20220621 City Council MinutesMINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Leticia Lopez, Mayor (via remote access)
Crystal Larios Mayor Pro Tem
William Davis, Council Member
Judith Merlo, Council Member
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, Interim City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Todd Dusenberry, Acting Public Utilities General Manager
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Manny Garcia, Deputy Public Works Director
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting at 9:06 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:08
a.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Employee Service Pin Awards for May 2022
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
Human Resources Director Earl acknowledged Fernando Flores, Utilities
Dispatcher, Claudia Luna, Assistant Buyer, Daniel M. Onopa, Police Sergeant,
Veronica Avendano, Administrative Secretary, and Joanna Hurtado-Moreno,
Assistant Civil Engineer, as the Employee Service Pin Award recipients for May
2022.
2. Proclamation Recognizing Retired Employee - Renan Castro
Recommendation: Acknowledge and present a proclamation to retired employee
Renan Castro, Warehouse Worker, Lead in recognition of his dedicated service to
the City of Vernon.
Human Resources Director Earl acknowledged Renan Castro for his service.
3. Westside Specific Plan Study Session
Recommendation: No action required by City Council. This is a presentation and
discussion item only.
Public Works Director Wall, Deputy Public Works Director Garcia, and Phil Burns,
Arroyo Group, presented the item.
Steve Freed, Vernon Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation for the
proposed plan, but expressed concern with the immediate need the City has to
increase the voter population.
Marisa Olguin, Vernon Chamber of Commerce, encouraged immediate
implementation of streamlining the Alameda corridor and expressed concern with
one lane on Santa Fe.
Jack Cline discussed the proposal to reduce vehicular traffic on Santa Fe and
unfulfilled promises of the past. He suggested Council consider timelines and the
results of prior specific plans versus negative consequences.
Juliet Goff complimented the Arroyo Group for the process. She suggested first
fixing Alameda. She discussed the need to increase the voter pool and eligible
Council Members and asked for costs of proposed goals.
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Douglas Williams expressed the need to ensure private investments were
financially feasible and sustainable.
Karina Macias, Huntington Park Council Member, addressed the Council
regarding the Westside Specific Plan, expressing concern with the diversion of
truck traffic. She requested Vernon staff work with Huntington Park staff. (Note-
Ms. Macias’ comments occurred during Item No. 28).
Council Member Ybarra stated it was necessary to improve traffic prior to adding
housing. She discussed the need to create and retain a sustainable and
competitive Vernon.
Mayor Lopez stated she would like to see how Alameda would work prior to other
modifications. She stated she was skeptical about Project No. 3 because there
were too many units in one place.
Mayor Pro Tem Larios requested a timeline and asked how soon housing would
be available.
Mr. Burns explained the distinction between the regulations and implementation
strategies.
Council Member Merlo asked about the motive for targeting childless couples and
questioned involvement in local government. Mr. Burns stated only a small
percentage of any group of people were actively involved. He discussed the
proposed residential developments.
Council Member Ybarra asked about State mandates for low income housing. Mr.
Burns explained affordable housing requirements. He discussed the infrastructural
changes to implement the Alameda East Vernon Truck Corridor and discussions
with the City of Los Angeles. He discussed the fiscal analysis of the project and
stated early returns showed the project to be fiscally advantageous. He addressed
manufacturing, distribution, and production.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Larios, Mr. Burns explained the next steps of the
process.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Request for Zoning Code Variance for 3030 Atlantic Boulevard
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), the general rule is that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
a significant effect on the environment, and to the extent the property owner seeks
to engage in actual physical construction or development, such would be subject
to independent CEQA review and analysis; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18
granting the zoning code variance requested to facilitate Magellan Atlantic I, LLC’s
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construction of a private access road (for ingress and egress), across the existing
parking lot and under the railroad tracks, subject to the conditions of approval for
the property located at 3030 Atlantic Boulevard.
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Lopez
closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the CEQA., in accordance with
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule is that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment, and to the extent
the property owner seeks to engage in actual physical construction or
development, such would be subject to independent CEQA review and analysis;
and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-18 granting the zoning code variance requested
to facilitate Magellan Atlantic I, LLC’s construction of a private access road (for
ingress and egress), across the existing parking lot and under the railroad tracks,
subject to the conditions of approval for the property located at 3030 Atlantic
Boulevard. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Davis seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
5. Approval of Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the June 7, 2022 Regular City Council meeting
minutes.
6. Conduct of Meetings via Teleconference Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361
Recommendation: Ratify the findings in Resolution No. 2021-36 authorizing
continued conduct of City Council and all other City legislative body meetings via
teleconference, in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), due to continued
public health and safety concerns caused by COVID-19.
7. Claims Against City
Recommendation: Receive and file claim submitted by Jorge Favela in the amount
of $1,360.68.
8. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 89, for the
period of May 22 through June 4, 2022, totaling $4,655,614.54 and consisting of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $4,260,599.14 and ratification of the
issuance of early checks totaling $395,015.40.
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9. City Payroll Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve City Payroll Warrant Register No. 792, for the period
of May 1 through May 31, 2022, totaling $2,697,080.42 and consisting of
ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling $1,789,996.02 and
ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers (EFT) for payroll related
disbursements totaling $907,084.40 paid through operating bank account.
10. Military Equipment Use Policy
Recommendation: A. Conduct second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1282
adding Chapter 9.06 to Title 9 Public Peace and Welfare to the Vernon Municipal
Code governing the use of military equipment; and B. Adopt Vernon Police
Department's Military Equipment Use Policy.
11. Fire Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2022 Fire Department Activity Report.
12. Police Department Activity Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2022 Police Department Activity
Report.
13. Quarterly City Housing Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the June 2022 City Housing Quarterly Report.
14. Warehouse Special Parcel Tax Rate Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: A. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-19 determining the Warehouse
Special Parcel Tax levied for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 3.20.010; and B. Approve and authorize the Director of Finance to
execute an Agreement for Billing of Direct Assessments (Warehouse Special
Parcel Tax) with the County of Los Angeles Auditor-Controller’s Office, in
substantially the same form as submitted, for the collection and distribution of the
Warehouse Special Parcel Tax for FY 2022-2023.
15. Public Safety Special Parcel Tax Rate Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: A. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 determining the Public Safety
Special Parcel Tax levied for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, pursuant to Municipal
Code Section 3.20.020; and B. Approve and authorize the Director of Finance to
execute an Agreement for Billing Direct Assessments (Public Safety Special Parcel
Tax) with the County of Los Angeles Auditor-Controller’s Office, in substantially the
same form as submitted, for the collection and distribution of the Public Safety
Special Parcel Tax for FY 2022-2023.
16. Blanket Purchase Order with The Home Depot
Recommendation: A. Find that the best interests of the City are served by a direct
award of a blanket Purchase Order to The Home Depot, without a competitive
selection process pursuant to Section 3.32.110 (B)(2) of the Vernon Municipal
Code (VMC); and B. Approve the issuance of a blanket Purchase Order with The
Home Depot in an amount not-to-exceed $179,250 to procure supplies for the
Public Works Department and Vernon Public Utilities for operational needs and
special projects for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.
17. Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc. for Environmental Compliance Support Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Services Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.,
in substantially the same form as submitted, for as-needed environmental
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compliance support services, increasing the contract by $371,834 and bringing the
contract total not-to-exceed amount to $1,116,656.
18. Construction Contract with General Pump Company, Inc. for On-Call Well
and Booster Pump Repairs
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from
(CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, because the
project consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing facilities
and involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Accept the bid from
General Pump Company, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder;
and C. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Construction
Contract with General Pump Company, Inc., in substantially the same form as
submitted, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000 for on-call pump repair
services.
19. Revision to Daggett Solar Power 2 Project Power Sales Agreement with
Southern California Public Power Authority
Recommendation: A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from
CEQA review, because it is an administrative and fiscal activity that will not result
in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not
constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; with regard
to the underlying project and pursuant to the Power Purchase Agreement between
SCPPA and Daggett Solar Power 2 LLC, the lead agencies have obtained all
CEQA determinations required for the construction, operation, and maintenance
of the facility, or such determinations are reasonably expected to be timely
obtained; and B. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
revised Daggett Solar Power 2 Project Power Sales Agreement with Southern
California Public Power Authority, in substantially the same form as submitted, for
the purpose of purchasing 60 megawatts of solar power and 30 megawatts of
battery storage with associated green attributes through the Daggett Solar Power
2 Project at a revised projected annual amount of approximately $8,100,000 over
a 20-year term.
20. Cancellation of Vernon’s Transmission Owner Tariff
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action does not constitute a “project”
pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) because such action constitutes an administrative activity; and
even if the adoption of the proposed item did constitute a project, it would be
exempt in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
and B. Adopt Resolution 2022-21 approving the cancellation of Vernon’s
Transmission Owner Tariff.
21. Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company for Supply of
Aqueous Ammonia for Malburg Generating Station
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
Services Agreement with Hill Brothers Chemical Company, in substantially the
same form as submitted, for the supply of 19% aqueous ammonia for a total
amount not to exceed $135,800, for a three-year term; and B. Authorize a
contingency amount of $13,500 in the event of price volatility, and grant authority
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to the City Administrator to amend the total contract value by an amount up to the
contingency amount, if necessary.
22. Services Agreement with Nalco Water for Chemical Water Treatment
Services for Malburg Generating Station
Recommendation: A. Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a
Services Agreement with Nalco Water, in substantially the same form as
submitted, for Water Treatment Chemical Services for the Malburg Generating
Station for a total amount not to exceed $1,124,717, for a three-year term; and B.
Authorize a contingency amount of $112,470 in the event of price volatility, and
grant authority to the City Administrator to amend the total contract value by an
amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
23. Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute related
documents for procurement of necessary annual insurance coverage for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2022 -23 effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, with total premiums
estimated at approximately $3,765,514 and not-to-exceed $3,980,000.
24. Purchase Contract with Merrimac Energy Group to Procure Fuel
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Contract
with Merrimac Energy Group in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 to procure fuel
for Citywide fleet for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
25. Purchase Contract for City Contract No. CS-1466: City Hall Chiller Condenser
Coils Replacement
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt CEQA
review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15301, because the project
consists of the maintenance, repair or minor alteration of existing equipment and
involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use; B. Approve and authorize
the issuance of a Purchase Contract with Western Allied Corporation for the
replacement of the City Hall Chiller condenser coils for a total amount of $35,990;
and C. Authorize a contingency of $10,000 in the event that additional unforeseen
repairs are necessary, and grant authority to the City Administrator to issue change
orders or an amount up to the contingency amount, if necessary.
26. Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2022-22 approving an Annual Statement of
Investment Policy for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 and delegating investment
authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer.
NEW BUSINESS
27. University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine Internship
Affiliation Agreement
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the
Internship Affiliation Agreement with USC Keck School of Medicine in substantially
the same form as submitted.
Health and Environmental Control Director Agyin presented the staff report.
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MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Larios moved and Council Member Ybarra seconded a motion to
approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Internship Affiliation
Agreement with USC Keck School of Medicine in substantially the same form as
submitted. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
28. Moratorium on Warehouse Uses, Freight and Terminals, Container Storage
and Parking
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is general policy and
procedure-making activity that is unrelated to any specific project, which must
undergo separate CEQA review, and that will not result in direct physical changes
or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changes in the environment, and
therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section
15378; and B. Adopt Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 1283 establishing a 45-day
temporary moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or modification of
warehouse uses, freight terminals, truck terminals, container storage, and
container parking in the City of Vernon.
Public Works Director Wall presented the staff report.
In response to Council questions, Public Works Director Wall explained that the
moratorium was a pause on development to further study the potential impacts of
warehouse developments.
Ralph Velador, Laborers International Union (LiUNA), discussed the City’s
exclusively industrial nature and the need to bring in more businesses. He
indicated opposition to the moratorium due to the impact to jobs.
Jayson Baiz, LiUNA, expressed opposition to the moratorium due to the impact on
jobs.
Jose Radillo, LiUNA, indicated opposition to the 45-day moratorium due to
potential slow down in construction and impact to the economy. He urged the
Council to consider the working families.
Robert Wendell, Director of Environmental Affairs for Dunn-Edwards Corporation,
expressed concern about the moratorium due to potential restrictions on future use
of the Dunn Edwards Campus and urged the expiration in 45-days.
Bruce Heathcote, Dunn-Edwards Corporation, indicated opposition to the
moratorium and addressed reduced economic opportunities due to a coming
recession.
Steve Freed, MT Vernon Industrial LLC, discussed warehouse buildings on his
property. He stated he understood the concern behind the loss of large utility users
leaving the City but indicated opposition to the moratorium.
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Heather Crossner, Bridge Industrial, suggested studies without a moratorium and
requested denying approval of the moratorium.
Michael Bagwell, Sandberg Furniture, indicated opposition to the proposed
ordinance. He stated it would detrimentally affect a sales contract currently in
escrow and that they had sought legal counsel to protect their properties. He
questioned the urgency findings.
Clark Neuhoff, Alere Property Group, discussed current negotiations for new
warehouse use on their property. He urged the Council to reject the moratorium.
Marisa Olguin, Vernon Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern that current
property owners might be in negotiations. She stated she understood the impact
of Farmer John’s departure but indicated opposition to the ordinance.
Eric Gustafson, Coast Packing, proposed not enacting the moratorium rather,
working together.
Stephanie Mallory, Jetro Cash and Carry, indicated opposition to the moratorium
and expressed concern with the impact of the moratorium.
Jack Cline, President of Lee and Associates Los Angeles, discussed Vernon’s past
challenges and urged the Council to work with the citizens and business
community.
Douglas Williams indicated opposition to the moratorium.
Stefane Wandel, NAIOP SoCal, stated she was opposed to the moratorium and
was willing to work with the City.
Brian Wong, North Palisades Partners, expressed concern about projects currently
in the permitting process and indicated opposition to the moratorium.
Matt McRoskey, Jones Lang LaSalle, discussed his real estate clients and
expressed opposition to the moratorium.
Jimmy Andreoli, Baker Commodities, expressed concern with the drastic step with
minimal notice to the business community and stated he was opposed to the
moratorium.
Tom Ashcraft, 9th St. Partners, expressed opposition to the moratorium on
development of warehouse uses.
Juliet Goff, Kal Plastics, expressed concern with the proposed moratorium.
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Tom Condon, Colliers International, agreed with the fellow community members
opposing the moratorium.
RECESS
Mayor Lopez called a recess at 11:23 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:37 a.m.
with all Council Members present (Mayor Pro Tem Larios and Mayor Lopez via
remote participation).
City Administrator Fandino stated the City was committed to 100% transparency,
good governance, and protecting the interests of the City, community and
residents.
Interim City Attorney Moussa addressed form and procedure, explained the
statutory authority in Government Code Section 65858.
Public Works Director Wall explained exemptions for pending permits; and efforts
to work with businesses, and collaborate with property owners. He discussed
concerns with truck trips, limited employment with modern warehouses, and use
of electricity.
Council Member Ybarra expressed understanding the need for a pause, concerns
with air quality, roads, infrastructure and truck traffic. She stated she was
disappointed that the matter was not presented to the Business and Industry
Commission (BIC), and input obtained from the business community. She
discussed the need for transparency and sustainability. Public Works Director Wall
and City Administrator Fandino explained the statute to prevent front running
regulation, special BIC meeting, and the purpose of the moratorium to regulate
larger scale warehousing.
Mayor Lopez stated a 45-day pause was appropriate and she wanted to ensure
the City work with the businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem Larios asked if the goals can be attained without the pause. Public
Works Director Wall explained the potential flood of applications. Interim City
Attorney Moussa stated the existing code allowed warehouses by right, with no
discretion by staff or Council. City Administrator Fandino stated the 45-day pause
provided the opportunity to work with the community.
Mayor Lopez reopened the public comment portion of the item.
Steve Freed, Chamber of Commerce, Chair and property owner/business owner,
suggested allowing current uses to continue to lease properties. Public Works
Director Wall stated the three year lease prohibition could be removed from the
moratorium.
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John Peterson stated there would be unintended consequences of a moratorium
and it would unlikely be resolved in 45 days.
Clark Neuhoff, Alere Property Group, asked what constituted pending approval
and discussed their investment in a pending purchase. Public Works Director Wall
explained pending approval included substantial submittals with limited scope of
corrections.
Heather Crosner requested clarification on pending approval be added to the
resolution.
Jack Cline asked if conditional use permits could be submitted for a logistics use.
Douglas Williams stated 45 days was too long and suggested limiting the
moratorium to 15 days.
Anna Andreoli, Baker Commodities, asked about expansion of current
warehousing – cold storage. Public Works Director Wall explained that pending
permits were exempt under the moratorium.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Mayor Lopez seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) review, because it is general policy and procedure-making activity that is
unrelated to any specific project, which must undergo separate CEQA review, and
that will not result in direct physical changes or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project”
as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; and B. Adopt Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 1283 establishing a 45-day temporary moratorium on the
establishment, expansion, or modification of warehouse uses, freight terminals,
truck terminals, container storage, and container parking in the City of Vernon,
amending Sections 5.B.3. and 5.B.4. to read as follows:
5.B.3. Any new or renewed lease agreement.
5.B.4. The establishment, expansion, or modification of any warehouse or related
facilities with pending permits (which includes submittal of a site plan for review)
or that have already received full approvals and commenced construction or
incurred expenses for construction prior to this Ordinance.
The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
29. Professional Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Citywide
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software as a Service (SaaS) Hosting
and Support
Recommendation: Authorize additional funds in the amount of $729,926 to
Contract IT-0152 for the SaaS annual fees with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a
Citywide ERP Software System, Hosting, Implementation, and Support, bringing
the total not-to-exceed amount of the contract to $3,037,949.
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Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
MOTION
Council Member Ybarra moved and Council Member Davis seconded a motion to:
Authorize additional funds in the amount of $729,926 to Contract IT-0152 for the
SaaS annual fees with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a Citywide ERP Software
System, Hosting, Implementation, and Support, bringing the total not-to-exceed
amount of the contract to $3,037,949. The question was called and the motion
carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced free COVID-19 testing; Vernon Job Fair on
June 23, 2022, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Southern California Curling Center Event on July
1-3, 2022; Vernon Housing Commission Special Meeting on June 29, 2022; and
Capital Project deferment.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff.
None.
RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 12:32 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
30. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Employee Organizations: Management, Confidential, Executive, Elected
Officials, and Unclassified (Unrepresented), Teamsters Local 911, IBEW Local
47, Vernon Police Management Association, and Vernon Police Officers’ Benefit
Association
31. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Attorney
32. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 6303-005-034, 6303-005-035, and 6303-005-036
Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Clougherty Packing, LLC
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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33. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 6303-013-052, 6303-013-053, 6303-013-054 and 6303-013-055
Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
34. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4010 East 26th Street, Vernon, CA, 90058
Agency negotiator: Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Negotiating parties: Rehrig Pacific Company
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
RECONVENE
At 1:58 p.m., Mayor Lopez 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 took no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 1:59 p.m.
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LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
(seal)
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