20230404 City Council MinutesMINUTES
VERNON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lopez called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Lopez led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
Leticia Lopez, Mayor
Crystal Larios, Mayor Pro Tem
Judith Merlo, Council Member
ABSENT
Melissa Ybarra, Council Member
STAFF PRESENT:
Carlos Fandino, City Administrator (via remote access)
Angela Kimmey, Deputy City Administrator
Zaynah Moussa, City Attorney
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Scott Williams, Finance Director
Michael Earl, Human Resources Director
Robert Sousa, Police Chief
Dan Wall, Public Works Director
Todd Dusenberry, Public Utilities General Manager
Frederick Agyin, Director of Health and Environmental Control
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Larios moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to
approve the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried 3-0, Council
Member Ybarra absent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. City Administrator Report
Deputy City Administrator Kimmey provided information on New Business
Welcome, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Lead Remediation
Update, Legislative Partnerships, Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Collaborative
Video Campaign, Vernon Greenspace Project Update, Autism Awareness Month,
Community Events, and Business Outreach.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Finance Director Williams presented the staff report.
Mayor Lopez opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, Mayor Lopez
closed the public hearing.
MOTION
Council Member Merlo moved and Mayor Pro Tem Larios seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution No. 2023-04 approving and adopting the General Fee Schedule
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. The question was called and the motion carried 3-
0, Council Member Ybarra absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Larios moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried 3-
0, Council Member Ybarra absent.
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
3. Meeting Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the March 21, 2023 Regular City Council meeting
minutes.
4. Claims Against the City
Recommendation: Receive and file the claims submitted by: Saul L. Arellano in the
amount of $220; Rubi Perez in the amount of $302.02; and Marina C. Martin in the
amount of $899.66.
5. Operating Account Warrant Register
Recommendation: Approve Operating Account Warrant Register No. 106, for the
period of March 5, 2023 through March 18, 2023, totaling $2,955,983.46 and
consisting of ratification of electronic payments totaling $2,534,012.59 and
ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $421,970.87.
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6. Public Works Department Monthly Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the February 2023 Building Report.
7. City of Vernon Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Recommendation: A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is an administrative activity
that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, an
therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section
15378. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan acts as a guide for hazard mitigation
strategies but does not implement any specific project, action, or funding; and B.
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-05 adopting the City of Vernon 2023 Local Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
8. Shared Services Agreement with Northern California Power Agency,
Southern California Public Power Authority, and NewGen Strategies and
Solutions, LLC Recommendation: Approve and authorize the General Manager
of Public Utilities to execute the Northern California Power Agency Confirmation
No. 0273 among the City of Vernon, Southern California Public Power Authority,
and NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for an Electric Cost of Service
Analysis and Rate Design Study for a total amount not-to-exceed $145,225
through August 14, 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Services Agreement with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM
Public Utilities General Manager Dusenberry presented the staff report.
MOTION
Mayor Pro Tem Larios moved and Council Member Merlo seconded a motion to
approve and authorize the City Administrator to execute a Services Agreement
with S&S Labor Force Incorporated, dba JRM, in substantially the same form as
submitted, to provide unarmed security guard services for a total amount not-to-
exceed $4,233,000, for a three-year term. The question was called and the motion
carried 3-0, Council Member Ybarra absent.
ORAL REPORTS
10. City Administrator Reports on Activities and other Announcements.
Deputy City Administrator Kimmey discussed supplemental relocation assistance
during the planned DTSC lead remediation; announced the City’s job fair on
Thursday, April 6; and reminded residents of Election Day on April 11, 2023.
11. City Council Reports on Activities (including AB 1234), Announcements, or
Directives to Staff.
None.
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RECESS
Mayor Lopez recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 9:31 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
12. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of Vernon
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP01397
13. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Jerry Chavez v. City of Vernon
Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos.: ADJ9399630, ADJ8209963,
ADJ11306961, ADJ7318651, ADJ12149354, ADH15306780
14. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of Gabriel Martinez: Claim No. 22002079
15. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of David Moore: Claim Nos. 19001674 and
17001119
16. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Workers Compensation Claim of Chadrick McGovney: Claim No. 14002534
RECONVENE
At 9:54 a.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.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lopez adjourned the meeting at 9:54 a.m.
______________________________
LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LISA POPE, City Clerk
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