20220201 City Council MinutesMINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2022
REMOTE LOCATION VIA ZOOM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ybarra called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ybarra led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Melissa Ybarra, Mayor (via remote access)
William Davis, Mayor Pro Tem (via remote access)
Leticia Lopez, Council Member (via remote access)
Crystal Larios, Council Member (via remote access)
Judith Merlo, Council Member (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator (via remote access)
Zaynah Moussa, Interim City Attorney (via remote access)
Lisa Pope, City Clerk (via remote access)
Scott Williams, Finance Director (via remote access)
Abraham Alemu, Public Utilities General Manager (via remote access)
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director (via remote access)
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director (via remote access)
Robert Sousa, Police Chief (via remote access)
Dan Wall, Public Works Director (via remote access)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Mayor Pro Tem Davis seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Pension Obligation Bonds - Workshop I
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Finance Director Williams and Ira Summer, GovInvest, presented a PowerPoint on
Pension Obligation Bonds.
2. City Administrator Report
Recommendation: Receive presentation on:
New Business Welcome
Vernon Business in the News
Joint Tax Sharing Agreement
Malburg Generating Station (MGS) Transition
Community Outreach
City Administrator Fandino deferred the presentation.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Ybarra pulled Item No. 9.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item No. 9. The question was
called and the motion carried unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the January 18, 2022 Regular City Council meeting
minutes.
4. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 80, for the
period of January 2 through January 15, 2022, totaling $1,981,387.54 and
consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $1,764,276.23 and
ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $217,111.31 .
5. Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Redevelopment Agency Obligation Retirement
Account Warrant Register No. 63, for the period of November 21 through January
15, 2022 and consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $7,000.00.
6. Recodification of City of Vernon Municipal Code
Recommendation: Waive full reading, conduct second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1277 adopting the 2021 Recodified and Republished Vernon
Municipal Code.
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7. Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance
Recommendation: Waive full reading, conduct second reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1278 adding Chapter 8.14 to the Vernon Municipal Code to regulate
mandatory organic waste disposal reduction.
8. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the December 2021 Building Report.
10. Agreement Accepting the Assignment of the Non-Exclusive Franchise
Agreement for Commercial Solid Waste Collection
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the agreement accepting the
assignment of the non-exclusive franchise agreement for commercial solid waste
collection of CalMet, Inc. / Metropolitan Waste Disposal, between the City of
Vernon, CalMet, Inc. / Metropolitan Waste Disposa l, and Arakelian Enterprises,
Inc. DBA Athens Services.
11. Supplemental to Purchase Contract LP-0663 with Cintas Rental Service
Recommendation: Approve and authorize a Supplemental to Purchase Contract
LP-0663 with Cintas Uniform Rental Service, for unifo rm rental and laundering
services, increasing the contract value by an additional $20,000, for a grand total
not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.
12. Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement with Metropolitan Los
Angeles/Southeast Rio Vista Family YMCA (YMCA)
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement with the YMCA for community based
wellness programming, in substantially the same form as submitted, to extend the
term for one additional year, effective February 4, 2022 through February 3, 2023,
with all other terms remaining the same.
13. Replacement of Vernon Public Utilities Vehicles
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the issuance of a purchase order to
National Auto Fleet Group for one (1) 2022 Ford F -150 Lightning Pro and one (1)
2022 Ford F-150 XLT through the Sourcewell Master Vehicle Contract (091521 -
NAF) for a total cost of $123,594.52.
14. Contracts with Central Square Software Systems
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
new IQ Subscription and User End Agreement with Central Square Software
Systems (Central Square) in an amount not-to-exceed $14,816.75 for a term of
three years; B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a new
Software Support Agreement with Central Square in an amount not -to-exceed
$225,283.17 for a term of three years; C. Approve and authorize the City
Administrator to execute the Change Order to IT-0129 and Completion Report for
work and training completed by Central Square; and D. Approve $36,155 in
additional funds for future contracts with Central Square, and authorize the City
Administrator to execute additional contracts with Central Square, with
substantially the same or similar terms as other agreements submitted herewith
for approval, for the provision of additional Software Support Services as may be
necessary for the Vernon Police Department (VPD).
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The following item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration:
9. Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement with The Arroyo Group
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is a continuing fiscal and
administrative activity that will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes
in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378. One of the outcomes of the proposed action is
to develop a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for potential project(s),
and any required environmental impact analysis will be conducted at the
appropriate project phase; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement between the City of Vernon
and The Arroyo Group, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the
preparation of the Mixed-Use Specific Plan and Program EIR and the preparation
of the General Plan and Housing Element Updates for a not-to-exceed amount of
$93,000.
In response to Mayor Ybarra, Public Works Director Wall explained that the
additional scope was not initially anticipated.
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Mayor Pro Tem Davis seconded a motion to:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is a continuing fiscal and administrative
activity that will not result in any direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines section 15378. One of the outcomes of the proposed action is to
develop a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) for potential project(s),
and any required environmental impact analysis will be conducted at the
appropriate project phase; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement between the City of Vernon
and The Arroyo Group, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the
preparation of the Mixed-Use Specific Plan and Program EIR and the preparation
of the General Plan and Housing Element Updates for a not-to-exceed amount of
$93,000. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Regulations of Sidewalk Vending
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), because there is no possibility that regulation of sidewalk vending will
have a significant effect on the environment; B. Waive full reading and introduce
and conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1276 adding Chapter 12.10 - Sidewalk
Vending to Title 12 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places of the Municipal Code;
and C. Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption for the February 15,
2022 City Council meeting.
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Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Mayor Pro Tem Davis seconded a motion to:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because there is no possibility that regulation of sidewalk vending will have a
significant effect on the environment; B. Waive full reading and introduce and
conduct first reading of Ordinance No. 1276 adding Chapter 12.10 - Sidewalk
Vending to Title 12 - Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places of the Municipal Code;
and C. Direct staff to schedule second reading and adoption for the February 15,
2022 City Council meeting. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
16. Amendment to Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation: A. Approve revised job description for Police Officer Recruit;
and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-02 amending Exhibit A of the Classification and
Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2021-16, as amended by
Resolution Nos. 2021-27, 2021-37, 2021-42 and 2021-44 approving revised salary
range and position designation for the above referenced classification.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
MOTION
Council Member Larios moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to:
A. Approve revised job description for Police Officer Recruit; and B. Adopt
Resolution No. 2022-02 amending Exhibit A of the Classification and
Compensation Plan, adopted by Resolution No. 2021-16, as amended by
Resolution Nos. 2021-27, 2021-37, 2021-42 and 2021-44 approving revised salary
range and position designation for the above referenced classification. The
question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
17. At-Will Employment Agreement for Deputy City Administrator
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an At -
Will Employment Agreement for the Appointment of Angela P. Kimmey to Deputy
City Administrator, in substantially the same form as submitted, with an effective
date of January 31, 2022.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved and Council Member Larios seconded a motion to
approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute an At-Will Employment
Agreement for the Appointment of Angela P. Kimmey to Deputy City Administrator,
in substantially the same form as submitted, with an effective date of January 31,
2022. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced the virtual MGS Town Hall meeting on
February 9, 2022, 11:30 a.m. and that he would be attending the League of
California Cities City Manager’s Conference.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff.
Council Member Larios reported that she attended the virtual League of California
Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy at a cost of $250 from the City
Council budget.
RECESS
Mayor Ybarra recessed the meeting at 10:11 a.m. The meeting reconvened at
10:19 a.m. and Mayor Ybarra recessed to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
18. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Position: Interim City Attorney
19. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney / Interim City Attorney
RECONVENE
At 11:23 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned Closed Session and reconvened the
regular meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Moussa reported that the Council met in Closed Session,
discussed the items on the agenda, and directed staff to engage an executive
search firm for appointment of an in-house City Attorney.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting at 11:23 a.m.
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MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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