capacity as a party to a contract, and not in its governmental capacity; consequently, nothing in this Lease shall be construed to modify or waive Landlord’s rights in its governmental capacity, all of which are hereby reserved. 40. INDEMNITY: Tenant shall defend, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, Leases, damages, costs and expenses arising from, or relating to, any act or omission by Landlord, Tenant or any Authorized Occupant, or guest, licensee, contractor, sub-lessee or assignee of Tenant, in, on or about the Premises. 41. TIME OF ESSENCE: Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Lease in which time is a factor. 42. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS: Counterpart originals of this Lease may be executed, each of which, and all of which together, shall constitute one and the same agreement. 43. POSSESSORY INTEREST TAX: Landlord hereby informs Tenant that a form of property tax called a “possessory interest tax” does not apply to Tenant’s interest under this Lease. 44. WAIVER OF RELIEF FROM FORFEITURE: To the extent not prohibited by law, Tenant hereby waives and agrees not to assert any rights or benefits under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1179 permitting a court to relieve a tenant from forfeiture of a Lease and restore him to or her to tenancy in the case of “hardship”. 45. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Neither Tenant, nor Tenant’s guests or invitees, shall violate any law or commit or permit any waste, damage to, or nuisance in or about, the Premises, or in any way annoy any other tenant, or use Premises for personal occupancy. The Tenant shall not keep anything in or about the Premises that will obstruct the common areas or usage thereof, or increase Landlord’s insurance premiums. 46. Non-Curable Breach of Agreement: The following, by way of illustration and not limitation, shall constitute a non-curable breach of this Agreement: (a) Police raid upon the Premises resulting in the arrest and conviction of Tenant for possession/sale/storage of any illegal narcotic/controlled substance/chemical or herbal contraband, in or about the Premises, or for aiding and abetting any family member, occupant, guest or visitor in any such activity; (b) Misrepresentation or material omission in any written document submitted by Tenant upon which Landlord reasonably relied to enter into the Lease. (Continued on Next Page) Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 11 of 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed and delivered this Lease as of the date first written above. LANDLORD: CITY OF VERNON, a California charter City and California municipal corporation By: Carlos Fandino, Jr. City Administrator ATTEST: Lisa Pope, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney TENANT: VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, a California non-profit organization By: Name: Title: By: Name: Title: Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 12 of 15 EXHIBIT “A” RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Landlord is not responsible for providing any security, and shall not be responsible for fire, theft of personal property, including jewelry, money, apparel or other items in the Premises, storage area, parking spaces, common area or mailbox. 2. No unnecessary noise is allowed at any time. All television sets, radios, stereos, etc. are to be played only at a volume that does not disturb other building occupants. 3. Appliances, if any, are to be operated only in accordance with factory recommendations, instructions delivered to you or posted instructions. 4. No alterations may be done without prior written consent from Landlord. Any window coverings and carpets must be given good care and kept free of spots, burns and other damage. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a Tenant paints a room, upon move-out, the Tenant must re-paint the unit in its original color, or will be held financially liable for the cost of re-painting the Premises. 5. Cost of repairs to or stoppage of, waste pipes or drains, water pipes, plumbing fixtures or overflow therefrom caused by negligent or improper usage, or the introduction of foreign articles or materials into the system, will be the responsibility of and must be paid for by the Tenant. 6. The storage of gasoline or other combustibles is prohibited. 7. Tenant is responsible for the conduct of their licensees, guests and contractors and the adherence to these rules at all times. Intoxication, disorderly conduct, objectionable language or other disturbance by residents or visitors are not permitted. 8. No trash or other material may be accumulated that will create a hazard or be in violation of any health, fire or safety ordinance or regulation. Premises must be kept clean and sanitary and free from objectionable odors. 9. Vehicles parked in violation of the Lease may be towed away at the Tenant’s expense. 10. No personal belongings, including bicycles, equipment or other items may be placed in halls, stairways or any common areas except in areas where expressly allowed by posted signage. Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 13 of 15 EXHIBIT “ B” EPA LEAD BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE FORM Attached to be completed by Landlord, and executed and dated by Tenant. (Continued on Next Page) Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 14 of 15 Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead Warning Statement Buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting a pre-1978 building, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Lessor’s Disclosure (a) Presence of lead-based and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below): (i) X Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain). See Asbestos/Lead Survey dated July 2018 (ii) Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. (b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below): (i) X Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below). See Asbestos/Lead Survey dated July 2018 (ii) Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Lessee’s Acknowledgment (initial) (c) Lessee has received copies of all information listed above. (d) Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. Agent’s Acknowledgment (initial) (e) Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42. U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, for the office space at 2724 Leonis Boulevard, Vernon, CA 90058 Lessor: City of Vernon By: Date: Lessee Date Lessee Date Chamber of Commerce Office Lease Page 15 of 15 ADDENDUM TO OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT CITY OF VERNON, A CLAIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (“LANDLORD”) AND VERNON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (“TENANT”) AT 2724 LEONIS BOULEVARD, VERNON, CA 90058 47. COMMON AREA: Tenant shall be allowed to connect a freestanding refrigerator, and small kitchen appliances for occasionally shared or individual meeting use. Connected appliances are the property of the Tenant and will be maintained for shared use and removed by Tenant upon termination of lease. Tenant shall maintain common area Premises and restore to its original condition at Tenant’s expense. 48. SECURITY: Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall install its own security system, subject to City of Vernon ordinances and Lessor’s prior approval. Upon vacating the property, the Tenant is responsible for the removal and the cost of the removal of its security system. City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-493-2021 Submitted by: Diana Figueroa Submitting Department: City Attorney Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Regulation of Commercial Cannabis Businesses: State Law Authority, Local Regulation, and Policy Considerations (Continued from January 19, 2021) Recommendation: Hold a discussion and provide further direction to the City Attorney's Office and staff regarding regulation of commercial cannabis businesses, including providing directives or guidance in preparing a draft ordinance to include any provision, terms and standards discussed. Background: This report, and in more detail, the more comprehensive information and discussion that will take place with the City Council at the February 2, 2021 meeting (a continuation of the discussion initiated on its meeting on January 19, 2021), and at subsequent meetings if so desired by the Council, specifies what state law regulates, and the authority pursuant to state law for the City of Vernon (City) to regulate commercial cannabis activities within its jurisdiction. This report further seeks a directive from City Council as the City Attorney's Office and staff continue its efforts to prepare a thoughtful, comprehensive draft ordinance to present to the City Council at a future meeting. The City of Vernon currently has a regulatory ban on commercial cannabis businesses and operations citywide; however, the City may opt to allow and regulate some or all commercial cannabis uses and activities, by implementing an ordinance with a permitting and regulatory structure. Please also note the City Attorney's Office is scheduled to make a presentation on commercial cannabis regulations to the Vernon Business & Industry Commission (BIC) on February 11, 2021. Any substantive feedback received from BIC members because of said presentation will also be reported to the City Council. Council will need to direct the City Attorney’s Office, with the support of City staff, to initiate code amendments. The presentation that will be made on February 2, 2021 includes further discussion on topics and questions that have been raised, and that ultimately will be policy considerations and recommended elements to address and possibly incorporate into an ordinance regulating commercial cannabis business. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Attachments: City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-471-2021 Submitted by: Adriana Ramos Submitting Department: Public Utilities Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Labor and Materials Contract with McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Labor and Materials Contract with McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co., in substantially the same form as submitted, for the purchase of electric meters for an amount not to exceed $298,498 over a three-year term, with an effective date of February 4, 2021. Background: The Vernon Public Utilities Department (VPU) is responsible for the installation, ongoing maintenance, overall functionality, and data collection associated with all metering equipment and metering system software to enable accurate utility billing and revenue collection. VPU collects its customers' electric, water, and gas consumption data from metering equipment at all business and residential customer locations across the City. This data is captured for billing purposes and to obtain pertinent consumption data that enables the utility to operate in the most efficient manner to serve customer demand. As infrastructure ages, it is imperative that VPU invest in new infrastructure to maintain and provide the best quality of service and equipment reliability to customers. In an effort to replace aging metering equipment and support remote reading of meters, VPU will prioritize the upgrade and replacement of Electric Division meters that serve approximately 2,000 customers. Of the four enterprises that make up VPU, the Electric Division contains the most metered customer connections. After studying all active electric meters and metering connections, staff concluded that the replacement of roughly 1,300 electric meters can effectively be realized over a 3-phase, 9-year time frame with the department's current staffing model. As part of this analysis, staff has established an Electric Meter Replacement Program (Program), which is included as Exhibit A of the attached contract. The Program identifies the Electric Division’s need to replace aging and obsolete meters (some approaching 20 plus years old) while considering the staff resources and budget necessary to install replacements that utilize current technology. The staffing model in the VPU Electric Division responsible for electric metering is comprised of two full-time metering technicians. Each meter replacement requires two (2) highly trained metering technicians to complete the work safely, as these technicians deal directly with electricity that passes through the customer panel. Time, availability, and the typical metering technician workload was evaluated, concluding that at minimum, 4 meters can be replaced every week during at least 44 weeks out of the year. This equates to an estimated replacement of 176 meters per year over the course of the Program. This timeframe leaves room to handle emergency repairs and replacements, new service installations, temporary services, holidays, and employee time off. After each phase, staff will undertake an analysis to gauge the effectiveness of the Program and to assess if any modifications or adjustments to the Program are necessary. VPU has utilized Itron brand meters for over a decade now. VPU received “End of Life Planning Dates for 2G and 3G Cellular Networks” from Itron regarding software and a portion of the existing radio meters. Due to this notice, VPU commenced efforts to phase out the identified software and meters that will not be supported moving forward. Customer electric usage will be communicated from the AMR meters purchased as a part of this proposed Program to the upgraded Itron Revenue Meter Software Platform approved by City Council on June 19, 2018. This software platform is currently being utilized in the Customer Service Division located in City Hall to gather electric consumption data for billing purposes. Besides the efficiency and additional data that can be collected by the AMR system, the need for manual meter reading by Division Staff can be significantly decreased. Having this system in place on a wide scale during the pandemic would have lessened the exposure of staff who currently enter many customer sites to manually collect meter reads. In addition, manual reads can be susceptible to human error, involve strenuous physical activity when lifting metal vault lids, and take great deal of time to collect. As less manual meter reading is required, Meter Readers will be cross trained to perform preventative maintenance on the many newly rehabilitated water facilities. Customer Service Staff has tested and implemented the new software and have since started to replace select meters that no longer communicate with the antennae and software located at City Hall. VPU purchases all electric Itron meters through McAvoy & Markham (M&M), the sole Itron distributor in Southern California. Due to the sheer volume of meters that have been identified as needing replacement during each year of the Program, VPU believes it is prudent to enter into a three-year Labor and Materials Contract with M&M in the amount of $298,498. Each individual meter carries with it a lead time of approximately 12 to 16 weeks before arrival on site. Each meter typically costs between $400 - $700 depending on the specific type of meter. Staff calculates that within the first three years of the Program, an estimated $298,498 would purchase approximately 633 electric meters, including enough inventory to handle new services and a 20% inventory supply for unforeseen repair work. The Program identifies replacement meters over a 9-year period and is divided into 3 separate 3-year phases. Staff intends to reevaluate each phase prior to proposing future contracts associated with meter replacement to the City Council. The proposed Labor and Materials Contract with M&M will cover the costs for the implementation of Phase 1 of the Program. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding and competitive selection pursuant to Sections 2.17.12 (A)(2) and 2.17.12 (B)(1) of the Vernon Municipal Code respectively, as the equipment compatible with the City's Itron utility meter software platform is only available from M&M (Itron’s sole authorized electricity meter stocking distributor for Southern California). The proposed Labor and Materials Contract has been reviewed and approved to form by the City Attorney’s Office. Fiscal Impact: The total cost for a three-year term contract will be $298,498 (this includes individual price per meter plus 10.25% sales tax). The total cost includes projected replacement meters, inventory, and contingency costs, as described in Exhibit B of the Contract. The costs associated with the replacement of electric meters are included in the approved Public Utilities Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 under account number 055.8000.900000, and will be budgeted accordingly in subsequent years. Attachments: 1. Labor and Materials Contract 1 LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND MCAVOY & MARKHAM ENGINEERING AND SALES CO. COVER PAGE Contractor: McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. Responsible Principal of Contractor: Richard Salemme, VP Sales Notice Information - Contractor: McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. 16 Technology Dr. #113 Irvine, CA 92618 Attention: Richard Salemme, VP Sales Phone: (949) 727-3966 Facsimile: (949) 727-3910 Cell: (949) 300-6267 Notice Information - City: City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Attention: Abraham Alemu, General Manager of Vernon Public Utilities Telephone: (323) 583-8811 ext. 250 Facsimile: (323) 828-1425 Commencement Date: February 3, 2021 Termination Date: February 2, 2024 Consideration: Total not to exceed $298,498 (includes all applicable sales tax); and more particularly described in Exhibit C Records Retention Period Three (3) years, pursuant to Section 8.3 2 LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VERNON AND MCAVOY & MARKHAM ENGINEERING AND SALES CO. This Contract is made between the CITY OF VERNON ("City"), a California charter City and California municipal corporation, and McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co., a California corporation, with headquarters located at 16 Technology Dr. #113, Irvine, CA 92618 (“Contractor”). The City and Contractor agree as follows: 1.0 Contractor shall furnish all necessary and incidental labor, material, equipment, transportation and services for the purchase of electric meters during the contract term, as more fully set forth in the Electric Meter Replacement Program – 9 Year Plan, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A”. 2.0 All work shall be done in a manner satisfactory to the City’s General Manager of Vernon Public Utilities (the “General Manager”), or the General Manager’s designee, in writing, and shall be of highest quality with respect to the contract specifications. In the event Contractor fails to perform satisfactorily the City shall advise Contractor in writing, and Contractor shall have thirty (30) days to cure such failure to satisfactorily perform. If Contractor fails to so cure its performance within said 30 days, the City may, at its option, terminate this Contract for default without further liability, other than payment to Contractor for work performed satisfactorily prior to the date of termination. 3.0 Contractor shall commence work upon the signing of this contract and shall perform work requested in writing by General Manager. 4.0 In consideration of satisfactory and timely Performance of requested equipment pursuant to the Schedule set forth in Exhibit “B,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, the City shall pay Contractor as follows: The bid amounts, according to the requested and accepted price set forth in the Contractor’s quote, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “C”. The total amount to be paid to Contractor during the term of this contract shall not exceed two hundred ninety-eight thousand, four hundred ninety-eight Dollars ($298,498.00) without the prior approval of the City Council and without a written amendment of this contract. 6.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 6.1 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 6.1.1 It is understood that in the performance of the services herein provided for, Contractor shall be, and is, an independent contractor, and is not an agent or employee of City and shall furnish such services in its own manner and method except as required by this Contract. Further, Contractor has and shall retain the right to exercise full control over the employment, direction, compensation and discharge of all persons employed by Contractor in the performance of the services hereunder. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and shall indemnify, defend and save City harmless from all matters relating to the payment 3 of its employees, including compliance with social security, withholding and all other wages, salaries, benefits, taxes, exactions, and regulations of any nature whatsoever. 6.1.2 Contractor acknowledges that Contractor and any subcontractors, agents or employees employed by Contractor shall not, under any circumstances, be considered employees of the City, and that they shall not be entitled to any of the benefits or rights afforded employees of City, including, but not limited to, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, Public Employees Retirement System benefits, or health, life, dental, long-term disability or workers' compensation insurance benefits. 6.2 CONTRACTOR NOT AGENT. Except as the City may authorize in writing, Contractor and its subcontractors, if any, shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of or bind the City in any capacity whatsoever as agents or otherwise. 6.3 OWNERSHIP OF WORK. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, computer tapes, floppy disks and printouts, studies, memoranda, computation sheets and other documents prepared by Contractor in furtherance of the work shall be the sole property of City and shall be delivered to City whenever requested. Contractor shall keep such documents and materials on file and available for audit by the City for at least three (3) years after completion or earlier termination of this Contract. Contractor may make duplicate copies of such materials and documents for its own files or for such other purposes as may be authorized in writing by the City. 6.4 CORRECTION OF WORK. Contractor shall promptly correct any defective, inaccurate or incomplete tasks, deliverables, goods, services and other work, without additional cost to the City. The performance or acceptance of services furnished by Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to correct subsequently discovered defects, inaccuracy or incompleteness. 6.5 WAIVER. The City's waiver of any term, condition, breach or default of this Contract shall not be considered to be a waiver of any other term, condition, default or breach, nor of a subsequent breach of the one waived. 6.6 SUCCESSORS. This Contract shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and/or assigns. 6.7 NO ASSIGNMENT. Contractor shall not assign or transfer this Contract or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City and approval by the City Attorney, which may be withheld in the City's sole discretion. Any unauthorized assignment or transfer shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach by the Contractor of its obligations under this Contract. No assignment shall release the original parties or otherwise constitute a novation. 6.8 COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and City laws, ordinances, resolutions, rules and regulations, which are, as amended from time to time, incorporated herein and applicable to the performance hereof. 6.9 ATTORNEY'S FEES. If any action at law or in equity is brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this Contract, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled. 4 7.0 INTERPRETATION. 7.1 APPLICABLE LAW . This Contract, and the rights and duties of the parties hereunder (both procedural and substantive), shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California, without regards to its conflict of laws rules. 7.2 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract, including any Exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties regarding its subject matter and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous negotiations, representations, understandings, correspondence, documentation and agreements (written or oral). 7.3 WRITTEN AMENDMENT. This Contract may only be changed by written amendment signed by Contractor and the City Administrator or other authorized representative of the City, subject to any requisite authorization by the City Council. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Contract shall be of no force or effect. 7.4 SEVERABILITY. If any provision in this Contract is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such portion shall be deemed severed from this Contract, and the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force and effect as fully as though such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable portion had never been part of this Contract. 7.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In case of conflict between the terms of this Contract and the terms contained in any document attached as an Exhibit or otherwise incorporated by reference, the terms of this Contract shall strictly prevail. The terms of the City's Electric Meter Replacement Plan – 9 Year Plan shall control over the Contractor's quote. 7.6 CHOICE OF FORUM. The parties hereby agree that this Contract is to be enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California, is entered into in the City of Vernon and that all claims or controversies arising out of or related to performance under this Contract shall be submitted to and resolved in a forum within the County of Los Angeles at a place to be determined by the rules of the forum. 7.7 DUPLICATE ORIGINALS. There shall be two (2) fully signed copies of this Contract, each of which shall be deemed an original. 7.8 TIME OF ESSENCE. Time is strictly of the essence of this Contract and each and every covenant, term and provision hereof. 7.9 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTOR. The Contractor hereby represents and warrants to the City that the Contractor has the right, power, legal capacity and authority to enter into and perform its obligations under this Contract, and its execution of this Contract has been duly authorized. 7.10 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES. Any dispute for under $25,000 arising out of or relating to the negotiation, construction, performance, non-performance, breach or any other aspect of this Contract, shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association at Los Angeles, California and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrators may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. This clause shall not preclude the Parties from seeking provisional 5 remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The City does not waive its right to object to the timeliness or sufficiency of any claim filed or required to be filed against the City and reserves the right to conduct full discovery. 7.11 INDEMNITY. 7.11.1 Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend (even if the allegations are false, fraudulent or groundless), to the maximum extent permitted by law, the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its officers, employees, commission members and representatives, from any and all liability, loss, suits, claims, damages, costs, judgments and expenses (including attorney's fees and costs of litigation) which in whole or in part result from, or arise out of, or are claimed to result from or to arise out of: A. any activity on or use of City's premises or facilities or any performance under this Contract; or B. any acts, errors or omissions (including, without limitation, professional negligence) of Contractor, its employees, representatives, subcontractors, or agents in connection with the performance of this Contract. 7.11.2 This agreement to indemnify includes, but is not limited to, personal injury (including death at any time) and property or other damage (including, but without limitation, contract or tort or patent, copyright, trade secret or trademark infringement) sustained by any person or persons (including, but not limited to, companies, or corporations, Contractor and its employees or agents, and members of the general public). The sole negligence or willful misconduct of City, its employees or agents other than Contractor or Contractor’s subcontractors are excluded from this indemnity agreement. 7.12 RELEASE. Contractor agrees to release and covenants not to sue the City, its City Council and each member thereof, and its officers, employees, commission members and representatives for any damage or injury (including death) to itself, its officers, employees, agents and independent contractors damaged or claiming to be damaged from any performance under this Contract. 7.13 INSURANCE. Contractor shall, at its own expense, procure and maintain policies of insurance of the types and in the amounts set forth below, for the duration of the Contract, including any extensions thereto. The policies shall state that they afford primary coverage. 7.13.1 Automobile Liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit including owned, hired, and non-owned liability coverage. (1) Contractor agrees to subrogate automobile liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify 6 and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees (“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under the performance of the services. 7.13.2 General Liability with minimum limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate written on an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Comprehensive General Liability "occurrence" form or its equivalent for coverage on an occurrence basis. Premises/Operations and Personal Injury coverage is required. The City of Vernon, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, agents and volunteers must be endorsed on the policy as additional insureds as respects liability arising out of the Contractor's performance of this Contract. A. If Contractor employs other contractors as part of the services rendered, Contractor's Protective Coverage is required. Contractor may include all subcontractors as insureds under its own policy or shall furnish separate insurance for each subcontractor, meeting the requirements set forth herein. B. Blanket Contractual Coverage. C. Products/Completed Operations coverage. D. Contractor agrees to subrogate General Liability resulting from performance under this agreement by agreeing to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City, and its respective employees, agents, and City Council from and against all claims, liabilities, suits, losses, damages, injuries and expenses, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees (“Claims”), which are attributable to any act or omission by the City under the performance of the services. 7.13.3 Errors and Omissions coverage in a sum of at least $1,000,000, where such risk is applicable. Applicable aggregates must be identified and claims history provided to determine amounts remaining under the aggregate. Contractor shall maintain such coverage for at least one (1) year after the termination of this Agreement. 7.13.4 Contractor shall comply with the applicable sections of the California Labor Code concerning workers' compensation for injuries on the job. Compliance is accomplished in one of the following manners: A. Provide copy of permissive self-insurance certificate approved by the State of California; or B. Secure and maintain in force a policy of workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits and Employer's Liability Insurance with a minimal limit of $1,000,000 per 7 accident. The policy shall be endorsed to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its directors, commissioners, officers, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from performance of this Contract; or C. Provide a "waiver" form certifying that no employees subject to the Labor Code's Workers' Compensation provision will be used in performance of this Contract. 7.13.5 Each insurance policy included in this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be cancelled except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice to City. 7.13.6 Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a Best's rating of no less than AVIII. 7.13.7 Prior to commencement of performance, Contractor shall furnish City with a certificate of insurance for each policy. Each certificate is to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificate(s) must be in a form approved by City. City may require complete, certified copies of any or all policies at any time. 7.13.8 Failure to maintain required insurance at all times shall constitute a default and material breach. In such event, Contractor shall immediately notify City and cease all performance under this Contract until further directed by the City. In the absence of satisfactory insurance coverage, City may, at its option: (a) procure insurance with collection rights for premiums, attorney's fees and costs against Contractor by way of set-off or recoupment from sums due Contractor, at City's option; (b) immediately terminate this Contract; or (c) self insure the risk, with all damages and costs incurred, by judgment, settlement or otherwise, including attorney's fees and costs, being collectible from Contractor, by way of set-off or recoupment from any sums due Contractor. 7.14 NOTICES. Any notice or demand to be given by one party to the other shall be given in writing and by personal delivery or prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail, addressed as follows. Notice simply to the City of Vernon or any other City department is not adequate notice. If to the City: City of Vernon Attn: Abraham Alemu, General Manager of Vernon Public Utilities 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 If to the Contractor: McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. Attn: Richard Salemme, VP Sales 16 Technology Dr. #113 Irvine, CA 92618 8 Any such notice shall be deemed to have been given upon delivery, if personally delivered, or, if mailed, upon receipt or upon expiration of three (3) business days from the date of posting, whichever is earlier. Either party may change the address at which it desires to receive notice upon giving written notice of such request to the other party. 7.15 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (Without Cause). City may terminate this Contract in whole or in part at any time, for any cause or without cause, upon fifteen (15) calendar days' written notice to Contractor. If the Contract is thus terminated by City for reasons other than Contractor's failure to perform its obligations, City shall pay Contractor a prorated amount based on the services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be Contractor's exclusive remedy for termination without cause. 7.16 DEFAULT. In the event either party materially defaults in its obligations hereunder, the other party may declare a default and terminate this Contract by written notice to the defaulting party. The notice shall specify the basis for the default. The Contract shall terminate unless such default is cured before the effective date of termination stated in such notice, which date shall be no sooner than ten (10) days after the date of the notice. Termination for cause shall relieve the terminating party of further liability or responsibility under this Contract, including the payment of money, except for payment for services satisfactorily and timely performed prior to the service of the notice of termination, and except for reimbursement of (1) any payments made by the City for service not subsequently performed in a timely and satisfactory manner, and (2) costs incurred by the City in obtaining substitute performance. 7.17 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CAUSES OF ACTION. Contractor hereby agrees to assign to the City all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. § 15) or under Chapter 2 of the Cartwright Act (commencing with Section 16700) or part 2 of Division 7 of the California Business and Professions Code, or any similar or successor provisions of Federal or State law, arising from purchases of goods, services or materials pursuant to this Contract or any subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final payment to the Contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. 8.0 ADDITIONAL ASSURANCES 8.1 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Contract, the Contractor and any other parties with whom it may subcontract shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, age, medical condition, marital status. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities. Contractor further agrees to comply with The Equal Employment Opportunity Practices provisions as set forth in Exhibit “D”. 8.2 VERNON BUSINESS LICENSE. Contractor shall obtain, and pay any and all costs associated therewith, any Vernon Business License which may be required by the Vernon Municipal Code. 9 8.3 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS. The City, or its authorized auditors or representatives, shall have access to and the right to audit and reproduce any of the Contractor's records to the extent the City deems necessary to insure it is receiving all money to which it is entitled under the Contract and/or is paying only the amounts to which Contractor is properly entitled under the Contract or for other purposes relating to the Contract. The Contractor shall maintain and preserve all such records for a period of at least 3 years after termination of the Contract. The Contractor shall maintain all such records in the City of Vernon. If not, the Contractor shall, upon request, promptly deliver the records to the City of Vernon or reimburse the City for all reasonable and extra costs incurred in conducting the audit at a location other than the City of Vernon, including, but not limited to, such additional (out of the City) expenses for personnel, salaries, private auditors, travel, lodging, meals and overhead. 8.4 CONFLICT. Contractor hereby represents, warrants and certifies that no member, officer or employee of the Contractor is a director, officer or employee of the City of Vernon, or a member of any of its boards, commissions or committees, except to the extent permitted by law. 8.5 ENFORCEMENT OF WAGE AND HOUR LAWS. Eight hours labor constitutes a legal day's work. The Contractor, or subcontractor, if any, shall forfeit twenty-five dollars ($25) for each worker employed in the execution of this Contract by the respective Contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more than 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of Sections 1810 through 1815 of the California Labor Code as a penalty paid to the City; provided, however, work performed by employees of contractors in excess of 8 hours per day, and 40 hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day at not less than 1½ times the basic rate of pay. 8.6 LIVING WAGES. Contractor, or Subcontractor, if any, working on City service contracts of any amount, as to all employees spending time on City contracts shall observe the City’s Living Wage Ordinance and all requirements thereof at all times on City contracts. The Current Living Wage Standards are set forth in Exhibit “E”. Upon request, certified payroll shall be provided to the City. [Signatures Begin on Next Page]. 10 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Agreement as of the Commencement Date stated on the cover page. City of Vernon, a California charter City and California municipal corporation By:____________________________ Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., City Administrator McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co., a California corporation By: Name: Title: ATTEST: _______________________________ Lisa Pope, City Clerk By: Name: Title: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ Arnold M. Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney 11 EXHIBIT A ELECTRIC METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – 9 YEAR PLAN V E R N O N P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S E L E C T R I C M E T E R R E P L A C E M E N T P R O G R A M 9 Y E A R P L A N 2 0 2 1 -2 0 2 9 D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S OUR PROFILE OUR OBJECTIVE 2 4 WHAT ARE AMR METERS?5 V E R N O N P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S 1 ELECTRIC METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASES 6 PHASE 17 PHASE 28 PHASE 39 O U R P R O F I L E T h e V e r n o n P u b l i c U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t (V P U ) i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n , o n g o i n g m a i n t e n a n c e , r e p a i r , o v e r a l l f u n c t i o n a l i t y , a n d d a t a c o l l e c t i o n a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a l l m e t e r i n g e q u i p m e n t a n d m e t e r i n g s y s t e m s o f t w a r e t o e n a b l e a c c u r a t e u t i l i t y b i l l i n g a n d r e v e n u e c o l l e c t i o n . V P U c o l l e c t s i t s c u s t o m e r e l e c t r i c , w a t e r , a n d g a s c o n s u m p t i o n d a t a f r o m m e t e r i n g e q u i p m e n t a t a l l b u s i n e s s a n d r e s i d e n t i a l c u s t o m e r l o c a t i o n s . T h i s d a t a i s c a p t u r e d f o r b i l l i n g p u r p o s e s a n d c a p t u r e d t o o b t a i n p e r t i n e n t o p e r a t i o n a l c o n s u m p t i o n d a t a t h a t e n a b l e s t h e u t i l i t y t o o p e r a t e i n t h e m o s t e f f i c i e n t m a n n e r . V P U h a s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 0 2 4 e l e c t r i c m e t e r c o n n e c t i o n s . O u r f u l l -t i m e s t a f f o f t w o M e t e r T e c h n i c i a n s r e p l a c e a n d i n s t a l l a l l n e w a n d e x i s t i n g m e t e r s i n t h e C i t y . F o r s a f e t y p u r p o s e s , t w o M e t e r T e c h n i c i a n s a r e r e q u i r e d t o r e m o v e o r i n s t a l l a n y m e t e r o r a n y e q u i p m e n t a s s o c i a t e d w i t h a n e l e c t r i c a l p a n e l u n l e s s t h e p a n e l i s d e -e n e r g i z e d . I t r o n m e t e r s a n d s o f t w a r e a r e e x c l u s i v e l y u s e d b y V P U t o g a t h e r c o n s u m p t i o n u s a g e a n d o p e r a t i o n a l d a t a . I t r o n m e t e r s a r e t h e u t i l i t y i n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d a n d p r o v i d e r e l i a b l e s e r v i c e o v e r t h e l i f e t i m e o f e a c h m e t e r . T h e l i f e e x p e c t a n c y o f e a c h i n s e r v i c e m e t e r i s a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 0 y e a r s , h o w e v e r , w e h a v e s e e n m e t e r s o v e r 2 0 y e a r s o f a g e r e g i s t e r 1 0 0 % a c c u r a t e l y . V P U u t i l i z e s t h r e e d i f f e r e n t c a t e g o r i e s o f m e t e r s a n d a p p r o x i m a t e l y f i f t e e n m o d e l s . V E R N O N P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S 2 O U R P R O F I L E A T -A -G L A N C E M E T E R C A T E G O R I E S T i m e o f U s e (T O U ) 2 1 1 T O U m e t e r s m e a s u r e t h e c o n s u m p t i o n o f e l e c t r i c i t y b a s e d u p o n t h e t i m e o f d a y o r n i g h t t h e e l e c t r i c i t y i s c o n s u m e d . M a n u a l I n p u t 1 0 3 4 M a n u a l i n p u t m e t e r s a r e p h y s i c a l l y r e a d b y s t a f f w h o r e a d t h e d i a l s a n d m a n u a l l y t y p e v a l u e s i n t o a h a n d h e l d d e v i c e . T h e d e v i c e i s l a t e r d o c k e d a n d r e a d b y t h e C u s t o m e r I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m i n t h e C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e D i v i s i o n . R a d i o 7 7 9 R a d i o m e t e r s h a v e a r a d i o t r a n s m i t t e r b u i l t -i n o r i n s t a l l e d a s a r e t r o f i t t h a t c a n r e p o r t c o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s d i r e c t l y t o t h e C u s t o m e r I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m i n t h e C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e D i v i s i o n . 9 3 % o f t h e s e m e t e r s h a v e b e e n u p g r a d e d i n t h e l a s t 5 y e a r s . 3 T H E O B J E C T I V E D u e t o t h e n e e d t o r e p l a c e a g i n g , n o n -s u p p o r t e d , a n d o b s o l e t e i n f r a s t r u c t u r e a n d p r o v i d e t h e h i g h e s t q u a l i t y o f s e r v i c e , V P U h a s c o n d u c t e d a r e v i e w o f a l l o f i t s e l e c t r i c m e t e r s f o r f u n c t i o n a l i t y a n d c o m p a t i b i l i t y , w h i c h c o n c l u d e d i n a t h r e e -p h a s e , n i n e -y e a r e l e c t r i c m e t e r r e p l a c e m e n t p r o g r a m . V P U p l a n s t o t r a n s i t i o n a l l o f i t s e l e c t r i c m e t e r s t o A M R (A u t o m a t e d M e t e r R e a d i n g ). T h e A M R f u n c t i o n a l i t y a l l o w s a l l m e t e r s t o b e r e a d f r o m t h e C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e D i v i s i o n l o c a t e d i n t h e l o b b y a r e a o f C i t y H a l l . T h e C O V I D -1 9 p a n d e m i c h a s d e m o n s t r a t e d t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f o b t a i n i n g t h e s e r e a d s r e m o t e l y i n t h e e v e n t s t a f f i s n o t p h y s i c a l l y a b l e t o m a n u a l l y r e a d t h e m e t e r s o r e n t e r c u s t o m e r f a c i l i t i e s d u e t o p o t e n t i a l e x p o s u r e . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t r a n s i t i o n i n g t o A M R m e t e r s e l i m i n a t e s t h e c h a n c e f o r m a n u a l i n p u t t i n g e r r o r s , r e d u c e s l a b o r c o s t s , a n d p r e v e n t s i n j u r y t o s t a f f i n t h e f i e l d w h e n l i f t i n g v a u l t c o v e r s o r e n t e r i n g c u s t o m e r -o w n e d s i t e s . T h e r e d u c e d l a b o r c o s t s a s s o c i a t e d w i t h e l i m i n a t i n g f i e l d m e t e r r e a d i n g w i l l r e s u l t i n r e p u r p o s i n g s t a f f t o p e r f o r m p r o a c t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e o n n e w l y c o n s t r u c t e d a n d r e h a b i l i t a t e d c a p i t a l i m p r o v e m e n t p r o j e c t s . T h u s , m a x i m i z i n g a n d p r e s e r v i n g u t i l i t y a s s e t s . T h e u p g r a d e d m e t e r s w i l l a l s o a l l o w f o r i m p r o v e d c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e b y e n h a n c i n g o u t a g e r e s t o r a t i o n a l a r m s 2 4 /7 , e n a b l i n g c r e w s t o r e s p o n d t o , r e s o l v e , a n d t r a c k c u s t o m e r b a s e d o u t a g e s m o r e e f f i c i e n t l y . S t a f f i n t e n d s t o r e p l a c e e a c h m e t e r a c r o s s t h e e l e c t r i c s y s t e m i n t h r e e p h a s e s o v e r a 9 -y e a r p e r i o d , p r o j e c t e d t o b e c o m p l e t e d b y 2 0 2 9 . T h e g o a l i s t o r e p l a c e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 7 6 m e t e r s e a c h y e a r . S t a f f e s t i m a t e s 4 4 w e e k s o u t o f e a c h y e a r w i l l b e d e s i g n a t e d f o r r e p l a c i n g e x i s t i n g m e t e r s . T h i s f a c t o r s i n h o l i d a y s a n d e m p l o y m e n t v a c a t i o n s , a s w e l l a s a l l o w i n g t i m e f o r e m e r g e n c y r e p l a c e m e n t s , r e p a i r s , a n d n e w c o n n e c t i o n s . 4 A M R M E T E R S A u t o m a t e d m e t e r r e a d i n g (A M R ) i s b e i n g i m p l e m e n t e d a c r o s s t h e c o u n t r y a n d i s w i d e l y b e c o m i n g t h e i n d u s t r y -s t a n d a r d f o r m e t e r r e a d i n g . E a c h n e w m e t e r w i l l h a v e a r a d i o m o d u l e i n s t a l l e d t h a t w i l l c o n n e c t t o a n t e n n a s i n s t a l l e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e C i t y a n d a t C i t y H a l l . A M R m e t e r s a r e i d e a l f o r c u s t o m e r s w i t h t h r e e - p h a s e e l e c t r i c s e r v i c e (h i g h e r -l e v e l v o l t a g e s u p p o r t v e r s u s s t a n d a r d r e s i d e n t i a l a n d s m a l l c o m m e r c i a l b u i l d i n g s ). T h e m a j o r i t y o f o u r i n d u s t r i a l c u s t o m e r s r u n e n e r g y -i n t e n s i v e l a r g e m a c h i n e r y d a i l y , w h i c h u t i l i z e h i g h e r v o l t a g e s a n d t h r e e -p h a s e e l e c t r i c s e r v i c e t o s u p p o r t t h e s e a c t i v i t i e s . A M R m e t e r s c a n c o m m u n i c a t e c o n s u m p t i o n l e v e l s i n 5 -m i n u t e i n t e r v a l s a n d c a n s h o w u s a g e t r e n d s t h a t c a n h e l p o u r c u s t o m e r s b e c o m e m o r e e f f i c i e n t a n d m o r e c o m p e t i t i v e i n t h e m a r k e t p l a c e . T h e n e w A M R m e t e r s w i l l p r e v e n t r e a d i n g a n d r e c o r d i n g e r r o r s w h i l e m i n i m i z i n g s t a f f 's n e e d t o r e a d m e t e r s p h y s i c a l l y . M c A v o y & M a r k h a m i s t h e s o l e d i s t r i b u t o r o f I t r o n e l e c t r i c m e t e r s i n t h e S o u t h e r n C a l i f o r n i a a r e a . D u e t o e x t e n d e d p r o d u c t i o n t i m e a n d l e a d d e l i v e r y t i m e , e a c h m e t e r t a k e s a n y w h e r e f r o m 1 0 t o 1 6 w e e k s t o a r r i v e . 5 PHASE 1 2021-2023 Replacement of TOU = Approximately 211 Replacement of Manual Input Meters = Approx. 317 Inventory = Approximately 105 Estimated Total $298,498 for 633 Meters PHASE 2 2024-2026 Replacement of Manual Input Meters = Approx. 478 Replacement of Radio Meters = 50 Inventory = Approximately 106 Estimated Total $203,641 for 634 Meters PHASE 3 2027-2029 Replacement of Manual Input Meters = Approx. 239 Inventory = Approximately 48 Estimated Total $92,184 for 287 Meters ELECTRIC METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM PHASES AT-A-GLANCE 2021-2029 6 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR THE METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM $594,323 P H A S E 1 B R E A K D O W N TIMELINE YEARS 2021-2023 Phase one is projected to begin in February 2021 and end in December 2023. It takes approximately 10 to 16 weeks to receive meters once they are ordered. Staff estimates 44 weeks out of each year will be designated to replacing meters, 4 meters each week. This calculates holidays and employment vacations, as well as allowing time for emergency replacements and new connections. REPLACEMENT OF TOU = APPROXIMATELY 211 A time of use meter is typically used by the City's biggest customers (over 500-kilowatt demand). Due to the amount of electricity consumed by this category of customers, these meters are most critical to replace at the beginning of the program. REPLACEMENT OF MANUAL INPUT METERS (GS1 AND GS2) = APPROX. 317 Manual Input Meters is the largest of the meter categories. These meters use a dial to mark and record electricity consumption, and a Meter Reader physically reads and manually enters the number of the meter. Each meter will be replaced with a Radio Meter. ESTIMATED COSTS Meters to $133,774 (TOU Meter 211 x $634) be Replaced + $ 92,564 (Radio Meter 317 x $292) = $226,338 *Inventory $ 26,628 (TOU Meters 211 x 20% = 42)($634) + $ 18,396 (Radio Meters 317 x 20% = 63)($292) = $ 45,024 *It is best practice to keep at least 20% inventory of active meters in case of an emergency replacement or new connection. ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PHASE 1 METERS $ 226,338 INVENTORY + $ 45,024 = $ 271,362 10% CONTINGENCY + $ 27,136 TOTAL = $ 298,498 7 8 P H A S E 2 B R E A K D O W N TIMELINE YEARS 2024-2027 Phase two is projected to begin in January 2024 and end in December 2027. It takes approximately 10 to 16 weeks to receive meters once they are ordered. Staff estimates 44 weeks out of each year will be designated to replacing meters, 4 meters each week. This calculates holidays and employment vacations, as well as allowing time for emergency replacements and new connections. REPLACEMENT OF MANUAL INPUT METERS (GS1 AND GS2) = APPROX. 478 Manual Input Meters is the largest of meter categories. These meters use a dial to mark and record electricity consumption, and a Meter Reader physically reads and manually enters the number of the meter. Each meter will be replaced with a Radio Meter. REPLACEMENT OF RADIO METERS = APPROX. 50 Radio Meters have a radio transmitter built in that report directly to the Customer Services Divison. 93% of these meters have been upgraded in the last 5 years. ESTIMATED COSTS Meters to be Replaced $ 154,176 (Radio Meter 528 x $292) *Inventory $ 30,952 (Radio Meters 528 x 20% = 106)($292) *It is best practice to keep at least 20% inventory of active meters in case of an emergency replacement or new connection. ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PHASE 2 METERS $ 154,176 INVENTORY + $ 30,952 = $ 185,128 10% CONTINGENCY + $ 18,513 TOTAL = $ 203,641 9 P H A S E 3 B R E A K D O W N TIMELINE YEARS 2027-2029 Phase three is projected to begin in January 2027 and be completed in December 2029. It takes approximately 10 to 16 weeks to receive meters once they are ordered. Staff estimates 44 weeks out of each year will be designated to replacing meters, 4 meters each week. This calculates holidays and employment vacations, as well as allowing time for emergency replacements and new connections. REPLACEMENT OF MANUAL INPUT METERS (GS1 AND GS2) = APPROX. 239 Manual Input Meters is the largest of meter categories. These meters use a dial to mark and record electricity consumption, and a Meter Reader physically reads and manually enters the number of the meter. Each meter will be replaced with a Radio Meter. ESTIMATED COSTS Meters to be Replaced $ 69,788 (Radio Meter 239 x $292) *Inventory $ 14,016 (Radio Meters 239 x 20% = 48)($292) *It is best practice to keep at least 20% inventory of active meters in case of an emergency replacement or new connection. ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PHASE 3 METERS $ 69,788 INVENTORY + $ 14,016 = $ 83,804 10% CONTINGENCY + $ 8,380 TOTAL = $ 92,184 12 EXHIBIT B SCHEDULE P H A S E 1 B R E A K D O W N TIMELINE YEARS 2021-2023 Phase one is projected to begin in February 2021 and end in December 2023. It takes approximately 10 to 16 weeks to receive meters once they are ordered. Staff estimates 44 weeks out of each year will be designated to replacing meters, 4 meters each week. This calculates holidays and employment vacations, as well as allowing time for emergency replacements and new connections. REPLACEMENT OF TOU = APPROXIMATELY 211 A time of use meter is typically used by the City's biggest customers (over 500-kilowatt demand). Due to the amount of electricity consumed by this category of customers, these meters are most critical to replace at the beginning of the program. REPLACEMENT OF MANUAL INPUT METERS (GS1 AND GS2) = APPROX. 317 Manual Input Meters is the largest of the meter categories. These meters use a dial to mark and record electricity consumption, and a Meter Reader physically reads and manually enters the number of the meter. Each meter will be replaced with a Radio Meter. ESTIMATED COSTS Meters to $133,774 (TOU Meter 211 x $634) be Replaced + $ 92,564 (Radio Meter 317 x $292) = $226,338 *Inventory $ 26,628 (TOU Meters 211 x 20% = 42)($634) + $ 18,396 (Radio Meters 317 x 20% = 63)($292) = $ 45,024 *It is best practice to keep at least 20% inventory of active meters in case of an emergency replacement or new connection. ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR PHASE 1 METERS $ 226,338 INVENTORY + $ 45,024 = $ 271,362 10% CONTINGENCY + $ 27,136 TOTAL = $ 298,498 7 13 EXHIBIT C QUOTATION Confidential Page 1 of 1 12/22/2020 Quotation Prepared for Vernon Public Utilities Brian Montoya 16 Technology Dr #113 Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 727-3966 Quote Number Fax: (949) 727-3910 12222020-CLS Item Description Quantity Unit Cost Extended Cost Note(s) 1 Itron Centron C1SR, FM1S, CL100 1 $49.00 $49.00 Non-DMD 2 Itron Centron C1SR, FM2S, CL200 1 $49.00 $49.00 Non-DMD 3 Itron Centron CN1SR, FM12S CL200 1 $106.25 $106.25 Non-DMD 4 Itron Centron C1SR, FM2S, CL320 1 $106.25 $106.25 Non-DMD 5 Itron Centron C1SDR3, FM2S, CL200 1 $240.00 $240.00 DMD 6 Itron Centron C1SDR3, FM3S, 240V 1 $250.00 $250.00 DMD 7 Itron Centron C1SDR3, FM4S 1 $250.00 $250.00 DMD 8 Itron CentronPoly CP3SDR3, FM45S 1 $265.00 $265.00 DMD 9 Itron CentronPoly CP3SDR3, FM9S 1 $265.00 $265.00 DMD 10 Itron CentronPoly CP3SDR3, FM16S, CL200 1 $265.00 $265.00 DMD 11 Itron CentronPoly CP3SDR3, FM12S, CL200 1 $265.00 $265.00 DMD 12 Itron Centron CP2SOA w/LTE modem, FM9S 1 $575.00 $575.00 TOU 13 Itron Centron CP2SOA w/LTE modem, FM45S 1 $575.00 $575.00 TOU 14 Itron Centron CP2SOA w/LTE modem, FM16S, CL200 1 $575.00 $575.00 TOU 15 Itron Centron CP2SOA w/LTE modem, FM12S, CL200 1 $575.00 $575.00 TOU Terms, Conditions, and Notes 1 Payment terms are net 30 days. California sales tax is collected unless a valid resale permit is provided. 2 Freight is prepaid and allowed. FOB origin 3 Pricing valid through December 31, 2024 sales@mcavoy-markham.com 14 EXHIBIT D EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PRACTICES PROVISIONS A. Contractor certifies and represents that, during the performance of this Agreement, the contractor and each subcontractor shall adhere to equal opportunity employment practices to assure that applicants and employees are treated equally and are not discriminated against because of their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex, or age. Contractor further certifies that it will not maintain any segregated facilities. B. Contractor agrees that it shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for applicants for employment placed by or on behalf of Contractor, state that it is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" or that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, sex or age. C. Contractor agrees that it shall, if requested to do so by the City, certify that it has not, in the performance of this Agreement, discriminated against applicants or employees because of their membership in a protected class. D. Contractor agrees to provide the City with access to, and, if requested to do so by City, through its awarding authority, provide copies of all of its records pertaining or relating to its employment practices, except to the extent such records or portions of such records are confidential or privileged under state or federal law. E. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed in any manner as to require or permit any act which is prohibited by law. 15 EXHIBIT E LIVING WAGE PROVISIONS Minimum Living Wages: A requirement that Employers pay qualifying employees a wage of no less than $10.30 per hour with health benefits, or $11.55 per hour without health benefits. Paid and Unpaid Days Off: Employers provide qualifying employees at least twelve compensated days off per year for sick leave, vacation, or personal necessity, and an additional ten days a year of uncompensated time for sick leave. No Retaliation: A prohibition on employer retaliation against employees complaining to the City with regard to the employer’s compliance with the living wage ordinance. Employees may bring an action in Superior Court against an employer for back pay, treble damages for willful violations, and attorney’s fees, or to compel City officials to terminate the service contract of violating employers. City Council Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-492-2021 Submitted by: Angela Kimmey Submitting Department: City Administration Meeting Date: February 2, 2021 SUBJECT Emergency Order Mandating Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic Recommendation: Introduce and adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 1274 adding Chapter 13, Article VII mandating wearing masks and imposing fines for violations of public health orders related to COVID-19. Background: On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency regarding the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. The same day, Mayor Eric Garcetti also declared a local emergency over the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the health crisis a pandemic. On March 13, 2021, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 14, 2020, then Mayor Melissa Ybarra, acting in her capacity as Chief Executive Officer of the Disaster Council, issued Emergency Proclamation 2020-01, declaring a local emergency due to the serious and imminent threat of the COVID-19. The City Council ratified the emergency proclamation through adoption of Resolution No. 2020-06, on March 17, 2020. On June 18, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued “Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings," which mandates that, unless exempt, "people in California must wear face coverings" when they are in the "high risk situations" listed in that order (such as inside indoor public spaces and when outdoors but cannot maintain physical distance of at least six feet from people who are not members of their household), which the State subsequently amended and revised, most recently on November 16, 2020 (State Mask Order). Effective June 19, 2020, the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health amended the County COVID-19 Order to "require all persons wear a cloth face covering over both the nose and mouth whenever they leave their place of residence and are or can be in contact with or walking near or past others who are non-household members in both public and private places, whether indoors or outdoors (County Mask Order). As of January 22, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 14,894 confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. Evidence suggests that use of cloth masks by the public will help reduce COVID-19 transmission by reducing the release of infectious particles into the air when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, especially in cases of asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people, or those with mild symptoms who do not realize that they are infections and contagious. Despite the State and County Mask Orders, some non-exempt persons are failing to wear a mask as required, which increases the risk of COVID-19 transmission to others in the community. To protect the health and safety of business owners and operators, their employees, and their customers from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, owners and operators must be empowered to require every patron to wear a face covering when on the premises of a business or when seeking or receiving services. The intent of the proposed ordinance is to encourage compliance with the State and County Mask Orders. Individuals who are found not wearing a mask will first be given a warning and offered a mask before being issued a citation. Citations will be considered only when an individual is is resistant to public health efforts, not wearing a mask, and willfully non-compliant with the Emergency Order. Pursuant to Government Code Section 8634, during a local emergency, the City Council may promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property; and pursuant to Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937, a city may adopt an emergency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. In the interest of public health and safety, as affected by the emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, pursuant to the authority provided in the Vernon Municipal Code, staff recommends adoption of an emergency ordinance requiring masks be worn in the City of Vernon. Fiscal Impact: There is no expected additional fiscal impact associated with the distribution of masks, as the City currently has an adequate supply. Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 1274 2. Resolution No. 2020-06 Ratifying Emergency Proclamation ORDINANCE NO. 1274 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON ADDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE VII, MANDATING WEARING MASKS AND IMPOSING FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS RELATED TO COVID-19 SECTION 1. Recitals. A.Evidence suggests that use of cloth masks by the public will help reduce COVID- 19 transmission by reducing the release of infectious particles into the air when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, especially in cases of asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people, or those with mild symptoms who do not realize that they are infections and contagious. B.Despite the State and County Mask Orders, some non-exempt persons are failing to wear a mask as required, which increases the risk of COVID-19 transmission to others in the community. To protect the health and safety of business owners and operators, their employees, and their customers from the spread of the COVID-19 virus, owners and operators must be empowered to require every patron to wear a face covering when on the premises of a business or when seeking or receiving services. C.Pursuant to Government Code Section 8634, during a local emergency, the City Council may promulgate orders and regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property; and pursuant to Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937, a city may adopt an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. D.In the interest of public health and safety, as affected by the emergency caused by the spread of COVID-19, pursuant to the authority provided in the Vernon Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Vernon recommends this Ordinance related to the protection of life and property. E.To encourage compliance with the State and County Mask Orders and to reduce community spread of COVID-19, this Ordinance authorizes the City to impose fines for violations of the State and County Mask Orders (and any other public health order relating to COVID-19) on a City-wide basis. F.The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and declares that it is necessary and appropriate to adopt this Ordinance as an emergency measure, pursuant to Chapter 4.4 of the Charter of the City of Vernon, for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. Ordinance No. 1274 Page 2 of 4 _______________________ THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct and are a substantial part of this ordinance. SECTION 3. Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: “Article VII. COVID-19 Mask Order” A. City-Wide Enforcement of Mask Orders. Public health orders related to COVID-19 issued by the federal government, the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles are applicable to all people and businesses within the City of Vernon's jurisdiction, and the City Council hereby declares those orders to be enforceable within the City of Vernon as if directly enacted by the City. People and businesses in the City of Vernon must comply with any and all applicable public health orders related to COVID-19, including the State and County Mask Orders, as they are amended from time-to-time. Those orders generally require that, unless exempt under the State or County Mask Order, a person must wear cloth face coverings (i.e., masks) over their nose and mouth when they are: (1) inside indoor public spaces, and (2) outdoors and they cannot maintain physical distance of at least six feet from people who are not members of their household. B. Fines & Penalties. The intent of this ordinance is to encourage compliance with the State and County Mask Orders. Fines and penalties are intended for those who are “willfully non-compliant” and resistant to public health efforts. Violations of this Ordinance shall be an infraction. This Ordinance shall be enforceable by any City employee granted authority to issue written administrative citations pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 1. The amount of the fine for a violation of any provision of, or any regulations issued under this Chapter shall be as follows: 1. Individuals will be given a warning and offered a mask before being issued a citation for not wearing a mask; 2. $100 for the first violation; 3. $200 for a second violation committed within one year of the first violation; and 4. $500 for a third violation or subsequent violations committed within one year of the first violation. C. Each day or portion of a day that any person violates or continues to violate any provision of, or any regulations issued under, this Ordinance constitutes a separate violation and may be cited and punished separately. All citations issued for violations of this Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 1, section 1.8 to section 1.8-4. Ordinance No. 1274 Page 3 of 4 _______________________ D. Businesses. Business operators may refuse admission or service to any person who fails to comply with any public health orders related to COVID-19 issued by the federal government, the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles, including the State or County Mask Orders. Business operators shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that employees, clients, and customers comply with the above stated public health orders. E. Conflicts Between Mask Orders. Should the directives of the State Mask Order, County COVID-19 Order (which includes the County Mask Order), this Ordinance, or any regulations promulgated thereunder conflict, the strictest Order or regulation shall apply. F. Sunset. This article shall sunset upon the later of either the Governor of California lifting the State of Emergency he declared on March 4, 2020, or the Mayor of Los Angeles lifting the Declaration of Emergency he declared on March 4, 2020.” SECTION 4. Authority. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby adopts this Ordinance as an emergency measure pursuant to Chapter 4.4. of the Charter of the City of Vernon for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, and is adopted and justified based on the findings of the City Council in Recitals of this Ordinance; which are supported by substantial evidence in the record associated with the City Council’s consideration hereof. SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby passes this emergency ordinance by a majority vote of the City Council. Accordingly, this measure shall take effect immediately upon adoption pursuant to City Charter Section 4.4. SECTION 6. Any provision of the Vernon Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance. SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. To this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Ordinance No. 1274 Page 4 of 4 _______________________ SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption and publish this ordinance as required by law. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February, 2021. _____________________________ LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor ATTEST: LISA POPE, City Clerk (seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ARNOLD M. ALVAREZ-GLASMAN, Interim City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 2020-06 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON RATTFYTNG EMERGENCY PROCLAMATTON 2020-07, A PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE SERIOUS AND IMMINENT THREAT OF THE NOVEL CORONAV]RUS ( covrD-1 9 ) WHEREAS, under the California Emergency Services Act (Cal-ifornia Government Code sections 8630, 8550 et seq. ), California Government Code section 4555 (c) defines a "Local- Emergency" as the existence of conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial- Iimits of a city, caused by condi-tions such as an epidemic, which are or are Iikely to be beyond the control of the servj-ces, personnel, equipment, and facilities of a city, and require the combined forces of other political- subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, Government Code Secti-on 8630 and Vernon Munj-cipa1 Code Chapter 8 authorj-ze the Vernon Disaster Council- Chief Executive Officer to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a l-ocal- emergency when the City Councj-l- is not in session so long as the proclamation is ratified by the City Council- within seven days,' and WHEREAS, Vernon Municipal Code Section 8.1 defines an "emergency" as the actual- or threatened existence of condj-tions of dlsaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within this city caused by such conditions as air pollution, fi-re, flood, storm, epidemic, riot or earthquake, oL other conditions, including conditions resulting from war or imminent threat of war, but other than conditj-ons resulting from a labor controversy, which conditions are or are Iikely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facil-ities of this city, requiring the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat,' and WHEREAS, in December 2019, reports began spreading worldwide about a fl-u-l-ike virus first found in China that was significantly more deadly than the fl-u generally, with the virus becoming known as the Novel- Coronavirus (COVID-19); and WHEREAS, oD March 4, 2020, a State of Emergency was proclaimed in California by Governor Gavin Newsom; and WHEREAST oD March 17, 2020, the Worl-d Health Organization (WHO) classified the spread of COVID-19 internationally as a 91oba1 pandemic and on March 72, 2020, a Gathering Guidance Policy was issued by the Cal-ifornia Department of Public Heal-th due to COVID-19; and WHEREAST on March 12, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-30 with orders including that all residents heed any orders and guidance of state and loca1 public heal-th official-s; and WHEREAST oo March 14, 2020, dt approximately 10:00 a.m., Mayor Melissa Ybarra, acting in her capacity as Chief Executj-ve Officer of the Disaster Council-, issued Emergency Proclamation 2020- 01, a Proclamation decl-aring the existence of a local state of emergency which now exj-sts in the City of Vernon due to COVID-19, attached hereto as Exhibit A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OE THE C]TY 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 Councif of the City of Vernon has reviewed the Proclamatj-on and hereby ratifies Emergency Proclamation 2020-01, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. -2 SECTION 3: In accordance with Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 8 and applicable Iaw, the City Council- dec1ares that due to an imminent threat to heal-th and safety as a result of COVID-19 that a Iocal emergency exists within the City of Vernon's terri-torial- l-imits. SECTION 4: The City Administrator, ds the Director of Emergency Services, is empowered to carry out all emergency powers conferred upon him as the Director of Emergency Services by l-ocal and state l-aws, and by all other lawful authori-ty, as may be necessary to protect l-ife and property. SECTION 5: During the existence of this local emergency, the powers, functj-ons, and dutj-es of the Director of Emergency Services and the emergency organization of this City wil-l- be those prescribed by state Iaw, by ordinance, resolutions and the City Multi- Hazard Functional Pl-an. SECTION 6: The City Clerk 1s directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the County of Los Angeles and the Cal-ifornla Director of the Office of Emergency Services with a request to find it acceptable in accordance with provisi-ons of the Natural- Di-saster Assistance Act,' and that the City's Director of Emergency Services or his assistant is hereby declared as the City's authorized representative for the purpose of recej-vj-ng, processing and coordinating al-l- inquiries and requirements needed to obtain valuable state and, i-f needed, federal- assistance. SECTION '7: The City Administrator or his designee i-s designated as the Local Hazard Mitigation Coordinator of the City of Vernon for the purpose of assessj-ng the threat to the people in the City as a result of COVID-19 and consul-ting with Federal, State, County and other authorities as necessary to access the threat and to -3 take appropriate actions to address the threat including taking actlons authorized by law including, but not limited to Municipal Code Section B.B which authorizes the Director to make and issue rul-es and regulations on matters reasonably reJ-ated to the protectj-on of Iife and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earl-iest practicable time by the Chief Executive Officer and the City Council-. SECTION B: This local emergency will continue to exist until otherwj-se determined by City Council resol-ution. SECTION 9: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shal-l 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 Eile of Resolutj-ons of the Councj-I of this City. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 2020. Tltle: Mayor /W ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Clerk Zayna Senio Mous sa, puty City Attorney 4- STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OE LOS ANGELES ) ) ss ) I, Lisa Pope, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resol-ution No. 2020-06, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council- of the City of Vernon at a special meeting of the City Council duly held on Tuesday, March 71, 2020, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. ( SEAL ) CIerk tr-J EXHIBIT A 0f@ EM ERG ENCY PROCLAMATION 2OaO-OL A PROCTAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VERNON, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE CHIEF EXECUTTVE OFFICER OF THE DISASTER COUNCIL, DECTARING THE EXISTENCE OF A tOCAt EMERGENCY wHEREAS, Section 8.5 of the Vernon Municipal Code designates the Mayor as the Chief Executive Officer and Section 8.6 empowers the Vernon Chief Executive Officer to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City of Vernon is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and WHEREAS, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple cases of individuals with severe respiratory illness caused by a Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as deaths caused by the illness; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2O2O, a State of Emergency was proclaimed by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Public Health declared a local and public health emergency. On March 7L, 2O2O, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified the spread of COVID-19 internationally as a global pandemic and on March t2,2OZO, a Gathering Guidance Policy was issued by the California Department of Public Health due to COVID- 19; and WHEREAS, on March L2,2O2O, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-25-30 with orders including an order that all residents heed any orders and guidance of state and local public health officials; and WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Vernon does hereby find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within said City, caused by the current confirmed cases of COVID-19 internationally, including in California and Los Angeles County, and that these conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the existing services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, based on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention statements, there is an ongoing risk and probability of COVID-19 positive patients being identified in the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Vernon finds that COVID-19 is an infectious and communicable disease, which creates a condition of extreme peril to the health and safety of persons within the City, and which is likely to be beyond the ability and resources of the City to control; and WHEREAS, a proclamation of local emergency will assist in a coordinated public health response to reduce transmission and illness severity, provide assistance to public safety and health providers, and mitigate the effects of this pandemic on the citizens, businesses, and employees of the City; and WHEREAS, the conditions and circumstances described above warrant and necessitate that the City proclaim the existence of a local emergency. NOW, THEREFORE, lT lS HEREBY PROCIAIMED by the City of Vernon Chief Executive Officer that a local emergency now exists throughout the entire City of Vernon. lT lS FURTHER PROCTAIMED AND ORDERED, that the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Vernon authorizes the City Administrator to furnish information and enter into any necessary agreements to obtain any emergency assistance to implement necessary intervention activities to prevent a threatened epidemic of disease in the community, and to take necessary measures to protect and preserve the public health and safety from said public health hazard. tT lS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED, that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to make and issue policies and regulations on matters necessary to the protection of life and property within the City of Vernon and within scope of the local emergency hereby proclaimed. lT lS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED, that during the existence of said local emergency the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, by ordinances, and resolutions of this City; and that this emergency proclamation shall expire seven (7) days after issuance unless confirmed and ratified by the governing body of the City of Vernon. ln addition, the City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 30 days until the local emergency is terminated by resolution. lT lS FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED, that a copy of this proclamation be forwarded to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the LA County Office of Emergency Management, the State Office of Emergency Services requesting that the Director of the State Office of Emergency Services find it acceptable in accordance with State Law; that the Governor waive regulations that may hinder response and recovery efforts; that recovery assistance be made available under the California Disaster Assistance Act; and that the State expedite access to County, State and Federal resources and any other appropriate federal disaster relief programs. DATED: March L4,2020 CHIEF EXECUTIVE Mayor, City of Vernon R OF THE DISASTER COUNCIL Emergency Proclamation 2020-01 Page2of 2 Ybarra