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AGENDA
CITY OF VERNON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 , 2013 , 9 : 00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
W. Michael McCormick, Mayor
William J. Davis, Mayor Pro-Tem
Richard J. Maisano, Council Member
Michael Ybarra, Council Member
Luz Martinez, Council Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES .TO 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1 . Service Pin Awards
Employee Name Job Title Years
1 . David Lazar Battalion Chief 25
2 . David Moore Fire Captain 25
3. Steve Ruffoni Fire Captain 25
4 . Jose Reyna Police Officer 10
5 . Ana Barcia Deputy City Clerk 5
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2 . The City Council acknowledges and presents proclamations to twelve
(12) retiring safety employees in recognition of their dedicated
services to the City of Vernon.
a. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Inez Aragon for Her Many Years of Service to the
City of Vernon
b. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending John Doersam for His Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon
c. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Rex Hill for His Many Years of Service to the
City of Vernon
d. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Jed Hulsey for His Many Years of Service to the
City of Vernon
e. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Bradley Miller for His Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon
f. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Francesco Pirello for His Many Years of Service
to the City of Vernon
g. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Michael Roche for His Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon
h. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending James Rodino for His Many Years of Service to
the City of Vernon
i . A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending David Shea for His Many Years of Service to the
City of Vernon
j . A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Francisco Tostado for His Many Years of Service
to the City of Vernon
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k. A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Paul Woida for His Many Years of Service to the
City of Vernon
1 . A Proclamation of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of
Vernon Commending Anthony Zack for His Many Years of Service to
the City f Vernon
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . Consideration of a variance for Commercial Sand Blast Company Inc. ,
located at 2678 26th Street:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a
Variance to Commercial Sand Blast Company, Inc. from Section 26.4 . 1-
6 (f) of the Vernon City Code, for the property located at 2678 26th
Street.
Recommendation:
(1) Find the variance is categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) , and
15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that projects are not subject to
CEQA if it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment because the proposed project will
involve the replacement of an existing building with a building
that is only 1, 832 square feet larger; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving a variance from Section 26 . 5 . 1-6 (f)
of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, unobstructed truck
maneuvering requirement, subject to the recommended conditions
of approval, to Commercial Sand Blast Company, Inc. , for the
property located at 2678 26th Street .
2 . Consider the adoption of the proposed budget for the City of Vernon
for fiscal year 2013-2014 :
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving a
Budget for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
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(2) Adopt the resolution approving the citywide balanced budget for
fiscal year 2013-2014, with estimated budgeted revenues of
$336, 626, 456 and expenditures of $336, 626, 456 .
3. Consideration of an ordinance to extend the moratorium:
Ordinance No. 1211 - An Uncodified Urgency Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Vernon to Extend the Existing 45 Day
Moratorium on the Establishment of New Private Electricity
Generating Facilities, Power Plants and Cogeneration Facilities,
Excepting Solar Power Facilities, for an Additional One Year, 10
Months and 15 Days (first and only reading)
Recommendation:
(1) Find the moratorium to be categorically exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section
15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment, because the
moratorium merely maintains a status quo; and
(2) Adopt an urgency ordinance, according to the provisions set
forth in the California Government Code, to extend the existing
45 day moratorium for an additional 1 year, 10 months, and 15
days, to prohibit the authorization of any subdivision, use
permit, variance, building permit, grading permit, or any other
applicable entitlement for use by any generating facility, power
plant, or cogeneration facility (excluding solar power
facilities) . A vote of 4 City Council members (a 4/5 vote) is
required to adopt this as an urgency ordinance because of the
requirements of California Government Code, Section 65858 .
Under the provisions of the California Government Code, as they
apply to a Charter City, the urgency ordinance would be
immediately effective, and no second reading is required. The
proposed extension to the urgency ordinance would expire
automatically on May 6, 2015 .
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 Council . Those items 'removed will be considered immediately after the
Consent Calendar.
Claims Against the City (to be received and filed)
1 . None .
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Minutes Approval
2 . Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meeting held June 4,
2013, to be received and filed.
Warrant Registers
3. Ratification of the following warrant registers to record the
following voided checks :
a. City Warrant Register No . 1366 to record voided Check No . 338957
in the amount of $170 . 00; and
b. City Warrant Register No . 1369 to record voided Check No . 339397
in the amount of $945 . 00 .
4 . Approval of City Payroll Warrant Register No . 684, totaling
$3, 750, 462 . 75, which covers the period of April 7, through May 18,
2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of direct deposits, checks and taxes totaling
$2, 713, 746 . 63; and
b. Ratification of checks and electronic fund transfers totaling
$1, 036, 716 . 12 .
5 . Approval of City Warrant Register No . 1381, totaling $1, 041, 323 . 73,
which covers the period of May 28, through June 10, 2013, and
consists of the following:
c. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $507, 707 . 87; and
d. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$207, 909 . 03; and
e. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $325, 706 . 83 .
6. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No . 346, totaling
$5, 380, 312 . 84, which covers the period of May 28, through June 10,
2013, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $5, 333, 863 . 78; and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$13, 408 . 56; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $33, 040 . 50 .
7 . Approval of Gas Warrant Register No . 134, totaling $368, 078 . 69,
which covers the period of May 28, through June 10, 2013, and
consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $357, 356 . 99; and
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b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling $9, 603 . 19;
and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $1, 118 . 51 .
City Administration Department
8 . Councilmember attendance report on the California Contract Cities
Association 54th Annual Municipal Seminar held May 16 through May 18,
2013, to be received and filed.
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending
Resolution No. 2011-87 , to Equalize the Salaries of City Council
Members and repealing all resolutions, or portions thereof, in
conflict with that objective.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the resolution proposed is exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance
with Section (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve and adopt the resolution to amend Resolution No . 2011-87
to equalize the salaries of all the City Council members at the
$24, 996 rate effective July 1, 2013 .
Community Services and Water Department
1O . Building Department Report for the month of May 2013, to be received
and filed.
ll . General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2012 .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the 2012 General Plan Annual Progress Report is
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") 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
(2) Receive and file the 2012 General Plan Annual progress Report .
Health and Environmental Control Department
12 . May 2013 Monthly Report, to be received and filed.
Fire Department
13. Activity Report for the period of May 16, through May 31, 2013, to
be received and filed.
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Police Department
14 . Activity Log and Statistical Summary of Arrest and Activities for
the period of May 16, through May 31, 2013, to be received and
filed.
15 . Intra-Agency Agreement to share Automatic License Plate Recognition
data.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the proposed execution of an agreement with the Los
Angeles County Sheriff' s Department and other law enforcement
agencies to share Automatic License Plate Recognition data is
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
in accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Authorize the Police Chief to execute an agreement with the Los
Angeles County Sheriff' s Department and other law enforcement
agencies, on behalf of the City of Vernon, for the purpose of
sharing Automatic License Plate Recognition data for
investigative purposes .
NEW BUSINESS
City Administration Department
1 . One-Year Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Fabiani LLC for
Strategic Consulting Services on City of Vernon Government
Relations, Issues Management, Renewable Energy Projects, and
Retention and Expansion of Utility Customer Base.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a consulting
services agreement with Mark Fabiani LLC, in substantially the
same form as submitted, for a term of one year, June 1, 2013
through May 31, 2014, at a not to exceed cost of $200, 000, for
strategic consulting and management services on City of Vernon
government relations, issues management, renewable energy
projects, and retention and expansion of utility customer base .
Competitive bidding is not required for this professional
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services contract pursuant to Section 2 . 17 . 12 (A) (10) of the
Vernon Municipal Code . It is requested that the City Council
grant an exemption from the competitive selection process,
pursuant to Section 2 . 17 . 12 (B) (2) of the Vernon Municipal Code,
based upon a determination that the best interests of the city
are served by a direct award of the contract without a
competitive selection process .
2 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Fixing the
Compensation, Costs and Benefits of its Employees Effective July 1 ,
2013, and repealing all resolutions in conflict therewith.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed resolution adopting the
Personnel and Salary Resolution effective July 1, 2013 is exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in
accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
(2) Approve and adopt a citywide Personnel and Salary resolution
effective July 1, 2013 to include the following changes from the
Personnel Resolution (Resolution No . 2012-115) , including
related amendments, adopted for fiscal year 2012-2013 :
• Amend Salary Schedule XVI for the Police Department to
reflect a 3% salary increase for the Police Chief and
classifications represented by the Vernon Police Officers'
Benefit Association ("VPOBA") and Vernon Police Management
Association ("VPMA") .
• Amend Salary Schedule VIII for the Fire Department to
reflect a 3% salary increase for the Fire Chief and
classifications represented by the Vernon Firemen' s
Association ("VFA") and Vernon Fire Management Association
("V FMA") .
• Amend Salary Schedule XI for the Human Resources Department
to add the classification of Senior Human Resources
Analyst .
• Amend Salary Schedule V for the City Council Department to
reflect the reduced salary for all Council members pursuant
to the good governance reforms and contingent upon adoption
of the proposed resolution on the June 18, 2013 agenda
amending Resolution No . 2011-87 to enact said reductions
effective July 1, 2013, and to change the classification
from "councilman" to "Council member. "
The proposed resolution shall not affect or alter the existing
compensation of any other officer or employee not specifically
set forth herein.
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3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon determining
the Public Safety Special Parcel Tax for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving the amounts of the Public Safety
Parcel Tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 calculated at a rate of
$ . 03 per square foot and submitting the public safety parcel tax
list to the Los Angeles County Auditor Controller' s Office .
4 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Billing of Direct
Assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller (Public Safety Special Parcel Tax) .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a direct
assessment billing agreement for with Los Angeles County
Auditor-Controller, in substantially the form submitted, for the
collection and distribution for the Public Safety Special Parcel
tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 . Competitive bidding or
competitive selection is not required because the services are
provided by a governmental entity, and because that entity is
the sole source of the services provided.
5 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon determining
the Special Parcel Tax Levied pursuant to Section 5 .45 of the
Municipal Code for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that adoption of the proposed resolution is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt a resolution setting the Warehouse Parcel Tax rate at
$29 . 09 per 100 square feet for fiscal year 2013-2014 and
submitting the special parcel tax list to the Los Angeles County
Auditor Controller' s Office .
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6. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Billing of Direct
Assessments by and between the City of Vernon and the Los Angeles
County Auditor-Controller (Special Parcel Tax Levied pursuant to
Section 5 .45 of the Municipal Code) .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the proposed agreement is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to enter into a direct
assessments billing agreement for with Los Angeles County
Auditor-Controller, in substantially the form submitted, for the
collection and distribution of the Warehouse Special Parcel tax
for fiscal year 2013-2014 . Competitive bidding or competitive
selection is not required because the services are provided by a
governmental entity, and because that entity is the sole source
of the services provided.
Community Services and Water Department
7 . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of a Loan Agreement by and between the
City of Vernon and Meta Housing Corporation.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the Loan Agreement is exempt under the
California Quality act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section
15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have effect on the environment; and
(2) Find that there is a public purpose in entering into a Loan
Agreement for the proposed housing development at 4675 52nd
Street and that the City is not otherwise prohibited from
entering into the Loan Agreement by Article 34, of the
California Constitution; and
(3) Approve the Loan Agreement between the City of Vernon and META
Housing Corporation.
Finance Department
8 . Property and Casualty Insurance Placements for Fiscal Year 2013-14 .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that allowing Aon Insurance Services, the City' s insurance
broker, to obtain insurance coverage on behalf of the City is
not a "project" within the meaning of the California
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Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and is exempt pursuant to
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to bind the City for the annual
insurance coverage on or before the July 1, 2013 renewal date,
provided the total annual premiums to be paid shall not exceed
$895, 661 . This renewal is for excess liability insurance,
property, excess workers' compensation, crime, pollution
liability, and environmental site liability coverage .
Health and Environmental Control Department
9. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of an Application for the 2013/2014 Used
Oil Payment Program.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the forms of contract and of related
documents are exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have any effect
on the environment; and
(2) Approve the resolution approving the execution of an application
for the 2013/2014 Used Oil Payment Program and authorizing the
Director of Health and Environmental Control to (a) submit the
Application and Certification to the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery "CalRecycle" for Used Oil Grant Funds for
fiscal year 2013/2014 ("OPP4") ; (b) execute any and all
documents, including but not limited to, applications and
agreements necessary for the purpose of securing funds; and (c)
to receive and spend the funds for the Used Oil Payment Program.
Light and Power Department
10 . Request for approval of an extension of the Matheson Tri-Gas Interim
Interruptible Service Rate Agreement.
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the approval requested is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section
15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Administrator to approve an extension of the
Interim Interruptible Service Rate Agreement with Matheson Tri-
Gas to June 30, 2014 . The existing customer agreement, pursuant
to Resolution Nos . 2012-166 and 2012-60, will expire on June 30,
2013 . Because a permanent rate adjustment will not be feasible
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until a rate design study is completed, staff recommends a one-
year extension (through fiscal year 2014) .
ll . A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Amending
Natural Gas Rate Schedule Nos . G-1 (Residential Gas Service) , G-2
(Small Commercial Gas Service) , G-3 (Large Commercial Gas
Transportation) and Rules for Gas Service, for Gas Distributed and
Supplied by the City within its boundaries .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval is, (a) categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 (b) , because this approval will merely
lead to the possible construction of additional laterals and
related meters to transport gas, and such construction is, at
most, a negligible expansion of the existing facilities of the
city' s natural gas utility; and (b) statutorily exempt pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, because the restructuring of
the connection charge offsets to allow the city to continue to
meet its operating expenses and to obtain the funds for capital
projects to maintain service within existing service areas; and
(2) Approve the resolution to thereby, (a) amend the gas tariffs and
rules listed below; (b) authorize the City Administrator to
accept licenses and easements to further the purposes of Rule
14, entitled "Service Connections and Facilities on Customer' s
Premises"; and (c) find the proposed actions comply with
Proposition 26 for the reasons stated in the Resolution. The
proposed amendments provide additional incentives to prospective
gas customers by increasing the Light & Power Department
contribution to gas customer connection costs, thereby providing
long-term benefits for customers and the Department . The
amendments also further regulate where meters may be installed.
Changes are being requested to the following City documents :
a. Tariff G-1 Residential Gas
b. Tariff G-2 Small Commercial Gas
C. Tariff G-3 Large Commercial Gas
d. Rule 14 of the "Rules for Gas Service"
ORDINANCES
1 . Ordinance No. 1212 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
Vernon, California, adding Section 2 . 1 . 1 , to Article I of Chapter 2
of the Code of the City of Vernon, relating to the Rules of Order
for the Conduct of Council Proceedings .
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Recommendation:
(1) Find that approval of the Ordinance adopting Rosenberg' s Rules
of Order is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") in accordance with Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and
(2) Hold first reading of an Ordinance that will select Rosenberg' s
Rules of Order as the rules of order for the conduct of Council
proceedings as well as the proceedings of all City Boards and
Commissions .
DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE DIRECTIVES TO STAFF
1 . Status of Staff' s proposed draft ordinance on Low Impact Development
requirements consistent with the Los Angeles Region' s Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer System Permit .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the receiving and commenting on a report is
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") in accordance with two sections of the CEQA
Guidelines . Section 15308 applies because it exempts the
adoption of procedures to protect the environment where no
construction activities are proposed in conjunction with the
adoption of this policy. Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule
that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on
the environment, applies here because merely receiving a status
report on an item is not subject to review under CEQA; and
(2) Receive and file the current draft of the Low Impact Development
("LID") Ordinance . This will ensure that the City of Vernon
complies with the requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer System ("MS4") Permit for the Los Angeles Region, Order
No . R4-2012-0175 ("MS4 Permit") . The draft of the proposed LID
Ordinance also serves as an introduction of LID concepts . At a
later date, staff will propose a final draft of the proposed LID
Ordinance and technical manual to the City Council for adoption
after a public hearing is conducted.
2 . Guidance on the proposed "Green Streets" policy to establish
thresholds for when additional regulations will apply to limit
stormwater runoff from city streets .
Recommendation:
(1) Find that establishing a "green streets" policy is categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
in accordance two sections of the CEQA Guidelines . Section
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15308 applies because it exempts the adoption of procedures to
protect the environment where no construction activities are
proposed in conjunction with the adoption of this policy.
Section 15061 (b) (3) , the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment, applies
here because no specific construction activities are proposed at
this time; and
(2) Provide staff guidance on the proposed Green Streets Policy to
establish thresholds of when a project will be required to
implements "green streets" requirements that will apply to limit
stormwater runoff from city streets .
ORAL REPORTS
1 . City Administrator Reports - brief reports on activities and other
brief announcements by the City Administrator and Department Heads .
2 . City Council Reports -brief report on activities, announcements, or
directives to staff.
CLOSED SESSION
1 . CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957 . 6
Agency Designated Representatives : Mark Whitworth, Teresa
McAllister
Employee Organizations : Vernon Police Management Association,
Vernon Firemen' s Association, Vernon Fire Management Association, and
Teamsters Local 911
ADJOURN ENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the
main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue,
Vernon, California, and on the City' s website, not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 13tn day of June 2013 .
By:
Dana Reed
Interim City Clerk
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