20210601 City Council MinutesMINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ybarra called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Ybarra led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Melissa Ybarra, Mayor
William Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
Carol Menke, Council Member
Diana Gonzales, Council Member
Leticia Lopez, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator
Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, Interim City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Abraham Alemu, Public Utilities General Manager
Fredrick Agyin, Health and Environmental Control Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Anthony Miranda, Police Chief
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Angela Kimmey, Utilities Compliance Administrator
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Council Member Menke 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. Proclamation - Anthony R. Hinojos, Water Maintenance Worker, Senior
Recommendation: Acknowledge and present a proclamation to the family of Anthony R.
Hinojos, in honor of his life and in recognition of his dedicated service to the City of
Vernon.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the Proclamation to the family of Anthony R.
Hinojos.
2. City Administrator Report:
Completion of 37th Street Island
BNSF Driveway Repair
E-Waste Event
Recommendation: No action is required by City Council. This is a presentation only.
City Administrator Fandino presented the report.
3. Business Appreciation and Recognition Program
Recommendation: No action is required by the City Council. This is a presentation only.
Utilities Compliance Administrator Kimmey presented the report.
In response to Council questions, Utilities Compliance Administrator Kimmey explained
the distinction of large and notable businesses.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Citywide Budget and Appropriations Limit (GANN) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Recommendation: A. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-13 approving and adopting the Annual
Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and B. Adopt Resolution No.
2021-14 adopting the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 pursuant to
Government Code Section 7910.
Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
Mayor Ybarra opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Ybarra closed
the public hearing.
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Mayor Pro Tem Davis seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-13 approving and adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budget
for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and adopt Resolution No. 2021-14 adopting the appropriations
limit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 pursuant to Government Code Section 7910. The question
was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved and Council Member Menke 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 May 18, 2021 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
6. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 68, for the period of
May 2 through May 15, 2021, totaling $4,932,838.11 and consisting of ratification of
electronic payments totaling $4,782,723.44 and ratification of the issuance of early checks
totaling $150,114.67.
7. Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Federal Funds for Street Improvements Account Warrant
Register No. 36, for the period of April 18 through May 15, 2021 and consisting of
ratification of electronic payments totaling $57,143.16.
8. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the April 2021 Building Report.
9. Acceptance of Electrical Easement at 4423 District Boulevard (APN 6304-022-042)
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.
10. Acceptance of Work and Notice of Completion for Contract No. LP-0516 – Well No.
17 Rehabilitation Project
Recommendation: Accept the work as complete, and authorize the General Manager of
Public Utilities to execute and submit the Notice of Completion to the Los Angeles County
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the Well No. 17 Rehabilitation Project, Contract No.
LP-0516, completed by Best Drilling and Pump, Inc.
11. Change Order No. 2 to 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 California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines &
section 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; and B.
Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Change Order No. 2 to the
Construction Contract with General Pump Company, Inc., in substantially the same form
as submitted, authorizing renewal of the contract term for a one year period from July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022, at a cost not-to-exceed $600,000 for the renewal term for on-
call well and booster pump repairs.
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12. 2007 Omnibus Mutual Assistance Agreement with California Water/Wastewater
Agency Response Network (CalWARN)
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute the 2007
Omibus Mutual Assistance Agreement, in substantially the same form as submitted, with
the California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) comprised of
water and wastewater utilities which parties agree to provide mutual assistance to one
another in times of emergency.
13. Amendment No. 1 to Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Inc., dba JRM for
Unarmed Security Guard Services
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Services Agreement between the City of Vernon and S&S Labor Force Inc.,
dba JRM, in substantially the same form as submitted, for continued unarmed security
guard services for a not-to-exceed amount of $507,500.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2021-15 adopting Citywide Fringe Benefits
Policy and repealing Resolution No. 2020-18.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
MOTION
Council Member Lopez moved and Council Member Menke seconded a motion to adopt
Resolution No. 2021-15 adopting Citywide Fringe Benefits Policy and repealing
Resolution No. 2020-18. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
15. Classification and Compensation Plan
Recommendation: A. Approve revised job descriptions and associated salary grade
changes for the positions of Computer Aided Drafting Technician, Deputy Director of
Health and Environmental Control, Integrated Resources Manager, Meter Reader, Meter
Reader, Lead, Public Works Inspector, Senior and Water Forman; B. Approve new job
descriptions and associated salaries for the positions of Customer Relations and Marketing
Manager, Electric Operator, Senior, Payroll Specialist, Senior, Planning and Analysis
Manager, Public Works Inspector and Utility Program Specialist; and C. Adopt Resolution
No. 2021-16 adopting the Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with
Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2020-19 and as
amended by Resolution Nos. 2020-28, 2020-29, 2020-32, 2020-42 and 2021-08.
Human Resources Director Earl presented the staff report.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Davis moved and Council Member Lopez seconded a motion to: A.
Approve revised job descriptions and associated salary grade changes for the positions of
Computer Aided Drafting Technician, Deputy Director of Health and Environmental
Control, Integrated Resources Manager, Meter Reader, Meter Reader, Lead, Public Works
Inspector, Senior and Water Forman; B. Approve new job descriptions and associated
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salaries for the positions of Customer Relations and Marketing Manager, Electric Operator,
Senior, Payroll Specialist, Senior, Planning and Analysis Manager, Public Works Inspector
and Utility Program Specialist; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-16 adopting the
Classification and Compensation Plan in accordance with Government Code Section
20636(b)(1) and repealing Resolution No. 2020-19 and as amended by Resolution Nos.
2020-28, 2020-29, 2020-32, 2020-42 and 2021-08. The question was called and the motion
carried unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
City Administrator Fandino announced Governor Newsom’s inclusion of $454 million in
his state budget to support the Exide cleanup and thanked Assemblymember Santiago for
his advocacy. He reminded residents of the June 1 Special Municipal Election canvassing.
He announced the June 24, 2021, Graduation/Summer Kick-off event and Housing
Commission meeting on June 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Reports on Activities (including AB1234), Announcements, or Directives to
Staff.
None.
RECESS
Mayor Ybarra recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:35 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC et al. v. City of Vernon et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08859 and JAMS Reference No.
1100107175
B. City of Vernon v. Bicent (California) Malburg LLC
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP02411 and JAMS Reference No.
1220062657
C. Noe Carrera vs. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34767
RECONVENE
At 9:41 a.m., Mayor Ybarra adjourned the Closed Session and reconvened the regular
meeting.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Interim City Attorney Alvarez-Glasman reported that the Council, with all five members
present, met in Closed Session, and discussed the items on the agenda, and unanimously
authorized settlement of all three matters as presented during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ybarra adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
MELISSA YBARRA, Mayor
ATTEST:
LISA POPE, City Clerk
seal)
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